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Emmanuel Garba, father of late Deborah Samuel, says his family has taken her death as an act of God. Deborah, who was killed over alleged blasphemy in Sokoto, was laid to rest on Saturday in her hometown in Tunga Magajiya, Rijau LGA of Niger state. In an interview with Daily Post, Garba […]

Buba Galadima, a former member of the board of trustees (BoT) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says Rabiu Kwankwaso is the unopposed presidential hopeful of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). Galadima said the former Kano governor is the only person who purchased the presidential nomination form of the NNPP. Speaking […]

Chikwuemeka Nwajiuba, former minister of state for education, has apologised to Nigerian students over the protracted strike action of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). The union recently extended the industrial action by another 12 weeks, citing a lack of readiness by concerned officials to resolve the crisis. Addressing the issue, […]

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has named Jose Peseiro the new head coach of the Super Eagles, months after an initial deal fell through. The appointment of the Portuguese tactician was confirmed in a statement released by the federation on Sunday. Peseiro is expected to take up his role in the team […]

Ahmad Gumi, Islamic cleric, says Prophet Muhammad (SAW) did not kill those who insulted him during his lifetime. Gumi spoke during a religious teaching class at the Sultan Bello Mosque, Kaduna. He was reacting to the murder of Deborah Samuel student of Shehu Shagari College of Education. Gumi’s sermon, which was […]

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has warned the public of an ongoing cyber-vulnerability that allows a nearby hacker to unlock vehicles, start engines wirelessly and make away with cars. In a statement on Saturday, Ikechukwu Adinde, NCC’s director of public affairs, said the notice was in accordance with the latest advisory released by […]

Operatives of the Nigerian Army, Nigeria Police Force (NPF), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and civilian joint task force (CJTF) are expected to embark on a show of force within the Maiduguri metropolis, Borno state.  TheCable understands that the decision was reached at a meeting held on Saturday at the Borno […]

Adams Oshiomhole, former governor of Edo state, has been screened for a ticket to contest the senatorial election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). In what appears to be a u-turn from his presidential ambition, Oshiomhole presented himself for the screening on Saturday in Abuja. On April 4, Oshiomhole, […]

Payton Gendron, an 18-year-old white man, has shot dead 10 people in a black neighbourhood of New York state. Three others were wounded in an attack described as racially motivated. Eleven of the victims were Black, and two were white, according to officials. Gendron was said to have stormed Tops Friendly […]