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BusinessDay publisher Aigbogun elected BoT chairman of IMT alumni association

1 day ago | thecable.ng | Rahma Jimoh

Frank Aigbogun, publisher of BusinessDay Newspapers, has been elected chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Forum of Alumni Association of the Institute of Management and Technology (FAA-IMT). Aigbogun became chairman following an election held on Monday, April 21, 2025 in Enugu. The BoT members were previously inaugurated on April 17, at the institute’s council chamber, by the rector of IMT Enugu.
Panel set up to ensure adequate funding, planning for census, Bagudu clarifies

1 day ago | thecable.ng | Ayodele Oluwafemi

The federal government says the eight-member committee inaugurated for the national population and housing census is an ad hoc body created to identify funding sources for the national exercise. Last Wednesday, Femi Gbajabiamila, chief of staff (CoS) to President Bola Tinubu, inaugurated the committee at the State House, Abuja. The committee is expected to submit its interim report to the president within three weeks.
Panel set up to ensure adequate funding, planning for census, says Bagudu

1 day ago | thecable.ng | Ayodele Oluwafemi

The federal government says the eight-member committee inaugurated for the national population and housing census is an ad hoc body created to identify funding sources for the national exercise. Last Wednesday, Femi Gbajabiamila, chief of staff (CoS) to President Bola Tinubu, inaugurated the committee at the State House, Abuja. The committee is expected to submit its interim report to the president within three weeks.
EXTRA: Umar Bago orders arrest of persons with dreadlocks in Niger state

1 day ago | thecable.ng | Ayodele Oluwafemi

Umar Bago, governor of Niger, has ordered security operatives to arrest persons with dreadlocks in Minna, the state capital. Speaking at a stakeholders’ security meeting held at the government house on Tuesday, Bago said security operatives should cut the dreadlocks of such arrested residents and impose fines on them. The meeting was attended by security agencies and traditional rulers. The Niger governor said his administration has zero tolerance for rascality.
Osimhen scores 30th goal of the season as Galatasaray reach Turkish Cup final

2 days ago | thecable.ng | Idris Shehu

Victor Osimhen scored the opener in Galatasaray’s 5-1 thrashing of Konyaspor to qualify for the final of the Turkish Cup. The 26-year-old opened the scoring in a goal-fest semi-final held at the Torku Arena on Tuesday. Galatasaray qualified for the final four after defeating arch-rivals Fenerbahce 2-1 in the quarter-final. Osimhen scored a brace in the feisty match, which had four red cards. The semi-final was a complete cruise for the Yellow-Reds with two goals in the first half.
Anele assumes duty as army's first female spokesperson

2 days ago | thecable.ng | Rahma Jimoh

Onyinyechi Anele has assumed duty as the first female director of army public relations. The army headquarters recently appointed Anele, a lieutenant colonel, as its acting director of the directorate of public relations. She took over on Tuesday from Onyema Nwachukwu, a major-general, who has been posted to the Nigerian Heritage and Future Centre, Giri Abuja.
NARD kicks as Poju Oyemade claims medical graduates spend N500k for education in Nigeria

2 days ago | thecable.ng | Ayodele Oluwafemi

A comment by Poju Oyemade, senior pastor of Covenant Christian Centre, claiming that medical graduates spend just N500,000 to complete their education in Nigeria, has stirred controversy across social media platforms. Speaking during a sermon on April 13, Oyemade said Nigerians are being “programmed” on social media to hate their country. The cleric narrated his conversation with some Nigerians when he visited America.
Fire razes Osun court, destroys sensitive documents

2 days ago | thecable.ng | Ayodele Oluwafemi

A fire outbreak has destroyed sensitive documents at the Ilesa high court 2 building in Osun state. The building was said to have been set ablaze by suspected arsonists on Sunday evening. Besides the courtroom, the structure serves as offices for some judges and judicial workers. By the time firefighters arrived the scene, the facility had been gutted.
FG to close Ijora bridge April 27 for repairs

2 days ago | thecable.ng | Rahma Jimoh

The federal government has announced a full closure of the Ijora bridge in Lagos for “critical repair works”. During an inspection of the bridge on Monday, Olukorede Kesha, federal controller of works, said the route will be closed to traffic on April 27. Kesha said the bridge, which connects Ijora Causeway to Apapa, needs comprehensive repairs, with defective bearings beneath the deck due for replacements. “This bridge has been awarded for some time now in different phases.
Family blames husband as Delta governor’s aide Love Shimite dies

3 days ago | thecable.ng | Ayodele Oluwafemi

Love Shimite, the special adviser to Sheriff Oborevwori, governor of Delta state, on trade and export, is dead. Shimite died in the early hours of Monday. Speaking with TheCable Bright Edafe, the police spokesperson in Delta, said the deceased’s husband called the police to report that his wife fell ill and died on Monday morning. Edafe said Shimite’s husband informed the police that his wife’s family members are allegedly threatening his life for being responsible for the death.