Saraki assures Russian investors of conducive business environment

Posted by ayodelecaleb - 21st June 2018

The President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has assured the Russian Government that Nigeria is conducive for investors especially in the oil, gas, agriculture, mining and power sectors of the economy. Saraki stated…

Absence of judge stalls El-Zakzaky’s trial

Posted by ayodelecaleb - 21st June 2018

The absence of Justice Gideon Kurada of a Kaduna High Court on Thursday stalled the arraignment of the leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), Ibrahim Zakzaky and his wife, Zeenat over alleged culpable…

Buhari’s aide accuses opposition of sponsoring killings

Posted by ayodelecaleb - 21st June 2018

THE special adviser to the president on media and publicity, Femi Adesina, has accused the opposition of sponsoring the widespread killings in the country. Speaking on Arise TV, Adesina said the president’s enemies resorted to…

Nigeria not under threat from ISIS, says DHQ

Posted by ayodelecaleb - 21st June 2018

The defence headquarters says there is no evidence to support the allegation that ISIS has been “sneaking Jihadists into Nigeria from Syria”. John Agim, acting director of defence information, said this in Abuja on Wednesday.…

New Zealand PM gives birth to baby girl

Posted by ayodelecaleb - 21st June 2018

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern gave birth to a baby girl in an Auckland hospital Thursday, becoming only the second world leader to do so while in office. It was the first child for…

US deports 34 Nigerians

Posted by ayodelecaleb - 21st June 2018

The United States has deported 34 Nigerians who were alleged to have committed various crimes. The 32 males and two female deportees arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos on Wednesday. They were…

Politicians using thugs disguised as herdsmen to stage attacks – Defence Hqtrs

Posted by ayodelecaleb - 17th June 2018

THE acting director of defence information, John Agim, says some politicians use thugs “disguised as herdsmen” to attack communities. Although he did not mention a particular state, the defence spokesman made the comment while speaking…

‘Many killed’ as suicide bombers strike in Borno

Posted by ayodelecaleb - 17th June 2018

Not less than 20 persons have been killed by suicide bombers in an attack in Damboa local government area of Borno state. TheCable learnt the attack was carried out on Saturday by suspected Boko Haram…

Only looters are against Buhari’s second term bid – Orji Kalu

Posted by ayodelecaleb - 17th June 2018

FORMER governor of Abia state, Orji Uzor Kalu, says it is looters that are opposed to the re-election bid of President Muhammadu Buhari. He said the looters don’t want the government to save money for…

Buhari administration transforming Nigeria – Lai Mohammed

Posted by ayodelecaleb - 17th June 2018

The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said the Buhari Administration is steadily transforming Nigeria through innovative measures that are yielding positive results. In a keynote address he delivered at the 2018…