Ogun Govt sets up panel to review contracts awarded by Amosun
The Ogun State Government has set up a committee to review the contracts and projects embarked upon by Governor Ibikunle Amosun in the twilight of his administration. The 11-member committee…
80 bandits neutralised, 29 arrested in Northwest operations, says DHQ
THE Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said yesterday that about 80 bandits have been neutralised by troops of “Operations Hadarin Daji” and “Thunder Strike” in the Northwest zone. It added that 29…
Olowo-elect for coronation August 23
ALL roads will lead to the ancient town of Owo in Ondo State on August 23, for the coronation of Prince Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye as the 15th Olowo. The Secretary, Council of Senior Omolowo,…
Buhari’s Cabinet: How Tinubu Won in the South West
The ministerial list is out and from what we have all of them from the southwest are political allies of the Tinubu. 1) Richard Adeniyi Adebayo: He is the first executive governor of…
Ministerial nominee: Atiku blasts Buhari, says list meant to divert attention from Shiites killings
Paul Ibe, Spokesperson of Atiku Abubakar, has reacted to President Muhammadu Buhari’s ministerial nomination list sent to the Senate for approval. Ibe accused Buhari of deflecting the attention…
Woman undergoes chemotherapy, breast removal for cancer that she didn’t have
A 28-year-old woman, Sarah Boyle had undergone months of chemotherapy and having her breasts removed, only to be told she didn’t actually have cancer.Boyle has been diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer by doctors…
CLOSE-UP: Saraki’s sister, ex-dep gov — the seven women who made Buhari’s ministerial list
There were six women in his first list of 36 in 2015, 16 per cent. Former president Goodluck Jonathan achieved over 30 percent with his appointments during his tenure. TheCable…
Manchester United fall on Forbes list
Manchester United are now down from second to sixth on the list of the world’s most valuable sports teams. The Red Devils have tumbled four spots and are now behind Clasico giants Real Madrid…
10 facts about Lateef Jakande at 90
1. Alhaji Lateef Kayode Jakande was born July 23, 1929 in Epetedo area of Lagos Island, Lagos. He was a journalist who became the governor of Lagos State from 1979-1983.…
Trump congratulates Boris Johnson, says he will be ‘great’
President Donald Trump has congratulated Boris Johnson on his win in the Tory leadership race, saying he will make a “great” Prime Minister. The US President via Twitter on Tuesday said:…
Screening of ministerial nominees begins on Wednesday, says Lawan
Senate President Ahmad Lawan has said that the screening and confirmation of the nominees would begin on Wednesday. He added that other legislative activities in the chamber would take back…
Britain’s PM-Designate Boris Johnson Vows To Get Brexit Done
Boris Johnson, the ebullient Brexiteer who has promised to lead Britain out of the European Union with or without a deal by Halloween, will replace Theresa May as prime minister after winning the leadership of the…
BREAKING: Gbajabiamila Divides House On El-Zakzaki
A precedent is being set in the House of Representatives as the Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila has called for the division of the House in order to determine a motion calling for the release of the Shiekh…
Boris Johnson wins race to be Tory leader and PM
Boris Johnson has been elected new Conservative leader in a ballot of party members and will become the next UK prime minister. He beat Jeremy Hunt in a poll of Tory members, winning 92,153…
BREAKING: Buhari Sends Ministers List To Senate (FULL LIST)
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent the nominees of appointment for Ministers to the Nigerian Senate for screening. The names were read to the floor by Ahmad Lawan, President of the Senate after a…
BREAKING: Buhari appoints Ngige, Sylva as ministers
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Timipre Sylva, Chris Ngige, Adamu Adamu as ministers TheCable had reported that the ministerial list had been sent to senate and is expected to be read…
We’ll give Obaseki the ‘Ambode treatment’ in Edo – APC chieftain
Mr Henry Idahagbon, a lawyer and a prominent leader of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo state, is the immediate past Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Edo State.…
Father Jailed For Introducing Drugs To His Sons
The Abu Dhabi Criminal Court of First Instance has sentenced a man to prison and fined him for abusing drugs, dragging his sons into drug abuse, negligence of his children and assaulting…
Cameroonians give Afcon final referees heroic welcome
Cameroonian referee Sidi Neant Alioum and his two assistants, Evarist Menkouande and Elvis Nguengoue, received a resounding welcome after officiating in the final of the 2019 Africa Cup of…
BOI exceeds N1trn asset base — first time in history
The asset base of the Bank of Industry has exceeded N1 trillion, this is the first time in the history of the existence of the bank. Olukayode Pitan, the managing director of the development institution, made…
Lagos state is considering a N25 million license for bike hailing startups
The Lagos State government is planning to introduce a new license agreement for bike hailing startups to allow them operate within the state. A source who spoke to TechCabal on the…
Teacher arraigned for ‘caning’ pupil in Lagos
Sare Olaleye, a 33-year-old secondary school teacher in Lagos, was yesterday arraigned at an Ogba Chief Magistrates’ Court, Lagos for allegedly caning a 16-year-old Senior Secondary…
The power of the office of chief of staff
THE office of the Chief of Staff to the President as we all know was not created by the constitution. Today, after 20 years, the office is one of the most envied in the land. The office plays two roles: bureaucratic as…
BREAKING: Many Injured As Police Clash With Shiites in Abuja, ChannelsTV Reporter Shot
Many people were injured in a violent clash between the members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), popularly known as Shiite, and the police on Monday. SaharaReporters can confirm that a…