UK removes tariffs on ALL imports from Ukraine
The United Kingdom (UK) says it will cut tariffs on all goods imported from Ukraine to zero. In an announcement on Monday evening, the government said the move came in response to a direct request from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to support his country’s economy. According to the statement, removing tariffs on […]
Buhari, Tambuwal meet in Aso Rock over banditry
President Muhammadu Buhari met with Aminu Tambuwal, governor of Sokoto state, on Tuesday. The meeting was held at the presidential villa in Abuja. President @MBuhari receives in audience Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal at the State House, Abuja.#AsoVillaToday pic.twitter.com/B9lwdprMid — Government of Nigeria (@NigeriaGov) April 26, 2022 TheCable learnt the […]
Saraki: It’s north-central’s turn to lead… we’ve sacrificed for Nigeria
Bukola Saraki, former senate president, says it is the turn of the north-central to lead the country. Saraki, a presidential hopeful, spoke on Tuesday, in Jos when he addressed delegates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from Plateau. The former Kwara governor said the north-central had consistently supported other regions to […]
Court asks senate to begin probe of CCT chairman for assaulting security guard
A federal high court in Abuja has refused to stop the senate from probing Danladi Umar, chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), over his alleged misconduct. Umar in May 2021 instituted the suit against the senate, challenging the power of the upper legislative chamber to probe the assault allegation against him. […]
Sowore: Call for Igbo president divisive… only Nigerians can determine who leads them
Omoyele Sowore, presidential hopeful on the African Action Congress (AAC) platform, has described the call for an Igbo president as “a divisive strategy”. There has been a well-documented call by various political figures for the presidency of Nigeria to go to the south-east in 2023. Many supporters of this idea have continued […]
Being vice-president for 7 years has prepared me to be president, says Osinbajo
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo says being vice-president for seven years has prepared him to be president. Laolu Akande, his media, quoted Osinbajo as saying this when he visited Aladelusi Ogunlade Aladetoyinbo, the Deji of Akure, on Monday in Ondo state. The vice-president said he is fortunate to have served in various capacities, adding […]
Ayo Adebanjo: If based on merit, only south-east will produce presidents
Ayo Adebanjo, Afenifere leader, says if the office of the presidency was based on “merit”, only candidates from the south-east will hold the office “till kingdom come”. Adebanjo said this on Monday in his remarks at the ‘Greater Nigeria Conference’ organised by the Nzuko Nmunna, an Igbo think-tank. The focus of discussions […]
It’ll be betrayal to Nigeria if I don’t run for president, says Osinbajo
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo says it will be a “betrayal” to Nigeria if he doesn’t contest the presidency in the general election. Osinbajo spoke on Monday when he visited Rotimi Akeredolu, governor of Ondo, and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. The vice-president said aside from his current position, […]
Elon Musk agrees to buy Twitter for $44bn
Elon Musk, the billionaire founder of Tesla Inc., has agreed to buy Twitter Inc. for $44 billion. According to the deal, investors will receive $54.20 for each Twitter share they own, the company said in a statement Monday. The price is 38 per cent more than the stock’s close on April 1, […]
APC to commence sale of nomination forms Tuesday
Ahead of the 2023 polls, the All Progressives Congress (APC) will begin the sale of expression of interest and nomination forms for various elective positions on Tuesday. The sale of the forms ought to have commenced on Saturday, but it was postponed. But in a notice seen by TheCable on Monday, Suleiman […]