A suspected armed robber and kidnapper who allegedly concealed a fabricated Beretta pistol ingeniously inside a loaf of bread has been apprehended at the Koka Roundabout, Asaba, the Delta State capital. The suspect was intercepted on Thursday, 6 November, at about 0845 hrs by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Delta State Command, while…
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has launched the second phase of the Livestock Fattening Programme under the Kano Agro-Pastoral Development Project to reduce poverty and encourage economic independence. According to a statement by his spokesperson, Sanusi Dawakin-Tofa, the programme focuses on empowering women in all 44 local government areas by providing livestock to promote entrepreneurship…
The national assembly is considering a bill proposing an increase in the value-added tax (VAT) from 7.5 percent to 10 percent. VAT refers to a consumption tax on goods and services levied at each stage of the supply chain where value is added. In the executive bill seen by TheCable on Sunday, the national assembly…
Suspected bandits on Wednesday night launched a deadly attack on Zagami community in Yankara Ward, Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State, killing several residents and abducting many others, including women and children. According to a post on Thursday by security analyst Bakatsine on X, the assailants stormed the village around 8pm and opened fire…
Nigeria has signed a bilateral air service agreement (BASA) with Brazil to deepen economic, cultural, and diplomatic ties between the two countries. In a statement on Monday, Tunde Moshood, special adviser on media and communications to the minister of aviation and aerospace development, said the signing ceremony took place during President Bola Tinubu’s two-day visit…
The Defence Headquarters has said the Armed Forces of Nigeria will continue to operate under the existing Harmonised Terms and Conditions of Service. This is despite a recent National Industrial Court ruling that struck down a key provision of the document. On Tuesday, the National Industrial Court in Abuja declared the provision requiring a minimum…
Huge crowds took to the streets in all 50 US states at “No Kings” protests on Saturday, venting anger over President Donald Trump’s hardline policies, while Republicans ridiculed them as “Hate America” rallies. Organisers said seven million people marched in protests spanning New York to Los Angeles, with demonstrations popping up in small cities across…
Hon. Olufunke Comforter, the shining star of Ibadan North Constituency 1, has been illuminating the path to progress with her tireless efforts and unwavering commitment to her constituents. As a member of the Oyo State House of Assembly, she has demonstrated remarkable leadership and a deep understanding of the needs of her people. A PROVEN…
A video showing Nigerian and French troops offloading supplies in a coordinated manner has gone viral on social media. The video comes amid mounting controversies around France’s intent in Nigeria. Earlier in a statement on Thursday, Mohammed Idris, minister of information and national orientation, dismissed claims that Nigeria has ceded parts of the country to…
The National Emergency Management Agency has deployed an emergency response following a petrol tanker explosion that claimed 39 lives and left more than 60 others with severe burns in the Essan community, Katcha Local Government Area of Niger State. The tragic incident occurred around 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, along the Bida–Badegi–Agaie road….
