I will not back down for Governor Ambode – Jide Sanwo-Olu
Babajide Sanwoolu, a governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, has expressed his desire to pursue his ambition to become the next governor of the state, saying he will not step down for…
Real Madrid plot €290 million move for Paul Pogba, Eden Hazard
Real Madrid are reportedly looking at a number of big-name transfer targets for the near future, with raids on Manchester United and Chelsea possibly on the cards just after it was reported they are planning a €372m move for PSG duo of…
DSS cleared my NYSC exemption certificate — but I accept my fate – Kemi Adeosun
Kemi Adeosun says her NYSC exemption certificate was screened and cleared by the Department of State Services (DSS) before she was appointed minister by President Muhammadu Buhari in 2015. In her resignation letter dated September 14,…
Buhari accepts Adeosun’s resignation, names Zainab Ahmed as replacement
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday accepted the resignation of Kemi Adeosun as minister of finance. The president also approved that Zainab Ahmed, the minister of state for budget and national planning, should oversee the ministry…
31 political parties endorse Ambode’s reelection bid
The People’s Trust (PT), a new mega party nationally led by Olisa Agbakoba, human rights advocate, and Abduljalil Tafawa Balewa, son of former prime minister of Nigeria, has endorsed Akinwunmi Ambode, governor of Lagos state, for 2019.…
Police commission laments growing number of bot-bellied officers
The Police Service Commission (PSC) says henceforth police officers will no longer be promoted to the next rank without the requisite training programmes and examinations.A statement by the commission’s Head, Press and Public…
Nollywood Actress, Onyii Alex Set The Internet Agog As She Shares Seductive Photos
Nigerian movie star, Onyii Alex looked almost perfect in her new set professional photos uploaded on Instagram. The young woman who hails from the South-eastern part of the country flaunted some skin in the photos. Her flat tummy and…
’10 percent of Nigerians infertile’ — group canvasses use of reproductive technology
The Association for Fertility and Reproductive Health (AFRH), a non-governmental organisation, says there is need to give more attention to assisted reproductive technology (ART) in curtailing infertility. The organisation, during a…
Qatar gives Turkey’s Recep Erdogan a Boeing 747-8 luxury aircraft gift
The Qatari Emir has given Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan a Boeing 747-8 aircraft as a gift, reportedly the world’s largest and most expensive private jet, a local newspaper reported. The luxurious jet, worth about 367 million…
BREAKING: EFCC vows to punish operatives who raided Standard Chartered Bank
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has promised to investigate the raid on the head office of Standard Chartered Bank in Lagos, saying the officers involved would be “subjected to internal disciplinary measures”.…
Book Details How Over $500m Went Into Obasanjo’s Failed Third Term Bid
New revelations have emerged on the funding of former President Olusegun Obasanjo's failed third term bid. According to a book titled: ‘Too Good to Die: Third Term and the Myth of the Indispensable Man in Africa’, written by Chidi…
Play Usain Bolt in defence, says Vicente del Bosque
World Cup-winning coach Vicente del Bosque has some advice for sprint king Usain Bolt’s new Australian club – play him in defence. The Jamaican superstar has been handed the chance to train with the Central Coast Mariners for an…
EFCC officials storm head office of Standard Chartered Bank
Officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) stormed the headquarters of Standard Chartered Bank in Lagos on Friday. A source at the bank confirmed this to TheCable, saying some customers were escorted out of the…
Adeosun remains Finance minister ― Aide
A widespread rumour that Minister of Finance Mrs Kemi Adeosun resigned her appointment on Friday turned out to be false. Anxiety had mounted around noon when a media outfit posted on its online platform that the Minister had tendered…
“Pastors Fought Me On Every Realm, I Used To MC At Least 5 Events Monthly, Now I Haven’t MCed In 2…
Controversial On Air Personality, Daddy Freeze has revealed that since he started the ‘Free The Sheeple‘ movement and his campaign against paying tithes, ‘They‘ (referring to pastors) have fought him on every realm. According to him,…
Buhari Told Adeosun To Go ‘Few Weeks Ago’
Although it just became public on Friday, it is already “a few weeks” since President Muhammadu Buhari decided to let go of Kemi Adeosun as Minister of Finance, SaharaReporters understands. Two sources close to the government told…
2019: PDP only exists on Twitter, Whatsapp – Keyamo
The spokesperson for the Buhari’s Presidential Campaign Organisation, Mr Festus Keyamo (SAN), said the allegation that President Muhammadu Buhari had suppressed internal democracy in the All Progressives Congress was a figment of the…
Nigerian man uses 16 phones to mastermind $3m scam from detention centre
A 43-year-old Nigerian man identified as Fisayo Oluwafemi, who is said to be the kingpin of a four-person strong crime syndicate, has been accused of defrauding victims of almost $3 million through an alleged romance, identification and…
Controversial Pastor gives members Jik bleach to drink (video)
A controversial Pastor, Prophet Rufus Phala of AK Spiritual Christian Church, Makgodu, Limpopo in the north eastern area of South Africa, is in the news again after he gave his church members Jik bleach to drink. It was gathered that…
Photos: Rah Ali flaunts her cleavage and curves in sexy lingerie
American TV reality show personality Rah Ali who made headlines for stepping in to shield Nicki Minajduring the Cardi B fight has shared a lovely new photo of herself. The former Love & Hip Hop: New York star, Rah Ali, shared…
Covenant sex saga: Audio of Adooh Emmanuel admitting to being guilty released
The whole Covenant University expulsion and sex scandal keeps getting twisted as an audio of Adooh Emmanuel allegedly admitting to being guilty has been released. Adooh Emmanuel who took the institution to court and won is now caught…
BREAKING: Nigeria’s inflation rises for the first time after 18 months decline
Nigeria’s inflation has risen for the first since it started its decline in January 2017. This is according to the latest inflation report published by the National Bureau of Statistics on Friday. According to the report, the rate…
Oshiomhole plotting Dogara’s removal – Sources
Adams Oshiomhole, national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), wants Yakubu Dogara removed as speaker of the house of representatives. A source told TheCable that Oshiomhole has been meeting with party members,…
BREAKING: Finance Minister, Kemi Adeosun resigns
Nigeria’s Finance Minister, Kemi Adeosun, has resigned sources close to her told Daily Trust. It is not clear when she submitted her resignation letter. More to follow.... (Daily Trust)