President Bola Tinubu has assigned Jim Obazee, the CEO of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria, as a special investigator to conduct an inquiry into the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and…
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Zamfara’s performance in education poor – Gov
Dauda Lawal, the Governor of Zamfara State, has expressed concern over the poor condition of the education sector in his state. The governor made the remark during a visit to the Tertiary…
FG, Google to collaborate in creating one million digital jobs
President Bola Tinubu has announced the Federal Government of Nigeria’s commitment to partnering with global tech giant Google Incorporated to establish one million digital jobs in Nigeria. In a statement issued by…
CITAD renews commitment to bridging ICT gap, matriculates 21 students into academy
The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD), has renewed it’s commitment in her bid to bridge the gap in Information and Communication Technology, particularly in northern Nigeria. Haruna Adamu Hadeija, the…
Gombe gov appoints 12 new permanent secretaries
Muhammadu Yahaya, the Governor of Gombe State, has approved the appointment of 12 new permanent secretaries within the state civil service. Ahmed Abdullahi, acting Head of Civil Service, who conveyed the governor’s…
Breaking: Wike, Umahi, 26 others make Tinubu’s ministerial list
Former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, made President Bola Tinubu’s ministerial list read on the floor of the Senate on Thursday afternoon. Ex-Governor of Ebonyi State, Dave Umahi; and presidential spokesman,…
Niger president says democracy will be saved following coup
On the social media platform X on Thursday, President Mohamed Bazoum of Niger, who was ousted in a military coup, expressed that the valuable achievements made during his leadership will be protected….
Coalition of Professional Health Volunteers Raises Concerns Over Alleged Fake Ministerial List
By Hadiza Musa Yusuf The Coalition of Professional Health Volunteers Association of Nigeria (COPHVAN), has expressed deep concern over recent circulation of a purported fake ministerial list, which allegedly excluded esteemed public…
Presidency: Federal universities remain tuition-free
The Presidency has stated that despite the increase in ancillary fees at various universities across the country, tuition fees in federal universities continue to be exempted and remain free. This comes barely…
Niger’s president being held inside palace – security sources
Niger presidential guards are holding President Mohamed Bazoum inside the presidential palace in the capital, which has been blocked off by military vehicles since Wednesday morning, security sources said. According to Reuter,…
Offensive Video: Davido’s manager apologize to Muslim community
Davido’s Logistics Manager and socialist, Israel Afeare, popularly known as Israel DMW, has apologized to the Muslim community over the controversial video shared on social media by the singer. Recall that Davido…
INVESTIGATION: Kano Abandoned Senior Islamic Schools Left to Rot as Onions Storing Facilities
By Rabiu Musa In 2013, Kano state government, during administration of Engr. Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso budgeted N1,800,000,000 for the establishment of Senior Islamic Secondary Schools in all the 44 local government…
ASUU loses as court confirms CONUA and NAMDA as Trade Unions
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has lost its lawsuit against the Federal Government’s registration of the Congress Of University Academics (CONUA) and the Nigeria Association of Medical and Dental Academics…
There won’t be delay paying July salaries – FG
The Accountant General of the Federation, Oluwatoyin Madein, reassured civil servants that the payment of July 2023 salaries will not be delayed. She revealed this during an interactive session with journalists in…
DSS re-arrest Emefiele, after face-off over custody with Police, NCS
The suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, was re-arrested on Tuesday by Department of State Services (DSS) operatives after a tense confrontation with officials from the Nigerian…
Fuel Subsidy: BUK commences bus shuttle for staff
As part of its efforts to cushion the effect of subsidy removal, The Management of Bayero University Kano (BUK) has initiated palliative measures for staff and students. The Deputy Registrar, Public Affairs…
Tinubu still finalizing ministerial list as deadline looms
In a recent report by TheCable, it has been revealed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has made arrangements to clear his schedule on Tuesday and Wednesday as he tries to review and…
Sudan: 435 children killed, 2,000 injured in 100 days – UNICEF
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Monday reported that no fewer than 435 children had been killed and more than 2,000 others injured in 100 days of fighting in Sudan. UNICEF stated…
Nigeria mobilises $500m for food system transformation – Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has disclosed that Nigeria has mobilised more than half a billion dollars for innovative, profitable, equitable and sustainable food system transformation initiative. Mr Olusola Abiola, Director, Information, Office…
Shettima urges real investments, partnerships for Nigeria, not handouts
Vice-President Kashim Shettima declares that Nigeria has moved beyond the need for handouts from developed economies and is now actively seeking real partnerships and investments. Shettima spoke at the ongoing UN Food…
Reps will respond to Nigerians’ needs — Speaker
Tajudeen Abbas, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, disclthat the 10th Assembly is fully prepared to promptly address the aspirations of the Nigerian citizens who elected them into the National Assembly….
Nigeria has disappointed Africa, world – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Monday expressed his dismay over Nigeria’s failure to meet the anticipated progress since gaining independence about 63 years ago. He emphasized that not only has the country…
Jega, Mbari lead ECOWAS, AU pre-election fact-finding mission to Liberia
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Union (AU) have dispatched a joint fact-finding mission to Liberia before the Presidential and Legislative elections set for October 10, 2023…
Oshiomhole slams minimum wage, calls it “criminal wage”
Adams Oshiomhole, the senator representing Edo North senatorial district, on Sunday criticized the N30,000 monthly minimum wage, referring to it as a “criminal wage.” He added that even his cleaner receives a…
NDLEA releases lists of successful candidates
The final lists of successful candidates for the 2023 recruitment exercise for Narcotic Officer and Narcotic Assistant cadres have been released by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). A statement released…