Iheanacho scores as Super Eagles outclass Egypt in AFCON opener
The Super Eagles of Nigeria overcame Egypt 1-0 in their opening match at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) at the Estadio Roumde Adjia in Cameroon on Tuesday evening. Kelechi Iheanacho scored the only goal of the match as the Super Eagles outclassed the Pharaohs and took charge of group […]
OBITUARY: Ernest Shonekan, the technocrat who ‘stabilised’ Nigeria after June 12 annulment
If June 12 and its aftermath remains a brackish pit in the ocean of Nigeria’s history, then Ernest Shonekan is widely accepted as the man who brought stability at a time of dire political uncertainty. A glance at the short but illustrious gallery of Nigeria’s leaders will show leaders in military regalia, alongside […]
World Bank forecasts Nigeria’s economy to grow by 2.5% in 2022
The World Bank says the Nigerian economy is expected to grow by 2.5 percent in 2022, up from an estimated 2.4 percent growth in 2021. The Washington-based institution disclosed this in its latest Global Economic Prospects report released on Tuesday. The bank attributed the rebound to higher oil prices as well as […]
2023: Umahi informs Buhari of presidential ambition — 24 hours after Tinubu
Dave Umahi, governor of Ebonyi, says he has informed President Muhammadu Buhari of his intention to contest the presidency in the 2023 general election. The governor disclosed this to state house correspondents on Tuesday after a meeting with Buhari. Umahi’s announcement comes about 24 hours after Bola Tinubu, a chieftain of the […]
Awoniyi spearheads Super Eagles attack for AFCON opener against Egypt
Augustine Eguavoen, Super Eagles of Nigeria interim coach, has named a strong starting lineup for the group D opener against Egypt in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cameroon. In the attack, Taiwo Awoniyi will lead from the centre with Samuel Chukwueze and Moses Simon to support him from […]
FLASHBACK: ‘We brought honour to government’ — Shonekan’s resignation speech after Abacha deposed him
On Tuesday, Ernest Shonekan, former head of the interim national government, died in Lagos at the age of 85. Shonekan was head of the interim government after Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida, former head of state, stepped down from office. However, only three months after taking office, Sani Abacha, the late military ruler, deposed […]
Gunmen abduct wife of Plateau deputy governor’s aide
The wife of Silas Vem, deputy chief of staff to Sonny Tyoden, deputy governor of Plateau state, has been reportedly abducted by gunmen. She was reportedly kidnapped on Sunday near her residence in Jos, the state capital. Ubah Ogaba, police public relations officer in the state, confirmed the development to TheCable on […]
Report: Buhari cancels restoration of Intels’ pilotage contract with NPA
President Muhammadu Buhari has cancelled the restoration of the boat pilotage contract for Integrated Logistics Services (Intels) by the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA). Intels, a logistics and facilities services provider in the maritime and oil and gas sectors, was co-founded by Gabriele Volpi, an Italian national, and Atiku Abubakar, former vice president. […]
Ernest Shonekan, former head of interim government ousted by Abacha, is dead
Ernest Shonekan, former head of the interim national government, is dead. Shonekan died in Lagos on Tuesday. He was 85. Born on May 9, 1936, Shonekan was a British-trained lawyer and industrialist. In a statement signed by Adeboye Shonekan, his family said: “To the glory of the Almighty, the Shonekan family […]
COVID: Students, teachers with high temperature shouldn’t be allowed into schools, says NCDC
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says teachers and students with high temperature should not be allowed into schools. In its latest COVID-19 situation report, the agency said the detection of the Omicron variant which has been found to be more transmissible, has intensified the need to ensure the implementation and adherence […]