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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has re-arraigned a legal practitioner, Mike Ikegbunam, before the Federal High Court sitting in Enugu over an alleged N91 million land fraud. Ikegbunam was arraigned on a seven-count charge bordering on money laundering and obtaining by false pretence before Justice M. T. Segun-Bello. He pleaded not guilty to all charges. The defendant had earlier been arraigned on January 31, 2024, before Justice Mohammed Garba Umar of the same court, who has since been transferred. At the time, he was granted bail on self-recognition, with a condition that he deposit his Call to Bar…

A British couple is facing 30 years behind bars after allegedly attempting to smuggle two suitcases worth of cannabis into the UK. Holly Cooper and her boyfriend Taylor Johnson, both 20, were arrested in Istanbul, Turkey, on a flight from Thailand. Officers apprehended the pair as they were heading toward their connecting flight to London, at the end of last month. Following questioning they were thrown into an overcrowded holding cell where Taylor was reportedly beaten up by Turkish thugs, sources in his family claimed. The couple, both from Wednesbury in the West Midlands, were later moved to another jail,…

The Kano State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KSCHMA), in collaboration with the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) and the State Primary Healthcare Management Board (SPHCMB), has advanced to Day Four of its ongoing statewide reaccreditation and data validation exercise across Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs). The exercise, aimed at strengthening healthcare quality and accountability, is gaining momentum as assessment teams continue to expand coverage across additional Local Government Areas in the state. Officials said the initiative is focused on ensuring that healthcare facilities meet established standards for service delivery under the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) and other health financing…

A coalition of youth and student organizations in Kano State has called on party stakeholders to uphold fairness, loyalty, and internal democracy in the allocation of the Kano Central Senatorial ticket ahead of future elections. The groups Coalition for Better Kano, Concern Kano Citizens, National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Kano Axis, National Association of Kano State Students (NAKSS), and Northern Student Stakeholders made their position known in a joint statement issued by their leader, Inyass Muhammad Auwal. The statement comes amid growing speculation that the Kano Central Senatorial ticket may be allocated to Ibrahim Shekarau following his recent return…

The Federal Government has called for stronger collaboration among the media, government institutions, and other stakeholders to address the growing threat of disinformation and misinformation in Nigeria. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the call on Monday in Abuja during the 2026 commemoration of World Press Freedom Day held at Radio House. Fake Videos, Religious Manipulation Used to Attack Tinubu-Presidency Idris stressed that collective action is essential to safeguard public trust and maintain national stability, noting that the current administration has prioritised collaboration with media stakeholders and international partners to promote responsible journalism. He described press…

The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has called for urgent reforms to simplify investment processes and eliminate bureaucratic bottlenecks, warning that delays could undermine Nigeria’s ability to attract both local and foreign investors. The call was made during a courtesy visit by a delegation from the Commission, led by the Chairman of its Investment Monitoring Committee, Hon. Enefe Ekene, to the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, in Abuja. Speaking during the meeting, Ekene stressed the need for Nigeria to align its investment procedures with global best practices, particularly in business registration and investor onboarding.…

The Kaduna State Universal Basic Education Board (KADSUBEB) has distributed tablets to newly deployed teachers in Smart Schools across the state, as part of efforts to strengthen digital teaching and learning. The initiative is in line with the Kaduna State Government’s vision to modernise basic education and align it with global 21st-century standards through the integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in classrooms. The Smart School programme is supported by the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) in collaboration with the state government. Speaking during the distribution exercise, the Executive Chairman of KADSUBEB, Mubarak Mohammed, who was represented by the…

The Kano State Internal Revenue Service (KIRS) has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing taxpayer awareness and voluntary compliance through a targeted sensitisation campaign. The exercise, conducted for associations under the Nomansland Tax Office, focused on educating taxpayers about newly implemented tax laws, proper registration procedures, and the importance of fulfilling civic tax obligations. As part of the outreach, KIRS officials engaged members of key business groups, including the Association of Tyre Dealers, the Food Sellers and Beverages Association, and the Kano State Landlords and Caretakers Association. These groups, largely made up of small and medium-scale business owners, were provided with…

Lamara Garba There is something sacred about ink when it refuses to lie. There is something stubborn about truth when it insists on being heard, even in the presence of guns, prisons, and power. And there is something profoundly human about the journalist, who stands between silence and society, choosing again and again to speak. Perhaps we often forget how this day itself came to be. It was the United Nations, at its 1993 General Assembly, that proclaimed every 3rd of May as World Press Freedom Day, a date set aside not for ceremony alone, but for reflection, resistance, and…

Yushau A. Shuaib After watching a viral video by activist lawyer, Barrister A. A. Askira, on the alleged conversion of a public health facility into a private estate in Wuye District, Abuja, I felt compelled to write this open memo to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike—arguably one of the most powerful figures in the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Plot 546 in Cadastral Zone B03, Wuye District—3.171 hectares directly opposite the Wuye Ultra‑Modern Market, behind a public secondary school and beside the Wuye Police Station—has now been reallocated to a Lagos-based Full Moon Estate Developers Ltd…

Comrade Lamara Garba Every year, on the first of May, the world pauses to honour labour. It is a day known globally as International Workers’ Day, a symbolic tribute to the dignity of work and the sacrifices of workers across generations. In theory, it is a day of solidarity, a chorus of voices declaring that the worker is not invisible. In practice, however, the Nigerian reality tells a different story, one that is deeply troubling and hard to justify. In Nigeria, May Day has become less of a celebration and more of a contradiction. What does it mean to celebrate…

Rabiu Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano, will defect from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) next week, the Kwankwasiyya movement has informed TheCable. Habibu Mohammed, spokesperson of the Kwankwasiyya movement, told TheCable on Friday night that the decision was sealed after a unanimous endorsement by stakeholders. Mohammed said discussions with the NDC have reached “about 90 percent”, with only minor issues left to tidy up, adding that the former governor and Peter Obi, 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), will move to the NDC on Monday or Tuesday. “I believe him, Peter Obi,…

A Professor of Geography, Adamu Idris Tanko, has highlighted the critical role of geography and research in addressing environmental, economic, and development challenges in Nigeria and across Africa. He made this known while delivering the 59th Inaugural Lecture at Bayero University Kano on Thursday, April 30, 2026. The lecture, titled “One World, Different Nations … and the Many Lessons to Learn,” highlighted the importance of understanding human-environment interactions for sustainable development. Prof. Tanko, from the Faculty of Earth and Environmental Sciences, traced his academic journey and research focus, emphasizing how human activities impact environmental quality. He reflected on his early…

The Federal Government has described the launch of the International Media and Information Literacy Institute (IMILI) as a major step toward promoting responsible information use, strengthening democratic resilience, and combating misinformation in Nigeria and beyond. The Honourable Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made this known at the close of the two-day official launch of the Institute held at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN). Represented by the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Press Council, Dr. Dili Ezughah, the Minister said the establishment of IMILI marks a defining moment that positions Nigeria at the forefront of global…

Officials of the Kano State Social Protection Agency (KASPA), alongside key Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), have embarked on a learning visit to Jigawa State to understudy its social protection programmes and implementation framework. The visit, facilitated by the Jigawa State Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, took place at the Manpower Development Training Centre in Dutse. It is aimed at strengthening programme delivery, enhancing institutional capacity, and adopting best practices to improve social protection systems in Kano State. Symposium on Social Justice to Mark Legacy of Late Scholar in Abuja Jigawa State has gained recognition for transforming its social…

Muazu A. Ishaq In moments of electoral decision, societies are often confronted with a choice that goes beyond sentiments and party affiliation to the deeper question of consolidation and continuity versus disruption, a moment when the electorate must pause, look beyond the noise of detractors and ask a fundamental question; can we afford to make this costly mistake? For the good people of Kano North Senatorial District that moment is now, the coming 2027 electoral cycle presents such a moment one that demands careful reflection, not sentiment. The stakes are not about party loyalty or sentimental rhetoric, it is about…

Nigeria has been urged to address critical gaps in immunization financing and accountability as the country joins the rest of the world to commemorate World Immunization Week 2026. The call was made by the Africa Health Budget Network, which stressed the need for urgent and coordinated action to ensure that all children, particularly those in underserved communities, have access to life saving vaccines. In a statement marking the global health campaign themed “For Every Generation, Vaccines Work,” the Network described immunization as one of the most cost-effective strategies for improving child survival and strengthening primary healthcare systems. Despite ongoing efforts,…

The Community Health and Research Initiative (CHR) has called on the Kano State Government to urgently inaugurate the State Child Protection Law Implementation Committee to ensure effective enforcement of the Kano State Child Protection Law, 2023. In a statement signed by its Executive Administrator, Nafisa Shehu Ibrahim, CHR emphasized that the law provides a comprehensive framework for safeguarding the safety, development, and overall wellbeing of children across the state. UNICEF, Gombe Government Strengthen Child Protection with SARC The organization noted that the law clearly outlines the roles and responsibilities of relevant stakeholders and promotes coordinated efforts to prevent abuse, respond…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the removal of Mr Saidu Mohammed as the Authority Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, citing public interest. In a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President also nominated Mr Rabiu Abdullahi Umar as the new Chief Executive of the regulatory body. The appointment is, however, subject to confirmation by the Senate. Nigeria’s Energy Security Takes Centre Stage as NNPC Visits NMDPRA The decision, made in line with the provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act 2021, is aimed at…

The United Nations Children’s Fund UNICEF, has convened a stakeholders’ consultation meeting in Kano State to advance the implementation of the Accelerated Basic Education Programme (ABEP), a new initiative aimed at addressing the growing number of out-of-school children in the state. The programme is supported by funding from the European Union and will be implemented by the Kano State Government in collaboration with key education stakeholders. The meeting brought together representatives from the State Ministry of Education, development partners, and civil society organisations to deliberate on strategies for effective rollout and sustainability of the intervention. Kaduna Partners IsDB, UNICEF to…