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The federal capital territory administration (FCTA) says commercial motorcycle operators, locally known as ‘okada’ riders, now need to obtain a licence to operate within the city and its suburbs. Bello Abdullateef, director of the directorate of road transport service (DRTS), FCTA, said this on Thursday during a media briefing organised by the presidential […]

Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo, has dumped Rauf Olaniyan, his deputy, ahead of the 2023 governorship election in the state. In his place, the governor has picked Bayo Lawal, a former attorney-general in the state. There has been a rift between the governor and his deputy for more than a year, with […]

Ahmed Idris, suspended accountant-general of the federation, has been released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Idris was released on administrative bail on Wednesday night. Wilson Uwujaren, EFCC spokesperson, confirmed this to TheCable on Thursday. Idris was arrested in Kano state on May 16 by the anti-graft agency over […]

Rotimi Akeredolu, governor of Ondo state, says the All Progressives Congress (APC) should give its presidential ticket to the south to retain power in 2023. The special convention of the party to pick a presidential candidate is scheduled for June 6. The Ondo governor was named as chairman of security and compliance for […]

Buba Galadima, a former ally of President Muhammadu Buhari, goofed during an interview with Channels Television. Speaking when he featured on Political Paradigm, a Channels TV Programme, Galadima said Rabiu Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano, is the man to beat in the 2023 presidential election. He said if Kwankwaso is elected as […]

The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has confirmed that Nigeria will not participate in the 2022 Women’s World Cup billed for Sydney, Australia, later in the year. The world basketball governing body announced the decision in a statement on Thursday morning. Last month, Sunday Dare, minister of sports and youth development, said President […]

The Nigerian Army says an improvised-explosive device (IED) allegedly planted by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has exploded, inflicting injuries on the militants. According to the army, the explosion caused severe injuries to two members of the proscribed group. In a statement on Thursday, Onyema Nwachukwu, army spokesman, said the incident […]

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released the names of chairpersons of sub-committees for the special convention to elect the party’s presidential candidate. The APC presidential primary election is scheduled for June 6. Felix Morka, APC spokesperson, in a statement on Thursday, announced the heads of sub-committees, which include 17 governors, and […]

The PDP Concerned League, identified as a stakeholders’ group of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has asked Iyorchia Ayu, national chairman of the party, to resign from his position. The group also demanded the resignation of Samuel Anyanwu, PDP national secretary, and Umar Bature, the party’s national organising secretary. Daboikiabo Warmate, leader […]