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Douye Diri, governor of Bayelsa, will officially join the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday, TheCable understands. Sources informed TheCable that President Bola Tinubu, APC governors, and members of the party’s national working committee (NWC) will receive Diri into the ruling party. Sources familiar with the backroom manoeuvring said Diri, who resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on October 15, has been engaged in discreet negotiations with APC figures to finalise his defection plan. A party source said the delay in Diri’s formal defection was to ensure the “seamless integration of the PDP bloc into the APC’s Bayelsa structure” and to “prevent internal friction” ahead of the…

Two military officers are on the run after they were named among those who allegedly plotted a coup to terminate Nigeria’s democracy, TheCable understands. The military authorities have continued to make arrests after preliminary interrogating 16 of the suspects who were seized in the first week of October over the botched plot. TheCable understands that 18 officers were to be arrested, but two fled and are now believed to be out of the country. JM Ganaks, a major with service no N/14363, who hails from the federal capital territory, is at large, military sources informed TheCable. He was a member…

Lagelu, Oyo State In a bold and vibrant celebration of culture and leadership, the Lagelu Local Government Chairman, Hon. Mudashiru Kamorudeen inaugurated the LG Council of Traditional Queens in a dazzling ceremony that captivated Lagelu communities. This monumental move, hailed as a game-changer, officially elevates the revered queens to their rightful place as dynamic voices in local governance, setting a shining example of progress rooted in heritage. The event, attended by dignitaries, community leaders, and residents, was a celebration of tradition, unity, and progress. The newly formed Council of Traditional Queens is set to formalize the roles of these revered…

‎‎In an felicitations celebration, the Lagelu local government Chief of staff to the executive chairman, Hon Olubiyi Rasheed Opeyemi has extended his heartfelt congratulations to a PDP Chieftain in the central political zone of the local government, Hon. Wasiu Oloyede on his acquirement of new house and birthday celebration.‎‎In a statement issued on Thursday, Hon. Rasheed described Wasiu’s birthday as a milestone worth celebrating, highlighting his dedication to youth empowerment and party unity. “Hon Wasiu Oloyede  is a beacon of hope for the younger generation in Lagelu’s political landscape. His innovative development initiatives align perfectly with our shared vision for…

Kelvin Aneke, the new chief of air staff, has vowed to build a disciplined and highly responsive Nigerian Air Force (NAF) capable of keeping insurgents “running without time to think or plan”. Aneke, who was confirmed by the senate on Wednesday alongside other service chiefs, said his leadership will prioritise precision, professionalism, and strategic innovation. Others confirmed are Olufemi Oluyede as chief of defence staff, Wahidi Shaibu as chief of army staff, and Idi Abbas as chief of naval staff. “We will keep insurgents running — they will have no time to plan attacks,” Aneke said. “I use the word ‘lethal’ in…

Eight people have been reported dead after trucks were involved in multiple collisions on Kara Bridge, inward Mowe, along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. The accidents have caused gridlock and bedlam along the expressway, especially around the Kara axis, with adjoining routes also affected. In a post published on X on Thursday, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) said a truck and a container-laden trailer went up in flames due to an accident. Another truck conveying cartons of biscuits spilled its contents along the road, while another container-laden trailer crashed into the bridge barrier before tipping into the river. The traffic agency relayed…

The federal government says it has released N2.3 billion to university-based unions to clear the backlog of outstanding arrears. Tunji Alausa, the minister of education, gave updates on the government’s engagements with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and other tertiary school unions on Wednesday in Abuja. The minister said the government is determined to resolve all lingering welfare and funding challenges through fiscal interventions, policy reforms, and sustained dialogue with the unions. He said the released funds, processed through the office of the accountant-general of the federation (OAGF), is to clear backlogs and improve the welfare of academic…

The Chairman, Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria and Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Conference to driving critical electoral reforms aimed at deepening democratic governance across the country. Rt. Hon. Ogundoyin stated this on Wednesday, 29th October 2025, while receiving a delegation from the Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI) at his office in the Assembly Complex, Secretariat, Ibadan. The Conference Chairman reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of State Legislatures across Nigeria to the reform priorities presented, along with other critical electoral reforms aimed at strengthening democratic institutions…

PRESIDENT TINUBU SIGNS INSTRUMENT OF CLEMENCY AND PARDONS, MOVES SECRETARIAT OF PREROGATIVE OF MERCY COMMITTEE TO JUSTICE MINISTRY President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has executed the relevant instruments of release to complete the process of formally exercising his constitutional power of prerogative of mercy to grant pardon and clemency to specific individuals who were earlier convicted for various offences. Following consultations with the Council of State and public opinion on the matter, the President directed a further review of the initially approved list for consideration in furtherance of the President’s discretionary powers under Section 175(1)(&(2) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended).…

In the theatre of Nigerian politics, it has become a familiar rhythm—leaders surrounded by praise singers who echo flattery louder than truth. Their songs rise higher when power is near and fade into silence when accountability calls. In Oyo State, this old political habit has started to face a new kind of scrutiny, not from the opposition, but from within the same civic consciousness that Governor Seyi Makinde’s leadership has awakened. Governor Makinde’s emergence and governance style have, without question, redefined subnational administration in Nigeria. His focus on transparency, data-driven planning, agribusiness development, infrastructure renewal, and people-centred policies has created…