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Former Super Eagles coach is dead. The Publisher Nigeria reports that a former Super Eagles coach, Adegboye Onigbinde is dead. He died at the age of 88. The family of the former Super Eagles coach confirmed his passing on Monday through a WhatsApp broadcast message signed by Bolade Adesuyi, a member of the family. The broadcast message read, “With great gratitude to God for a life well spent, we announce the passing of this great man, a Modakeke High Chief, the first indigenous Nigerian Super Eagles football coach, father, husband, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend, High Chief Festus Adegboye Onigbinde, who passed unto the great…

Dangote Refinery has increased diesel and petrol prices again. The Publisher Nigeria reports that the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has again increased the price of the Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, marking the third upward adjustment within a week. This newspaper understands that Dangote Refinery announced the price hike to marketers on Monday, March 9, 2026, raising the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit to N1,175 per litre, up from N995 per litre announced on Friday, 6 March 2026. This is said to represent an increase of N180 or about 18.1 per cent within three days. The refinery equally revised the gantry price of Automotive…

The Presidency has dismissed reports claiming a member of the kitchen staff at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa was arrested for attempting to poison President Bola Tinubu. The denial was issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday, March 1. Onanuga shared a circulating video showing scenes purportedly from the presidential villa with a voiceover narrating an alleged security breach involving a presidential chef. In the footage, the narrator claimed ‘’Today we examine reports surrounding the shocking arrest of a presidential chef over an alleged plot to poison President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,…

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, says the it may not be able to achieve 100 per cent perfect election for now. Chairman of the Commission, Prof Joash Amupitan, said this on Sunday during the Citizens Town hall meeting on Electoral Act held in Abuja. He also said that he does not see the issue of transmission as a problem. According to him, the problem is not the network but the adequacy of the networks Nigeria has. “Let me just appeal to Nigerians because I have noticed now that what Nigerians desire is a perfect election. “INEC will strive as…

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) said it recovered equipment allegedly capable of tapping conversations and sensitive security documents from the Abuja home of former Governor Nasir el-Rufai. The commission also said it obtained a legal order from a Magistrate Court in Bwari in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to detain el-Rufai for 14 days, which is due to expire on Thursday. It denied allegations of arbitrary detention and repression of the former governor. The commission has asked the High Court of Justice of the Federal Capital Territory to dismiss el-Rufai’s application alleging violation of his fundamental human rights.…

Director of Abuja School of Social and Political Thought, Dr Sam Amadi, says no Nigerian should place confidence on the deployment of technology by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. Amadi said this on Sunday during the Citizens Town Hall Meeting on Electoral Act 2026 held in Abuja, the nation’s capital city. He said that there should be a bipartisan audit commission of INEC’s technology. According to him: “We finished the 2023 election with so much allegations, so much issues. “The National Assembly did not conduct one public hearing; nobody was put on oath, neither Mahmood nor all the officers,…

Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has issued a travel advisory to passengers following airspace restrictions in parts of the Middle East that have disrupted flight operations to and from the region. In a statement released to journalists in Lagos on Saturday, FAAN said the developments had resulted in the cancellation and delay of several outbound flights from Nigerian airports to Middle Eastern destinations, including services operated by Emirates and Qatar Airways. The authority advised affected passengers to contact their respective airlines directly for the latest information on flight schedules, rebooking arrangements and other necessary guidance. FAAN noted that it…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Mike Ozekhome, a senior advocate of Nigeria (SAN), over his alleged involvement in a disputed property case in the United Kingdom, now dubbed the “Tali Shani affair”. TheCable understands that Ozekhome was arrested shortly after a Federal Capital Territory (FCT) high court struck out a forgery charge filed against him. He is expected to be to charged to court any moment from now. TheCable also understands that this is different from the fresh 12-count charge filed by the federal government on the same issue on Tuesday. THE GENESIS The controversy centres…

Seyi Law, a popular Nigerian comedian known for his strong support for president Bola Tinubu, has made a U-turn over his stance about the security situation in Nigeria. This comes after he was heavily criticized for saying the country is more safer than 10 years ago despite the growing attack by terrorists and kidnapping across Nigeria. His statement sparked mixed reactions from Nigerians online, with many condemning him for not being sincere with the security situations due to his relationship with the ruling party. Reacting to the public condemnation, Seyi, in an apology video on Instagram, described his comment as…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced January 16, 2027, as the new date for Nigeria’s presidential and National Assembly elections, following a revision of the country’s electoral timetable. Politics Nigeria The commission also fixed February 6, 2027, for governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections across the federation. INEC disclosed the new dates in a statement issued on Thursday by its National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna. According to the electoral body, the adjustment became necessary after the repeal of the Electoral Act, 2022, and the enactment of the Electoral Act,…