FG withdraws immigration suit against Seplat, Roger Brown
Seplat Energy Plc says the federal government has withdrawn its lawsuit filed against the company and Roger Brown, the firm’s chief executive officer (CEO); at a federal high court in Abuja, over an alleged breach of extant provisions of the Immigration Act, 2015. On March 3, 2023, the federal government had revoked the […]
Five police officers, couple killed as gunmen attack Imo community
Gunmen have killed five police officers and a couple identified as Mr and Mrs Nwagu during an attack at Okpala community in Ngor-Okpala LGA, Imo state. TheCable understands that the incident occurred on Friday around 8 am. A witness who did not want to be named told TheCable that the police officers […]
INEC: We don’t know whereabouts of Adamawa REC | He’s not responding to our calls
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it does not know the whereabouts of Hudu Yunusa-Ari, the resident electoral commissioner (REC) in Adamawa. The Adamawa governorship supplementary election was conducted on Saturday following the declaration of the March 18 poll as inconclusive over alleged irregularities. While the results from the supplementary election […]
PHOTOS: Buhari celebrates last Eid in Aso Rock, says ‘I can’t wait to go home’
President Muhammadu Buhari says he cannot wait to head to his hometown in Daura, Katsina state, after he hands over on May 29. Buhari spoke on Friday at his ninth and final Sallah celebration at the presidential villa, Abuja. The president said he is lucky to have led Nigeria in various capacities. […]
Dominic Raab resigns as UK deputy PM over bullying allegations
Dominic Raab, UK deputy prime minister and secretary of justice, has resigned from office. The development follows an independent inquiry and investigation into eight bullying allegations against him. During the investigation conducted by Adam Tolley, evidence was heard from multiple government officials about complaints of bullying at three different departments. Raab […]
Obidients vs Batists: The post-election tussle between Tinubu and Obi supporters
If you’ve been living under a rock and just emerged to the raucous debates between supporters of leading politicians, you’d be forgiven for thinking the presidential election was just last weekend. Nearly two months after the February 25 poll, the ripple effects continue to rip through the country. Claims of stolen mandates have […]
2023 polls among my proudest achievements, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says the conduct of the 2023 general election is a proud achievement of his administration. The president, in his Sallah message to the Muslim faithful, said he created “a level playing field for all contestants regardless of party affiliations”. Buhari’s Sallah message was signed by Garba Shehu, presidential spokesperson, […]
Sudan unrest: Non-adherence to ceasefire blocking evacuation of Nigerians, says FG
The federal government has made an official request to Sudanese authorities for permission to evacuate Nigerian citizens as the crisis in the country rages on. The government said the non-adherence to ceasefire agreements has made it “impossible” to embark on the evacuation of trapped Nigerians. Francisca Omayuli, spokesperson of the foreign affairs […]
Onanuga, APC deputy chair — Tinubu nominates 14 people into transition council
Bola Tinubu, president-elect, has nominated 14 more people into the presidential transition council (PCT). About three weeks ago, Tinubu nominated Atiku Bagudu, governor of Kebbi state, and Olawale Edun, a former commissioner of Lagos, into the council as his representatives. The council is expected to ensure a smooth transition from the outgoing […]
Malami finally agrees to appear before reps over ‘illegal’ sale of 48m barrels of oil
Abubakar Malami, attorney-general of the federation, has agreed to appear before a house of representatives ad-hoc committee investigating the alleged illegal sale of 48 million barrels of crude oil in 2015. Mark Gbillah, chairman of the committee, announced on Thursday that Malami will face the lawmakers on April 27. TheCable had reported that […]