Buhari sacks NASENI CEO — hours after extending his tenure
President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the immediate sack of Mohammed Sani, executive vice-chairman (EVC) of the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI). The office of the secretary to the government of the federation broke the news in a statement on Tuesday. In the statement signed by Willie Bassey, director of […]
‘He campaigned against Tinubu’ — Afenifere youths ask Ayo Adebanjo to resign
The Yoruba Afenifere Youths Organisation of Nigeria (YAYON) has asked Ayo Adebanjo, leader of the socio-political group, to resign from his position. The organisation accused Adebanjo of abandoning the “uncompromising pursuit and defence of the interest of the Yoruba people”. In a communiqué by Eric Oluwole, national youth leader, YAYON asked Adebanjo […]
Donald Trump arrested after arriving court for arraignment
Former United States President Donald Trump is now under arrest and in police custody ahead of his upcoming arraignment. TheCable had reported how the former president faced charges over hush money payments made to an adult actress just before the 2016 presidential election. This is the first time in American history that a […]
Shettima mourns supporters who died in car accident after congratulatory visit
Kashim Shettima, the vice-president-elect, has mourned the death of two supporters who died in a car accident after paying him a congratulatory visit in Abuja. TheCable understands that the two supporters died while returning from Abuja along the Jos-Bauchi axis. They have been identified as Iliyasu and Mallam Nuhu. The Independent […]
FG warns MDAs against implementing unapproved salary increases
The federal government has directed all ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) implementing increases in salaries, allowances, and fringe benefits without its approval, to desist from such acts. Ekpo Nta, chairman, National Salaries, Income and Wages Commission (NSIWC), issued the warning at a two-day training workshop for salary inspectors in Abuja. The training […]
‘Maximum loss for drug cartels’ — NDLEA, customs sign MoU
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for information and intelligence sharing. Buba Marwa, NDLEA chairman, and Hameed Ali, comptroller general, NCS, signed the MoU on Tuesday in Abuja. Speaking at the signing, Marwa said the move was a […]
Our presidential candidate is a peaceful, law-abiding person, LP replies FG
The Labour Party (LP) says Peter Obi, the flagbearer, is a law-abiding and peaceful person. Julius Abure, national chairman of the LP, in a statement on Tuesday, said Lai Mohammed, minister of information and culture, admonished the party’s candidate in “bad faith” before the international media. Abure alleged that the spokespersons of […]
Obi reacts to treason allegations, says ‘I never encouraged anyone to undermine Nigeria’
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), says he never discussed or encouraged anyone to undermine the Nigerian state. TheCable reported that Lai Mohammed, minister of information and culture, during an interview with some international media organisations on the just concluded 2023 polls accused Obi of inciting people to violence while seeking […]
Nigeria’s unemployment rate may hit 40.6% amid economic slowdown, says KPMG
KPMG says Nigeria’s unemployment rate will rise further to 40.6 percent in 2023. In its report titled ‘Global Economic Outlook’, the professional services firm said the figure is based on its estimates. As at fourth quarter (Q4) of 2020, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said the country ‘s unemployment rate stood at […]
Ensure democracy prevails, anti-Tinubu protesters tell US government
Some Nigerians in the United States have staged a protest against the electoral victory of Bola Tinubu, the president-elect. In videos posted on social media on Monday, some persons were seen waving the Nigerian flag in front of the White House while others held the American flag in what appeared to be a […]