‘No plans for coup in Nigeria’ — DHQ says military happy under democracy
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says the military is happy and better under democracy, adding that there are no plans for a coup in Nigeria. On Friday, Tukur Gusau, DHQ director, defence information, said the DHQ frowns at an online report currently circulating about welfare issues of the armed forces of Nigeria. Gusau […]
Tinubu endorses initiative reuniting Afro-descendants with their African roots
President Bola Tinubu has expressed his support for ‘Heritage Voyage of Return’, an initiative aimed at reuniting Afro-descendants with their African roots. In a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, special adviser to the president on media and publicity, Tinubu said the programme will not only re-awaken the historical awareness of society but also create […]
Pray for my death if I consult demons, Adeboye tells congregation
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Russia warns ECOWAS against military force in Niger, says it’ll destabilise region
Russia has warned the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) that military intervention in Niger Republic could escalate the crisis. Leaders of ECOWAS member states met in Abuja on Thursday and resolved to deploy a “standby force” in a bid to restore constitutional democracy to Niger and reinstate ousted President Mohamed Bazoum. […]
Newspaper Headlines: Nigerians in Niger beg FG for evacuation before military intervention
The nuances involved in the military takeover in Niger Republic and the involvement of President Bola Tinubu, as ECOWAS chair, are on the front burner in all the dailies. Source: Top Stories
‘Indebtedness’: Court freezes accounts of Bryant Orjiako, orders Access Bank to take over all assets
A federal high court in Lagos has granted an ex-parte order freezing the bank accounts of Bryant Orjiako, ex-chairman and co-founder of Seplat Energy Plc, over his alleged indebtedness to Access Bank Plc. Nicholas Oweibo, the presiding judge, made the order on July 28 while ruling on a motion ex parte filed by […]
Resident doctors suspend nationwide strike, to resume work Saturday
Members of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) have suspended the nationwide strike they embarked on to press for their demands from the federal government. Emeka Orji, NARD president, told TheCable that the strike was suspended on Friday evening, adding that the resident doctors would resume work at 8 am on Saturday. […]
BREAKING: Resident doctors suspend nationwide strike
Members of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) have suspended the nationwide strike they embarked upon to press for their demands from the federal government. Emeka Orji, NARD president, told TheCable that the strike was suspended on Friday evening, adding that the resident doctors would resume work at 8 am on Saturday. […]
Four dead, seven injured as Zaria central mosque collapses on worshippers
Four worshippers have reportedly died after a section of the Zaria central mosque in Kaduna state collapsed on Friday. Seven other people were also said to have sustained injuries in the accident. The incident occurred when the worshippers were observing prayers around 4 pm. Ahmed Bamalli, Emir of Zazzau, […]
CBN releases financial statements of 7 years, says it doubled profit to N65.6bn in 2022
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on Thursday, released its audited financial statements for 2016-2022, amid an ongoing investigation of its operations. The apex bank said the financial statements of the last seven years — posted on its website — had been approved by its board in accordance with the provisions of the […]