As congestion worsens in Lagos, exporters divert cargoes to Port Harcourt, Calabar ports
Exporters are re-routing cargoes to Port Harcourt and Calabar ports as congestion hampered business activities at the Lagos port. Port congestion is a major challenge in Africa’s maritime sector. In Nigeria, the problem is compounded by abandoned cargoes. Temitayo Akorede, operation officer, Wameny Nigeria Limited, said the development caused a surge […]
New tenants ‘kidnap’ three children in Ogun — 24 hours after moving in
Barely 24 hours after moving into a new apartment, two women have reportedly kidnapped three children at Ajuwon axis of Ogun state. The incident was said to have happened at Itsekiri street, Ajuwon, Ogun state. TheCable understands that the tenants disappeared with the children on Friday evening. A source, who resides […]
Residents, security operatives killed as gunmen attack Niger community with explosive
At least 10 persons, including security operatives, have been killed following an attack that involved the use of an explosive in Galadima Kogo community in Niger state. TheCable understands that gunmen attacked the community and also planted a bomb in the area. Gunmen were said to have earlier attacked Gpekure, Makuba and […]
Bolaji Abdullahi declares senatorial bid
Bolaji Abdullahi, a former minister of youth and sports, has declared his intention to run for the Kwara central senatorial seat. Abdullahi made his intention known on Monday when he visited the office of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secretariat in Ilorin, Kwara state capital. Bukola Saraki, a former president of the […]
Uncertainty over APC convention as party notifies INEC of zonal congresses
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has notified the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of its zonal congresses billed for March 26. In a letter addressed to Mahmood Yakubu, INEC chairman, Mai Mala Buni, national chairman of the APC caretaker committee, and John Akpanudoedehe, the national secretary, said the notice for the zonal congresses […]
Salihu Lukman: Buni working with ‘Yahoo Yahoo’ politicians to stop APC convention
Salihu Lukman, a former director-general of Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), says Mai Mala Buni, chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) caretaker committee, does not want the party’s convention to hold. The convention is billed for February 26. TheCable had reported that Buni may not relinquish control of the party anytime soon. […]
Court refuses to hear DCP Abba Kyari’s application for bail
A federal high court in Abuja has refused to hear an application by Abba Kyari, the suspended deputy commissioner of police (DCP), seeking bail from the custody of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). In an ex parte application brought before the court on Monday, Kyari through his counsel, Cynthia Ikenna, told the […]
I’m ready to fight dirty, says Tinubu on presidential bid
Bola Tinubu, national leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says he is ready to fight dirty in his quest to become president of Nigeria. Tinubu spoke when he visited Lekan Balogun, the Olubadan designate, on Sunday, at his residence in Alarere, Ibadan. According to NAN, Tinubu visited Balogun to seek his […]
‘Our ancestors are with you’ — Alaafin of Oyo backs Tinubu’s presidential bid
Lamidi Adeyemi, the Alaafin of Oyo, has endorsed the presidential bid of Bola Tinubu, chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC). TheCable reported that Tinubu visited the monarch at his palace on Sunday where he met other traditional rulers to seek their blessing for his presidential bid. Speaking at the meeting, the […]
Daily COVID Tracker: NCDC logs 50 infections — but no fatalities
Nigeria recorded 50 cases of COVID-19 on Sunday. Here are five updates about the pandemic this Monday. Africa COVID cases hit 11m A total of 11,104,160 COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in Africa. This is according to the latest update from the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). […]