Minister of Sports Development, John Enoh, has explained why Nigerian athlete, Ese Ukpeseraye, had to ‘borrow’ a bicycle from the German team to compete at the ongoing 2024 Paris Olympics. Ukpeseraye had on Thursday via X revealed that due to short notice, she could not get a bicycle and was almost at the risk of…
As Nigerians grapple with rising fuel costs, Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly used for cooking, has reached an unprecedented N1,500 per kilogram. This surge has increased the average price for a 12.5kg cylinder to N17,000 in Abuja, up 41.6% since July, when it cost around N12,000. In Ogun and Lagos, retail prices range from N1,300…
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Wednesday denied sexual harassment allegations against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Akpabio who made the comments during plenary, said he has never at any point sexually harassment the Kogi West senator or any other woman whatsoever. He said: “I did not harass Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan sexually and I have never…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a radio host, Favour Ekoh, in connection with an alleged N700 million Ponzi scheme. Ekoh, who anchors the “Prime Time” program on Urban Radio 94.5FM Enugu, is accused of luring unsuspecting investors into a fraudulent investment scheme, promising exorbitant returns. This was contained in a statement…
Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC) says Nigerian Air Force (NAF) personnel invaded its office over the disconnection of electricity at Sam Ethnan Air Force Base, Ikeja, Lagos state. Confirming the incident to TheCable on Thursday, Kingsley Okotie, spokesperson for IKEDC, said the NAF personnel vandalised the company’s office, “assaulted” staff members, and made away with…
The ongoing push for the creation of state police in Nigeria has been delayed once again due to the failure of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, under Minister Nyesom Wike, to submit its recommendations on the matter. This delay has stalled progress towards finalizing resolutions that would lead to the formation of state police. During…
Hon. Khadijat Kareem Omotayo, Personal Assistant to the President on Constituency Affairs, has expressed heartfelt condolences to the family of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja. “I am deeply saddened by the passing of Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, a selfless and dedicated officer who gave his all to Nigeria. My thoughts…
The Lagos State High Court in Ikeja on Monday convicted and sentenced a man, Akinwale Akinlabi, to 12 years imprisonment for killing his wife. The convict was initially arraigned on July 26, 2021, on a count of manslaughter before the presiding judge, Justice Oyindamola Ogala, to which he pleaded not guilty. His charge sheet read,…
In preparation for the 2027 general elections, a faction of the Labour Party (LP) loyal to the interim Chairlady, Nanedi Usman has launched a comprehensive strategy to revive the party’s fortunes and position it as a major party to beat. The strategy, tagged “Operation Recover and Redeem,” was aimed at addressing the party’s internal challenges…
A former contract worker with Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited has been killed during a fight inside a beer parlour in Eket, Akwa Ibom State. The victim, identified as Essien James, had an argument which resulted in a fight with one Lawrence Alfred inside a beer parlour in Eket on 6 December, according to a source…