“You can’t fight the person that gives you money” – Akwa Ibom gov vows to avoid rift with Tinubu
Governor Umo Emo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa state has vowed that he would never engage President Bola Tinubu, leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), at the centre in a political fight.…
“Akpabio childish, talks like a market woman” – APC chieftain blasts Senate President
A chieftain of the All Progressive Congress APC, Garus Gololo, has described the Senate President, Godwill Akpabio, as flippant, unprofessional, and childish in conduct. Gololo made the comment in an interview with the…
Nigeria’s public debt doubles, rises to N97.3 trillion in latest data
Nigeria’s total public debt stock more than doubled to N97.3 trillion in 2023, compared to the previous year. The latest data from the Debt Management Office (DMO) showed that the country’s total debt stock increased by…
“Are you trying to shut him up?” – Former Imo governor queries Akpabio for suspending Ningi
Former Imo state governor, Achike Udenwa has reacted to the allegation of about N3 trillion budget padding by the Senate. Speaking to Daily Sun about the controversy generated by the allegation, Udenwa queried the…
Exchange rate post best gain in 6 weeks, CBN policies paying off
The exchange rate between the Naira and the Dollar strengthened to N1,431/$ on Friday, March 22, 2024, closing the week on a positive note. Data from the FMDQOTC, where the exchange rate is officially set, revealed that…
It’s a miracle I survived prostate surgery at 82 – Ebenezer Obey
Legendary musician, Ebenezer Obey, has opened up on how he survived prostate surgery, which almost claimed his life. He told Saturday Beats, “It is by the grace of God that I survived prostate surgery at the age of…
Communities rejoice as Niger Republic opens land border with Nigeria
One week after the authorities of Nigeria Customs Service, following the directive of the Presidency, opened the Illela land border between Nigeria and Niger Republic, the government of Niger Republic on Friday opened…
Delta bloodbath: Women, children trapped in bush without food -Youth leader
The President of the Youth Wing of the Urhobo Progress Union Worldwide, Blessing Ughere, has expressed concern over the plight of Okuama community residents, particularly women and children taking refuge in the bush…
DHQ declares Simon Ekpa, 96 others wanted
The Defence Headquarters has declared that no fewer than 97 persons are wanted. The wanted persons include terrorists and insurgents, among others, who are behind violent crimes in the country. They also include a…
ISIS Claims Responsibility For Russia Mass Killings, 11 Suspects Detained Over Attack
The Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has arrested 11 suspects in connection with the attack on Crocus City Hall, that claimed no fewer than 60 people including children with over 150 hospitalised. The head of FSB,…
PHOTOS: El-Rufai visits suspended senator Ningi in Abuja
Photographs have emerged on the social media of a meeting between a former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufai, and a suspended senator, Abdul Ningi.…
‘Needless stampede’ — Abdullahi Sule mourns students killed during rice…
Abdullahi Sule, governor of Nasarawa, has mourned the death of three students of the Nasarawa State University, Keffi. On Friday, three students of the institution were killed in a stampede that occurred during the…
Mohbad: I believe his father buried him before he died — Mother
Abosede Aloba, the mother of late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, professionally known as Mohbad, has said that she suspected that his father, Joseph Aloba, had…
Again, Rivers assembly overrides Fubara, enacts service commission bill
The Rivers house of assembly has again overridden the decision of Siminalayi Fubara, governor of the state, not to assent to some bills. In January, the lawmakers overrode the decision of the governor not to approve…
Clampdown on crypto platforms paying off…. naira strengthening – Presidency
The presidency says the clampdown on some cryptocurrency trading platforms is “yielding fruits” for the stability of the naira. Ajuri Ngelale, the special adviser to the president on media and publicity, spoke at the…
‘Other governors should follow suit’ — Obasanjo commends Otti for repealing pension law
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has commended Alex Otti, governor of Abia, for repealing the law that allowed former governors and their deputies to collect pensions. Otti the bill to repeal ‘The Abia State Governors…
Delta: We’ve recovered decomposing hearts of slain soldiers — DHQ
The decomposing hearts of the Four Officers and 12 Soldiers killed by irate youths in Okuoma area of Delta State have been recovered. Director…
Proof of repatriation required to get new export licences – FG tells Exporters
The federal government says intending exporters would have to show proof of formal repatriation of proceeds before new export licences and permits are granted to them. Mohammed Idris, minister of information and…
EFCC unveils plans to rehabilitate convicted internet fraudsters
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has said the commission plans to rehabilitate convicted internet fraudsters with lesser sentences…
Russia adds ‘LGBT movement’ to list of extremist groups
Russia has added the “LGBT movement” to a list of extremist and terrorist organisations that will be tracked by the country’s Federal Financial Monitoring Service (Rosfinmonitoring). Rosfinmonitoring can freeze bank…
Budget padding by national assembly isn’t illegal, says Bwala
Daniel Bwala, a legal practitioner and public affairs analyst, served as spokesperson for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential campaign council in the 2023 general election. In this interview with TheCable’s…
Customs cancels 25% penalty on improperly imported vehicles, offers reason
The Nigeria Customs Service has cancelled the 25 percent penalty on Improperly Imported vehicles. The spokesman of the NCS, Abdullahi Maiwada, made this known in a…
Friendly: Super Eagles hand Ghana’s Black Stars defeat
The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Friday handed the Black Stars of Ghana a 2-1 defeat in an international friendly in Marrakech, Morocco. Goals by Cyriel Dessers and Ademola…
Abure no longer National Chairman of LP – NLC
The Nigeria Labour Congress has said that Julius Abure was no longer the National Chairman of the Labour Party. The position of the labour union was made known by…