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Bola Tinubu, former governor of Lagos, has apologised over a statement he made about the permanent voter cards (PVCs) issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). While addressing some women leaders who paid him a visit in Abuja, the presidential aspirant said the PVCs in the possession of citizens have expired. […]

Nigeria on Wednesday recorded 230 COVID-19 infections. Here are five updates about the pandemic this Thursday.  Pfizer CEO awarded $1m Genesis Prize for COVID vaccine development  Albert Bourla, CEO of Pfizer, has been awarded the 2022 Genesis Prize for his contribution to developing a COVID-19 vaccine in record time. Bourla was […]

Ben Ayade, governor of Cross River, says he will run for president in 2023 if the All Progressives Congress (APC) considers him (APC). The governor spoke on Wednesday in an interview on Sunrise Daily, a Channels TV programme. While responding to a question on whether he will run for president in 2023 […]

Super Eagles of Nigeria completed their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Group D campaign with a 2-0 win over Guinea Bissau at Ominisports Roumde Adjia Stadium on Wednesday night. The result ensured that the Super Eagles topped the group with nine points from three games. In the thrilling encounter, Mama Samba Balde […]

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has invited Ahmed Kuru, managing director of the Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), for questioning. A top official at the anti-graft agency confirmed the development to TheCable on Wednesday. Kuru has been accused of asset diversion and selling of seized assets to cronies at […]

The house of representatives has resolved to investigate Abubakar Malami, attorney-general of the federation (AGF), and Usman Baba, inspector-general of police (IGP), over their alleged involvement in the invasion of Magodo estate phase two. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Ademorin Kuye and Rotimi Agunsoye, lawmakers […]

The value of the Nigerian naira depreciated by 1.5 percent as banks shifted personal travel allowance (PTA) and business travel allowance (BTA) rates from N413 to N419 per dollar. PTA and BTA are currency exchange schemes specifically set up for Nigerians travelling abroad for personal or business reasons. Each traveller can get up […]

On Tuesday, Bola Tinubu, chieftain of the All Progressives Congress(APC), said the current permanent voter cards (PVCs) issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) have expired. Speaking while addressing the women leaders of the party who paid him a visit in Abuja, Tinubu asked voters to obtain new PVCs. https://twitter.com/thecableng/status/1483795819929260034 […]

The senate has deleted clause 87 of the electoral act amendment bill which provides for a compulsory direct primary poll for all political parties in the country. The change was made to the legislation after Abdullahi Yahaya, senate leader, sponsored a motion in the upper legislative chamber on Wednesday. Compulsory direct primaries […]