Buhari Declares June 12 Democracy Day, Confers Posthumous GCFR On Abiola
President Muhammadu Buhari has announced June 12 as the new date which Democracy Day will be celebrated in Nigeria. He also conferred a posthumous GCFR title on the presumed winner of June 12, 1993, presidential election, Moshood Abiola. The President in a tweet on his official handle explained why June 12 will replace May 29. […]
Buhari Chairs FEC Meeting As Fayemi Bows Out Of Cabinet
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday presided over the Federal Executive Council (FEC) Meeting as the Minister of Mines and Steel, Kayode Fayemi finally bowed out from the President’s cabinet. During a valedictory session which was held in his honour, the minister was described a man who has contributed to the development of the Mines and […]
BREAKING: Czech Republic Hand Nigeria Second Defeat In One Week
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have suffered another defeat in their World Cup friendlies for the second time in one week. More to follow…
Ojodu Grants No Interview To Slight Fayemi Says ERO DG
The Director-General of Ekith Rebirth Organisation(ERO) Ranti Adebisi says his principal Senator Bbafemi Ojodu did not grant any interview to slight Dr. Kayode Fayemi, All Progressive Congress(APC)governorship candidate in Ekiti state. The full statement reads: The attention of the Special Adviser to the President on Political Matters, Senator Babafemi Ojudu, has been drawn to […]
World Cup: FIFA Files Criminal Complaint Against Ticket Firm
FIFA on Tuesday said it had filed a criminal complaint against the secondary ticketing firm Viagogo’s sale of 2018 World Cup tickets, opening a new battle between sports organisations and websites seeking a share of their profits. “As part of its efforts to protect the fans and prevent unauthorised ticket resales for the 2018 FIFA […]
Buhari Holds Security Meeting With Service Chiefs
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently holding a closed-door meeting with the Service Chiefs at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, the nation’s capital. The President will be discussing an appraisal of the security situation in the country. In attendance at the meeting are the National Security Adviser, Mohammed Babagana Monguno, Minister of Defense, Mansur Dan-Ali, Director […]
Offa Bank Robbery: Police Give Saraki 48 Hours To Respond In Writing
The Nigerian Police Force has asked Senate President Bukola Saraki to respond to allegations linking him to the Offa bank robbery, within 48 hours rather than appearing in person. The announcement comes minutes after Vice President Yemi Osinbajo met behind closed-doors with the Inspector General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris, as well as the head […]
DSS Withdraws Operatives From Saraki, Dogara
The Department of State Services (DSS) on Sunday recalled half of its operatives assigned to Senate President Bukola Saraki and Yakubu Dogara, TheCable can report. This is coming ahead of Monday’s talks between Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo and the nPDP team to be led by Dogara. Saraki is also a member of nPDP, the faction that […]
Saraki Asks Aide To Get Invitation Letter From Police
Senate President Bukola Saraki says he has directed his aide de camp (ADC) to get the letter of invitation from the police. On Sunday, the police announced that the nation’s number three citizen had been invited to answer questions on the robbery at Offa in Kwara state, on April 5. Responding, the senate president said […]
Offa Bank Robbery: I have No Link With Criminals, Saraki Replies Police
Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, has denied having any connection with the robbery that took place in Offa, a town in Kwara State. Earlier on Sunday, the police had summoned Saraki after some of the suspects who confessed to the crime, had indicted him. Five gang leaders had claimed that they were political thugs of […]
