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Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, governor of Kwara, has approved ‘multi-billion naira’ palliatives to alleviate the effect of the petrol subsidy removal across different demographics in the state. In June, the state government announced a three-day workweek adjustment to cushion the effects of the subsidy removal and the high transportation rate. But the directive was […]

The police in Adamawa have arrested four suspected members of the Boko Haram group allegedly plotting to attack the residence of Atiku Abubakar, former vice president, in Yola, the state capital. Yahaya Suleiman, police spokeperson in Adamawa, confirmed the development to TheCable on Monday. In a statement providing details of the arrest, […]

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have reaffirmed that there is no going back on the decision to withdraw officers from very important persons (VIPs) in the country. In June, Olukayode Egbetokun, acting inspector-general of police (IGP), said personnel of the police mobile force (PMF) will no longer carry out VIPs escort and guard […]

Vice-President Kashim Shettima says Nigeria no longer needs handouts from developed economies, but seeks real partnerships and investments. Shettima spoke at the ongoing UN Food Systems summit in Rome, according to a statement on Monday. Referencing Napoleon Bonaparte, a French military commander, and political leader, the vice-president said recent economic policies such […]

Aisha Binani, governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa, says the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is stalling her case before the election tribunal in the state. At the court session on Monday, Chiesonu Okpoko, Binani’s counsel, told the tribunal that Hudu Yunusa-Ari, suspended Adamawa state resident electoral commissioner (REC), […]

Twitter Inc., the micro-blogging platform, has unveiled a new logo, ending the use of the famous blue bird symbol in the 17-years history of the company. The new logo is a white ‘X’ symbol on a black background. Linda Yaccarino, Twitter’s chief executive officer (CEO), officially announced the launch in a tweet […]

Tajudeen Abbas, speaker of the house of representatives, is currently meeting with members of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD). The meeting is taking place at the national assembly, Abuja. Nnamdi Ndi-Ezuma, first vice-president of NARD; Okokon Udo, permanent secretary, ministry of finance special duties, are among those attending the meeting. […]

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 […]

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 […]