APC to Obi: Tinubu needs no reintroduction — he doesn’t have identity problem
The All Progressives Congress (APC) says Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), is looking for “cheap” media attention. During a press conference, Obi said President Bola Tinubu should reintroduce himself to Nigerians because the debate surrounding his academic records has worsened the country’s image. Obi said the controversy over […]
Naira falls to new low, trades N1,045/$ at parallel market
The naira, on Wednesday, plunged to a new all-time low at the parallel section of the market. Bureaux De Change operators (BDCs), who spoke to TheCable on Wednesday, quoted the naira at N1,045 to the greenback. The figure represents a depreciation of N45 or 4.5 percent from the N1,000 it traded two […]
Maida, Odeyemi, Abdullahi… Tinubu appoints CEOs for NCC, NIPOST, NITDA
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointments of new chief executive officers for agencies and parastatals under the ministry of communications, innovations and digital economy. In a statement on Wednesday, Ajuri Ngelale, presidential spokesperson, said Tinubu appointed Aminu Maida as the executive vice chairman (EVC) and CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). […]
We’ll do everything possible to defeat Hamas, says Israeli ambassador to Nigeria
Michael Freeman, Israeli ambassador to Nigeria, says his country will do everything possible to defeat the Palestinian militant group, Hamas. In the early hours of Saturday, the Hamas fighters infiltrated Israel in an unprecedented assault. At least 100 people in Israel were confirmed killed at the onset of the invasion, with many […]
Niger junta orders UN coordinator out of the country over ‘exclusion’ from UNGA
The military government in Niger Republic has ordered Louise Aubin, the United Nations (UN) resident coordinator, to vacate the country within 72 hours. The junta accused the UN general secretariat of “thwarting” the country’s participation at the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). In July, the military leaders in […]
Abdulkadir Danbuga, house of reps member, is dead
Abdulkadir Danbuga, a member of the house of representatives, is dead. He was 63 years of age. Ben Kalu, deputy speaker of the house, announced Danbuga’s passing during plenary on Wednesday. Danbuga was said to have died on Wednesday morning in Abuja after a brief illness. He has been buried according to […]
Obi: Tinubu should reintroduce himself — certificate debate has worsened Nigeria’s image
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the last elections, says questions on the identity of President Bola Tinubu have worsened Nigeria’s battered reputation in the international community. Recently, Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the last elections, subpoenaed the Chicago State University (CSU) to […]
CDS to troops: Don’t wait for Boko Haram attack — find and kill them all
Christopher Musa, the chief of defence staff (CDS), has asked troops of the Nigerian army not to wait for Boko Haram terrorists to attack first before taking the fight to them. Musa spoke to troops of Operation Hadin Kai at the Maimalari cantonment, Maiduguri, the Borno state capital, on Tuesday. The CDS […]
Tinubu sets up committee to come up with flood prevention roadmap in 7 days
President Bola Tinubu has set up a committee to come up with an immediate plan of action to mitigate the impact of flooding on Nigerians. The president made this known in a statement issued on Tuesday by Stanley Nkwocha, senior special assistant to the president on media. Tinubu who is represented on […]
NBC: We’ve sent social media regulation bill to n’assembly
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) says it has sent a bill for the regulation of social media to the national assembly. The regulator is seeking to repeal and reenact the NBC act, CAP L11 laws of the federation of Nigeria 2004. Speaking when he hosted Mohammed Idris, minister of information and national […]