MAN IN THE NEWS: Tanko Muhammad, the CJN who came under a cloud and left under a cloud

The resignation of Tanko Ibrahim Muhammadas chief justice of Nigeria (CJN) is perhaps the remotest thing anyone would have anticipated at the start of the week. Muhammad, 68, was said to haveresigned on the grounds of ill-health. But TheCable learnt he was forced to quit his position because of corruption allegations. Some justices of the supreme court had threatened to stop …

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Two herders arrested for killing Lagos resident over crushed cow

Two yet-to-be-identified cattle herders on Monday reportedly stabbed a man to death in protest against the killing of a cow around Agemowo, in the Badagry area of Lagos State. PUNCH Metro gathered that the herders were crossing the expressway with their cattle when a commercial bus crushed the cow to death. Angered by the development, the herders accosted the driver …

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Kwankwaso Cannot Be A Running Mate To Peter Obi —Jibrin

A former member of the House of Representatives, Abdulmumin Jibrin has ruled out speculations that Rabiu Kwankwaso will be a running mate to Peter Obi.  He said this during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politicsamid reports that the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) presidential candidate is in talks with Obi over a planned merger. “Very clearly, Kwankwaso will not be …

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Gbajabiamila is pride to Lagos, face of effective legislature – Lagos Assembly

The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, and members of the House on Monday showered encomium on Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, Speaker of the House of Representatives, who recently clocked 60. The members of the House spoke during plenary describing Gbajabiamila as one who has brought pride to Lagos State. Speaking about …

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JUST IN: Another Senator Dumps APC

Godiya Akwashiki, Senator representing Nasarawa North, has dumped the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Akwashiki announced his resignation from the party during the inauguration of the construction of Nassarawa Eggon/ Galle road, in Nassarawa Eggon Local Government Area of the state, on Monday. He cited the alleged doctoring of delegates list as the reason for leaving the ruling party. “You …

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2023: I won’t run for president on any other party – Moghalu

After losing the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential ticket, Prof. Kingsley Moghalu, says he has opted out of the 2023 electoral cycle and will not run on any other political platform. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that Moghalu, a former deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria was the presidential candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) …

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Olukayode Ariwoola sworn in as acting CJN

Olukayode Ariwoola, a justice of the supreme court, has been sworn in as the acting chief justice of Nigeria (CJN). The oath of office was administered to Ariwoola on Monday by President Muhammadu Buhari. The swearing in ceremony took place at the council chamber of the presidential villa in Abuja. The acting CJN takes over from Ibrahim Muhammad, who resigned …

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Wife Pays Assassin N7,000 To Kill Husband

A housewife, Hauwa Audu, a resident of Michika local government area has hired the services of one Kwaji Tizhe, of Nkafa village for N100, 000, to kill her husband, James Tizhe, and made initial deposit of N7,000. Mrs Audu currently in prison custody in Yola, for alleged attempted murder was arraigned before the  Chief Magistrate Court I, for “ attempt …

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Igboho, Akintoye speak from exile: No retreat, no surrender, back in Nigeria soon

Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, fondly called Sunday Igboho, and leader of the Ilana Omo Oodua, Professor Banji Akintoye, have hinted of returning to Nigeria soon to continue their agitation. They dismissed the insinuation that they have abandoned the agitation for Yoruba Nation. Igboho and Akintoye gave the hint during an interaction with select journalists who visited them in Cotonou, …

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