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SENATE President Bukola Saraki, Senators Ben Murray-Bruce and Dino Melaye should submit themselves to the police for investigation for alleged breach of the public peace, a Federal High Court in Abuja ruled…

WITH the recommendation of the National Judicial Council (NJC), the coast seems clear for Acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad to mount the saddle as CJN. President Muhammadu…

Yvonne Rofem stands at an height of 6 foot 2 inches, making her the tallest female human being in Nigeria or rather Nigeria's tallest girl. Yvonne has not allowed her height stand in the way of dressing beautifully and as a matter of fact…

Ogunyemi Olalekan, a police inspector involved in the killing of Kolade Johnson, has been dismissed from the force.  Olalekan was found guilty after an orderly room trial that started on Monday. A stray bullet…

The Debt Management Office says plans in the works to issue a 30-year naira bond which would be the first in the country’s history. Speaking in Abuja on Thursday, the DMO said the bond would attract long-term…

Investigators will release on Thursday(today) a keenly awaited report on the deadly crash of an Ethiopian Airlines jet, Ethiopia’s Transport Ministry said, giving the first official clues to the second crash of a new Boeing…

Oyo State Governor Abiola Ajimobi, has commiserated with the Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Jimoh Oyewumi, over the death of his wife, Olori Ashiawu Igbayilola, whom he described as a pillar of strength to the monarch.…

The remains of the father of former Speaker Federal House of Representatives, Alhaji Salisu Buhari, was on Wednesday laid to rest in Kano. The late business tycoon died in an Egyptian Hospital on Monday…

A newborn Nigerian baby has reportedly died during a botched home circumcision on Wednesday in Italy. The baby who was just few weeks old, was found dead at home in Genoa, a port city in north-western Italy, after emergency…

The Presidency has revealed that President Muhammadu Buhari is yet to sign the new N30,000 minimum wage bill. This is coming after reports had it last week that the president had signed the National Minimum Wage Bill just…

President Muhammadu Buhari has vowed that the killers of Kolade Johnson, a football fan in Lagos, would be prosecuted. A stray bullet hit the deceased during a raid by the anti-cultism unit…

A Nigerian lady has narrated how she was raped by a serial rapist while she was celebrating her birthday in Ebonyi state. The 22-year-old lady simply identified as, Miss Cynthia, went to get some items for her birthday when a…

THE war of words between Ibadan first class monarch, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji and members of his Olubadan-in-council again intensified yesterday. The Ibadan Obas, comprising members…

THE North will continue to remain poor, except its state governments close the development gap between the North and the South, African richest man and Chairman of Dangote Group of Companies Alhaji Aliko…

If one was made to name some of Nigeria’s problems, bribery and corruption will undoubtedly be listed. . This negativity is even found among personnel who are meant to protect lives and properties. This officer…

The National Judicial Commission (NJC) has recommended Walter Onnoghen, chief justice of Nigeria (CJN), for compulsory retirement, TheCable understands. After deliberating on the petition filed against him by the…

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the ministry of finance, led by Zainab Ahmed, to sell all recovered and liability-free assets in six months. A number of politicians and former government officials will be…

Walter Onnoghen, the suspended chief justice of Nigeria (CJN), has denied all allegations levelled against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) before the National Judicial Council…

A 44-year-old Nigerian woman has been arrested after Cannabis believed to be worth almost  €250,000 was seized in West Dublin, Ireland. The drugs were found during the search of a house in Lucan earlier. The Nigerian woman arrested at…

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, was pictured with his four beautiful wives during the first public performance of Ugie Ododua ceremony which commenced today in the Oba’s Palace in Benin city, Edo State. The Ugie Ododua which is…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has sent a “final address” to the National Judicial Council (NJC) over allegations of “financial impropriety, infidelity to the constitution and other…

These are not the best of times for the Delta State accountant-general, Mr. Cyril Chukwuma Agbele as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is said to have interrogated the finance chief for …

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) yesterday said senators and members of the House of Representatives who failed to execute constituency projects will be…

The federal government says it will grant amnesty and permanent waiver of criminal prosecution for tax offences related to offshore assets to those willing to voluntarily declare them. Abubakar Malami, the…