FAKE NEWS ALERT: Obi of Onitsha didn’t ask Igbo living in north to relocate, says palace
Nnaemeka Achebe, the Obi of Onitsha, says he did not issue any directive asking the Igbo living in the northern part of the country to relocate. There were reports on social media over the weekend that the traditional ruler had asked persons of south-east extraction living in the north to relocate immediately, following […]
EU: Why Nigerian youths need to influence outcome of 2023 elections
The European Union (EU) has urged Nigerian youths to influence the outcome of the 2023 elections by participating actively. Winifred Achu, a representative of Samuela Isopi, EU ambassador to Nigeria, spoke on Tuesday at a policy dialogue, which took place in Abuja. The dialogue, with the theme, ‘Youths Perspective for Building and […]
Confusion as presidency tackles NEF over ‘non-existent statement’
The presidency, on Tuesday, criticised the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) over a “latest statement” it said was released by the forum asking a section of the country to leave Nigeria. In a statement by Garba Shehu, presidential spokesman, the presidency said only the elected leader of the country can make such a decision, […]
Professor arraigned for ‘offering $40,000 bribe’ to compromise ICPC probe
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned one John Kester Ifeanyichukwu, a professor, for alleged bribery. According to a statement by Azuka Ogugwa, ICPC spokesperson, Ifeanyichukwu was arraigned before A.O. Otaluka, a judge of the federal capital territory (FCT) high court, on a one-count charge. The anti-graft agency […]
Lai to Facebook: You’re not doing enough to stop IPOB from inciting violence
Lai Mohammed, minister of information and culture, has asked Facebook to prevent the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) from using its platform to incite violence. Speaking at a meeting with a team from Facebook in Abuja on Tuesday, Mohammed said people have been killed because of the group’s activities. The minister […]
Adamu Garba picks YPP presidential form, says youth have no future in APC, PDP
Adamu Garba, a presidential hopeful, has joined the Young Progressives Party (YPP) and has bought the party’s presidential expression of interest and nomination form. Speaking with reporters in Abuja after picking his form at the party’s national secretariat on Tuesday, Garba said he is seeking to create a “new Nigeria” by correcting the […]
Naira falls further, trades N600/$ at parallel market
The naira, on Tuesday, weakened against the dollar to trade at N600 at the parallel market. Bureaux De Change operators (BDCs), popularly known as ‘abokis’ who spoke told TheCable, said the currency fell sharply on Monday. The figure represents a 0.8 per cent drop compared to N595 a dollar it traded last week. […]
Deborah: Sokoto police declare suspects seen in viral video wanted
The Sokoto police command says it declared wanted suspects who claimed involvement in the killing of Deborah Yakubu as seen in a viral video. On May 12, Deborah, a student of Shehu Shagari College of Education, was attacked by a mob and set ablaze over comments purportedly considered to be an insult to Prophet […]
Oil price hits $115 a barrel — highest in seven weeks
Oil prices rose on Tuesday amid an ongoing push by the European Union for the Russian oil imports ban. Brent crude climbed 1.04 per cent to $115.29 a barrel on Tuesday — the highest since March 28. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) saw a corresponding leap of 0.36 per cent, trading at 114.6 […]
I’m not running for president, says Akinwumi Adesina
Akinwumi Adesina, president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), says he is not running for the office of the president of Nigeria. There have been calls for Adesina to join the presidential race ahead of the 2023 elections. Some groups had reportedly purchased and submitted the presidential nomination form of the All […]