Why we denied Lagos Panel’s forensic expert access to our systems – LCC
The Lekki Concession Company, LCC, has explained why that it barred forensic experts hired by the Lagos Judicial Panel of Inquiry from accessing its systems as some members of the panel had alleged when…
UNN lecturer Dr. Chigozie Odum allegedly impregnated 4 students
Dr. Chigozie Odum, a lecturer at The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) has been suspended by the school for allegedly impregnating some students of the institution. UNN lecturer Dr. Chigozie Odum who allegedly impregnated 4 students,…
Married man catches wife celebrating Valentine’s day with another man
A dramatic incident has taken place at a hotel after a married man caught his wife celebrating Valentine’s day with another man who appeared to be her lover. The woman while having the time of her life in a hotel with her lover, didn’t…
Obalende shootout: Sanwo-Olu resolves NURTW, RTEAN fracas
The Lagos government has resolved the crisis (that led to a shootout) between the National Union of Road Transport Workers and the Road Transport Employers’ Association of…
SARS Officer Sentenced To Death For Torturing Innocent Man To Death And Stealing His Money…
An Edo Criminal High Court of Justice has sentenced to death by hanging, a dismissed Police Constable, Joseph Omotosho, attached to the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squared, SARS, of Lagos State Police Command. Omotosho was…
24 Coronavirus deaths in 24 hours a wake up call deadly virus still around – PTF
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on coronavirus (COVID-19) has said the deaths of 24 COVID-19 patients in a day should be a wake-up call to Nigerians that the deadly virus is still around. Mr Boss Mustapha, PTF Chairman,…
Lai Mohammed’s outburst confirms APC’s membership registration a sham – PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday stated that the outburst of the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, dismissing the much hyped All Progressives Congress (APC) membership registration…
Atiku Campaign manager Gbenga Daniel defects to APC
Otunba Gbenga Daniel has dumped the PDP, his longtime political party, for the ruling APC. Daniel, twice governor on PDP’s vehicle, will pick up the APC’s membership card on Tuesday in Sagamu, he said in a statement to…
Vigilance group, hunters arrest 10 ‘kidnappers’ in Kogi
The Joint Task Force on Kidnappings and Other Criminal activities in the Ofu Local government council of Kogi State has arrested ten suspected kidnappers in Achigili community. Briefing newsmen at the Local government…
INEC opposes NIN as requirement for voter registration
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has kicked against the proposed use of the national identification number (NIN) as a…
BREAKING: Buhari asks senate to confirm Abdulrasheed Bawa as EFCC chairman
President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the senate to confirm Abdulrasheed Bawa as substantive chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Femi Adesina,…
Lagos governor orders probe into ‘brutalisation’ of Lekki tollgate protesters
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has directed the state Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, to institute an investigation into the harassment of some protesters who were arrested during last Saturday’s botched…
Helen Prest, Husband’s Children Fight At Graveside
First Foundation Medical Limited boss, Dr. Tosin Ajayi’s graveside was almost turned to a boxing ring on Thursday, February 11th, 2021. Dust-to-dust rites almost resulted to a fight between Helen Prest and her late husband’s children.…
Judge orders police to produce ex-Governor for threatening to release lady’s nude photos
Justice Taiwo Taiwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja on Monday ordered the police to produce former Governor of Imo State, Ikedi Ohakim, in court for…
In Sambisa, troops eliminate 81 Boko Haram fighters, lose Soldier to landmine
The Nigerian troops have eliminated 81 Boko Haram fighters in Sambisa axis, but lost one Soldier to landmine attack. PRNigeria also gathered that fleeing terrorists have continued to wreak havoc and razing villages in their escape…
BREAKING: Inflation hits 16.47% — highest since April 2017
The consumer price index, which measures the rate of increase in the price of goods and services, increased to 16.47 percent in January. This is the highest point since April 2017.…
I met Trump admin twice, I was surprised they blocked my WTO DG bid – Okonjo-Iweala
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the new director-general of the World Trade Organization (WTO), says she was surprised to learn that the US administration led by Donald Trump blocked her selection as WTO DG. Speaking at her…
INTERVIEW: No going back on RUGA — herders have to embrace ranching, says Lai Mohammed
TheCable’s FREDRICK NWABUFO speaks with Lai Mohammed, minister of information and culture, on topical national issues in this interview…
COVID-19 vaccines carry a certain amount of risk, says Ehanire
Osagie Ehanire, minister of health, says COVID-19 vaccines carry a certain amount of risk. Nigeria is expected to receive its first batch of allocated doses by the end of February. On February 11, the…
Oil prices climb higher
Oil prices rose on Tuesday as a cold front shut wells and refineries in Texas, the biggest crude producing state in the United States, the world’s biggest oil producer. Prices also gained as Yemen’s Iran-aligned…
APC congratulates Okonjo-Iweala on WTO post
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has congratulated Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on her emergence as the first African and first female Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO). The party in a…
Lekki Estate residents list conditions for Toll Gate re-opening
Residents of estates around Lekki, under the aegis of Lekki Estates Residents and Stakeholders Association (LERSA), have given the Lagos State…
MTN donates 1.4 million COVID-19 vaccines
The Presidential Task on COVID-19 on Monday said that Nigeria is set to take delivery of 1.4 million doses of vaccines donated by MTN. Speaking at the national…
NAFDAC evaluating vaccines from Russia, India, China
The Federal Government said on Monday the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is evaluating four vaccines from Russia, India and…