Federal Government is committed to fighting corruption to restore public trust in government and protect civil liberties, Minister of Justice Lateef Fagbemi has said. Fagbemi emphasized that corruption is a profound violation of human rights and dignity, robbing governments of resources meant for essential public services. “The aim is...
Nigeria
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – African Democratic Congress (ADC) has denied allegations that it is planning to overthrow the President Bola Tinubu government before 2027. The Interim National Publicity Secretary of ADC, Bolaji Abdullahi, in a statement on Friday, described the allegation as a baseless and false narrative aimed...
Following a successful first phase that supported over 150,000 beneficiaries, including under-five children, pregnant and breastfeeding women and girls, out-of-school children, and food-insecure households in Northeast Nigeria, the launch of a second phase of the resilience and peacebuilding project in the region has been announced. The programme is funded...
An article in TheCable edition of July 4, 2025, entitled: “Lessons from Kenya’s e-procurement revolution,” examined the East African country’s e-procurement reforms and the rapid transformation in how it buys and spends. It was a good read. And what it did, perhaps without meaning to, was remind us that...
Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Olufemi Oluyede has called on the National Assembly to enact a law banning open grazing in the country. Oluyede called on the National Assembly to pass a bill banning open grazing as part of the solutions to the perennial problem of farmer-herder...
Nigeria’s Super Falcons secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Botswana’s Mares in their second group match at the 2024 WAFCON in Morocco. The match, played at Stade Larbi Zaouli, saw the Southern Africans put up a spirited challenge against the nine-time champions. Tough Encounter The game was a closely...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- Contrary to misinformation and fake news circulating online, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has never stopped issuing 5-year multiple-entry visas for US citizens, in accordance with the principle of subsisting bilateral agreements and reciprocity. This is contained in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja by...
An article in TheCable edition of July 4, 2025, entitled: “Lessons from Kenya’s e-procurement revolution,” examined the East African country’s e-procurement reforms and the rapid transformation in how it buys and spends. It was a good read. And what it did, perhaps without meaning to, was remind us that...
The national Summit on Nutrition and Food Security organized by Nigeria’s House of Representatives entered its third day in Abuja on Thursday with various critical stakeholders and professionals offering suggestions on how to increase food production and combat hunger in Africa’s most populous nation. With its theme as “Curbing...
Vice President Kashim Shettima has revealed that he was the most demonized person during the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan. Speaking at the public presentation of a book titled ” _OPL 245: Inside Story of the $1.3 Billion Nigeria Oil Block,”_ authored by former Minister of Justice, Mohammed...
Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Chief Kanu Agabi, has lamented that in Nigeria, the guilty often escape prosecution while the innocent are subjected to prolonged legal ordeals. Agabi, a former Attorney-General of the Federation (A-GF) and Minister of Justice, made the allegation at the presentation of a book, “OPL...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – Immediate past Governor of Benue State, Chief Dr. Samuel Ortom has revealed that the present precarious situation which herdsmen are killing Nigerians with impunity was caused by the former President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari. In an interactive session with journalists in his Makurdi...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Executive Secretary, Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Aisha Garba, has identified the importance of collaboration, innovation, and strategic planning in delivering quality basic education. Executive Secretary noted that UBEC remains committed to building inclusive and sustainable education systems that empower learners, improve outcomes, and...
Super Eagles players are buzzing with excitement and determination as they prepare for the 8th African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2025. A total of 28 players are currently in camp, vying for a spot in the final squad list. The players are putting in intense training sessions, with high expectations...
African Democratic Congress (ADC) is committed to being a party for all Nigerians, without discrimination or bias, according to the party’s Acting National Chairman, Sen. David Mark. Mark made the assertion at the unveiling of the coalition in Makurdi, emphasizing that the party belongs to all the people, not...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- Nigerian Government has commenced Phase 7 of the Kainji Mass Trials of terrorists’ suspects, reaffirming its commitment to confronting terrorism through lawful and transparent means. According to the National Counter Terrorism Centre, Office of the National Security Adviser (NCTC-ONSA), the trials represent a cornerstone of...
Head coach of Nigeria’s Super Falcons, Justine Madugu, has reiterated the team’s focus on achieving their Mission X target at the ongoing Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. Ahead of the team’s second group B game against Botswana, Madugu emphasized the importance of taking each match one...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – Chairman House Committee on Nutrition and Food Security, Hon. Chike Okafor, has called on the federal and state governments to deal decisively with gangs and bandits terrorizing farmers across the country, as many farmers have been killed, while even higher numbers have abandoned their...
Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has announced that the nation’s oil production rig count has risen significantly from 8 in 2021 to 46 in July 2025. This growth is attributed to the enactment of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) in 2021 and the commission’s commitment to increasing oil...