DOCUMENT: Ekweremadu informed UK high commission about daughter’s kidney donor
Ike Ekweremadu, former deputy senate president, had in December 2021, written a letter to the British high commission about a kidney donation for his daughter. This is according to a copy of a letter to the UK high commission, seen by TheCable on Thursday. In the letter, the former deputy senate president […]
Reps want gambling operators to obtain customers’ NIN before placing bets
The house of representatives has asked the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) to include national identity number (NIN) as a requirement for all gaming operators in Nigeria. The green chamber said this will enable authorities to verify and identify customers of gambling platforms. When the lower parliament’s request is implemented, this implies that Bet9ja, […]
UK court remands Ekweremadu in custody till July 7
Ike Ekweremadu, former deputy senate president, and his wife, Beatrice, have been remanded in custody in the United Kingdom. On Thursday, the UK metropolitan police announced that Ekweremadu and his wife were charged to court over the allegation of bringing a child to the UK for organ harvesting. The UK metropolitan police […]
NBS: Nigeria’s revenue from train services increased by N4bn in one year
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) says it generated N6.08 billion revenue from passengers, cargo and other services in 2021. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said this in its latest rail transportation data for 2021. The figure, compared to that of 2020 (N2.03 billion), shows an increase in federal government revenue from […]
EXTRA: Lawyer appears in supreme court dressed as ‘juju priest’ — after hijab verdict
Malcolm Omirhobo, a Lagos-based human rights lawyer, on Thursday appeared before the supreme court dressed as a traditionalist. The lawyer said he dressed to court in that manner to exercise his fundamental rights following the recent verdict of the apex court which legalised the wearing of hijab in schools. The Delta state-born […]
Amotekun: We have arrested suspects behind Owo attack
The Ondo command of the south-west security network, code-named Amotekun, says it arrested some suspects linked to the attack on St Francis Catholic Church, Owo. On June 5, gunmen attacked the church in Owo and killed over 40 worshippers. The gunmen were said to have detonated explosives in the church after which […]
Ekweremadu, wife arrested for ‘bringing child to UK for organ harvesting’
Ike Ekweremadu, former deputy senate president, and his wife, Beatrice, have been arrested and charged to court for allegedly bringing a child to the UK for organ harvesting. Confirming the arrests in a statement, the metropolitan police said the pair were charged to court on Thursday following an investigation by the police’ specialist […]
Overseas tuition: We’ll continue to meet all legitimate demands for FX, says CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it will not stop the sales of foreign exchange (FX) for payment of overseas tuition fees. The bank made the clarification in a statement on Thursday, following reports that withdrawal of the ‘Form A’ discounted rate will take effect from December 31, 2022. ‘Form A’ […]
Nigeria makes U-turn, returns basketball to int’l competitions
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reversed its decision to withdraw the national teams from participating in international basketball competitions. The reversal was announced in a statement by Ismaila Abubakar, permanent secretary of the ministry of youth and sports development, on Thursday in Abuja. On May 12, Sunday Dare, minister of youth […]
Rep makes U-turn, says INEC didn’t extend deadline for voter registration by 60 days
Aisha Dukku, chairperson of the house of representatives committee on electoral matters, says the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) didn’t promise to extend voter registration by 60 days. According to Dukku, the electoral umpire has several activities on its timetable ahead of the 2023 general election which makes it not viable to extend […]