The Vice President of Public Policy for Africa, Middle East and Türkiye at Meta Mr Kojo Boakye said 6.8 million WhatsApp accounts linked to criminal scam centres has been banned by the social media Boakye who disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday added that new safety features have also been introduced to protect users…
The new Assistant Coach of Shooting Stars Sports Club, Ibadan, Oyo State, Akin Olowokere, on Monday, slumped and passed away. Olowokere was one of the recently appointed coaches at the 3SC. There were no official reports on what led to his death at the time of filing this report. However, eyewitnesses confirmed that “he slumped…
Abubakar Malami, former attorney-general of the federation (AGF) and minister of justice, spent Monday night at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as interrogations over an ongoing investigation intensified, TheCable has learnt. An associate of the former minister told TheCable that Malami was invited for questioning on Monday but arrived late…
Controversial Nigerian crossdresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has traced the genesis of his problems to receiving an award for Best Dressed Female at an event. Recall that Bobrisky was awarded the Best Dressed Female at actress Eniola Ajao’s Beast of Two Worlds (Ajakaju) movie premiere in March 2024. The announcement sparked outrage on…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has reacted to allegations made by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, accusing President Bola Tinubu of attempting to mortgage Nigeria’s future through the acquisition of OVH Energy by NNPC Ltd. In a statement titled “OVH Acquisition: The Facts, by NNPC Ltd,” the company denied any personal interest…
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has drawn public attention after he was seen participating in ushering duties at the ongoing Shiloh 2025 programme of the Living Faith Church, also known as Winners Chapel. Observers at the event said Oborevwori actively assisted worshippers, a gesture that resonated with attendees and sparked conversations about leadership by example….
Five people have reportedly died in an accident that involved the campaign convoy of Monday Okpebholo, governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Edo. TheCable understands that the accident occurred on Thursday at Warrake road in Uzebba of Owan west LGA, Edo state. It was learnt that one of the vehicles in Okpebholo’s…
The North South Power Company Limited has connected Eddah community in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger to the national grid after over 40 years of living in darkness. Olubunmi Peters, Executive Vice Chairman of NSPCL, stated this at the inauguration of the project on Tuesday in Niger. Peter, also the Chief Executive Officer of…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has warned the National Assembly (NASS) to steer clear of attempts to centralise lotto and other bettings in the country, through the Central Gaming Bill, vowing not to grant presidential assent to the bill. The President said this on Thursday while addressing the National Caucus meeting of the All Progressives Congress…
Former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad (retd.), has passed away. The former head of the Nigerian judiciary died in Saudi Arabia, marking the end of a long and distinguished career in public service. Justice Muhammad reportedly died in the early hours of Tuesday at a hospital in Saudi Arabia, where he had…