NNPC’s transition, off-spec petrol — how oil sector fared in 2022
As the world adjusted to new economic realities in 2022, the oil industry was not left out, with major sectoral shifts occurring in the year. The Nigerian oil sector, like other sectors, sometimes showed bolstering resilience, wading through high storms. Other times, surrounding issues affected the sector to its marrow. In this […]
People around Buhari not necessarily appointed based on merit, says APC chieftain
Kabir Faskari, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says there have been “aberrations” in some of the appointments of President Muhammadu Buhari. In a statement put out on Christmas Day, Matthew Kukah, bishop of Sokoto Catholic diocese, had accused Buhari of failing in his duties to Nigerians. He said the […]
Newspaper Headlines: G5 governors head to UK to decide on preffered presidential candidate
The murder of Bolanle Raheem by a police officer attached to the Lagos state command on Christmas Day dominated the cover pages of Nigerian newspapers. Source: Top Stories
Gunmen ‘rape’ pregnant woman in attack on Niger community
Gunmen have reportedly raped a pregnant woman during an attack on Dnakudna, a village in Shiroro LGA of Niger. Speaking with TheCable on Monday, Salis Sabo, spokesperson of the Coalition of Shiroro Youth Association (COSA), a group, said the attack occurred on December 21. Sabo said the gunmen stormed the village after […]
Over 40 dead as winter storm sweeps through US
More than 40 persons have been reported dead following a winter storm that has swept across the United States in recent days. The most recent fatalities have been recorded in Buffalo city in New York, where up to 25 persons were reported dead on Monday — up from 13 over the weekend. […]
Lawyer ‘shot dead by police officer’ in Lagos was pregnant
Bolanle Raheem, a lawyer who was shot dead in an incident involving a police officer in Lagos, was pregnant. TheCable had reported that the shooting incident occurred on Sunday. The deceased and her family were said to be on their way from a Christmas service when an officer attached to the Ajiwe […]
‘One killed, 45 abducted’ as gunmen invade Kaduna community on Christmas Day
Gunmen have reportedly killed one person and abducted 45 people in Angwan Aku community in Kajuru LGA of Kaduna state. The attack was said to have occurred on Sunday morning when residents of the community were preparing to go to church to celebrate Christmas. The gunmen were said to have stormed […]
NCAA warns pilots, airlines of hazardous weather during dry season
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has advised pilots and airline operators to exercise caution over hazardous weather in the dry season. The advisory was contained in a circular initiated by the directorate of aerodrome and airspace standards (DAAS), signed by Musa Nuhu, NCAA director-general, and dated December 19, 2022. Nuhu explained […]
IGP orders ‘speedy’ probe as police detain 3 officers over killing of Lagos lawyer
Usman Baba, the inspector-general of police, has condemned the killing of Bolanle Raheem, a female lawyer, by a police officer attached to the Ajiwe police station, Ajah, Lagos state. Baba also ordered a speedy investigation and prosecution of the officer involved in the incident. The shooting occurred when the deceased and her […]
INTERVIEW: MDAs understand processes, but some intentionally abuse them, says rep
For decades, Nigeria has been battling insecurity with the proliferation of criminal gangs terrorising some communities. Last year, the house of representatives organised a national security summit and generated solutions to tackling the nation’s insecurity, and the recommendation was transmitted to President Muhammadu Buhari for implementation. In this interview with TheCable’s SAMUEL AKPAN, Adejoro […]