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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has acquired OVH Energy, owner and operator of the Oando branded retail service stations. Disclosing this in a statement on Saturday, OVH Energy said it will be merged with NNPC Retail Limited (NRL). The company said the development was aimed at creating a leading downstream […]

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) says it would have suspended its ongoing strike if concern was shown by the federal government in the early stages of the industrial action. Emmanuel Osodeke, ASUU president, said this on Saturday in an interview with NAN in Lagos. Earlier on Saturday, in his speech […]

Troops of the Nigerian Army have reportedly rescued one of the Chibok schoolgirls abducted by insurgents in 2014.  The girl, identified as Yana Pogu, was rescued on Thursday in Borno by the troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation Hadin Kai.  Pogu, who was rescued with her four children, gave birth to […]

Bola Tinubu, presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says Nigerians should not undermine national purpose in pursuit of narrow gain. In a statement on Saturday, Tinubu said Nigeria’s independence anniversary provides an opportunity to reflect on how the nation has progressed and how it can become a better nation. The […]

President Muhammadu Buhari says he shares the pain Nigerians are going through. The president said this on Saturday while addressing the nation on its 62nd independence day anniversary. Buhari assured Nigerians that the patience and resilience shown to his administration will not go in vain. “Fellow Nigerians, I address you today, […]

TheCable journalists — Rita Okonoboh and Jesupemi Are — have been selected for the maiden edition of the public health reporting fellowship organised by the Population Reference Bureau (PRB). The fellowship is a 14-month programme which allows selected journalists to focus on the twin challenges of health misinformation and vaccine hesitancy. The […]

Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), says Nigeria has what it takes to be truly great. He said this in a statement issued on Saturday to mark Nigeria’s 62nd independence anniversary. According to Obi, despite the challenges affecting the country, there is hope for a better future. “The […]