IN FULL: PDP wins ALL 18 LGs in Edo council poll
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has won all 18 chairperson seats in the LGA election held in Edo state on Saturday. The election was conducted by the State Independent Electoral Commission (ESIEC) in Edo north, Edo central and Edo south senatorial districts. Albert Eguaoje, EDSIEC’s spokesperson, said the commission would present certificates […]
‘He’s in lawful custody’ — police confirm arrest of publisher’s brother after petition by Fashola
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has confirmed the arrest of one Chike Ibezim, an entrepreneur, following a petition by Babatunde Fashola, former minister of works. On August 10, Chike was reportedly arrested by some police officers in Abuja, the country’s capital. Fashola was said to have written a petition against the entrepreneur […]
Betta Edu: FG to revamp N-Power, include more beneficiaries
Betta Edu, minister of humanitarian affairs and poverty alleviation, says plans are underway to revamp the N-Power scheme to accommodate more beneficiaries and ensure prompt stipend payment. The N-Power scheme is an initiative aimed at building the skills of youth and promoting entrepreneurship. In a statement on Sunday in Abuja, the minister […]
Betty Edu: FG to revamp N-Power, include more beneficiaries
Betta Edu, minister of humanitarian affairs and poverty alleviation, says plans are underway to revamp the N-Power scheme to accommodate more beneficiaries and ensure prompt stipend payment. The N-Power scheme is an initiative aimed at building the skills of youth and promoting entrepreneurship. In a statement on Sunday in Abuja, the minister […]
INTERVIEW: Even with one hand I still slay, says social media influencer thriving despite disability
In a world where physical prowess and conformity are attributed to beauty, there are individuals who refuse to be defined by their limitations or succumb to self-pity. In this interview with TheCable’s JANEFRANCES CHIBUNDU, Mary Micheal, a non-relenting wife and social media sensation whose arm was amputated after nine unsuccessful surgeries, spoke on how she […]
APC is only vehicle to convey Nigerians to prosperity, says Ganduje
Abdullahi Ganduje, national chairperson of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says his party is the only vehicle to convey Nigerians to prosperity. Ganduje spoke in Lokoja, Kogi’s capital, on Saturday at the inauguration of the APC campaign council for the state governorship election. “It is also my belief that the innovations the campaign […]
Coups: Citizens tired of voting and not seeing results, say West African elders
The West African Elders Forum (WAEF) has urged African leaders to respect constitutions and put citizens’ welfare, peace, and security at the centre of governance. According to a statement by Wealth Ominabo, communication officer of the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation, the forum gave the advice during a webinar themed: ‘Making meaning of democratic reversals […]
Indonesia launches ‘golden visa’ to woo foreign investors
The Indonesian government has introduced a golden visa policy to attract eligible foreign corporate and individual investors. Silmy Karim, the country’s director-general of immigration, said on Saturday that the visas will be granted to foreigners as a basis for a stay permit of five to 10 years. For a five-year stay, individuals who […]
Alake: Solid minerals is Nigeria’s next petroleum | We’ll eliminate illegal mining
Dele Alake, minister of solid minerals development, says the administration of President Bola Tinubu is determined to make the solid mineral sector Nigeria’s “new oil and gas”. Alake spoke on Friday in Abuja at the graduation of participants of a jewellery-making training. The training is a programme of the ministry in conjunction with […]
Newspaper Headlines: Anxiety in CBN as DSS quizzes deputy governor
Reports on the two-day warning strike declared by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), and the fears of rising coups in Africa, dominated the cover pages of Nigerian newspapers. Source: Top Stories