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Why I don't want Shaibu to succeed me - Obaseki

Nigeria, April 30 -- Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has explained why he does not support his former deputy, Philip Shaibu to succeed him as governor of Edo State in the 21 September governorshi... Read More


How I collected $600,000 bribe from contractors for Emefiele - ex-CBN staff

Nigeria, April 30 -- A former director at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has testified against Godwin Emefiele, former governor of the bank, in the ongoing case at the Lagos High Court, in Ikeja. ... Read More


Despite tariff increase, Nigerian govt to subsidise electricity with N2.8trn in 2024 - Minister

Nigeria, April 30 -- The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, says the federal government needs about N2.8 trillion to subsidise electricity and avoid increment in electricity tariff for the rest of th... Read More


Fuel scarcity, electricity tariff hikes, others may engage lawmakers' attention as NASS reconvenes today

Nigeria, April 30 -- The Nigerian Senate and the House of Representatives will reconvene today (Tuesday) after 40 days of vacation. The lawmakers adjourned plenary activities for Easter and Eid-el-Fi... Read More


Gov Mbah speaks on killings in Enugu community

Nigeria, April 30 -- Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has vowed to track down hoodlums who attacked Nimbo, a community in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of the state. PREMIUM TIMES reported that s... Read More


Nigerians have lost trust in INEC - Yiaga

Nigeria, April 30 -- Yiaga Africa, an election observation organisation, says only 23 per cent of Nigerians trust the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The group said this in its late... Read More


Edo governor takes lead ahead of federal govt, announces new minimum wage

Nigeria, April 30 -- Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has announced a new minimum wage of N70,000 for civil servants in the state amidst ongoing negotiations between labour unions and the federal ... Read More


TheCable at 10: Pate, Adeyeye, others to appraise rising cost of medicines in Nigeria

Nigeria, April 29 -- The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, alongside other stakeholders, will address the rising cost of drugs and medical care in Nigeria in a Webinar on Tuesday. The Coordinati... Read More


WASSCE 2024: WAEC commences examination Tuesday, registers over 1.8 million candidates

Nigeria, April 29 -- According to WAEC, the candidature for 2024 increased by 192,948, and the candidates would be examined in 76 subjects. The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has registered... Read More


Self-determination: Stop seeking balkanisation of Nigeria, learn from China's diversity - Afe Babalola

Nigeria, April 29 -- "Those advocating that Nigeria should be balkanised should learn from how China took advantage of its size, population and manpower to become a leading civilised and industrialise... Read More