Olubadan: Lekan Balogun inches closer as court dismisses suit blocking his coronation
An Oyo state high court has dismissed the suit challenging the consent judgment that nullified the promotion of Ibadan high chiefs as Obas. Munta Abimbola, Oyo chief judge, dismissed the suit on Tuesday after the plaintiffs (high chiefs/obas) — including Lekan Balogun, a former senator — consented to withdraw the suit. BACKGROUND […]
Gunshots heard near Guinea-Bissau presidential palace
Sustained gunshots were heard near the presidential palace in Bissau, capital city of Guinea-Bissau, on Tuesday. Though it is not yet clear those behind the gunfire, soldiers are said to have surrounded the building where President Umaro Sissoco Embaló is reportedly attending a cabinet meeting. Since independence from Portugal in […]
Buhari: I’m happy the elite has realised changing Nigeria is a task for everyone
President Muhammadu Buhari says it pleases him that the Nigerian elite has realised that changing the country is a task for everyone. According to a statement by Femi Adesina, presidential spokesman, Buhari spoke on Sunday at a dinner in honour of the 2022 committee of business, political, media and civil society leaders. Buhari […]
‘I’ve been getting death threats for seeking divorce’ — Atiku’s third wife opens up
Jennifer Douglas Abubakar, the third wife of Atiku Abubakar, former vice-president, has finally reacted to controversies trailing her efforts to divorce the politician. Source: Top Stories
EXTRA: Becoming governor made me poorer — Imo owes me N8bn, says Okorocha
Rochas Okorocha, senator representing Imo west, says he became poorer when he assumed office as Imo state governor. Okorocha was the governor of Imo state from 2011 to 2019 before he became a senator. After leaving office as governor, the senator was accused by the state government of diverting public funds –though […]
Gates Foundation: Nigeria should have more debates for candidates in 2023
Mark Suzman, CEO of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF), says there should be more debates for political candidates seeking office in Nigeria ahead of 2023. Responding to questions from TheCable about the foundation’s progress in Nigeria before and during an election year, Suzman said the foundation does not dabble in political […]
Newspaper Headlines: APC February convention uncertain
The comment of the reconciliation panel of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on the crisis rocking the party dominated the cover pages of the Nigerian newspapers. Source: Top Stories
Daily COVID Tracker: Nigeria reports 158 infections in 11 states — and one fatality
Nigeria on Monday recorded 158 cases of COVID-19. Here are five updates about the pandemic this Tuesday. COVID exposed ‘underbelly’ of Nigeria’s health system, says Gbaja Femi Gbajabiamila, speaker of the house of representatives, says the COVID-19 pandemic has “exposed the underbelly” of the country’s health institutions. Gbajabiamila spoke on Monday […]
EXCLUSIVE: Lai moves to launch fresh bid for social media regulation
Lai Mohammed, minister of information and culture, is hoping to reintroduce the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) Act amendment bill through the executive bill route, TheCable understands. The bill seeks to empower the commission with the power to regulate social media, internet broadcasting, fix tariffs for pay television services, among other functions. According […]
I’d run for president if PDP zones ticket to the south, says Peter Obi
Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra state, says he will be running for president if his party zones the ticket to the south. Obi, who joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential ticker in 2019 as Atiku Abubakar’s running mate, disclosed this via a tweet on Tuesday. “Yes, I will step into […]