Adedibu left monumental legacies for us in South West — Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has showered encomiums on late prominent leader of the Peoples Democratic Party, Chief Lamidi Adedibu, saying he was an…
I negotiated release of Kankara schoolboys without paying kobo — Gov. Matawalle
The Zamfara State Governor, Bello Matawalle, has revealed how he facilitated the release of the 344 schoolboys of Government Science Secondary School, Kankara,…
COVID-19 cases in Nigeria soar, all-time daily record posted
Nigeria Thursday night posted 1,145 COVID-19 cases, its highest daily record till date, according to data published by the NCDC. Two states, Lagos and Kaduna and the capital…
Obasanjo showers praises on Gov. Seyi Makinde
Nigeria’s former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, said on Thursday that he was impressed by the developmental strides being recorded by the Seyi Makinde-led administration in Oyo State. The former president…
When Aziza Dangote quit spinsterhood
THE phrase ravishing beauty aptly describes elegant Aziza Dangote, popularly known as Nina. She can make a full-blooded man drool over her God-given beauty. She was regarded to be a look-alike of popular…
Sacked NDDC IMC under probe for N6.2b palliative cash
The Senate on Thursday began a fresh probe of alleged misappropriation of N6.2 billion by the dissolved Interim Management Committee (IMC) of the Niger Delta…
Buhari promises freedom for all captives
President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday night restated his administration’s resolve to protect the lives and properties of Nigerians. He gave the assurance after receiving the…
Lewandowski beats Messi, Ronaldo for FIFA Best Player award
Polish international and Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski won his biggest personal prize Thursday, clinching FIFA’s world’s best player trophy. The Poland captain was named the FIFA Best Men’s Player for…
I can never run for a political office – KWAM 1
Nigerian Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as KWAM 1, on Thursday, ruled out the possibility of running for any political office. Wasiu, who is the first Mayegun of Yoruba Land, made…
Reps reject Bill seeking age limit to contest for President
A Bill seeking to amend the 1999 Constitution to fix the age limit to contest political offices in Nigeria suffered a setback in the House of Representatives on Wednesday. The Bill,…
BREAKING: Abducted Kankara schoolboys released
The abducted students of Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, Katsina, have been freed. A top official of the Katsina state government who broke the news to TheCable on…
COVID-19: NCDC releases new guidelines for public health leaders, business owners
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, yesterday, raised the alarm that the continued spread of COVID-19 was putting increased pressure on the country’s already fragile health systems as well as the economy even as it…
US to revise Covid vaccine guidance after allergic reactions
The US Food and Drug Administration said on Thursday it was working with Pfizer to revise a fact sheet for recipients of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine after two people had allergic reactions. The two people, both…
How to link your phone number with NIN
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has given telecommunications operators in the country two weeks to block all SIM cards that are not registered with the National Identity Numbers (NIN). Failure to do…
Lagos sells rice at N20,000 per bag
Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms. Abisola Olusanya on Thursday said 100,000 bags of 50kg of rice will be sold to Lagosians at the price of N20, 000 Sunday. The sales, she said will take off during the…
Past governments sold Kwara properties to cronies, says Panel
Report of the Kwara state Assets Commission of Enquiry has revealed that many government properties disposed of by the past administrations were undervalued and sold at giveaway prices.…
German event promoter wins appeal against Tina Turner in poster row
An event promoter in Germany won his appeal against Tina Turner on Thursday, in a row over an image used in a poster to advertise the veteran pop…
No cause for panic over SIM card deactivation – NIMC
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Thursday said that there is no cause for panic regarding the two weeks deadline for deactivation of Subscribers Identity Module (SIM)…
Ex-Gov Dariye asks Supreme Court to free him or reduce his 10-year jail term
A former Plateau State Governor, Senator Joshua Dariye has asked the Supreme Court to reverse his conviction or reduce the 10-year jail term handed him by the Court of Appeal. His…
2023: Atiku inaugurates campaign support groups
Ahead of 2023 presidency, former Vice president, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has inaugurated Atiku Support Groups across the 36 states of the Federation. The Atiku Support Group was…
APC Governors felicitate with President Buhari at 78
All Progressives Congress (APC) Governors under the platform of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) has described President Muhammadu Buhari as a role model and a source of…
Soccer-Court rules Maradona’s body ‘must be conserved’
The body of late soccer great Diego Maradona “must be conserved” in case his DNA is needed in a paternity case, an Argentine court ruled on Wednesday. Maradona died of a heart attack last month and was buried on…
CNN’s Biased Narrative: Unmasking the Conspiracy
Recently, a CNN report introduced into the public domain its own conclusion on the EndSARS Lekki Toll Gate incident in Lagos State. The tragedy of the story is the ‘investigative journalism’ toga ascribed to it.…
#EndSARS: DJ Switch set to speak at ICC virtual event
Popular Disc Jockey, Obianuju Catherine Udeh professionally called DJ Switch has said that she would be speaking today at the…