FG: We have spent N100bn in five years to support businesses
Festus Keyamo, minister of state for labour and employment, says the federal government has disbursed N100 billion in five years to support entrepreneurs. Keyamo, who was represented by Abubakar-Nuhu Fikpo, director general of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE), disclosed this on Sunday in a statement. According to Keyamo, the disbursement of […]
Uzodimma: I’ll reveal names of those sponsoring insecurity in Imo by January
Hope Uzodimma, governor of Imo, says he will disclose the names of those sponsoring insecurity in the state. The governor said this on Saturday while addressing elected officials of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He said 18 suspects arrested by security agencies had made confessional statements and revealed the names of those […]
38 killed as bandits attack Kaduna villages
More than 35 persons have been killed in an attack by bandits on several villages in Giwa LGA of Kaduna state. In a statement on Sunday, Samuel Aruwan, Kaduna commissioner for internal security and home affairs, said the attacks were reported to the state government by the military and police authorities. He […]
Amaechi: Abuja-Kaduna rail service generates N300m monthly
Rotimi Amaechi, minister of transportation, says the Abuja-Kaduna train service generates at least N300 million every month. Speaking on Saturday as a guest on Channels Television’s ‘Hard Copy’, Amaechi said his ministry is beginning to contribute to the nation’s economic growth. According to the minister, the federal government is also making plans […]
NDLEA: Four suspects with 182,000 tramadol tablets arrested in Lagos
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says its operatives have arrested four persons — Ezekwem Lawrence, Mohammed Aliyu, Suwidi Isiaku and 62-year-old Basset Emmanuel — with 182,000 tablets of tramadol (225 mg) in Lagos. According to a statement by Femi Babafemi, NDLEA spokesperson, the suspects were arrested on December 16 after operatives raided […]
Seven AK-47 rifles recovered as police arrest 11 ‘kidnappers’ in Taraba
Operatives of the Nigeria police intelligence response team and Taraba state police command have arrested 11 kidnapping suspects in the state. In a statement on Sunday, Frank Mba, spokesperson of the police, said the suspects were arrested for their criminal roles in the recent trend of kidnapping in Taraba. Mba said seven […]
Adegboruwa asks national assembly to veto electoral bill if Buhari refuses to sign
Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has asked the national assembly to veto the electoral act amendment bill if President Muhammadu Buhari refuses to sign it. It has been about a month since the president received the legislation. Buhari is reportedly under pressure not to sign the bill. The legislation provides […]
Akunyili, Attahiru, TB Joshua — 12 shocking deaths of 2021
The outgoing year has been a roller coaster. Since the beginning of 2021, Nigerians have been inundated with security problems ranging from robberies, kidnappings to killings. In the year, some prominent Nigerians fell to diseases, armed attacks, air crash and other unfortunate incidents. TheCable highlights 12 shocking deaths of 2021. YINKA […]
DMO: National assets not used as collateral for Chinese loans
The Debt Management Office (DMO) says no national asset was used as collateral for the solicitation of loans from China. Patience Oniha, director-general of DMO, said this during an interview with NAN on Saturday. In recent times, both social and mainstream media have been awash with news about some African countries, including […]
US Capitol invasion, Omicron variant — headlines around the world in 2021
The year 2021 came with interesting events around the world, some of which will not be forgotten in a hurry. Some of the events witnessed in 2021 stem from developments that began two or three years ago. For years, the world has been seeking improved security, better healthcare, yearning for inclusion and […]