A policeman has died and five others were injured on Wednesday, May 22, in Jos, Plateau State. Recall that the Plateau State Government, through Executive Order Number 3, banned the indiscriminate display of wares and goods within the business area to ensure a free flow of traffic. On Wednesday, officials of the Jos…
A popular MC in the South East, Dady Saints, better known as Obyno Saint, has died. The MC died on Sunday, May 19, on the day he was to celebrate his birthday. He had planned a big party and sent out invitations, with fliers to that effect posted online. Sadly, the party never held. Friends…
The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, tendered the apology in Abuja yesterday, May 22, at the Ministerial Sectoral Update as part of activities for the one-year anniversary of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He said the way-out “is to restore macroeconomic stability that will ensure that investors, both domestic and international, put…
At least five people were killed and dozens others injured when a part of a stage collapsed on May 22 during a campaign rally in Mexico. The rally was attended by a presidential candidate who escaped injury, according to officials. Terrifying video shows a strong gust of wind forcing the top of the…
Police Operatives serving in the Nsukka Sector of the Enugu State Command’s Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad, have arrested a ‘’masquerade” popularly called Oriokpa, caught on tape physically assaulting a female victim at Ugwuoye Junction, Nsukka. The man behind the masquerade costume was later identified as Ugwuoke Ebube “m”, aged 22, of Enugu Road, Nsukka. …
Super Eagles head coach, Finidi George has boasted that the Super Eagles will get maximum points from their next two games against South Africa and Benin Republic. The three-time African champions are yet to record a win in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers having drawn their opening two games against Lesotho and Zimbabwe.Finidi’s side…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has responded to Osita Chidoka, a former Aviation Minister who earlier today kicked against the resumption of Emirates Airline operations in Nigeria. In a statement released on Wednesday, May 22, Osita Chidoka condemned the United Arab Emirates government and Emirates Airline for their “blatant attack…
The Organised Labour comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) has again rejected the Federal Government’s new offer of ₦57,000 minimum wage. The Organised Labour rejected the government’s fresh offer, the third proposal in about a week when negotiation talks resumed on Wednesday. However, the NLC and the TUC shifted…
Ademola Lookman was the night’s hero as his three goals ended Bayern Leverkusen’s fairy-tale unbeaten run to secure Atalanta’s first European Cup title. Lookman became the first player to score a hat-trick in a European final for 49 years to secure Atalanta’s first-ever continental trophy. The side from Bergamo have long lived in the shadow…
Gunmen held members of Omgbotuche Ayi Yala Worldwide, AYWI, hostage during a meeting in Calabar, where they abducted Dr. Roland Ipuole, a lecturer from the University of Calabar’s Law Faculty. Additionally, two other individuals were taken, along with mobile phones and other valuables. One of the abducted persons, Dominic Ogri, was released on Wednesday, but…
Social media influencer and critic, Martins Vincent Otse, also known as Verydarkman, has been remanded in police custody by a Federal High Court in Abuja. He was charged with five counts related to cyberstalking by the Nigeria Police Force. His lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, requested bail, but the prosecution team asked for more time to respond….
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has formed a 152-member National Campaign Council for the upcoming Edo governorship election on September 16. The announcement was made by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, in Abuja on Wednesday. Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa will lead the council, which will be inaugurated on June 11. The National…
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, announced that President Bola Tinubu’s administration has achieved significant progress in reviving Nigeria’s economy and implementing social programs in its first year. Presenting the administration’s one-year progress report at a ministerial sectoral updates session on Wednesday, Akume highlighted President Tinubu’s reforms aimed at unlocking Nigeria’s…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Assistant Corps Marshal Mohammed Shehu as the new Corps Marshal and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC). Shehu succeeds Dauda Ali Biu, who has been serving as Acting Corps Marshal since the retirement of Boboye Oyeyemi in 2023. A statement from Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information…
Members of the ECOWAS Parliament visited the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, at his palace as part of the activities for the Second Extraordinary Session of the Sixth Legislature, held in Kano, North West Nigeria. The delegation, led by the Acting Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament and Nigeria’s Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau…
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at connecting Nigerians to employment opportunities in Kuwait, the Gulf Cooperation Council, and Scandinavian countries has been signed in Abuja. The agreement, signed with a private company that is a Nigerian subsidiary of a leading Kuwaiti employment agency, aligns with the Federal Government’s objective to create beneficial international partnerships…
In a move aimed at fostering peace and managing conflicts within the state, the Anambra State House of Assembly has passed a bill establishing the Anambra State Peace Building and Conflict Management Agency. The bill, which was signed into law on [date], underwent extensive amendments and corrections by lawmakers at the committee of the whole…
The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB) has called on Nollywood stakeholders to ensure that films and music videos do not depict or glorify harmful substances like tobacco smoking, criminal acts, ritual killings, and money rituals. During the National Stakeholders’ Engagement on Smoke-Free Nollywood in Enugu, NFVCB Executive Director Dr. Shaibu Husseini stressed the…
Elvert Ayambem, the speaker of the Cross River state house of assembly, has been impeached. Ayambem was impeached during plenary on Wednesday over allegations bordering on financial misappropriation and incompetence. The impeachment notice, which was seen by TheCable, was signed by 17 members of the assembly. There are 25 members in the Cross River assembly….
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reaffirmed its dedication to fostering an efficient, accessible, and competitive telecommunications industry in Nigeria. Dr. Aminu Maida, NCC’s Executive Vice Chairman, made this commitment during the launch of a two-day public inquiry into three key regulatory instruments. He emphasized the Commission’s consultative approach to ensure inclusivity in regulatory development….
The Kenyan government has justified the expenses associated with President William Ruto’s trip to the United States. Invited by US President Joe Biden, Ruto is on a four-day visit to the US. This marks the first state visit by an African leader to the US in sixteen years and the first by a Kenyan president…
Bandits have killed the wife of a pastor of Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA), Rev. Daniel Bawa in Kwassam community, Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. One Dinah Haruna, who confirmed the incident on Tuesday, May 21, said the pastor’s wife was kidnapped alongside seven others at Kakude. Details of the incident are still sketchy…
The man who died after suffering a heart attack when the Singapore Airlines flight on which he was travelling hit severe turbulence has been named. Geoffrey Ralph Kitchen, 73, is believed to have been hurled from side-to-side when the plane was struck by treacherous conditions at 37,000ft above the Indian Ocean. The plane, travelling from…
Police have arrested one Miracle for allegedly defiling his 8-year-old nephew and 4-year-old niece in Ekpan community in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State. Activist, Comrade Israel Joe, who confirmed the incident on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, said the suspect confessed to the crime, saying that he was taught homosexual acts in primary school….
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has denied allegations that he was starving Palestinians in Gaza as a method of war. ICC prosecutor Karim Khan announced Monday that he had requested arrest warrants for three Hamas leaders and two Israeli politicians – Netanyahu and Israel’s Defense Minister Yoav Gallant – on allegations of war crimes and…
Investigators of the Gombe Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested a woman, Janty Emmanuel for allegedly abusing the Nigerian currency. She was arrested on Monday, May 20, 2024 following intelligence that spotted her spraying Naira notes at a social event . Upon arrest, the suspect was shown the video…
Kano state assembly has initiated a review of the Kano State Emirate Council Law which was used to create five emirates in the state, whittling down the powers of Muhammadu Sanusi, former Emir of Kano. The law led to the creation of Kano, Rano, Gaya, Karaye and Bichi emirates. Lawan Hussaini Dala, the majority leader, who moved…
Nollywood actor turned politician, Kenneth Okonkwo, has announced that he is suspending his affiliation with the Julius Abure-led National Working Committee of the Labour Party (LP). Okonkwo made the announcement via his social media accounts. Okonkwo, who previously served as the spokesperson for the Labour Party Obi-Datti Presidential Campaign Council during the 2023…
The Lagos State Police Command says it arrested one Chimereze Chinedu for allegedly defrauding a Thai national to the tune of $216,000 and N30m respectively. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, in a statement made available on X.com on Tuesday, disclosed that the suspect allegedly promised to supply his victim with 37 tricycles which…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Tuesday, revealed that some commissioners who recently resigned from his cabinet left no records in their ministries. The governor spoke while swearing in eight new commissioners who were confirmed members of the state House of Assembly loyal to him on Tuesday. Nine commissioners loyal to Fubara’s successor and Minister…
A Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has ruled that the extension of local government council chairmen’s tenure by the State House of Assembly is unconstitutional and exceeds their legal authority. Justice Daketima Gabriel Kio, presiding over Suit No: PHC/1320/CS/2024, declared that the Local Government Law No. 2 of 2024, which sought to extend…
