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Power Outage: UNIBEN Shuts Down Indefinitely After Students’ Protest
The Senate of the University of Benin has shut down academic activities at the institution following Wednesday’s protests. Disclosing this in a statement on Thursday, the institution’s Public Relations Officer, Benedicta Ehanire, said the shutdown […]
Tinubu Acknowledges No Easy Fixes for Nigeria’s Challenges, Vows to Tackle Tertiary Education Issues
President Tinubu has admitted difficulties in Nigeria, but promised comprehensive solutions for Nigeria’s tertiary education and socio-economic issues. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Sunday, said there were no easy solutions to the myriads of socio-economic […]
Yahaya Bello: Court Picks New Date As Ex-Governor Fails To Appear
The Federal High Court in Abuja has announced Thursday, June 27, as the new date for the arraignment of former Kogi state Governor, Yahaya Bello. The court is expected to hear the suit against the […]
Cardoso, Deputies Under Scrutiny Over ‘Generous’ Approvals (See Allegations)
The current leadership of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) seems to be embroiled in a scandal that has sent shockwaves through financial and political circles. Multiple credible sources within the bank have raised severe allegations against […]
See 5 Most Powerful Submarines In The World (Photos)
Five attack submarines stand out as the best in the world today: Russia’s Sierra II Class (Project 945A Kondor) and Yasen-Class (Project 885), the UK’s Astute-class, and the U.S.’s Virginia-class and Seawolf-class. These submarines are […]
Oba Akiolu Begs Nigerians For Patience On Tinubu’s Behalf
The Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, has appealed to Nigerians to be patient with the government of President Bola Tinubu. He made the plea when the First Lady and wife of the president, Senator Oluremi […]
Police IG, Egbetokun Gets 3-Year Tenure Extension
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the extension of the tenure of Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, by three years. The disclosure was made by sources at the Office of the Secretary to the Government […]
I Do Not Own A Blending Plant In Malta – NNPCL CEO Clarifies Dangote’s Statement
Aliko Dangote, chairman of Dangote Industries Limited, alleged some personnel of the NNPCL, oil traders and terminals had opened a blending plant in Malta I am inundated by enquiries from family members, friends and associates […]
Open Defecation Takes Over 7.8km Along Lagos, Ogun Corridor
Open defecation has taken over a stretch of about 7.8 kilometres along the Lagos-Ogun corridor on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, the General Manager (GM) of LASEPA, Dr Babatunde Ajayi, has said. He spoke at a briefing […]
Strike: FG Evokes ‘No Work, No Pay’ Policy Against Resident Doctors
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has evoked the “No Work, No Pay” policy against the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) over its recent warning strike. NARD had embarked on a nationwide […]
Lagos Denies Return Of Monthly Sanitation, Movement Restrictions
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday stated that it has not re-introduced the monthly environmental sanitation and is not starting any movement restriction by July. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, stated […]
FG Drops Tax Charges Against Binance Executive, Tigran Gambaryan
The Federal Inland Revenue Service says it is dropping the tax charges against Tigran Gambaryan, Binance’s head of financial crime compliance. TheCable understands that the charges were dropped on June 14. Confirming the development, Dare Adekanmbi, the […]
Fuel Scarcity Looms As Depots Raise Petrol Price To ₦720/Litre
Fuel scarcity is gradually surfacing in Lagos and other parts of the country as private depot owners hiked the ex-depot price of petrol from N630 to N720 per litre. This came as fuel scarcity deepened […]
Governor Sanwo-Olu Pays Condolence Visit To Onyeka Onwenu’s Family (Photos)
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has paid a condolence visit to the family of late Nigerian singer and actress, Onyeka Onwenu, who passed away on July 30, 2024, at 72. The legendary singer had finished […]
Toyota To Launch Three Electric Vehicles In Nigeria
Toyota Nigeria Limited has announced plans to roll out three electric vehicles in the country in the next three years as part of its support for the government’s green deal initiative. Managing Director of TNL, […]
NNPC Replies Atiku Abubakar, Explains Acquisition Of OVH
The attention of NNPC Ltd. has been drawn to a press release signed by Mr. Paul Ibe, a Media Adviser to the former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar. In the statement, the former Vice President […]
Ekiti Raamp Awards ₦17 Billion Rural Road Contracts To 7 Contractors
The Ekiti State Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP) has awarded 13 rural road contracts worth #17,219,565,143.22 to seven contractors as parts of plans by the State Government to provide agricultural infrastructure aimed at […]
Governor Sanwo-Olu Spotted Wearing ₦195M Wristwatch At Davido’s Wedding
Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu Spotted Wearing N195Million Wristwatch At Davido’s Wedding Amid Hardship, Widespread Hunger Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, was spotted wearing a luxury wristwatch valued at over N190 million (approximately $127,000) at the wedding […]
Mystery Of Dangote Refinery In Nigerian Oil Politics By Farooq Kperogi
Many Nigerians invested hopes in the Dangote Refinery and thought it would bring stability to Nigeria’s chaotic petroleum industry. But on the cusp of its coming on stream, it began to be dogged by regulatory and […]
Scientists Find Underground Cave On Moon
An Italian-led team of researchers says the cave could be used to shelter future astronauts and explorers. Scientists have confirmed an underground cave on the moon not far from where Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin […]
SA Cops Investigated After Criminals ‘Turned Into Cats’ And Escaped Cells (Photos)
Police are investigating a strange case involving two suspects who allegedly shapeshifted and became cats in order to escape from the Meyerton Police Station holding cells on Tuesday morning. The suspects, brothers Omari and Ali […]
Buying Presidential Jet While Nigerians Go Hungry Is Failue – Donald Duke
Former Cross River State governor, Donald Duke, on Friday said it’s leadership failure for President Bola Tinubu to acquire a new presidential jet while Nigerians are hungry. Last week, Tinubu’s senior aide, Bayo Onanuga, had confirmed […]
Former Fire Chief Identified As Spectator Killed During Trump Rally Shooting (Photos)
The rally-goer who was killed at Donald Trump’s Butler, Pennsylvania campaign event-turned-deadly shooting was identified as 50-year-old Corey Comperatore, according to his sister. “The PA Trump Rally claimed the life of my brother, Corey Comperatore,” […]
Judgment Debt Default: U.S. Court Awards $111 Million To Trafigura Against Ghana
The Ghanaian government has been ordered to pay $111,493,828.92 along with obligatory post-judgment interest by a District of Columbia Court in the United States, which granted a Motion for Default Judgment in favor of Ghana […]
Benue Can Pay ₦70,000 Minimum Wage – Governor Alia
The Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, has declared that his administration is ready to pay N70,000 minimum wage to state workers. The governor disclosed this in a chat with journalists in Makurdi, saying […]
I’m Being Sidelined In My Constituency, Kingibe Cries Out
Senator Ireti Kingibe, who represents the Federal Capital Territory, has again cried out that she is being marginalised in the Senate Committee on issues concerning her constituency. Kingibe made this known at the Plenary on […]
Former Chief Of Defence Staff, Ibrahim Ogohi, Is Dead
A former Chief of Defence Staff, Admiral Ibrahim Ogohi, has died after a brief illness. Family sources said he had been clinically ill due to old aged related sickness for weeks before he died in his […]
Tinubu Reverses Adekanmbi’s Appointment As HYREP Coordinator, Reinstates Zabbey
President Bola Tinubu has reinstated Professor Nenibarini Zabbey as the Project Coordinator of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project. The President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, announced Zabbey’s reinstatement in a statement on […]
Dozens Of Ghana President-Elect’s Supporters Arrested In Post-Election Chaos
President-elect John Mahama has condemned acts of vandalism Police in Ghana have arrested more than 100 people – mostly opposition supporters of President-elect John Mahama – over acts of lawlessness. Supporters of the newly elected […]
Panic Over Planned Protest Worrisome – Prof. Utomi
Political Economist, Prof. Pat Utomi has described the panic by the state actors on the planned protest from August 1, as worrisome. Utomi made the speech while addressing the at an unveiling of the ‘New […]
Fuel Scarcity: Fewer Vehicles On Nigerian Roads, Falana Laments
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has expressed concerns that the rising cost of living and arbitrary hike in the pump price of petrol amid scarcity has contributed to the number of fewer vehicles plying the […]
UNILAG Electricity Supply Disconnected Over ₦1 Billion Unpaid Debts – Eko Disco
Eko Electricity Distribution Company has said the power supply to the University of Lagos, Akoka was disconnected due to over N1 billion in unpaid electricity bills. The company made this clarification in a statement on […]
Nigerian Jailed 15 Years For Rape In UK Flees To Nigeria
The Court of Appeal in England has upheld the sentence and increased the jail time of Kelechukwu Orji, a 48-year-old rapist who fled to Nigeria after being convicted of multiple sex crimes. A Crown Court at Lewes, […]
Was Tinubu’s Speech ‘Leaked’? What To Know About Presidential Broadcasts
Early Sunday morning, President Bola Tinubu addressed Nigerians in a televised broadcast amid the #EndBadGovernance protest, which commenced on Thursday in many parts of the country. Hours before his address, his speech surfaced on the […]
Viral Video Of Okada Killing: Policemen Involved Were On Illegal Duty — Hundeyin
The Lagos State Police Command has clarified that the officers involved in the incident that led to okadamen (commercial bike riders) killing one person were on illegal duty. It was also noted that they had […]
Court Orders Arrest Of Prison Doctor Over Binance Executive, Gambaryan’s Health
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Dr. Abraham Ehizojie, a medical doctor at the Kuje Correctional Centre’s health facility. The warrant was issued […]
Hold All Government Officials Accountable, Not Just Tinubu – Odewaleadesoye
The #EndBadGovernance protests in Nigeria are making waves, but there’s a crucial aspect missing from the conversation. While many are focusing their anger on President Tinubu and the federal government, we’re overlooking a major part […]
Ndume: Akpabio Has Reduced Senate To FG Parastatal — Salihu Lukman
Former National Vice Chairman, Northwest, of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC, Salihu Moh. Lukman has accused the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio of reducing the Nigerian Senate to a parastatal under the President Bola Tinubu […]
Court Jails Pastor Ebinyiam For Life After Defiling Church Member’s Daughter In Ekiti
A pastor, Enoch Ebinyiam, has been sentenced to live imprisonment for raping a minor in Ekiti State by a High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti. The convicted cleric who was with the Winner Chapel Church in […]
EFCC Chairman Orders Arrest Of His Men Who Beat Up Hotel Worker In Lagos
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has ordered the arrest of two officers of the Commission allegedly involved in the manhandling of a female staff of Regional Hotel, […]
