‘Kanu’s reception in Canada proves Biafra’s restoration’ – IPOB
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has said the resounding reception accorded to its leader, Nnamdi Kanu in Canada, was a proof that the people were determined and committed to the pursuit of Biafra…
South African TV and film legend Thandi Brewer is dead
South African show runner, screenwriter, film producer, director and script editor Thandi Brewer is dead. Thandi Brewer often called the “Shonda Rhimes of South Africa” has died after losing her third battle against cancer. …
Buhari, Tinubu will soon taste el-Rufai’s venom, says Shehu Sani
Former lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has described the Kaduna State Governor, Nasir el-Rufai, as a hypocrite, adding that President Muhammadu Buhari will soon taste the poisonous venom of el-Rufai.Sani said this in a…
Migrant arrives in UK on Friday, jailed for theft on Monday
A Romanian migrant who arrived in the UK on Friday was jailed on Monday, after spending just three days in the country. Reports have it that the man identified as Leonard-Valter Tudor, 20, went shoplifting in a branch of TK Maxx in…
Man beheads fiancée for refusing to visit him
Police in Ekiti State have arrested a man for allegedly beheading his wife-to-be yesterday at Ilasa Ekiti in Ekiti East Local Government Area after she refused to visit him. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, has…
I’ll assemble strong team to rebuild Nigeria – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has promised to assemble a team of competent Nigerians to help implement reform programmes that will improve the lives of citizens. The President stated this yesterday while delivering an address…
FG may lift land border vehicle importation ban — Customs boss
The Federal Government may relax the ban on importation of vehicles through the land border.The government had in January 2017 ordered a ban on importation of vehicles through the land borders.The restriction on the…
Bank accounts with BVN rise to 38m
•34.9m still unlinkedThe number of Biometric Verification Number (BVN) linked accounts in the country rose to 38 million as at June 9 this year.This, New Telegraph learnt, showed that about 600,000 accounts were linked in…
Woman disguises as doctor, steals three-day-old baby
A woman, who disguised as medical doctor, has stolen a three-day-old baby girl, Gift Chukwuebuka, at Plateau Specialist Hospital, Jos, Plateau State. Gift’s distraught mother, Mary Chukwuebuka (30), told journalists…
Joshua’s career over – Fury
Tyson Fury claims Anthony Joshua’s career is over after his shock defeat by ‘short little fat guy’ Andy Ruiz Jr in New York on June 1.Fury and Joshua are heavyweight rivals in the boxing world, but Fury pulled no punches in…
National Assembly leaders may name committees today
The Senate President, Ahmed Lawan and Speaker of the House of Representatives may name three committees each on Thursday.They are also expected to announce the adjournment of both chambers sine die on June…
N11tn petrol subsidy, illogical
Terminally ill refineries, unsustainable imports, intermittent scarcity and a notoriously opaque accounting system; things might not get better anytime soon for Nigeria’s petroleum industry, let alone the economy. It is…
Obasanjo knew about June 12 annulment – Kingibe
A former Secretary to the Government of the Federation Ambassador Babagana Kingibe, yesterday said ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo was one of the architects of the annulment of the June 12, 1993…
Neymar’s rape accuser abandoned by third lawyer
The woman who has accused Brazilian football star Neymar of raping her in a Paris hotel has been dropped by a third lawyer – the latest twist in a scandal that has gripped the country. Danilo Garcia de…
AfDB in talks with FG about writing off legacy debts in power sector
The African Development Bank (AfDB) says it is in talks with the federal government to agree on a way to write off legacy debts owed in the power sector and recapitalise the sector. Wale Shonibare…
Four Nigerians arrested for kidnap of Canadians in Ghana
Ghanaweb has revealed that four Nigerians, yet to be identified, were responsible for the kidnap of two Canadian ladies in Kumasi last week. The Canadians were Bailen Chitty, 19 years and…
June 12 Celebration, Desperate Attempt To Gain Undeserved Goodwill ― Goodluck Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has described President Muhammadu Buhari’s declaration of June 12 as democracy, a desperate attempt to gain undeserved goodwill from Nigerians.According to Jonathan, Buhari’s…
5 hidden tricks your Android phone can do
There’s a whole host of hidden features, in your Android phone, that you may not know about that can make your mobile experience a lot more fun. Android has a wide variety of models, and…
Pastor ‘Kidnaps Self’, Demands N3m From Congregation (Photo)
Adewuyi Adegoke (pictured above), a pastor at Methodist Church, Ado-Ekiti, capital of Ekiti state, has been arrested by the police for allegedly organising his own kidnap. TheCable gathered…
JUST IN: Air Force helicopter crashes in Katsina
The Nigeria Air Force has confirmed the crash of its Helicopter that was returning from a combat mission in Katsina. It, however, said no life was lost in the crash which occurred at about…
Oando: Tinubu gets order for judicial review of SEC fine, ban
The Federal High Court in Lagos has granted leave to Oando Plc Group Chief Executive Officer Mr Wale Tinubu and his deputy Mr Omamofe Boyo to file a motion for a judicial review of the Securities…
DSS arrests social media users for ‘inciting violence’
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested yet to be identified social media users who who posted “inciting materials and misleading statements”. Peter Afunanya, DSS public relations officer,…
Nigeria treating Igbo as conquered minority — Nwodo
The President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Nnia Nwodo has alleged that the country Nigeria, has been treating the Igbo people as conquered minority.In a lecture with theme: The problems confronting governance in today’s…
It is not enough to declare June 12 a Democracy Day – Atiku tells Buhari
The Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP Atiku Abubakar has said that it is not enough to declare June 12 a Democracy Day when the government of the day is disrespectful of the rule of law and…