‘Baseless allegation’ — APC campaign tackles THISDAY/Arise editors over ‘bullying press’ comment
Bayo Onanuga and Dele Alake of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign council have taken a swipe at the editors of THISDAY/Arise Television. The development comes hours after the editors accused the duo of trying to silence free and fair journalism. The back-and-forth follows the refusal of Bola Tinubu, APC presidential […]
‘Gathering restrictions lifted, face masks by choice’ — FG relaxes COVID rules
The federal government has announced a further review of COVID restrictions in the country. The presidential steering committee (PSC) on COVID-19, announced the development in a statement issued on Monday and signed by Boss Mustapha, its chairman. The PSC said President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the immediate relaxation of COVID safety measures, following […]
Falana: CBN cash withdrawal policy illegal — the law says N5m
Femi Falana, human rights advocate, has faulted the new cash withdrawal policy introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). On December 6, the CBN directed deposit money banks and other financial institutions to ensure that weekly over-the-counter cash withdrawals by individuals and corporate entities do not exceed N100,000 and N500,000, respectively. […]
NAFDAC uncovers ‘banned flour improver that can produce 30 million loaves of bread’ in Lagos
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it has intercepted 115 cartons of potassium bromate tablets that could have been used to produce 30 million loaves of bread. In a statement on Monday, the agency said they found the tablets, said to have a street value of N28,750,000, […]
Report: How Nigerian soldiers massacred children fathered by insurgents
The Nigerian Army has been accused of killing children fathered by insurgents. In the investigation published on Monday, Reuters reported that top army commanders allegedly ordered soldiers to “delete” children born to insurgents. According to the report, the directive was issued “because the children were assumed to be collaborating with militants in […]
PHOTOS: Sanwo-Olu receives voter’s card as INEC begins PVC collection nationwide
Collection of permanent voter cards (PVCs) from offices of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced. The commission had fixed December 12, 2022 to January 22, 2023 as the dates for the collection of the PVCs in all the 774 LGAs. TheCable observed high turnout of residents at collection centres. […]
Fire breaks out at defence headquarters in Abuja
A fire broke out on Monday at the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) premises in Abuja. Jimmy Akpor, director, defence information, confirmed the incident in a statement, saying it was a “minor fire”. He said the incident occurred at the second floor of the building and was brought under control through efforts by the […]
FG: COVID tests no longer required for travellers irrespective of vaccination status
The federal government says pre-arrival or post-arrival testing for COVID is no longer required for travellers, “irrespective of vaccination status”. The development was annonced in a letter by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), dated December 12, 2022, and addressed to airline operators. “COVID-19 Travel Testing: Pre-departure and Post-arrival COVID-19 PCR tests […]
El-Rufai: Unlike some of my colleagues, I can never retire to senate
Nasir el-Rufai, governor of Kaduna, says he will not seek a legislative seat after leaving office. The governor spoke on Monday at the second edition of the distinguished parliamentarian lecture series organised by the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), in Abuja. El-Rufai was elected as governor in 2015 and […]
PDP blames APC as hoodlums set ablaze guber candidate’s campaign office in Gombe
Suspected thugs have set ablaze a campaign office of Mohammed Barde, governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Gombe state. The office was reportedly set on fire early Monday morning. Mahid Abubakar, police commissioner in Gombe, confirmed the attack, adding that investigations are underway. “You have seen the pictures; yes […]