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Thursday, 27 March 2025 04:40

FG declares Monday and Tuesday public holidays for Eid-el-Fitr

The Federal Government has announced Monday and Tuesday as public holidays to celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Magdalene Ajani, made the declaration in a statement issued on Wednesday. Eid-el-Fitr, a major Islamic festival, is observed by Muslims worldwide after completing 29 or 30 days of fasting during Ramadan. In his message, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, called on Muslims to uphold the values of self-discipline, compassion, generosity, and peace. He stressed the importance of love, forgiveness, and unity in fostering a harmonious society. Tunji-Ojo also urged Nigerians…

Tuesday, 25 March 2025 04:45

PDP governors challenge Tinubu’s emergency rule in Rivers at Supreme Court

Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have approached the Supreme Court to challenge President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, calling it unconstitutional. On March 18, Tinubu invoked Section 305(5) of the 1999 Constitution to impose emergency rule, suspending Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Deputy Governor Ngozi Odu, and the state House of Assembly members for six months. He appointed Retired Vice-Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas as sole administrator to oversee the state. The PDP governors—from Bauchi, Adamawa, Bayelsa, Enugu, Osun, Plateau, and Zamfara—argue that the president lacks the authority to remove an elected governor or deputy. They…

Tuesday, 25 March 2025 04:42

NBS deletes inflation report, re-uploads with historical data missing, The Cable reports

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) recently reported that Nigeria’s inflation rate fell to 23.18 percent in February, down from 24.48 percent in January. Despite this, many analysts questioned the figure and the new methodology. A few days after the report’s release, it was quietly taken down from the NBS website, raising concerns about data transparency and accuracy. Checks by TheCable Index on Monday showed that the report had been reuploaded but with notable changes. MISSING HISTORICAL DATA Deleted inflation data Re-uploaded inflation data In the initial version, following NBS tradition, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report contained historical data…

Tuesday, 25 March 2025 04:41

President of DRC offers minerals deal to Trump in exchange for booting violent rebels

The president of the Democratic Republic of Congo sent a letter to President Donald Trump offering a minerals deal in exchange for a security agreement with the U.S. that would remove violent rebels from the war-torn nation. "Your election has ushered in the golden age for America," President Félix Tshisekedi wrote in February to Trump, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday. "Our partnership would provide the U.S. with a strategic advantage by securing critical minerals such as cobalt, lithium, copper and tantalum from the Democratic Republic of Congo." The Congo has over $20 trillion worth of minerals available, according to…

Monday, 24 March 2025 19:05

Wale Olaitan, ex-Vice Chancellor, Olabisi Onabanjo University, passes on @60

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Professor Wale Are Olaitan, who departed this life today March 24, 2025, after a prolonged illness that began in 2020. Born in September 1964 in Ijebu Igbo, Ijebu North LGA of Ogun State, Professor Olaitan was a distinguished scholar, a passionate educator, and a relentless advocate for social justice. His academic journey began at Molusi College, Ijebu-Igbo, after which he worked briefly as a secondary school teacher before gaining admission to the Political Science Department of Ogun State University (now Olabisi Onabanjo University), Ago-Iwoye, as part of its pioneering class in 1982.…

Monday, 24 March 2025 04:16

Another explosion hits gas facility in Rivers

An explosion has been reported at Soku gas pipeline along the Soku-Elok (Abua)-Rumuji-Bonny export terminal in Rivers state. Confirming the development, Christian Otiasah, an environmental manager in Soku community, said the explosion triggered a fire that began late Saturday night. Although the cause of the explosion remains unknown at the time of reporting, Otiasah said the incident occurred between 10 pm and 11 pm on March 22. “There was an explosion and there was an attendant fire. The fire has been put off. It was put off because the Soku gas plant is automated such that depending on the impact,…

Sunday, 23 March 2025 04:50

FAAC: FG, states, LGs share N1.67trn for February 2025

The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) distributed N1.67 trillion to Nigeria's three tiers of government in February, representing a 1.49% decrease from January's allocation. According to Bawa Mokwa, Director of Press and Public Relations at the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, the February distribution was sourced from: - Statutory revenue: N827.63 billion - Value-Added Tax (VAT): N609.43 billion - Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL): N35.17 billion - Solid minerals revenue: N28.21 billion - Augmentation: N178 billion From the total gross revenue of N2.34 trillion available in February, deductions included N89.092 billion for collection costs and N577.097 billion for…

Sunday, 23 March 2025 04:44

Ibadan airport shut down for major upgrades

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced the temporary closure of Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport in Ibadan to allow for significant upgrade works. This move is part of the Oyo State government’s initiative to transform the airport from a domestic facility into an international gateway. The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has officially shut down the airport’s runway, a decision that complies with the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) regulations. FAAN stated that the upgrades are aimed at meeting global aviation standards, ensuring enhanced safety and convenience for passengers and airport personnel in the long term. Obiageli Orah,…

Friday, 21 March 2025 04:23

NASS approves Rivers Emergency Rule via voice vote, ignoring constitutional two-thirds majority requirement

In a move that has sparked widespread criticism and raised questions about democratic processes, both chambers of Nigeria’s National Assembly approved President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a six-month state of emergency in Rivers State through voice votes, bypassing the constitutional requirement of a two-thirds majority. The decision has fueled accusations that the National Assembly is acting as a rubber stamp for the executive, with many Nigerians expressing outrage over the lack of transparency and adherence to constitutional provisions. Constitutional Breach and Lack of Transparency Section 305(6)(b) of the Nigerian Constitution mandates that a state of emergency declared by the president…

Thursday, 20 March 2025 04:36

Angry residents shut Governor’s office after bandits killed another set of farmers in Ondo

Bandits suspected to be armed herders have struck again in Ondo State following the fresh killing of five more farmers. The farmers were killed in the early hours of Wednesday after the armed herders invaded a farming settlement in Aba Oyinbo, Akure North Local Council Area of the state. The latest killing comes about two weeks after over 20 farmers were murdered during a midnight invasion of four communities in Ala Elefosan. Meanwhile, residents of the state, angered by the development, stormed the Governor’s Office, lamenting the government’s inability to stop the incessant attacks and killings. The protesters, who shut…

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Wednesday, 19 March 2025 07:44

NewsScroll analysis: Section 305 of the 1999 Constitution and the (il)legality of Tinubu’s actions in Rivers State

President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State and the subsequent suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have sparked a heated debate about the constitutionality of his actions. The president cited Section 305 of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria (as amended) as the legal basis for his decision. To determine whether his actions were constitutional, it is necessary to analyze Section 305 and other relevant provisions of the Constitution. Section 305 of the 1999 Constitution: State of Emergency Provisions Section 305 outlines the conditions under which…

Wednesday, 19 March 2025 04:13

Nigeria’s economy faces dire consequences as explosions rupture two major oil pipelines in Rivers

Rivers State, already embroiled in a deepening political crisis, faced further turmoil this week as two separate explosions rocked oil facilities in the state, raising concerns about the security of critical infrastructure and the potential economic fallout. The incidents come amid a bitter feud between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, the current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), which has plunged the state into political instability. First Explosion: Trans-Niger Pipeline Blown Up On Monday night, an explosion struck the Trans-Niger pipeline near the Bodo-Bonny Road in Gokana Local Government Area, a key route for exporting Nigerian…

Tuesday, 18 March 2025 05:02

After Lagos-Calabar highway, FG awards $1.1bn Lagos ports renovation contract to Chagoury Group

The federal government has awarded a contract for the renovation of two major Lagos ports — Tin Can and Apapa — to Chagoury Group, TheCable understands. Chagoury Group is a multinational conglomerate led by Gilbert Chagoury, a Lebanese-Nigerian billionaire. Sources close to the conversation said the federal executive council (FEC) approved the contract in February. “Yes, the award was given to Chagoury Group after it followed due process,” a source said, responding to TheCable’s enquiry. “FEC gave the approval sometime in February and the agency in charge, that is the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), will make the announcement soon.” The…

Tuesday, 18 March 2025 04:45

Nigeria's inflation rate dropped to 23.18% in February - NBS

Nigeria's inflation rate has dropped to 23.18% in February 2025, down from 24.48% in January, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Monday. This marks the second consecutive month of decline following the recent overhaul of the country's Consumer Price Index (CPI). The February figure represents a significant 8.52% decrease compared to the 31.70% recorded in February 2024. On a month-on-month basis, headline inflation stood at 2.04% in February. Food Inflation Also Declines Food inflation, a key driver of the headline rate, eased to 23.51% year-on-year in February, down from 26.08% in January. This figure…

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