Benin Republic has extended Igboho’s detention by six months, says lawyer
Yomi Alliyu, counsel to Sunday Adeyemo, a ‘Yoruba nation’ agitator better known as Sunday Igboho, says the government of Benin Republic has extended the activist’s detention period by six months. Igboho is being held in a prison facility in Cotonou, Benin Republic, after he was arrested at Cardinal Bernardin International Airport, Cotonou, in […]
‘Gross misconduct’: Zamfara assembly serves impeachment notice on deputy governor
The Zamfara house of assembly has announced the service of an impeachment notice on Mahdi Aliyu Gusau, deputy governor of the state. Shamsudeen Hassan, chairman of the house standing committee on information, announced the development at a media briefing on Monday. The house had, on February 4, announced the commencement of an […]
Nigeria’s capacity to repay our loan is adequate, says IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Nigeria has adequate capacity to repay its loan. The executive board of the Washington-based institution said this in a statement issued on Monday following the conclusion of its 2021 article IV consultation with Nigeria. At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Nigeria received a $3.4 billion facility from […]
Malami: FG working with US on possible extradition of DCP Abba Kyari
Abubakar Malami, attorney-general of the federation, says the federal government is working with the US on the “possible extradition” of Abba Kyari, suspended deputy commissioner of police (DCP). In July 2019, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) had revealed how Kyari allegedly collaborated with Hushpuppi, a self-confessed international fraudster, to jail one of […]
NFF dumps Peseiro, retains Eguavoen as Super Eagles interim coach
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced the retention of Austin Eguavoen as the interim head coach of the Super Eagles. The federation said it won’t move forward with the agreement with Jose Peseiro who was expected to take charge of the team after the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The NFF […]
FACT CHECK: This video shared by Melaye is not from Cameroon-Egypt match at AFCON
On Saturday, Dino Melaye, a former senator representing Kogi west, uploaded a video on his social media platforms claiming Cameroonian fans had beaten up the country’s players after losing to Egypt at the just-concluded Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Last week, the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon were defeated by Egypt in the semi-final […]
Sanusi: Nigeria living on extra time… we’ll be in deeper hole in 2023
Muhammadu Sanusi II, former Emir of Kano, says whoever will win the 2023 presidential election will face more challenges compared to when President Muhammadu Buhari assumed office in 2015. Sanusi spoke on Monday in Abeokuta, the Ogun capital, at a reception to mark the 80th birthday of Tayo Sowunmi, Babanla Adinni of Egbaland. […]
Naira depreciates further, exchanges for N572/$1 at parallel market
The Nigerian naira traded at N572 per dollar on Monday at the parallel section of the foreign exchange market. The figure is higher by N2 or 0.4 percent from the N570 it traded two weeks ago. Bureaux De Change operators (BDCs), popularly known as ‘abokis’, who spoke to TheCable in Lagos, said […]
Catholic priest abducted by gunmen in Kaduna
Joseph Shekari, a Catholic priest, has been abducted by gunmen in Kaduna state. The Catholic diocese of Kafanchan confirmed the abduction of the priest in a statement issued on Monday. The abducted priest oversees St Monica’s Catholic Church, Ikulu Parish in Kauru LGA of Kaduna state. Emmanuel Okolo, the chancellor of […]
Odili’s passport released to his daughter in Dec 2021, immigration lawyer tells court
A federal high court in Abuja has reversed the N2 million fine imposed against the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) over its alleged refusal to release the international passport seized from Peter Odili, former governor of Rivers state. Inyang Ekwo, the presiding judge, had on December 21, 2021, frowned at the continuous absence of […]