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Barau to Muslims: Sustain prayer for global peace after Ramadan Barau Jibrin, deputy senate president, has urged Muslims to sustain prayers for global peace following the completion of the Ramadan fast. Jibrin congratulated Muslims across Nigeria on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast ahead of the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations. The Sultanate Council had declared Friday, March 20, as the first day of Shawwal 1447 AH, marking the end of the Ramadan fast. Jibrin prayed that Allah accept the prayers, supplications, and good deeds of Muslims during the holy month. thecable.ng/barau-to-musli…

Eid-el-Fitr: Yilwatda asks Nigerians to uphold lessons of Ramadan Nentawe Yilwatda, national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has congratulated Muslims on the completion of Ramadan fasting and the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr. In an Eid-el-Fitr message on Thursday, Yilwatda extended his felicitations to President Bola Tinubu, Vice-President Kashim Shettima, members of the federal executive council (FEC), the national assembly, members of the APC national working committee (NWC), and Islamic faithful across the country. He described Ramadan as a sacred period of reflection, sacrifice, discipline, compassion, and devotion to God. thecable.ng/eid-el-fitr-yi…

‘Painful indictment of failed leadership’ — Obi knocks FG over global terrorism ranking Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has described Nigeria’s latest ranking on the global terrorism index (GTI) as a troubling reflection of poor leadership. @PeterObi noted that the country remains one of the most terrorised in the world, with a significant rise in terrorism-related deaths. According to the GTI, Nigeria recorded the highest global increase in terrorism-related deaths in 2025, with fatalities rising by 46 percent from 513 in 2024 to 750. thecable.ng/painful-indict…

PRESS RELEASE: Nigerian Breweries launches 'Big Fiesta' to power Nigeria’s next big cultural celebration wave As Nigeria’s next major celebration season approaches, Nigerian Breweries Plc, the pioneer and largest brewing company in Nigeria, has officially set the tone for the country’s first major social moment of the year with the unveiling of Big Fiesta, a new cultural platform designed to bring Nigerians together through music, experiences, and shared moments across cities. thecable.ng/nigerian-brewe…

Morocco won 1976 AFCON despite walking out in final game, claims ex-CAF disciplinary panel chair Raymond Hack, former president of the CAF Disciplinary Board, has claimed that the Morocco national team staged a walkout in the final of the 1976 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which the country eventually won. Hack, who served in numerous roles across CAF’s legal body, made the claim in a chat with Robert Marawa on Wednesday. He was reacting to the CAF Appeals Board’s verdict that stripped Senegal of the 2025 AFCON title and named Morocco the champions. thecable.ng/morocco-won-19…

“You can't say that in three years of Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government, nothing has been done. He has done a lot of things, but it has been overshadowed or covered by two things: security and the welfare of citizens.” — Ali Ndume

Trump: US knew nothing about Israeli strike on Iran gas-field, no more attacks of such will follow President Donald Trump has denied any United States involvement in an Israel’s strike on Iran’s South Pars gas field, the world’s largest natural gas deposit. The gas field is shared by Iran and Qatar. About one-third of the field is Iranian, called South Pars, while the Qatari side of it is called the North field. There were reports that the strike was carried out with US consent and coordination. The attack prompted retaliatory Iranian missile attacks on energy facilities in Saudi Arabia and Qatar’s Ras Laffan complex. thecable.ng/trump-us-knew-…

"Nobody is coming up with something new. ADC and those that are trying to take over power from Tinubu are here and there. Initially, I had a lot of confidence, but when you find people concentrating on themselves for the power they can get, they have not been able to put their house in order." — Ali Ndume

‘Two diplomats against journalist’ — reactions as FFK, Omokri attack Dele Momodu over Tinubu criticism A war of words has broken out between Femi Fani-Kayode, ambassador-designate to Germany; Reno Omokri, ambassador-designate to Israel; and Dele Momodu, publisher of Ovation magazine, with the trio exchanging sharp accusations over loyalty to President Bola Tinubu. Fani-Kayode and Omokri criticised Momodu after he described Tinubu as a “dictator” during a Channels Television interview and aligned himself with the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a series of statements posted on social media, Fani-Kayode accused Momodu of having an “inferiority complex” and questioned his political relevance. thecable.ng/two-diplomats-…

Opeyemi Bamidele: Military operations alone cannot end insecurity in Nigeria Opeyemi Bamidele, senate leader, says military operations alone cannot guarantee lasting peace and stability in Nigeria. Bamidele spoke in an Eid-el-Fitr message to Muslims across the country following the completion of Ramadan fasting. “Today, as the world rounds off Ramadan, the holy month of fasting in Islam, I extend best wishes to all Nigerians celebrating Eid al-Fitr across the federation,” he said. thecable.ng/opeyemi-bamide…

VIDEO: President Tinubu departs London after UK state visit

Miyetti Allah warns members against carrying knives, sticks during Eid-el-Fitr celebrations The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has cautioned its members against carrying matchets, knives, sticks, or any similar object during Eid-el-Kabir festivities or public gatherings. Baba Othman-Ngelzarma, MACBAN president, gave the warning in a statement issued on Thursday to mark the completion of the Ramadan and Eid-el-Fitr celebrations. Othman-Ngelzarma said all members of the association, particularly youths, must avoid actions that may lead to confrontation or misunderstanding with fellow citizens or security agencies during the period. thecable.ng/miyetti-allah-…

Nigeria signs UK deal to receive deported failed asylum seekers, criminals Nigeria has signed a new deal with the United Kingdom (UK) which will allow Britain to deport thousands of failed asylum seekers and criminals to the West African country. The agreement was signed by Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, minister of interior, and @ShabanaMahmood, home secretary, during President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to the UK, the Home Office announced on Thursday. The new deal will also allow Britain to send visa overstayers to Nigeria, and it comes with wide flexibility for the UK. thecable.ng/nigeria-signs-…

FIFA mandates women's teams to appoint at least one female coach The Federation of International Football Associations (FIFA) has mandated that women’s teams of member associations must include at least one female head coach or assistant coach in their technical crew. The new legislation was approved at the FIFA Council meeting on Thursday. thecable.ng/fifa-mandates-…

IN PHOTOS: Tinubu's state visit to the UK

Asake speaks on desire to have a wife, kids Asake, the Grammy-nominated Nigerian music star, has opened up about his desire to start a family in the near future. During a recent appearance on Flow With Korty, the Lagos-born singer revealed that building a family is something he thinks about every day. “I want to have a family by the special grace of God,” he said. “I think about it everyday, I would love to marry someday but I don’t go out. But I know I would meet my wife and it is in God’s hands.” lifestyle.thecable.ng/asake-speaks-o…

🚨New Publication Alert Our latest publication highlights eight key takeaways from the stakeholder dialogue on “Sustaining and Deepening Economic Reforms in Nigeria” held last week. agorapolicy.org/events/past-ev… #ReformDialogue #NESTNigeria #NESTProgramming

PRESS RELEASE: 5 reasons why Nigeria has one of the biggest sports betting markets in Africa Sports betting has grown massively across Africa in the last couple of years, but some countries have become more popular destinations for it than others. Nigeria is often the first name that comes to mind because the country has millions of active bettors and thousands of betting shops. The industry there has expanded alongside technological advancements, which has also led to loads of sports betting websites. thecable.ng/5-reasons-why-…

BREAKING: Nigeria signs UK deal to receive deported failed asylum seekers, criminals Nigeria has signed a new deal with the United Kingdom (UK) which will allow Britain deport thousands of failed asylum seekers and criminals to the West African country. The agreement was signed by Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, minister of interior, and Shabana Mahmood, home secretary, during President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to the UK, the Home Office announced on Thursday. thecable.ng/nigeria-signs-…

Fayemi calls for unity, warns against division in Eid message Kayode Fayemi, former governor of Ekiti State, has called on Nigerians to embrace unity, peaceful coexistence and reflection as Muslims across the country mark Eid-el-Fitr. In a statement issued on Thursday by his media office, Fayemi congratulated the Muslim faithful on the successful completion of Ramadan, commending their devotion, discipline and commitment to spiritual renewal throughout the fasting period. thecable.ng/fayemi-calls-f…