Kaduna: Parents of abducted students vow to negotiate with bandits for their release
Parents of the 39 abducted students of Federal College of Forestry Mechanization, Afaka, Kaduna, have resolved to negotiate for the release of their children, following Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s declaration that the…
Protest against President Buhari’s UK medical trip ill-motivated – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC), United Kingdom (UK) Chapter, has described as ill-motivated and unnecessary protest by some Nigerians in the UK against President Muhammadu Buhari’s recent medical trip abroad. Mr Ade…
Tanzania’s new president lifts media ban
Tanzania’s new President Samia Suluhu Hassan said on Tuesday she would lift a ban on all media in the country, a radical shift from a press crackdown implemented by her late predecessor John Magufuli. Under Magufuli, who…
Clubhouse’s new direct payments let users pay creators
Social audio app Clubhouse will let all users pay other creators starting Monday. It’s the first monetization tool built right into the app. Clubhouse says it won’t take a cut of payments, meaning that creators get the…
NAFDAC alerts Nigerians as US places sanitisers on watch list
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted Nigerians that the US has placed all alcohol-based hand sanitisers, manufactured in neighbouring Mexico, on its watch list. The…
Pep Guardiola still interested in Leo Messi reunion
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola would reportedly still be open to a reunion with Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi at the Etihad Stadium. Man City and Paris Saint-Germain were both heavily linked with a move for the…
DMX’s family, fans hold prayer vigil as he remains hospitalised
Family and supporters of Earl Simmons, the US rapper known as DMX, have held a prayer vigil outside the hospital where he remains on life support after being admitted. The 50-year-old rapper was hospitalised on Friday…
BREAKING: IMF forecasts 2.5% growth for Nigeria in 2021
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected a growth of 2.5 percent for Nigeria in 2021 from its earlier projection of 1.5 percent announced in January. The…
BREAKING: Buhari appoints Usman Alkali Baba as new IGP
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of the Deputy Inspector-General, DIG, Usman Alkali Baba as the Acting Inspector-General of Police, IGP. Details to folllow...
Buhari congratulates new Olu of Warri, mourns predecessor
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the Olu of Warri-designate, Utieyinoritsetsola Emiko, wishing him a peaceful reign. He also commiserated with the…
BREAKING: WAEC releases 2021 WASSCE results
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for private candidates, 2021 –…
We uncovered N50bn ‘undisclosed’ debt by Amosun govt – Governor Abiodun
Dapo Abiodun, governor of Ogun, says the administration of Ibikunle Amosu, his predecessor, failed to capture a N50 billion domestic debt in the financial report handed over to him in May 2019. Kunle Somorin, chief press…
NNPC, Tecnimont SpA sign contract for $1.5bn PH refinery rehabilitation
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and Tecnimont SpA, an Italian engineering company, on Tuesday, signed the engineering procurement and construction (EPC) contract for the rehabilitation of the…
Military bombards Akpabio’s council area in A’Ibom
A combined military operation has commenced to flush out criminal elements in Essien Udim local government area of Akwa Ibom following the recent spate of attacks on…
BREAKING: Crush IPOB, ESN members – IGP orders
The Inspector General of Police Muhammed Adamu has ordered operatives to be ruthless against members of the proscribed Independent People of Biafra (IPOB). The IGP gave the…
Those celebrating fighter jet disappearance are not true-born Nigerians – FG
The Federal Government has taken a swipe at some Nigerians who are gloating over the disappearance of Nigeria Air Force (NAF) fighter jet in Borno on March 31, tagging them “unpatriotic.’’ The Minister of Information and…
BREAKING: Another Nigerian lawmaker dies
Days after the death of a member of the House of Representatives, Haruna Maitala, another lawmaker representing Lere Federal Constituency of Kaduna State,…
2023: Yoruba should speak with one voice and support Tinubu – Adeyeye
Former Minister of Works Prince Dayo Adeyeye has called on Yoruba people to speak with one voice ahead of the 2023 presidential election. Adeyeye called on Yoruba leaders, including traditional rulers, to support the…
Polytechnics shut as ASUP begins indefinite strike
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has embarked on an indefinite strike over the non-implementation of its demands by the federal government. Anderson…
IMF excludes Nigeria from debt relief
Nigeria has been excluded from the list of 28 countries granted debt pardon by the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The Board has approved a third tranche of grants for debt…
Kogi government praises youths for flogging ‘anti-Buhari campaigners’
Two men have been flogged for protesting against President Muhammadu Buhari in Kogi state. In a short video clip seen by TheCable, two men holding “Buhari must go” posters were seen being whipped. “Buhari must go” was also written on…
BREAKING: Jusun storms Federal High Court Lagos, evict workers
Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) members enforcing its indefinite nationwide strike, which begins on Tuesday have evicted court staff from the…
Twitter suspends several Nigerian influencers’ accounts
In what appears to be a purge, Twitter has suspended the accounts of several influencers in Nigeria. The social media profiles of over fifteen influencers became…
Don Jazzy Got Me Arrested – Kelly Hansome Alleges
Nigerian famous singer, Kelechi Orji, popularly known as Kelly Hansome has accused Mavin Records boss, Don Jazzy of arresting him. The singer and music producer also alleged that Don Jazzy sent his dogs to intimidate him. Kelly…