Law
TheCable: Judiciary In The Dock
“Somewhere along the way, the balance of power between the prosecution, the defense and the judiciary shifted. We have to readjust it. The stakes are so high – the well-being of so many communities and […]
Articles by Omoniyi Osadare
Issues/Policy
The ABC of Xenophobia By Simon Kolawole
Chief Obafemi Awolowo, God rest his soul, once said: “There can never be peace in a kennel where there are three bones to four dogs.” Simple but profound analogy. At the heart of many communal […]
News
Xenophobia: More Than 5,000 People Out of Jobs Because of Reprisal, Says Sanwo-Olu
Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos state, says more than 5,000 people are currently out of jobs following protest after the xenophobic attacks in South Africa. Some of the protesters had broken into business outlets owned […]
News
New Policies On Okada Will Be Out Soon – Sanwo-Olu
Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said new policies that will regulate the operations of motorcycles, popularly known as Okada, in the state are being formulated. Sanwo-Olu, who made this known on Friday while […]
Sport
I Told Anthony Joshua I’ll Die To Remain World Boxing Champion – Andy Ruiz Jr
Anthony Joshua put on what he calls ‘my super-hero cape’ when he went to Saudi Arabia this week to cast himself as a catalyst for change in a land which his promoter Eddie Hearn is […]
News
African Soccer Legend, Eto’o, Retires After 22 Years
Cameroon international and one of football’s greatest stars, Samuel Eto’o, has announced his retirement from the game. The former Barcelona, Chelsea and Real Madrid striker takes a majestic bow from the game after 22 illustrious […]
News
Worshippers Shun Lagos- Ibadan Expressway Over Fears of Gridlock
Not wanting to be caught within the chaotic traffic situation witnessed by commuters and motorists on the Lagos- Ibadan expressway on Wednesday, many members of religious organisations wanting to go for one programme or the […]
Security
Police Recruitment: Successful Candidates Begin Medical Screening Sept. 9
The Kaduna State Police Command, says successful candidates for recruitment into the Nigerian Police Force will undergo medical screening between September 9 and 14, at all zonal Police headquarters. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Deputy […]
Issues/Policy
South Africa: The Slide Into Barbarism
Will South Africa, the most industrialised country on the African Continent implode under the renewed wave of xenophobia? Or will the African National Congress (ANC) led government rise to stave the backlash on fellow Africans, […]
News
Why Nigerian Govt Is After Me For Attending WEF – Ezekwesili
Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili on Saturday said the Nigerian government did not go after her just because she attended the World Economic Forum, WEF, in South Africa which it boycotted, but a part […]
Aviation
Sirika: National Carrier Remains a Top Priority of FG
Hadi Sirika, minister of aviation, says the establishment of a national carrier remains a top priority of the federal government. The administration of President Muhammadu Buhari had suspended Nigeria Air, the national carrier project, last […]
Issues/Policy
‘You Are Fuelling Xenophobia’ — Onyeama Hits Back At SA Minister
Geoffrey Onyeama, minister of foreign affairs, has accused Naledi Pandor, his South African counterpart, of fueling xenophobia. Onyeama made the accusation on Friday while reacting to Pandor’s statement that many Nigerians living in South Africa […]
Issues/Policy
Air Peace: Most Nigerians Willing To Return From SA Have Expired Passports
Air Peace has postponed its plan to evacuate Nigerians willing to return from South Africa over the xenophobic attacks in the country. On Wednesday, Ferdinand Nwonye, spokesman of the ministry of foreign affairs, had announced […]
Issues/Policy
THECABLE INTERVIEW: People Say They Want General Buhari of 1984, Not This President, Says Femi Adesina
Against allegations of highhandedness, and intolerance to criticism, Femi Adesina, special adviser to the president on media and publicity, says many Nigerians have said they prefer President Muhammadu Buhari as a military ruler because he […]
Government
Falana to FG: Give Each Local Govt N1bn From Recovered Loot
Femi Falana, human rights lawyer, has asked the federal government to give each of the 774 local government areas in Nigeria at least N1 billion from the funds it recovered since 1999. Falana said this […]
Issues/Policy
Xenophobia: Adeboye Asks Nigerians To Show Love To South Africa
Enoch Adeboye, general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has appealed to Nigerians not to retaliate against South Africans living in the country. Speaking on Friday at the monthly Holy Ghost service […]
News
The Mugabes’ $1BILLION Property Empire | Daily Mail (UK)
Robert Mugabe and his wife Grace built up a huge personal fortune and property empire while their countrymen suffered in the starvation and grinding poverty that his brutal regime brought about. Mugabe, who died in […]
Tribute
Robert Mugabe: As Divisive In Death As He Was In Life | TheCable
BY ROGER SOUTHALL Robert Mugabe, the former president of Zimbabwe, has died. Mugabe was 95, and had been struggling with ill health for some time. The country’s current President Emmerson Mnangagwa announced Mugabe’s death on […]
News
Exposed: How Former Governor, Others Shared Contract Money – Seyi Makinde
Oyo State State Governor, Seyi Makinde has exposed how former Oyo State Governor shared money meant for contract with others, leaving only 10 percent for the execution of the project. Makinde, in his 100 days […]
News
Don’t Pay Scammers $1000, Evacuation From South Africa Free -Air Peace
Nigeria’s major carrier, Air Peace has warned people about scammers allegedly asking Nigerians in South Africa to pay some money to be evacuated from the country. The airline insisted that it was offering a free […]