EXCLUSIVE: Wike’s allies demand Ayu’s resignation as condition for peace
Allies of Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers state, have demanded the resignation of Iyorchia Ayu, national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), TheCable can report. Sources said the allies made the demand when Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the PDP, met with them in an attempt to resolve the rift between him […]
Five workers rescued, two trapped as building collapses in Abuja
A two-storey building under construction has collapsed in Kubwa satellite town of Abuja, leaving workers trapped. The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday near Aso Savings Bank. Five workers were rescued while two are still trapped in the rubble. One of the victims had said the collapsed building injured […]
Declare national emergency on oil theft, NUPRC tells FG
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has asked the federal government to declare an emergency on the country’s oil and industry due to oil theft and underproduction. Gbenga Komolafe, chief executive officer (CEO), NUPRC, made this known on Thursday while delivering his keynote address at the Association of Energy Correspondents of Nigeria […]
Newspaper Headlines: Nigerian-made COVID vaccine for trial in November
The UK peace meetings involving Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers, and other Nigerian politicians dominated the cover pages of Nigerian newspapers. Source: Top Stories
CBN unveils USSD code for eNaira transactions
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled the unstructured supplementary service data (USSD) code for the eNaira to enhance financial inclusion in the country. Godwin Emefiele, CBN governor, inaugurated the USSD transaction code on Thursday at a five-day Northern eNaira fair 2022, in Kano. The apex bank had announced plans to […]
PHOTOS: Atiku meets Wike in London for fresh round of fence-mending talks
Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers, met in London, United Kingdom, on Thursday. The meeting took place at the Carlton Hotel in Park Lane, London. Samuel Ortom, governor of Benue, Seyi Makinde of Oyo, and Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia are some of Wike’s […]
Insecurity: 137 borders in Nigeria are unguarded, says Irabor
Lucky Irabor, chief of defence staff, says 137 out of about 261 borders in the north-east and north-west regions of the country are unguarded. He said this on Thursday while delivering a lecture on “security, defence & development in Nigeria” at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) in Lagos. Irabor said […]
Atiku cautions PDP leaders against divisive comments, says Wike working for the party
Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has asked party leaders to refrain from making comments that could jeopardise the party’s unity. In a statement issued by Paul Ibe, his media aide, Abubakar said Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers, and his colleagues are working for the victory of the party […]
Melaye dares Keyamo to drive through Abuja-Kaduna road without security
Dino Melaye, spokesperson of the Atiku presidential campaign, has challenged Festus Keyamo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign council spokesperson, to drive from Abuja to Kaduna without a security escort. TheCable had reported how Keyamo said he can drive solo from Abuja to Kaduna. He made the comment on Tuesday in a […]
PHOTOS: Obasanjo, Wike, Peter Obi meet in London
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Peter Obi, presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), and Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers state, met in London, United Kingdom, on Thursday. Samuel Ortom, governor of Benue, Seyi Makinde of Oyo, Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia, and Donald Duke, former governor of Cross Rivers — who are Wike’s allies — […]