Data, SMS cost hike not possible without approval, NCC assures Nigerians
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says it will not allow any tariff increase by the telecommunication companies without adequate approval. NCC said this in a statement issued by Ikechukwu Adinde, its public affairs lead, on Friday. The NCC said contrary to the agitation of mobile network operators (MNOs) to increase tariffs for […]
All aspirants can contest, say south-west APC leaders at meeting with presidential hopefuls
Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the south-west have cautioned presidential hopefuls from the region against name-calling, saying all aspirants have a right to contest. The APC leaders spoke on Friday at meeting involving presidential hopefuls. The meeting was part of efforts to boost the region’s chances of securing the […]
Domestic airlines to shut down operations on Monday over fuel price hike
Nigerian airlines, under the aegis of Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), have announced plans to shut down operations from Monday over the high cost of aviation fuel. The group said this in a statement issued on Friday, claiming that aviation fuel, also known as Jet A1, has reached an all-time high of N700 […]
Bawa: EFCC working with INEC to monitor source of funds for party nomination forms
Abdulrasheed Bawa, chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), says the agency is working with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to monitor sources of funds for party nomination forms. Recently, the cost of expression of interest and nomination forms of the two major political parties in the country — Peoples […]
PHOTOS: Osinbajo, Tinubu, Bisi Akande present as south-west APC leaders meet presidential hopefuls
Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, Bisi Akande, former interim chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC); and Bola Tinubu, former Lagos governor, are currently at a meeting involving south-west leaders of the party and presidential hopefuls from the region. The meeting, which is holding in Lagos, is said to be focused on presenting a united […]
VIDEO: Tinubu endorses Sanwo-Olu, Hamzat for second term
Tinubu, presidential hopeful of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has endorsed Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos state, for a second term in office. On Friday, the former Lagos governor and other members of the state chapter of the ruling party expressed their support for the governor and Obafemi Hamzat, his deputy, to continue […]
Umahi: South-east should produce next president if other regions truly seek equity
David Umahi, governor of Ebonyi, says it is in the interest of justice, equity and fairness for the south-east to produce the next president. The governor spoke on Friday in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi capital, during a meeting between President Muhammadu Buhari and leaders of the zone. Umahi, a presidential hopeful, said political […]
Three pro-Emefiele groups buy APC presidential nomination form
Three interest groups have picked the presidential nomination form of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Godwin Emefiele, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), TheCable understands. The details are still sketchy but APC insiders told TheCable that representatives of the coalition of three groups — “rice farmers”, “Emefiele Support Group” and […]
Ahmed Yerima declares presidential bid after meeting with Buhari
Ahmed Yerima, former Zamfara state governor, says he has received the go-ahead from President Muhammadu Buhari to join the race for the presidential ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He made the disclosure after he met with Buhari on Friday at the presidential villa. Speaking with state house correspondents, Yerima […]
EXTRA: Fayemi delivers keynote at ‘rival’ Amosun’s declaration
In what can be described as a rarity, Kayode Fayemi, governor of Ekiti, delivered the keynote address at the presidential declaration of Ibikunle Amosun, former governor of Ogun state. Amosun and Fayemi are presidential hopefuls on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The former Ogun state governor was also in attendance […]