Muslim-Muslim ticket: Tinubu wanted to be my running mate in 2007 but I refused, says Atiku
Atiku Abubakar says a Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket is the bane of his “fundamental disagreement” with Bola Tinubu, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), since 2007. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate spoke in a chat with Arise TV on Friday. Tinubu had picked Kashim Shettima, former governor of Borno, as […]
EFCC arraigns Ahmed Idris, suspended accountant-general, over ‘N109bn fraud’
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrived at a federal capital territory (FCT) high court with Ahmed Idris, suspended accountant-general of the federation. In May, TheCable had reported how Idris was arrested in Kano after he failed to respond to invitations by the commission to answer questions over the allegation of […]
Atiku: LP can’t win presidential election — 90% of northerners not on social media
Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says he is not expecting the Labour Party (LP) to pull off a surprise to win the 2023 presidential election. Atiku spoke in an interview on Arise TV on Friday. Speaking on the chances of the LP in the 2023 elections, the […]
REWIND: In 2019, Atiku warned FG against excessive borrowing
In 2019, Atiku Abubakar, former vice-president and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), raised the alarm over the accumulation of debts by the federal government. In an opinion piece, Atiku warned the Muhammadu Buhari-led government that “endless borrowing will lead to endless sorrowing”. On Thursday, the federal government released a […]
Atiku has reached out to me to persuade Wike for discussion, says Ortom
Samuel Ortom, governor of Benue, says Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has expressed his intention to meet with Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers. He said this in an interview with ARISE TV on Thursday. Ortom said the recent happenings in the party have led to division, adding […]
FULL LIST: Oshoala wins CAF women award for record 5th time
Asisat Oshoala, Super Falcon striker, has been crowned 2022 CAF Women’s ‘Player of the Year.’ The 27-year-old was announced the winner of the gong in the gala held in Rabat, Morrocco, on Thursday. The triumph is her fifth time winning the award — surpassing Perpetua Nkwocha, the former Falcons striker. Oshoala […]
‘N109bn fraud’: EFCC to arraign Idris, suspended accountant-general, on Friday
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says Ahmed Idris, the suspended accountant-general of the federation, will be arraigned on Friday. In May, TheCable had reported how Idris was arrested in Kano after he allegedly failed to respond to invitations by the commission to answer questions over the allegation of N80 billion fraud. […]
100m poor Nigerians make up my political structure, says Peter Obi
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), says the 100 million Nigerians living in poverty make up his political structure. Despite a strong support base on social media, Obi’s presidential campaign has been criticised for lacking real-life structure. Critics of the former Anambra governor have said without a nationwide grassroots […]
FG considering nationwide okada ban to curb insecurity
The federal government says it is considering a nationwide ban on commercial motorcycles, popularly known as okada, as well as mining activities in a bid to stem the rising insecurity across the country. Abubakar Malami, attorney-general of the federation, spoke on Thursday after the national security council meeting at the presidential villa, Abuja. […]
Suit seeking to compel IGP to charge Tinubu with perjury has merit, court rules
A federal high court sitting in Abuja has refused to throw out a suit seeking to compel Usman Baba, inspector-general of police (IGP), to commence a perjury trial against Bola Tinubu, presidential candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC). Ruling on an ex parte application on Thursday, Inyang Ekwo, the presiding judge, granted […]