PDP chieftain: Some party leaders have been bankrolled to derail Atiku’s presidential bid
Chinemerem Madu, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has alleged that a national vice-chairman of the party has mapped out plans to frustrate Atiku Abubakar’s presidential bid. Crisis has enveloped the major opposition party since its presidential primary in May. The likes of Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo, and Nyesom Wike, […]
Soldiers, Boko Haram insurgents in gun battle in Borno
Troops of the Nigerian army’s Operation Hadin Kai are in a gun battle with Boko Haram insurgents in Maiduguri, Borno state. TheCable understands that the terrorists ambushed soldiers escorting commercial vehicles at Yaleri village along Damboa Road. According to an intelligence officer who spoke to Zagazola Makama, a publication focused on the […]
Court orders Obi supporters not to converge on Lekki tollgate for October 1 rally
A federal high court in Lagos has ordered the Labour Party (LP) and its supporters not to converge on the Lekki tollgate for its “#Obidatti23 Forward Ever” rally scheduled for October 1. Daniel Osiago, the judge, also ordered the Lagos state police commissioner and inspector-general of police to oversee compliance to the order. […]
Setback for Lawan as court orders INEC to recognise Machina as APC Yobe north candidate
A federal high court in Damaturu has ordered the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise Bashir Machina as the senatorial candidate for Yobe north. There has been controversy over the APC Yobe north senatorial ticket. Machina, at a primary election organised by the party in May, […]
Obi to Nigerians: Don’t let politicians use money, religion to deceive you
Peter Obi, standard bearer of the Labour Party (LP), has asked Nigerians not to allow politicians to sway them with religious or tribal sentiments in the 2023 polls. Campaigns for general election take off today. During his courtesy visit to the palace of the Ooni of Ife on Tuesday, Obi appealed to […]
DMO to FG: Grow revenue sources, cut waste to reduce borrowing
The Debt Management Office (DMO) says the federal government can reduce its dependence on borrowings to finance budget deficits by improving its revenue drive and prioritising expenditure. Patience Oniha, director-general, DMO, said this on Tuesday during a presentation at an executive course on budgeting and fiscal responsibility organised by the Fiscal Responsibility Commission […]
Dumebi Kachikwu: ADC won’t consider alliance with Obi — he’s part of old order
Dumebi Kachikwu, presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), says Peter Obi, flagbearer of the Labour Party (LP), is part of the “old political order” in Nigeria. Kachikwu said this on Tuesday during an interview with Channels Television. The ADC presidential candidate said there is possibility for his party to form […]
NUPRC to probe producers’ operations for improved oil output
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) says from Wednesday, it will invite exploration and production (E&P) companies to scrutinise their operational and commercial activities. Gbenga Komolafe, chief executive officer (CEO), NUPRC, made this known in a statement on Tuesday. The development comes on the back of the country’s declining oil production […]
I will be your stepping stone to becoming president, Atiku tells south-easterners
Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says he will work towards having an Igbo successor if he wins in 2023. Abubakar spoke on Tuesday during a meeting with PDP south-east zonal stakeholders in Enugu. He said he had chosen running mates in past election cycles from the […]
Nigeria records third defeat under Peseiro in Algeria
The Super Eagles of Nigeria were defeated 2-1 by the Desert Foxes of Algeria in a friendly match on Tuesday. Nigeria surrendered an early game lead and got punished by the 2019 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) champions at the Miloud Hadefi Stadium in Oran, Algeria. Jose Peseiro entered the game with […]