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Ahead of 2019 elections, Northern Youth Leaders Forum (NYLF), says it has withdrawn its support and endorsement for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, adding that it now backs the…

A man reportedly set himself ablaze in Abia State, after butchering his wife over an alleged misunderstanding they had. Though what led to the sad incident is not known, however eyewitnesses disclosed that the man who set him himself…

A popular Nigerian musician, David Adeleke, also called Davido, on Sunday said he would work for Governor Nyesom Wike’s second term in office. The musician, who made the pledge in Port Harcourt when he visited the…

A kidnap gang member who alongside his colleagues abducted one Abubakar Umar of Auna Magma Local Government Area of Niger state, have landed in police net over N13.4m ransom. The suspect identified as Muktar Abubakar (24) who…

What manner of man is President Muhammadu Buhari? His spokesman FEMI ADESINA, in this piece to mark his 76th birthday, argues that he is an honest man who despite seeking a second term in office refused to lie to…

Gifty is celebrating her daughter on her first birthday via Instagram, and the excited mom has shared photos of her baby bump and daughter. The reality show star who disclosed that her daughter is named Alisha in her lengthy post,…

Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says President Muhammadu Buhari is tired. He said this while responding to the president’s comment that Nigeria’s economy is in a bad…

Miss Universe 2018 winner is Catriona Gray of Philippines, and she will be succeeding Demi Leigh Nel-Peters from South Africa. Catriona Gray knocked off 93 other candidates from different countries, making it the fourth time the…

President General of Mdzough U Tiv, a socio-cultural association of Tiv people, Chief Edward Ujege, has declared that the military has chased away herdsmen from Benue land. He stated this while inaugurating the…

Pizza Hut, a division of Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM), yesterday announced the opening of its first restaurant in Nigeria with two more expected by the end of the year.Nigeria is often referred to as the “Giant of Africa”, a reference…

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s disapproval of President Muhammadu Buhari’s reelection is a fait accompli ahead of next year’s election, writes Olawale Olaleye Since his letter to President Muhammadu Buhari in…

Delta State has officially emerged the winner of the 19th National Sports Festival. Team Delta amassed an astonishing 163 gold medals, 88 silver and 101 bronze…

Former President  Goodluck Jonathan has extended his felicitations to President Muhammadu Buhari on the occasion of his 76th birthday.In a goodwill message he signed in Abuja on Sunday, the former President thanked God who he said…

Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos state, has been endorsed by the Igbo community in the state. At an event held at the National Stadium in Surulere, Igbo…

Access Bank has finally acquired Diamond Bank, TheCable can report. According to insiders, the official announcement of the transaction will be made in the course of the week by the Central Bank of Nigeria…

•Bars MDAs, security agencies from making contributions •Atiku bides time for campaign in Northeast, Southeast, South-South •PDP governors cautious over campaign funding CAMPAIGN FUND LIMIT Presidency…

… Predict Buhari’s victory The immediate past Commissioner for Works in Lagos State, Ganiyu Johnson (GAJ), on Sunday said debates would not determine who would win the 2019 presidential elections in Nigeria.…

Zhang Shaniu enjoys watching open-air plays, particularly the Yuju folk opera. The 83-year-old remembers the plot of each show that has been staged in his village. The latest one, he says, was about bidding…

Abdulrrafiu Baruwa, a lawyer, has filed a suit seeking the disqualification of Dapo Abiodun, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Ogun state, from the 2019 general election, TheCable can…

The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, Mr. Jimi Agbaje, has stated that he left the camp of the National Leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Bola…

The gridlock along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway continued on Saturday as commuters lamented the situation which left them stranded in the early hours of the day.Road users have for the past four days been enduring the gridlock…

Ahead of the scheduled 2019 general elections, Governor Aminu Bello Masari of Katsina State has urged the All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders in the area to mobilise at least 3.8 million votes to ensure…

The British Prime Minister, Theresa May, has condemned former prime minister, Tony Blair, accusing him of undermining the Brexit talks by calling for another referendum. Blair has been calling for another…

Co-founder of Access Bank, Herbert Wigwe, in an interview with Peace Hyde on My Worst Day, touches on a wide variety of issues including his experience as an entrepreneur, his worst day in business and advice for…