‘Innoson breached agreement’ — Imo counters N2.5bn debt claim
The Imo government says the claims by Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing Company 0ver N2.5 billion debt are “distasteful and cheap blackmail”. Declan Emelumba, commissioner for information and strategy in Imo state, said this in a recently released statement. The government said the company’s claims are half-truths and intended to tarnish the integrity of […]
Sule Lamido to Wike: Stop complaining about PDP primary — be like Osinbajo, Amaechi
Sule Lamido, former governor of Jigawa, has asked Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers, to stop complaining about the outcome of the presidential primary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Lamido spoke in an interview with THISDAY, which was published on Sunday. In May, former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar won the PDP presidential ticket after […]
REWIND: In 1993, Atiku supported Muslim-Muslim ticket when he wanted to be Abiola’s running mate
Last Friday, Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), criticised the decision of Bola Tinubu, presidential flagbearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC), to choose a Muslim as his running mate. Atiku disclosed that his “fundamental disagreement” with Tinubu since 2007 was the idea of a Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket. […]
Olarinoye Adijat wins Nigeria’s first gold medal at Commonwealth Games
Olarinoye Adijat has won Nigeria’s first gold at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in the women’s 55kg weightlifting event. The 22-year-old lifted a total of 203kg to set a game’s record for accumulated lifts. She also set the game’s record in the snatch category after lifting 92kg for her second lift. Adijat […]
Why does anybody want to be the next president?
Receiving some members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) during the recent Eid-al-Adha festival, President Muhammadu Buhari made a statement that sent out curious signals: “I wish the person who is coming after me the very best. I am eager to go. I can tell you it has been tough.” I initially read this […]
Strike looms as resident doctors give FG two-week ultimatum over welfare demands
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has issued a two-week ultimatum to the federal government to implement the agreement reached on the welfare of its members. The association gave the ultimatum after its national executive council meeting on Saturday in Lafia, Nasarawa state capital. The association said failure to comply with […]
FACT CHECK: Atiku made several claims in Arise TV interview — but how many are factual?
In a recent interview with Arise TV, Atiku Abubakar, former vice-president and presidential flagbearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), made multiple claims relating to his plans for Nigeria and his track record in public service. TheCable checked some of the claims, and here is what we found. CLAIM 1: Abraham […]
Lassa fever: 54 healthcare workers infected as death toll hits 164
A total of 164 people have died from the Lassa fever disease since January. In its latest situation report, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) said 857 cases have been confirmed so far in the country. The NCDC said the cases are distributed across 24 states and 99 LGAs. The […]
Tee Mac: Tinubu’s competence not in doubt — my grudge is he sold Buhari to Nigerians
Tee Mac Omatshola Iseli, the flutist and musician, says his comments about Bola Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, were taken out of context. The musician had recently said Tinubu was not qualified to be Nigeria’s president, and argued that there was much about the former Lagos state governor that is […]
APC northern Christian leaders: Muslim-Muslim ticket divisive — we want another platform
The northern Christian leaders in the All Progressives Congress (APC) have described the Muslim-Muslim ticket adopted by the ruling party as divisive and insensitive. In a communique issued after a meeting in Abuja on Friday, the party leaders said they are looking for the best platform that can project the interest of all […]