May 19, 2025
King Charles to open new Canadian parliament session during two-day visit
King Charles will, during a two-day official visit, declare open the new session of the Canadian Parliament, ushering in the government of newly elected Prime Minister Mark Carney. As King of Canada and the country’s official head of state, Mr Charles was invited by Mr Carney to open the new parliamentary session on May 27. […]
Lagos LG polls: Three Labour Party factions invite LASIEC for primaries
The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) has disclosed that three different factions of the Labour Party (LP) in Lagos State have applied to participate in the upcoming July 12 local government elections. Justice Bola Okikiolu-Ighile (retd.), Chairman of LASIEC, made this disclosure during a stakeholders’ forum, themed: “Enhancing a Credible and Inclusive Local Government […]
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[OPINION] Wole Oke in the Shadow of Ademola Adeleke
By Sola Isola Ursula K. Le Guin once said, “To light a candle is to cast a shadow.” This invariably means no light, no shadow. This is the best way I think I can use to describe the recent conversations I have read, most of which is credited to Hon. Wole Oke, the member representing […]
Court remands security guard for ‘raping’ four-year-old girl in Lagos school
A magistrate court in Ogudu, Lagos state, has remanded 22-year-old Ifeanyi Kelvin Udoka, a security guard, for allegedly raping a four-year-old girl. S.K Matepo, the magistrate, ordered the remand of Udoka at the Ikoyi correctional pending the advice of the director of Lagos public prosecutions (DPP). According to the remand order seen by TheCable, the […]
NAFDAC uncovers group using evangelism to distribute suspected fake drugs
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in Rivers says it has uncovered a group distributing suspected fake drugs to the public in the name of evangelism. Chukwuma Oligbu, NAFDAC South-South zonal director, said at a media briefing in Port Harcourt on Monday that the group was tracked down at the […]
JUST IN: Many feared dead in Karu Bridge accident
Many people have been feared dead in an accident on Karu Bridge along the Nyanya-Keffi road in the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT), Abuja. Eyewitnesses informed the crash which occurred around 5:30 pm involved a trailer and a vehicle conveying sachet water, commonly known as “pure water.” The incident comes barely 24 hours after a crash […]
Top 12 Universities With NELFUND Application
WHERE STUDENT LOAN APPLICATIONS ARE COMING FROM Number of applicants who have applied for loan by institution By Applicants1 ⚫University of Maiduguri — 31,6432 🔴Bayero University — 22,8913 🔴Federal University, Dutsin-Ma — 21,4934 🔴Ahmadu Bello University — 18,1115 🔴Usmanu Danfodiyo University — 15,4586 🟠University of Jos — 14,1847 ⚫Federal University, Kashere — 12,0838 🔴Federal University, […]
Venezuela Suspends Flights With Colombia Over ‘Mercenaries’ Infiltration
Venezuela’s government said Monday it had suspended flights arriving from neighboring Colombia after what it called a cross-border infiltration of “mercenaries” allegedly planning to disrupt upcoming legislative and regional elections on Sunday. “We gave instructions that all flights coming from Colombia to Venezuela be immediately suspended,” Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello told a press conference, adding […]
Man arraigned for destroying economic trees in Ekiti
A middle-aged man, Sola Ojo, has been arraigned by the Ekiti State Police Command for allegedly damaging economic trees amid an ongoing land dispute. Ojo is accused of felling important trees on land currently under litigation in another court case. The incident reportedly occurred in April 2025 in Omuo-Ekiti, where Ojo and unidentified accomplices allegedly […]
Enugu pastor arrested over four siblings’ death
A pastor in one of the white garment churches has reportedly been arrested in connection with the death of four siblings in Igbo Eze South Local Government Area of Enugu State. Although the council chairman, Mr Ferdinand Ukwueze, confirmed the arrest to PUNCH Metro during a visit to the deceased’s family on Saturday, he could […]