Kano police arrest teacher for ‘killing five-year-old pupil after demanding N6m ransom’
Abdulmalik Tanko, a teacher in Kano, has been arrested over his alleged involvement in the kidnap and death of Hanifa Abubakar, a five-year-old pupil. The pupil was said to have been kidnapped in December and her abductors had demanded N6 million ransom. In a statement on Thursday, Abdullahi Kiyawa, police spokesperson […]
FULL FIXTURES: Nigeria to face Tunisia in AFCON round of 16
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will face the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia in the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) round of 16 fixtures. The mouth-watering clash was announced on Thursday night following Tunisia’s 1-0 loss to the Gambia — which consigned the North Africans to qualify as one of four best third-placed […]
NLC: Workers are suffering… planned petrol price hike will send many to early graves
Ayuba Wabba, president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), says the planned increase in the price of petrol will send many Nigerians to “early graves”. TheCable had reported that the federal government might may increase the price of petrol to N302 per litre in February if the recommendation of the ad hoc committee […]
Obaseki: NEC is still deliberating on committee’s recommendations on fuel subsidy removal
Godwin Obaseki, governor of Edo, says the National Economic Council (NEC) is still deliberating on recommendations by the ad-hoc committee on fuel subsidy removal. The governor also added that recommendations “may have been made to President [Muhammadu Buhari]”. TheCable had reported that the ad-hoc committee recommended full deregulation of PMS prices by […]
Many feared dead as explosion rocks Ghana town
Many people are feared dead following an explosion in Bogoso, a town in western Ghana. The Ghana police said a vehicle carrying mining explosives collided with a motorcycle in the town on Thursday. The police asked nearby towns to “open up their classrooms, churches to accommodate surviving victims”. “Preliminary investigation has […]
‘They wanted to blow me’ — Buhari recounts 2014 bomb attack in Kaduna
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday recounted the 2014 bombing that rocked Kaduna state and left over 80 people dead. The president is in the state to inaugurate some projects initiated by the Nasir el-Rufai-led Kaduna government. A combined team of heavily armed soldiers and the police were deployed to strategic locations across […]
‘N1m fine for livestock outside ranches’ — Ortom signs amended anti-open grazing law
Samuel Ortom, governor of Benue, has approved the amendment to the state’s anti-open grazing law. On May 22, 2017, Ortom signed the Benue anti-open grazing bill into law as part of efforts to address the clashes between herders and farmers. The law, among other things, prohibits the movement of livestock on foot within […]
PHOTOS: Tinubu meets with Babangida over 2023 elections
Bola Tinubu, presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), visited Ibrahim Babangida, former military head of state, in Minna, Niger state on Thursday. The visit was part of his nationwide consultation on his 2023 presidential aspiration. After meeting with Babangida, Tinubu was also hosted by Abubakar Sani Bello, governor of Niger […]
‘They are ineffective’ — WHO asks countries to lift COVID-19 travel bans
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has asked nations to lift or ease COVID-19 travel restrictions. The global health body said the restrictions are detrimental to economic growth and have proven to have little public health value. On January 13, the WHO emergency committee on international health regulations met to evaluate the latest […]
Like senators, reps pass electoral bill without compulsory direct primary clause
The house of representatives has passed the electoral act amendment bill after revising the compulsory direct primary clause. The bill was read for the third time and passed during the plenary session on Thursday. The house at its sitting on Wednesday removed the clause (84) requiring political parties to only select candidates […]