Gombe APC expels Danjuma Goje for ‘hobnobbing’ with opposition parties
Danjuma Goje, senator representing Gombe central, has been expelled by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in his ward over alleged anti-party activities during the elections. Tanimu Abdullahi, chairman, APC Kashere ward, Akko LGA of Gombe, had on March 22 inaugurated a five-member committee to probe Goje. Speaking on Tuesday on the outcome […]
Court stops PDP from suspending, expelling Fubara, other members loyal to Wike
A federal high court in Abuja has barred the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from suspending or expelling Siminlalayi Fubara, Rivers state governor-elect, and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, over alleged anti-party activities. Fubara, Odu and 48 members of the PDP had asked the court to stop the party and its executives from taking punitive […]
‘We would determine next line of action’ — aviation workers end two-day warning strike
Aviation union workers, on Tuesday, ended their two-day warning strike which commenced on Monday, in protest of poor working conditions. In a video seen by TheCable on Tuesday, Francis Akinjole, general secretary of the Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN), apologised to the public for the inconveniences experienced. Speaking on […]
INEC writes IGP, SGF, seeks investigation, prosecution of Adamawa REC
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will write Usman Baba, inspector-general of police, to investigate and prosecute Hudu Yunusa-Ari, the resident electoral commissioner (REC) for Adamawa. The decision was taken on Tuesday at the technical meeting attended by national commissioners of INEC in Abuja. The electoral umpire has also decided […]
Court nullifies Ararume’s removal as NNPC board chair, awards N5bn damages against Buhari
A federal high court in Abuja has nullified the removal of Ifeanyi Ararume as a non-executive chairman of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited. Inyang Ekwo, the presiding judge, in his ruling on Tuesday, awarded N5 billion as damages in favour of the former senator representing Imo north. President Muhammadu Buhari […]
APC won in all zones, PDP fell short in south-east — how parties shared 109 senate seats
With the supplementary elections out of the way, it is official: the All Progressives Congress (APC) remains in control of the red chamber of the national assembly. Let’s break it down for you: the APC has 59 of the 109 seats in the senate while six other opposition parties have 50 seats combined. […]
PIA is Nigeria’s second biggest achievement in energy sector, says Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) is the second biggest achievement of Nigeria’s energy sector. The act was signed into law in August 2021. Buhari spoke on Monday at the presidential villa while declaring open the Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES). Represented by Boss Mustapha, secretary to the […]
‘Only tribunal has power to void election’ — Binani asks court to review Adamawa poll
Aisha ‘Binani’ Dahiru has asked a federal high court in Abuja to review the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to void her controversial declaration as the winner of the Adamawa governorship election. The ex parte motion, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/510/2023, was filed on April 17. The Adamawa governorship supplementary election was […]
EXCLUSIVE: Malami writes Buhari, admits Nigeria cannot win OPL 245 court cases
Abubakar Malami, attorney-general of the federation (AGF) and minister of justice, wants court cases related to OPL 245 terminated by the federal government because the prospects of a judicial victory are slim, TheCable can report. In a memo to President Muhammadu Buhari, Malami advised that the termination of the cases will allow the […]