Gunmen set court ablaze in Imo — second incident in 24 hours
The magistrate court in Owerri, capital of Imo state, has been set ablaze by gunmen. The court was said to have been set ablaze on Sunday afternoon. No casualty has been confirmed in the incident. Michael Abattam, Imo police spokesperson, did not respond to calls or messages when contacted on the […]
‘It’s minor disagreement’ — Osun reacts as DSS officers leave Adeleke’s security detail
The Osun state government says the withdrawal of officers of the Department of State Services (DSS) from the governor’s security detail followed a “minor disagreement”. A statement by Osun Shall Rise Again (OSRA), a group, had claimed that the DSS officers were withdrawn following repeated insults hurled at them by Ademola Adeleke, governor […]
Buhari to INEC: I’ve met your demands for elections preparation — I don’t want excuses
President Muhammadu Buhari says the Independent National Electoral Commission has no reason to be unprepared for the forthcoming elections. INEC had recently said it recorded at least 52 cases of electoral violence across 22 states in one month in the country. On Friday, Mahmood Yakubu, INEC’s chairman, said the conduct of the 2023 […]
INTERVIEW: Nigeria’s absence at 2022 World Cup painful, says Ike Shorunmu
Ike Shorunmu’s figure assured Nigerians of one thing: security. The former Super Eagles goalkeeper embodied dedication, determination and patriotism in between the sticks. His signature clean-shaven bonce, long-sleeve jersey and equally long pants were features that became the stuff of legend among local fans during his playing days. Shorunmu rose from relative obscurity […]
Sources: Nigeria to submit joint bid to host 2025 AFCON with Benin Republic
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is expected to submit a bid to co-host the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON), TheCable understands. An insider privy to the plan informed TheCable that the federation is set to hand over its submission to co-host the 35th edition of AFCON alongside Benin Republic. Barring any […]
MACBAN: Buhari abandoned us after we supported his reelection bid
Baba Ngelzarma, national president of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), says despite supporting President Muhammadu Buhari’s reelection bid in 2019, he abandoned pastoralists. Ngelzarma, former secretary of the association who was recently elected president, said this on Saturday night in a chat with journalists in Abuja. The […]
THE THIRSTY CITY (II): Faced with horrors of dry pipelines, Lekki residents find hope in sachet water
Residents of many communities in Lagos state struggle to get potable water. Aside from spending money, the search for water has also led to lifestyle changes as some residents have to wake up at midnight or stay up late to use the wells when others are asleep. All over Lagos, residents are trying to […]
Newspaper Headlines: Governors reject CBN’s cash withdrawal policy
Reports on the preparations of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) towards the 2023 elections and other political issues dominated the cover pages of Nigerian newspapers. Source: Top Stories
On campaign gaffes, missiles and banters
The best way to enjoy electioneering seasons is to be emotionally detached. The moment you are a player — or you are emotionally invested — you cannot have fun to the fullest. There will be too much tension and excitement racing through your blood. Too much prejudice will block your sight. You will cry […]
Ebonyi names stadium after Abacha, approves N111bn for indigenes to celebrate Christmas
The Ebonyi government has approved the sum of N111,250,000 for Christmas celebration for indigenes of the state. Chooks Oko, the state’s special adviser on media and strategy, announced the development in a statement on Saturday. “In a bid to celebrate this year’s Christmas for Ebonyi people at home and in diaspora, Ebonyi […]