Violence at US Capitol Hill has exposed fragility of western democracy – Iran president
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the chaos caused by supporters of President Donald Trump at the US Capitol Hill has exposed the fragility of western democracy. On Wednesday, a mob broke into Capitol Hill while lawmakers…
BREAKING: Power minister asks NERC to suspend reviewed electricity tariff
Saleh Mamman, minister of power, has directed the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to halt the implementation of the reviewed tariff. On Tuesday, the commission approved an increase in electricity tariff…
US lawmakers demand investigation of Capitol security
U.S. lawmakers are calling for an investigation of the police force that protects the Capitol, while also offering praise for their actions, after Wednesday’s storming of the seat of the country’s legislative branch by a mob…
Lagos targets N60.31bn monthly IGR for 2021
The Lagos State Government is targeting monthly Internally Generated Revenue, IGR, of N60.31 billion for 2021. The state also earmarked N15 billion for the…
How vested interests, others rubbish legislative probes
The legislature regularly organises investigations to get answers to questions about the activities of the executive arm of government. TONY AKOWE examines why these investigations have had little or no impacts on the lives…
I have five years left of my career – Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua, world boxing heavyweight champion, says he is planning to retire from the sport within the next five years. Joshua, who turned professional in 2013 after his Olympic triumph, three of the four heavyweight world…
Dr Dre to pay estranged wife $2m amid brain aneurysm recovery
Andre Young, a US rapper and music producer better known as Dr Dre, has agreed to pay Nicole Young, his estranged wife, $2 million in spousal support as he recovers from a brain aneurysm. TheCable Lifestyle earlier reported…
Nsikak Eduok, former air force chief, is dead
Nsikak Eduok, former chief of air staff, is dead. Eduok died Wednesday night, aged 74, in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state capital. Family sources said the retired air-marshal had been battling with a kidney-related crisis before he…
Those who invaded Capitol Hill would have been shot dead if they were blacks – Kevin Hart
Kevin Hart, an American comedian and actor, says security operatives would have shot demonstrators who invaded the Capitol Hill on Wednesday if they were blacks. TheCable had reported how thousands of protesters loyal to…
Man in court for ‘tampering’ with prepaid meter
A 35-year-old man, Femi Adesaji, on Thursday appeared in a Magistrates’ Court in Ota, Ogun, for allegedly tampering with a prepaid meter belonging to Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC). The police charged…
China blocks WHO team from entering country to study coronavirus origin
The head of the World Health Organisation has said he is “very disappointed” China has denied its experts access to investigating the origins of coronavirus. A ten-strong team of international scientists and virologists…
Atiku receives Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine (Photos)
Atiku Abubakar, former vice-president, has received the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. He is suspected to be the first Nigerian to have received the vaccine. Paul Ibe, Atiku’s spokesman, confirmed the development to TheCable on…
4 Trump supporters dead, 52 arrested, 2 bombs found – D.C. Police
Four people died and 52 were arrested, Washington D.C.’s police chief said, after supporters of President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday to stop Congress from…
Your Christmas sermon ‘irresponsible, seditious – Sultan’s JNI tells Kukah
The Jama’atu Nasril Islam, headed by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has described the controversial Christmas Day sermon of the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto…
Congress certifies Joe Biden’s election, Trump coup fails
U.S. President-elect Joe Biden and Vice-President elect Kamala Harris will be sworn in on 20 January. Donald Trump presidency will become history on the same date. Biden-Kamala…
NCC speaks on mass disconnection of NIN-less phone lines
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has cleared the air on speculations of impending mass disconnection of NIN-less telephone subscribers. The NCC said the…
[BREAKING] NIN: NIMC workers commence strike over funding, exposure to COVID-19
Thousands of applicants have been locked outside of the offices of the National Identity Management Commission following a strike embarked on by NIMC staff, The PUNCH has learnt. The notice of strike was signed by the…
Melania Trump’s chief of staff Grisham resigns over Capitol invasion
Stephanie Grisham, the former White House communications director and press secretary and current chief of staff for first lady Melania Trump, submitted her resignation Wednesday afternoon, effective immediately, in the wake…
Capitol: Bush slams political leaders for reckless behaviour
Former President George W. Bush on Wednesday denounced some of his fellow Republicans for fueling the “insurrection” at the US Capitol, likening the situation to a “banana republic.” “This is how election results are disputed…
Capitol invasion: Remember this day forever, Trump tells Americans
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday told Americans to remember the Capitol invasion “forever”. “These are the things and events that happen when a sacred landslide election victory is so unceremoniously &…
Ibidapo-Obe highly dependable, utterly reliable, says Afe Babalola
THE founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, Aare Afe Babalola, said on Wednesday that the late former Vice-Chancellor, University of Lagos, Prof. Oyewusi Ibidapo-Obe, was highly dependable and utterly reliable while…
Bill Clinton blames Trump, lawmakers for capitol riot
Former United States President Bill Clinton has denounced the violence at the US Capitol, blaming Donald Trump and his supporters in the US Congress. He made this known in a series of tweets on Thursday. The statement came…
Magu: Presidency delays action on Salami’s report
More than a month after the Justice Ayo Salami (retd.)-led Judicial Commission of Inquiry on the investigation of the suspended acting Chairman of the…
Judgment likely in Obaseki’s certificate forgery suit this week
Parties in the alleged certificate forgery suit filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja against Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki will Thursday adopt their final written addresses. The parties are:…