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Former Kaduna Central senator, Shehu Sani, has backed the Federal Government’s decision to withdraw and deactivate Nigerian passports belonging to individuals who have formally renounced their citizenship. Chronicle NG reports that the directive was issued by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who ordered the Nigeria Immigration Service to immediately revoke and deactivate passports of persons whose renunciation of Nigerian citizenship has been officially approved. Reacting in a post on his X account on Saturday, Sani described the move as appropriate, noting that individuals who voluntarily give up their Nigerian citizenship should no longer retain access to the country’s official…

The Federal Government has published a list of 48 individuals and groups allegedly linked to terrorism financing in Nigeria. The list was released by the Nigeria Sanctions Committee (NIGSAC) on Saturday. The publication includes individuals and entities suspected of involvement in terrorism-related activities. Among those named are persons linked to groups such as the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Ansarul Sudan (Ansaru), and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). Atiku condemns terrorism in Nigeria, thanks Trump for support Here is the full list: Abdulsamat Ohida Mohammed Sani Abdurrahaman Abdurrahaman Fatima Ishaq Tukur Mamu Yusuf Ghazali Muhammad Sani Abubakar Muhammad…

Hajiya Maryam Abacha, widow of former Head of State Sani Abacha, has called on political leaders and key stakeholders across Northern Nigeria to adopt a unified and constructive approach in engaging the Federal Government on the region’s pressing challenges. In a statement she personally signed and issued to journalists from Paris, the former First Lady stressed the need for coordinated advocacy to address insecurity, poverty, and socio-economic underdevelopment in the region. Drawing from her experience within the corridors of power, Abacha said sustained and organised engagement through legitimate channels remains the most effective way to influence government action. She urged…

Arsenal’s title hopes were dealt a major blow as Alex Scott’s second-half strike gave Bournemouth victory at Emirates Stadium. Defeat meant the hosts missed a chance to extend their lead at the top of the table to 12 points before second-placed Manchester City’s game against Chelsea on Sunday. Mikel Arteta called for supporters to arrive early for an important match in the Gunners’ season and get behind the team, whose hopes of Carabao Cup and FA Cup silverware have been crushed in recent weeks. But it was Bournemouth who looked the most at ease initially, and they punished Arsenal when…

Pope Leo XIV is set to make history on Monday as he begins the first-ever papal visit to Algeria, carrying a strong message of peaceful coexistence and dialogue with Islam. The visit marks the opening leg of an 11-day African tour that will also take him to Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea. In a nation where Islam is the state religion and nearly all citizens are Muslim, the pope’s arrival is being closely watched by the small Catholic minority. The trip comes at a time of global tensions, particularly in the Middle East, placing interfaith harmony at the centre of…

The World Bank has removed its Nigeria Development Update (NDU) report from its website. The removal comes three days after the global body published the report. The report, titled ‘Nigeria’s Tomorrow Must Start Today: The Case for Early Childhood Development’, was initially released on April 7, but the link to the document is no longer accessible on the bank’s website. An error message reading “page not found” was displayed when TheCable attempted to download the report on Friday. However, the press statement linked to the report remains available, highlighting key findings on Nigeria’s economic outlook and human capital development. In…

Nigerians are groaning over multiple road taxes they are being forced to pay despite the position of the Federal Government. It will be recalled that the FG declared a ban on road taxes, but this does not appear to reflect the reality for many citizens across the country. A tricycle (keke) rider, Obidient Peter, known as @Onihax on X, who operates between Lagos and Ogun states, on Wednesday evening shared a post expressing his grievances over the multiple road taxes he is compelled to pay. His post counters the viral advice of buying a ₦5 million tricycle to “triple your…

A group of supporters of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) staged a protest, warning prominent Nigerian politicians to stay away from the party amid growing speculation of political realignments ahead of future elections. The demonstrators, mostly women, carried a bold banner listing key political figures including David Mark, Atiku Abubakar, Rauf Aregbesola, Rotimi Amaechi, Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso. The banner read: “Please leave our party alone,” signalling resistance to any perceived takeover or influence by political heavyweights. The protest highlights internal concerns within the ADC as rumours swirl about possible defections and alliances involving major opposition figures. While the…

Nigeria’s opposition has raised fresh concerns over what it describes as a steady erosion of democratic space under President Bola Tinubu. In a strongly worded statement, Phrank Shaibu, spokesperson to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, alleged that the current administration is consolidating power in a way that threatens political competition. Shaibu argued that with more than 30 state governors reportedly aligned with the ruling party, the expectation should be greater openness. Instead, he claimed Nigeria is witnessing increasing fear of opposition voices and electoral contests. According to him, the government already benefits from major institutional advantages, including control of security…

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has suspended senior officers overseeing the Lagos-Seme border commands over alleged extortion. In a statement on Friday, Akinsola Akinlabi, the NIS spokesperson, said the move followed online reports accusing some immigration officers along the Lagos-Seme corridor of misconduct bordering on extortion. The spokesperson said Kemi Nandap, the Comptroller-General of Immigration, had “temporarily relieved the comptrollers in charge of the affected commands of their duties” pending the outcome of a probe into the incidents. Akinlabi said Nandap unequivocally condemned the actions depicted in the reports, describing them as “unacceptable” and in direct violation of the core…