I’m disappointed with our intelligence system, says Buhari on Kuje prison attack
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed disappointment over the manner Kuje prison in the federal capital territory (FCT) was attacked by suspected Boko Haram insurgents. The president ascribed the situation to a failure of intelligence when he visited the medium security custodial centre on Wednesday. Buhari queried why terrorists are able to successfully […]
DCP Kyari, other VIPs did not escape during Kuje prison attack, says NCoS
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) says Abba Kyari, suspended deputy commissioner of police, is still in prison custody. Gunmen had attacked the correctional facility with explosives on Tuesday night. A resident had told TheCable that gunfire was heard for over 30 minutes, causing panic among residents. Briefing journalists on Wednesday, Shuaib […]
Oil prices drop below $100 a barrel — lowest in three months
Oil prices fell below $100 a barrel amid fears of a global recession outweighed supply concerns. On Wednesday, Brent Crude, the global oil benchmark, dropped 3.28 percent to trade at $99.40 a barrel — the first time since February 20, 2022. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude plunged 4.21 percent to $95.31 a […]
OBITUARY: Mohammed Barkindo, the political scientist who became a star at OPEC
The unpredictability of death has been mankind’s eternal worry. It remains a phenomenon that dribbles humanity despite trillions of dollars invested in healthcare and science. It strikes anyone, anywhere, at any time as the pendulum of fate directs. In the late hours of Tuesday, it came for Mohammed Barkindo, the secretary-general of […]
Buhari visits Kuje prison after ‘Boko Haram’ attack
President Muhammadu Buhari has visited Kuje prison in the federal capital territory (FCT). Gunmen had attacked the prison with explosives on Tuesday night. A resident had told TheCable that gunshots were heard for over 30 minutes, causing panic among residents. The ministry of interior said about 600 inmates escaped from the correctional facility. […]
Presidency defends Buhari’s plan to travel to Dakar — hours after Kuje attack
Femi Adesina, presidential spokesman, says terrorist attacks in the country should not prevent President Muhammadu Buhari from fulfilling international obligations. Adesina said this on Wednesday while addressing journalists at the end of the weekly federal executive council (FEC) meeting in Abuja. Gunmen had attacked the Kuje prison in the federal capital territory […]
PHOTOS: Vehicles, walls destroyed in Abuja prison attack
No fewer than 20 vehicles were destroyed in the attack on Kuje prison in the federal capital territory (FCT). Gunmen had attacked the prison with explosives on Tuesday night. Speaking with journalists on Wednesday, Shuaib Belgore, permanent secretary, ministry of interior, said 600 inmates escaped during the attack. He said the […]
All Boko Haram suspects escaped from Kuje prison, says defence minister
Bashir Magashi, minister of defence, says all Boko Haram suspects in Kuje prison in the federal capital territory (FCT) escaped. The minister spoke on Wednesday at a media briefing at the facility in Abuja. Gunmen had attacked the prison with explosives on Tuesday night. Shuaib Belgore, permanent secretary, ministry of interior, […]
‘I would offer an equivalent’ — Peter Obi speaks on how to tackle petrol subsidy
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), says he would remove the costly petrol subsidy if there is an alternative. Obi said this on Wednesday during a live interview on Arise TV. The presidential candidate said petrol subsidy is not beneficial to the country’s economy, describing it as a scam. […]
Abuja prison attack: FG says over 500 inmates escaped — and Boko Haram responsible
The ministry of interior says about 600 inmates escaped from Kuje prison in the federal capital territory (FCT). Shuaib Belgore, permanent secretary, ministry of interior, disclosed this on Wednesday while briefing journalists at the facility in Abuja. Gunmen had attacked the prison with explosives on Tuesday night. A resident had told […]