Oshiomhole: Tinubu is not a magician — APC didn’t promise overnight solution
Adams Oshiomhole, senator representing Edo north, says Nigerians who voted for President Bola Tinubu knew that they were not electing a magician. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television, the former governor said the All Progressive Congress (APC) did not promise a “magical solution” to the problems facing the country. “They know […]
Pregnant woman among ‘eight’ killed in Ondo tanker explosion
At least eight persons have been killed in a petrol tanker explosion in Ore, capital of Odigbo LGA of Ondo state. A pregnant woman and three children were said to be among those who died in the incident. Speaking with TheCable, Odunlami Ibukun, spokesperson of the Ondo police command, said the incident […]
MPC meeting, Twitter rebrand… 7 business stories to track this week
Here are the seven top business stories you need to track this week — July 24 to July 28. CBN TO HOLD MPC MEETING The monetary policy committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) will meet to decide on key lending rates on July 24 and July 25, respectively. […]
EXCLUSIVE: Malami faces probe over five suspicious mega deals under his watch
Abubakar Malami, former attorney-general of the federation (AGF), will be questioned over at least five suspicious transactions during his time in office, TheCable understands. Five of the transactions under investigation, TheCable learnt, are: The mysterious payment of $496 million to Global Steel Holdings Ltd (GSHL) as settlement for the termination of the Ajaokuta […]
Newspaper Headlines: APC NEC to ratify Ganduje, Ajibola Basiru as chairperson, secretary
Reports on the ministerial list and the state of the nation’s economy, dominate the front pages of the newspapers today. Source: Top Stories
Lagos confirms mass burial for #EndSARS victims — but says none from Lekki tollgate
The Lagos state government says the bodies of 103 victims of #EndSARS protest in 2020 prepared for mass burial were not from the Lekki tollgate. The state government, in a statement released on Sunday, said no dead body was retrieved from the Lekki toll gate as a result of the protest. The […]
BREAKING: Lagos confirms mass burial for #EndSARS victims — but says none from Lekki tollgate
The Lagos state government says the bodies of 103 victims of #EndSARS protest in 2020 prepared for mass burial were not from the Lekki tollgate. The state government, in a statement released on Sunday, said no dead body was retrieved from the Lekki tollgate. “For the records, the Lagos State Environmental Health […]
Lukman warns against imposition of next APC chairman, says it’s turn of north-central
Salihu Lukman, vice-chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the north-west, says due process must be followed in the election of a new chairman of the party. Following the ouster of Abdullahi Adamu as national chairman of the APC, Abubakar Kyari, deputy national chairman (north), has been occupying the office in an […]
Jonathan to world leaders: Allow citizens to exercise their rights via ballots
Goodluck Jonathan, former president of Nigeria, says world leaders must pursue peace in their respective countries by practising true democracy. Speaking on Sunday at the international leadership conference in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Jonathan said good governance is the catalyst for political stability, advancement, and inclusive development. The conference was jointly organised by […]
Shettima departs Nigeria to represent Tinubu at summits in Italy, Russia
Vice President Kashim Shettima will represent President Bola Tinubu at summits in Rome, Italy and St Petersburg, Russia. In a statement, Olusola Abiola, director of information at the vice president’s office, said Shettima will depart Nigeria for Rome on Sunday. Abiola said Shettima would join other global leaders at the Rome event, […]