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# ![@thecableng Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::1954402777.png) @thecableng TheCable

President Bola Tinubu has granted clemency to Suleiman Alabi Akubo, a major in the Nigerian Army who was sentenced to life imprisonment for selling military weapons to Niger Delta militants. Tinubu also made several public appearances and statements, including attending a funeral service and emphasizing the importance of freedom of religion. Additionally, the President is set to inaugurate a lithium processing plant in Nasarawa state.

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### Top Social Posts [#](/creator/twitter::1954402777/posts)
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Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours

"BREAKING news this week: Joash Amupitan's senate screening gale of defections to APC and more stories"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1979521886045278676) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-18T12:16Z 1.2M followers, 1927 engagements


"CBN: Nigerias monthly FX turnover hit $8.6bn in 2025 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says average monthly foreign exchange (FX) turnover in the country increased to $XXX billion in 2025. Mohammed Sani Abdullahi the deputy governor for economic policy at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) spoke on Wednesday during an investors forum on the sidelines of the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)/World Bank in Washington D.C United States. Over the last two years Abdullahi said the country has placed strong emphasis on improving foreign exchange (FX) inflows into the economy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1978762853567058364) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-16T10:00Z 1.2M followers, 4370 engagements


"Air force seeks stronger media partnership to enhance national security The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has called for stronger collaboration between the military and the media to strengthen national security. Ehimen Ejodame NAF director of public relations and information spoke on Thursday in Abuja during an interactive session with members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) federal capital territory (FCT) chapter. Ejodame described journalists as allies in the quest for peace unity and public confidence in national institutions. When you call yourselves frontline workers that is exactly"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1979529519963803770) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-18T12:46Z 1.2M followers, 2414 engagements


"Tinubu seeks nassembly approval to borrow $2.35bn issue $500m sovereign sukuk TheCable"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1975583927457685877) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-07T15:28Z 1.2M followers, 5556 engagements


"'It has ponzi scheme features' SEC warns Nigerians against investing in AfriquantumX The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned Nigerians against investing in AfriquantumX an online platform claiming to trade cryptocurrency and stocks. In a statement on Tuesday the commission said AfriquantumX is not registered to operate in the countrys capital market. According to SEC the firm has been soliciting investments through social media and online channels despite lacking regulatory approval"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1975796298474274842) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-08T05:32Z 1.2M followers, 7812 engagements


"ASUU declares a two-week warning strike beginning midnight Monday October XX 2025 after its 14-day ultimatum to the Federal Government expired. 🎥: @galaxytv"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1977419605116432408) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-12T17:02Z 1.2M followers, 69.2K engagements


"Sunday Udeh-Okoye quits PDP after tussle over national secretary position Sunday Udeh-Okoye former youth leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has quit the party. In a letter dated October XX and addressed to the PDP ward chairman in Agbogugu Awgu LGA of Enugu Udeh-Okoye said the party has lost its moral compass"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1977723624099401884) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-13T13:10Z 1.2M followers, 18.5K engagements


"Femi Otedola reduces stake in Geregu sells over N1bn shares"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1978201997456138490) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-14T20:51Z 1.2M followers, 21.7K engagements


"TRENDING VIDEO: If youre coming to exco meeting without wearing Asiwaju cap youre going back Edo governor tells new commissioners"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1978331319022018904) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-15T05:25Z 1.2M followers, 6476 engagements


"VIDEO: Minister of finance Wale Edun spotted at O'DA art gallery booth in London"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1978491414703923291) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-15T16:01Z 1.2M followers, 14.1K engagements


"Ogun renewable energy firms partner on solar panels production plants"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1978515243987796226) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-15T17:36Z 1.2M followers, 1451 engagements


"Nigeria Saint Kitts and Nevis agree on reciprocal XX days visa-free entry"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1972575197028082163) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-09-29T08:12Z 1.2M followers, 1520 engagements


"TheCables Taiwo Adebulu shines at 50th Sanlam Group Financial Journalism Awards TheCable"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1974145571960336714) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-03T16:12Z 1.2M followers, 1596 engagements


"NNPC blames PENGASSAN strike as cooking gas price soars to N2000/kg TheCable"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1975160222155976875) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-06T11:24Z 1.2M followers, 87.1K engagements


"Police arrest XX suspected armed robbers linked to death of Arise TV anchor"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1976231245722869992) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-09T10:20Z 1.2M followers, 7199 engagements


"NERC: Benin Niger Togo firms owe Nigeria $8.5m for power supply TheCable"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1976306463170568559) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-09T15:19Z 1.2M followers, 3680 engagements


"JUST IN: Eagles forced to land in Angola after aircraft's windscreen cracked mid-air The Super Eagles of Nigeria have been forced into an emergency landing in Angola after the teams aircraft suffered a cracked windscreen mid-air. In a statement the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) reported that the incident occurred during takeoff after the team stopped to refuel in Luanda Angola on Saturday"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1977094364670443953) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-11T19:30Z 1.2M followers, 19.3K engagements


"Super Eagles finally arrive Uyo after aircraft issue in Angola The Super Eagles of Nigeria have finally arrived in Uyo after an aircraft issue forced an emergency landing in Angola. On Saturday the Eagles were returning to Nigeria after their 2-1 victory over Lesotho in Polokwane South Africa when the Valuejet aircraft they boarded suffered a cracked windscreen mid-air. The aeroplane had stopped over in Luanda Angola for a routine refuelling when the incident happened after take-off and the team had to return to the airport"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1977287448385200170) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-12T08:17Z 1.2M followers, 11.3K engagements


"Army major jailed for life over arms sale to Niger Delta militants granted clemency Suleiman Alabi Akubo a major in the Nigerian Army who was sentenced to life imprisonment for selling more than 7000 stolen military weapons to Niger Delta militants has been granted clemency by President Bola Tinubu. Akubo XX was among the XXX personswho recently received a presidential pardon and other forms of clemency following the approval of the national council of state. Bayo Onanuga special adviser to the president on information and strategy said in a statement on Saturday that Tinubu commuted Akubos"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1977641782708965457) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-13T07:45Z 1.2M followers, 15.9K engagements


"Soldier kills wife commits suicide' in Niger state TheCable"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1977650043579671036) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-13T08:18Z 1.2M followers, 8627 engagements


"OPEC: Nigerias oil production dropped by X% to 1.39m bpd in September TheCable"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1977770519878389844) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-13T16:16Z 1.2M followers, 19.3K engagements


"AI DECEPTION: Meta Youtubes regulatory failure rakes in profit for ponzi scheme operators Artificial intelligence has become the latest bait in a growing wave of Ponzi schemes targeting Nigerians. In this investigation The ICIRs @NurudeenAkewus1 uncovers how fraudsters are exploiting the illusion of AI to lure unsuspecting citizens and breathe new life into old Ponzi schemes. #ArtificialIntelligence #PonziScheme"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1977815303103881249) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-13T19:14Z 1.2M followers, 3423 engagements


"Makinde to PDP members: Dont despair over defections well put this party back on track Seyi Makinde governor of Oyo has advised members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) not to despair over defections recorded in the party. Recently several prominent members of the opposition party including governors and lawmakers have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the African Democratic Party (ADC). @seyiamakinde spoke in Abuja on Monday at the inaugural meeting of the transportation sub-committee of the national convention planning committee"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1977845176631464198) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-13T21:13Z 1.2M followers, 39.5K engagements


"JUST IN: Uba Sani present as two Kaduna PDP reps join APC during plenary Three members of the house of representatives from Kaduna have defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmakers are Aliyu Abdullahi (Ikara/Kubau federal constituency) and Abdulkareem Ahmed (Kaduna south federal constituency). Also Sadiq Abdullahi who represents Sabon Gari federal constituency formally joined the APC. Benjamin Kalu deputy speaker read their defection notices during Tuesdays plenary"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1978062184136560818) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-14T11:35Z 1.2M followers, 38.5K engagements


"Cameroon opposition candidate claims victory in presidential poll asks Biya to concede Issa Tchiroma Cameroon opposition leader has declared himself winner of the countrys presidential election. In a nearly five-minute speech posted to social media early Tuesday Tchiroma urged President Paul Biya the perennial incumbent to throw in the towel. Official channels have yet to declare results of Sundays election"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1978079358297206853) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-14T12:44Z 1.2M followers, 14.7K engagements


"Reps ask FG to allocate Abuja duplexes forfeited by Emefiele to low-income earners IDPs The house of representatives has asked the federal government to prioritise low and middle-income earners internally displaced persons (IDPs) and vulnerable groups in the allocation of the XXX duplexes in Abuja. The green chamber passed the resolution during Tuesdays plenary following the adoption of a motion sponsored by Jafaru Leko a Bauchi lawmaker"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1978103499188736477) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-14T14:20Z 1.2M followers, 40.8K engagements


"I wrote to Malami about clemency for Maryam Sanda says father-in-law TheCableLifestyle"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1978131051009478816) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-14T16:09Z 1.2M followers, 48.1K engagements


"BREAKING: Osimhen's hattrick sends Eagles into World Cup playoffs The Super Eagles of Nigeria have qualified for the African playoff for the 2026 World Cup. The team defeated the Benin Republic 4-0 on Tuesday at the Godswill Akpabio stadium to secure one of the four slots for the best second-placed teams in the playoffs. #NGABEN #WorldCupQualifiers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1978159855639929048) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-14T18:03Z 1.2M followers, 23.6K engagements


"Retired police officers in Imo demand exit from contributory pension scheme Some retired police officers in Imo state have asked to the federal government to remove them from the contributory pension scheme (CPS). Speaking during a protest at the entrances of the state police command and government house in Owerri on Tuesday the retired officers described scheme as obnoxious. The demonstrators chanted solidarity songs and held placards with different inscriptions like: We are retired police officers Exit us from contributory pension Mr. President police pension board is our stand we say no to"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1978365590701019169) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-15T07:41Z 1.2M followers, 3198 engagements


"Prince Amanze chairman of the Police Senior Citizens Forum pleaded with President Bola Tinubu to remove the Nigeria police from the scheme"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1978365593473462383) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-15T07:41Z 1.2M followers, XXX engagements


"Nigeria in talks with China to revive Ajaokuta steel NIOMCO as Russia deal stalls The federal government has initiated talks with the Republic of China to take over the revitalisation of the Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited (ASCL) and the National Iron Ore Mining Company (NIOMCO). Shuaibu Abubakar the minister of steel development spoke on Tuesday at the opening of the 10th edition of Nigerias Mining Week themed Nigeria Mining: From Progress to Global Relevance in Abuja. Abubakar said the ministry is exploring the partnership after a previous agreement with Russia was abandoned due to"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1978439568438296922) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-15T12:35Z 1.2M followers, 17.5K engagements


"African Union suspends Madagascar after military takeover"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1978561398851445134) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-15T20:39Z 1.2M followers, 3245 engagements


"Obi sues Deji Adeyanju demands N1.5bn damages over defamation"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1978564877196153311) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-15T20:53Z 1.2M followers, 9386 engagements


"Governors running from mess they created Seriake Dickson knocks Diri for leaving PDP Seriake Dickson senator representing Bayelsa west has criticised Douye Diri governor of Bayelsa for resigning from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Dickson accused Diri and other defectors of abandoning the problems they created. Diri announced his resignation from the PDP on Wednesday during a cabinet meeting at the government house in Yenagoa. The governor said he left the opposition party for very obvious reasons. Speaking with journalists after the senate plenary on Wednesday @iamHSDickson said Diri"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1978713379456811351) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-16T06:43Z 1.2M followers, 12.4K engagements


"The deputy governor added that the naira has remained stable with the exchange rate premium between official and parallel markets narrowing to less than X percent compared to over XX percent in 2022"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1978759357920604161) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-16T09:46Z 1.2M followers, 1969 engagements


"SPOTTED: INEC charges law firm N1.5bn to print voter register after FOI request The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) charged V-C Ottaokpukpu & Associates a law firm N1505901750 to print copies of the national register of voters and polling units across the country. The letter from the commission dated October XX began circulating on Wednesday. Vincent Otaokpukpu principal associate and chief counsel of the firm confirmed receipt of the letter to TheCable on Thursday morning. According to the letter Otaokpukpu wrote to the commission on October X requesting certified true"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1978787114675519524) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-16T11:36Z 1.2M followers, 4839 engagements


"Kenneth Okonkwo to INEC: Declare Douye Diris office vacant for resigning from PDP Kenneth Okonkwo former chieftain of the Labour Party (LP) says Douye Diri governor of Bayelsa has effectively vacated his office following his resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). On Wednesday Diri announced his resignation from the PDP during a cabinet meeting at the government house in Yenagoa without stating which party he would be pitching tent with next. In a statement on Thursday Okonkwo cited section 177(c) of the 1999 Constitution which mandates that every elected government official must"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1978791579243393390) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-16T11:54Z 1.2M followers, 14.1K engagements


""I am aware that I must act fairly elections must be credible and I must be neutral" INEC chairman nominee Joash Amupitan #INECChairmanScreening"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1978823235987747313) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-16T13:59Z 1.2M followers, 13.4K engagements


"Amupitan: Ill audit IReV to identify glitches that undermined 2023 elections TheCable"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1978852939872583735) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-16T15:58Z 1.2M followers, 12K engagements


"JUST IN: Presidential pardon list under review for legal compliance says Fagbemi TheCable"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1978869417493606837) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-16T17:03Z 1.2M followers, 11.9K engagements


"VIDEO: Environmental law enforcement officers arrest lady 'cooking for charity' in Lekki 📹: @Mr_JAGs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1978872937739338204) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-16T17:17Z 1.2M followers, 20K engagements


"Bayelsa senator joins APC says PDP cant win councilorship elections"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1978883656375517451) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-16T18:00Z 1.2M followers, 1200 engagements


"Bandits abduct six passengers along Niger-Kebbi road"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1978893758646108580) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-16T18:40Z 1.2M followers, 2204 engagements


"Defections to APC cant turn Nigeria into one-party state says Lagos LP secretary"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1978909249120964695) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-16T19:41Z 1.2M followers, 1963 engagements


"'Not part of peace deal' --Trump threatens military action against Hamas after Gaza violence reports"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1978916911443218636) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-16T20:12Z 1.2M followers, 2089 engagements


"Rivers revokes N134bn secretariat contract awarded under Ibas asks CCECC to refund N20bn"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1978921744132895110) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-16T20:31Z 1.2M followers, 2328 engagements


"IMF: Nigeria's declining inflation rate due to tighter policy measures exchange rate adjustment"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1978981644691284111) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-17T00:29Z 1.2M followers, 1171 engagements


"Saudi Arabia cuts Nigerias 2026 hajj quota to 66910 over 'underutilised' slots"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1978981966406984026) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-17T00:30Z 1.2M followers, 1023 engagements


"APC will expand control to XX states before the end of 2027 says PGF DG Folorunso Aluko the director-general of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) has predicted that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will govern at least XX states by the end of 2027. After the defection of Peter Mbah governor of Enugu from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC the ruling party now controls XX states out of the XX in the country"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1979114576072306878) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-17T09:17Z 1.2M followers, 5437 engagements


"Cardoso to fintechs: CBN will back innovation under prudent oversight Olayemi Cardoso governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has assured financial technology (fintech) leaders that the apex bank will back innovation in the industry under prudent oversight. Cardoso also reaffirmed the regulators commitment to fostering innovation in the fintech ecosystem while ensuring financial stability and integrity. The CBN governor spoke during a strategic session with Nigerian fintech CEOs on the sidelines of the 2025 annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank in"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1979124705937301948) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-17T09:57Z 1.2M followers, 5020 engagements


"Terrorism has no colour nor tribe. We know Boko Haram ISIS are killing more Muslims than Christians Massad Boulos US envoy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1979245036672848331) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-17T17:56Z 1.2M followers, 10.5K engagements


"TOP STORIES ON THECABLE THIS MORNING 18/10/2025 FAAC: FG states LGAs shared over N2trn in September VAT revenue increased by N150bn FAAN announces partial closure of Lagos airport access road over air force walk exercise Dangote refinery: Why free delivery of PMS is yet to impact petrol price Sanwo-Olu unveils Omi Eko project with XX electric ferries to boost Lagos waterways transport Senate faults FG over failed agreement with ASUU moves to end strike Makinde: Defections to APC wont end hunger poverty in Nigeria Wike loyal to Tinubu not nursing presidential ambition says aide US envoy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1979442835892953241) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-18T07:02Z 1.2M followers, 2169 engagements


"Tinubu heads back to Abuja after counter-terrorism meeting in Rome TheCable"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1979592352789594376) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-18T16:56Z 1.2M followers, 3052 engagements


"NMDPRA: Dangote refinery supplies 20m litres out of Nigerias 50m litres daily petrol consumption"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1976647944909869325) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-10T13:56Z 1.2M followers, 5096 engagements


"N'assembly proposes November 2026 presidential governorship elections in new Electoral Act amendment Ahead of the 2027 general election the national assembly is proposing that presidential and gubernatorial polls be held in November 2026 instead of the traditional February or March date"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1977809537160630422) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-13T18:51Z 1.2M followers, 28K engagements


"JUST IN: Students can now gain tertiary school admission for non-science courses without SSCE maths The federal government has rolled new admission requirements for all tertiary institutions in the country. The education ministry in a statement through its spokesperson Folashade Boriowo announced the review in statement on Tuesday. The ministry said the new framework applies to universities polytechnics colleges of education and Innovation Enterprise Academies (IEAs) across the country"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1978164059124937208) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-14T18:20Z 1.2M followers, 30.4K engagements


"PDP suspends two state chairmen for working with APC to derail convention The forum of state chairmen of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended two members over alleged anti-party activities and attempts to sabotage the partys forthcoming national convention. The decision was reached at a meeting held on Tuesday at the partys FCT secretariat in Abuja under the chairmanship of Edward Percy Masha acting secretary of the forum. The suspended officials are Austine Nwachukwu chairman of Imo PDP; and Amah Abraham Nnana chairman of Abia PDP. The forum accused the duo of colluding with"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1978390390165131601) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-15T09:20Z 1.2M followers, 23.7K engagements


"PVC optional early voting. inside nassemblys Electoral Act amendment proposal Ahead of the 2027 general election the national assembly is considering sweeping amendments to the Electoral Act 2022. The proposed amendments include compulsory electronic voting mandatory electronic transmission of results early voting for essential workers and the replacement of the permanent voter card (PVC) with alternative identification such as the national identification number (NIN) and passport. The proposals unveiled during a public hearing organised by the joint committee on electoral matters on Monday"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1978407749600841788) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-15T10:28Z 1.2M followers, 2380 engagements


"TRENDING VIDEO: "Those planning to manipulate the Abia state governorship election results in 2027 should first write their own will because this is our state and we cannot be intimidated" Alex Otti"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1979129769305227668) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-17T10:18Z 1.2M followers, 849.1K engagements


"IMF excludes Nigeria from list of fastest-growing economies in sub-Saharan Africa The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has excluded Nigeria from the list of Africas fastest-growing economies. The IMF listed Benin Cte dIvoire Ethiopia Rwanda and Uganda as the fastest-growing economies on the continent in its Regional Economic Outlook report for sub-Saharan Africa launched on Thursday in Washington DC. The report launched at the ongoing annual meetings of the IMF and World Bank said theregion has demonstrated remarkable resilience to a series of major shocks over the past several years. and it"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1979185991693816101) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-17T14:01Z 1.2M followers, 10.5K engagements


"'No one is above the law' -- group asks DSS police to probe Otti's write their will comment"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1979301541853995072) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-17T21:40Z 1.2M followers, 23.8K engagements


"Freestyle football championship final to hold in Lagos today The grand finale of the freestyle football championship will be held at the Ikeja City Mall in Lagos today October XX 2025. Powered by Predator Energy drink in partnership with the World Freestyle Football Association (WFFA) the event will see eight male and four female finalists battle for top honours. Feet N Tricks International which supports the showpiece said in a statement that it will be a thrilling display of creativity skill and showmanship. Freestyle Football embodies energy creativity and resilience everything Predator"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1979447040338784617) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-18T07:18Z 1.2M followers, 2611 engagements


"CBN will play active role in shaping global stablecoin rules says Cardoso The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it intends to play an active role in shaping global regulatory frameworks on stablecoins to ensure innovation strengthens financial stability rather than undermines it. Olayemi Cardoso governor of the CBN disclosed this in Washington D.C. while addressing journalists at the end of the 2025 annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group on Friday. Cardoso said discussions during the meetings reflected the rising importance of financial technology"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1979528124028125217) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-18T12:40Z 1.2M followers, 3997 engagements


"Aliko Dangote to Nigerians: Buy made-in-Nigeria goods to create jobs Aliko Dangote the chairman of Dangote Group has asked Nigerians to patronise only made-in-Nigerian goods and services so as to grow the economy. Dangote spoke on Saturday during a media tour of Dangote Petroleum Refinery led by Reno Omokri ex-special adviser to former President Goodluck Jonathan and promoter of GrowNairaBuyNaija. According to Dangote Nigerians have a collective duty to grow Nigeria by patronising only made-in-Nigerian goods"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1979614008589099202) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-18T18:22Z 1.2M followers, 36.1K engagements


"DHQ: Independence Day parade cancellation not linked to alleged coup plot The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed a report claiming that the cancellation of Nigerias 65th independence anniversary events was linked to an alleged military coup attempt. The federal government had cancelled the parade to celebrate the countrys 65th independence anniversary on October X. In a statement issued on Saturday Tukur Gusau director of defence information said the decision to cancel the anniversary parade was taken to enable President Bola Tinubu to attend a strategic bilateral meeting outside the"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1979658053554462816) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-18T21:17Z 1.2M followers, 3406 engagements


"Abia government: Ottis write your will remark figurative The Abia state government says Alex Ottis recent warning has been deliberately taken out of context. Speaking on Thursday during a monthly meeting with journalists at the government house in Umuahia the governor asked politicians scheming to rig the 2027 governorship election in the state to abandon their plans. I have heard that some people around him say Oh they must take over this state they must write results he said. But the only advice I have for them is that if they truly want to write results they should write something else"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1979800895282938007) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-19T06:44Z 1.2M followers, 5870 engagements


".@simonkolawole: "I find it amusing that the ADC is crying hard today that Nigeria is sliding towards one-party dictatorship. If I recall some of ADCs top leaders were part and parcel of the PDP one-party dictatorship. If I recall too some of APCs leaders were the ones raising the alarm over one-party dictatorship when the PDP was in power. It is now their turn and one-party dictatorship is fine If the ADC wins power in 2027 I expect the one-party dictatorship game to continue. It is all politics." Read more"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1979803489132806261) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-19T06:55Z 1.2M followers, 16.2K engagements


"NDLEA intercepts illicit drugs hidden in frozen snails electric bulbs at Lagos airport The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says its operatives intercepted multiple consignments of illicit drugs concealed in frozen snails electric bulbs and female clothing at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos. According to a statement on Sunday by Femi Babafemi NDLEA spokesperson the drugs were headed for the United States United Kingdom and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1979875761742893406) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-19T11:42Z 1.2M followers, 24.6K engagements


"Data from X showed that online conversations referencing the Christian genocide narrative remained below 5000 posts from March to July rose to nearly 10000 between July and August and then recorded a double surge in October peaking at around 20000 posts the highest level in years. Advertisement Between January X and October X the period covered by the investigation there were approximately 165000 mentions of the topic on X an average of about XXX posts per day. In the same period the posts reached an estimated XXXX billion people a figure more than twelve times Nigerias population of roughly"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1979892388098093056) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-19T12:48Z 1.2M followers, 7691 engagements


"The renewed hostilities are a threat to the US-brokered ceasefire"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1979916109982622196) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-19T14:22Z 1.2M followers, 1619 engagements


"OPINION BY TERRY KUNLE: X exciting highlights to expect at PodFest Naija 2025 TheCable"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1975109135932027045) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-06T08:01Z 1.2M followers, 1103 engagements


"Claims of Christian genocide in Nigeria are baseless says information minister Mohammed Idris the minister of information has refuted claims of a Christian genocide in Nigeria. The ministers reaction follows remarks by Bill Maher United States comedian and talk show host who alleged that Christians were being systematically exterminated in Nigeria by terror groups. Maher claimed that over 100000 Christians had been killed since 2009 and that more than 18000 churches had been burnt in a genocide attempt greater than what is going on in Gaza"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1975966618074165355) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-08T16:48Z 1.2M followers, 3171 engagements


"PenCom assures workers retiring in Q4 of receiving pension benefits before Dec 15"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1978553837053985115) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-15T20:09Z 1.2M followers, 2676 engagements


"Sanwo-Olu unveils 'Omi Eko' project with XX electric ferries to boost Lagos waterways transport"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1979283238645272804) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-17T20:27Z 1.2M followers, 2564 engagements


"SPOTTED: Maryam Sanda sentenced to death for killing husband among XXX pardoned by Tinubu"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1977107033217548480) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-11T20:20Z 1.2M followers, 3890 engagements


"Alex Otti: Politicians planning to rig Abia guber should first write their wills Alex Otti governor of Abia has asked politicians scheming to rig the 2027 governorship election in the state to abandon their plans. Speaking on Thursday during a monthly meeting with journalists at the government house in Umuahia Otti said the will of God and the people will determine the outcome of the polls. The governor also asked those planning to manipulate the process to prepare for the consequences. I have heard that some people around him say Oh they must take over this state they must write results he"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1979149441748668489) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-17T11:36Z 1.2M followers, 14.7K engagements


"VIDEO: Thank you for uniting the people of Kaduna. This exemplary template must have a national colouration and be replicated across all our states APC chairman to Uba Sani"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1979958362801332585) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-19T17:10Z 1.2M followers, 2376 engagements


"TOP STORIES ON THECABLE THIS MORNING 14/8/2025 Tinubu: Nigeria will become steel powerhouse by 2030 Acourt nullifies judgement voiding Ararumes sack cancels N5bn damages against NNPC US approves potential $346m weapons bombs sale to Nigeria Obasanjo library demands N3.5bn public apology from EFCC over raid FEC imposes 5-year ban on establishment of new federal tertiaryinstitutions FEC approves N13bn for Lagos-Ogun transmission project $34m for transformers procurement FG moves to clear N4trn GenCos debt as Wale Edun submits proposal to FEC Ahead of talks Trump threatens severe consequences if"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1955877010745565499) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-08-14T06:19Z 1.2M followers, 1587 engagements


"PRESS RELEASE: Pathway Advisors Limited leads another N6.135bn in oversubscribed Series X commercial paper for Veritasi Homes & Properties Plc TheCable"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1977682060555739207) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-13T10:25Z 1.2M followers, 1335 engagements


"TRENDING VIDEO: 'From bottom to top it's Jagaban all the way' Peter Mbah's cabinet members join APC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1977729616853729340) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-13T13:34Z 1.2M followers, 9453 engagements


"BREAKING: Shell invests $2bn in new offshore gas project in Nigeria Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) a subsidiary of Shell plc says it has taken a final investment decision (FID) on the HI offshore gas project in the country. The decision taken in partnership with Sunlink Energies and Resources Limited saw the injection of $X billion in the shallow offshore HI field in OML 144"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1978027375301361910) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-14T09:17Z 1.2M followers, 51.3K engagements


"VIDEO: Ex-Enugu governors Sullivan Chime Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi and former senate president Ken Nnamani present as Peter Mbah officially joins APC"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1978034108186988789) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-14T09:44Z 1.2M followers, 59.7K engagements


"Half of Tories oppose Kemi Badenoch leading party into next elections poll shows The Tories are almost evenly divided over the prospect of @KemiBadenoch leading the Conservatives into the next general election in the United Kingdom (UK). The UKs next general election is scheduled for August 2029 but local council polls will be held in May 2026. Discussions about replacing Badenoch began to grow after the partys poll ratings dipped ahead of the local elections held in May. The Tories wereprojected to lose a significant number of seats in the elections after polls showed that Badenoch has"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1978346704131817515) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-15T06:26Z 1.2M followers, 17.7K engagements


"PHOTOS: Peter Mbah spotted in APC attire after defecting from PDP The governor defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday during a press conference. Mbah said he made the decision to join the APC to better serve the people of Enugu and align with the partys vision for development and progress"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1978389493909459028) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-15T09:16Z 1.2M followers, 8525 engagements


"NERC approves N28bn for DisCos to rollout free meters The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved the disbursement of N28 billion to electricity distribution companies (DisCos) for the procurement and installation of meters under the Meter Acquisition Fund (MAF) tranche B scheme. The fund which serves as a financial intervention to support the power distribution firms is designed to accelerate the rollout of prepaid meters to customers at no cost bridge the metering gap and reduce billing disputes in the power sector. According to Order No: NERC/2025/107 which took"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1978455668018344062) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-15T13:39Z 1.2M followers, 15.8K engagements


"JUST IN: Nnamdi Kanu medically fit to stand trial NMA tells court The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) says Nnamdi Kanus health condition does not appear life-threatening. In a ruling on September XX James Omotosho presiding judge had issued an order directing the president of the NMA to constitute an investigative panel to ascertain the defendants health status. Omotosho gave the directive while ruling on an application seeking to move Kanu leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) from the Department of State Services (DSS) custody to the National Hospital in the federal"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1978758533760897041) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-16T09:42Z 1.2M followers, 68.3K engagements


"CBN Bank of Angola sign deal to strengthen financial technical cooperation across borders The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Bank of Angola aimed at fostering closer bilateral relations and enhancing capacity in central banking operations. The agreement was signed on Thursday on the sidelines of the ongoing annual World Bank/International Monetary Fund (IMF) meetings in Washington DC. During the signing ceremony which was attended by senior officials and guests Manuel Diaz governor of the Bank of Angola and Olayemi Cardoso governor of the"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1979090564466323870) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-17T07:42Z 1.2M followers, 4007 engagements


"Chevron reaffirms support for decade of gas initiative as NNPC official visits Escravos site Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) has reaffirmed its support for the federal governments Decade of Gas initiative. According to a statement on Thursday Chevron reiterated its commitment to the initiative when Udobong Ntia executive vice-president (EVP) of upstream at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited visited its Escravos operations base. The companys executives Segun Kuteyi director of operations and chief operating officer and Michelle Pflueger director of asset development and chief"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1979142327068197213) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-17T11:07Z 1.2M followers, 1957 engagements


"Court dismisses CBN AGFs objection in Osun LGA funds case A federal high court in Abuja has dismissed an objection filed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the accountant-general of the federation (AGF) seeking to stop a suit challenging the withholding of Osun states LGA funds. The suit instituted by the attorney-general of Osun challenges the release of allocations to sacked LGA officials elected during the administration of Adegboyega Oyetola the former governor"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1979177884846821452) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-17T13:29Z 1.2M followers, 14.2K engagements


"Niger Delta group commends Tinubu NUPRC for historic transformation in oil host communities The Niger Delta Advancement Forum (NDAF) has commended President Bola Tinubu and Gbenga Komolafe chief executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) for driving the most transparent and impactful community development effort in the history of Nigerias oil industry. NDAF is a coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs) in the Niger Delta region. In a statement issued on Wednesday Ebiowei Timipre president of the NDAF said the successful execution of XXX community"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1979190665084047392) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-17T14:20Z 1.2M followers, 6974 engagements


"NUPRC opposes bill to create oilfield deactivation commission The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulations Commission (NUPRC) has opposed a bill to create a National Commission for Decommissioning of Oil and Gas installations. The NUPRC presented its position on the bill to the house of representatives committee on petroleum resources (upstream) on Thursday during a public hearing"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1979194548124324311) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-17T14:35Z 1.2M followers, 17.3K engagements


"Sing only first stanza at official events NOA issues guide on reciting national anthem The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has issued new guidelines on the recital of Nigerias national anthem. The four-point directive was released on Thursday in a statement"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1979246851518812431) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-17T18:03Z 1.2M followers, 1612 engagements


""I want to correct this wrong notion that non-Muslims hold about Jihad. Jihad is not for a Muslim to kill a non-Muslim. Jihad means to strive and in whatever you do in life you strive to be the best." Muhammadu Saad Abubakar sultan of Sokoto"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1974219410094080026) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-03T21:06Z 1.2M followers, 628.3K engagements


"NUPRC: Nigeria attracted over $4.9bn investment from non-associated gas fields TheCable"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1976022104790401352) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-08T20:29Z 1.2M followers, 1858 engagements


"Inflation easing GDP rising Rewane says Nigerias economic recovery is real Bismarck Rewane the chief executive officer (CEO) of Financial Derivatives Company (FDC) Limited says Nigerias economic recovery is real and sustainable. Rewane spoke while presenting a paper at the Lagos Business School (LBS) breakfast session titled Reality Check: Is Nigerias Economic Recovery Authentic Yes It Is. He described economic recovery as the phase in the economic cycle when growth resumes after a period of contraction or downturn"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1978090481851543672) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-14T13:28Z 1.2M followers, 75.8K engagements


"Reno Omokri ex-Texas mayor spar over claims of Christian genocide in Nigeria Mike Arnold a former mayor of Blanco Texas and founder of Africa Arise International has insisted that the ongoing violence and displacement in northern and central Nigeria amount to genocide against Christian communities. However Reno Omokri a former presidential spokesperson rejected the claim of genocide describing it as inaccurate and misleading. Arnold made the declaration while presenting his findings at a briefing held in Abuja on Tuesday. Omokri and Khalid Aliyu the secretary-general of the Jamaat Nasril"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1978444691910668505) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-15T12:55Z 1.2M followers, 46.9K engagements


"CBN says Nigerias foreign reserves now at five-year high of $43bn Mohammed Abdullahi the deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for economic policy says the countrys foreign exchange (FX) reserves have climbed to a five-year high of $XXXX billion. Abdullahi spoke at the Nigeria Investors Forum held in Washington D.C United States on the sidelines of the IMFWorld Bank annual meetings where he led discussions on Nigerias economic outlook and reform progress. He said the reserves which hit the mark on October XX despite clearing foreign exchange backlogs provide XX months of import"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1978759355320107390) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-16T09:46Z 1.2M followers, 30K engagements


"FACT CHECK: Video from Congo falsely used to depict Christians fleeing their homes in Nigeria"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1978917447672476131) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-16T20:14Z 1.2M followers, 24.6K engagements


"UBEC moves to integrate sign language training in ALL basic schools The Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) is pushing to institutionalise the teaching of sign language across all basic schools in Nigeria to foster inclusive education. Aisha Garba executive secretary of UBEC spoke on Thursday in Abuja during the commemoration of the 2025 International Day of the Girl Child. At the event themed Lead a Change: Learn Sign Language Today Garba highlighted sign language integration among the commissions inclusive education initiatives. The UBEC boss revealed that a policy had been"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1979116899670655110) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-17T09:26Z 1.2M followers, 2187 engagements


"PROMOTED: Federal Bureau of Public Service Reforms awards PalmPay as the digital governance company of the year 2025 TheCable"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1979241758098665797) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-17T17:43Z 1.2M followers, 3068 engagements


"FG to launch campaign promoting made-in-Nigeria goods TheCable"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1979243075491844435) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-17T17:48Z 1.2M followers, 6471 engagements


"Dangote refinery says it has recorded XX sabotage incidents since inception"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1979249800307462650) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-17T18:14Z 1.2M followers, 12K engagements


"FAAN announces partial closure of Lagos airport access road over air force walk exercise The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says there will be a partial closure of the access road between Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal X (MMA2) and the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos on Saturday. In its travel advisory on Friday FAAN said the partial closure is to allow the Nigerian air force to conduct its annual 10-kilometre (km) walk/jog exercise. FAAN said the exercise will commence at 6:00am adding that security personnel will be stationed along the affected roads"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1979433795632926798) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-18T06:26Z 1.2M followers, 6625 engagements


"INSIGHT: What Africas youth uprisings are warning us about In the past month Madagascar has captured global headlines. With thousands of young protesters marching the streets and challenging power structures it is the first time in years the Indian Ocean island has drawn attention for reasons other than its distinct wildlife and vanilla exports. The weeks-long protests were triggered by widespread frequent power outages and water supply disruptions. Led by Gen Z Mada an online youth movement protesters adopted symbols like the anime pirate flag seen in Jakarta to forge a shared identity with"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1979473079756534206) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-18T09:02Z 1.2M followers, 2863 engagements


"Yilwatda: Notable ADC figures joining APC next week theyve passed their medicals Nentawe Yilwatda national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) says notable figures from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) will be joining the ruling party next week. Yilwatda spoke on Friday during a meeting with APC stakeholders in Jos the Plateau state capital. Next week I will be receiving some notable figures from the ADC he said. Some of those who had defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) joined the ADC and are now returning to the APC. Many of them have completed their medicals"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1979502016780009659) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-18T10:57Z 1.2M followers, 7020 engagements


"MATTERS ARISING: With supermajority in the senate APC can now override and overreach Nigerias 2023 general election delivered one of the most competitive senate contests since 1999 a chamber once hailed as the countrys last line of institutional independence. When the 10th senate convened in June 2023 no single party held an overwhelming majority. The All Progressives Congress (APC) secured XX of the XXX seats the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had XX while the Labour Party (LP) clinched eight. The Social Democratic Party (SDP) New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and the All Progressives Grand"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1979523712194883893) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-18T12:23Z 1.2M followers, 24.2K engagements


"As of today the senates composition stands as follows: APC XX seats PDP XX LP X APGA X NNPP X SDP X. This numerical dominance now gives the ruling party the leverage to push through constitutional amendments appointments and emergency proclamations with minimal resistance"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1979524383564501069) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-18T12:26Z 1.2M followers, 3042 engagements


"World Bank launches new scheme for smallholder farmers to double agribusiness investment to $9bn TheCable"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1979559134510121101) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-18T14:44Z 1.2M followers, 2605 engagements


"Yahaya Bello to Tinubu: Forget 2027 campaign in Kogi no opposition here Yahaya Bello former governor of Kogi says President Bola Tinubu does not need to campaign for the 2027 elections in the state. Speaking on Saturday at the All Progressives Congress (APC) rally in Kogi Bello said the party has no opposition in the north-central state. Bello described Kogi as a stronghold of the ruling party adding that the president enjoys overwhelming support among the people. Your excellency Mr president you dont even need to come to Kogi state to campaign in 2027. Dont do any wahala trouble that you"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1979574759772864653) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-18T15:46Z 1.2M followers, 14.6K engagements


"VIDEO: NDLEA intercepts tramadol-laden vehicle on Benin Republic-Nigeria border"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1979854093419188649) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-19T10:16Z 1.2M followers, 4426 engagements


"95% of Kaduna votes will go to APC Uba Sani tells Tinubu Uba Sani governor of Kaduna has promised President Bola Tinubu that the state will deliver XX percent of votes to the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general election. Sani spoke on Saturday at a mega rally held at the Murtala Square in Kaduna where four members of the state house of assembly five house of representatives lawmakers and thousands of their supporters defected to the APC. The defections bring the partys representation in the house of representatives from Kaduna to XX leaving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1979863219045859452) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-19T10:52Z 1.2M followers, 4843 engagements


"Ceasefire deal suffers setback as Hamas attacks Israeli forces in southern Gaza Israel has accused Hamas of launching attacks on its troops in southern Gaza. A statement by the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) said Hamas fired an anti-tank missile and gunfire at its troops in the Rafah area of southern Gaza. Earlier today terrorists fired an anti-tank missile and gunfire toward IDF troops operating to dismantle terrorist infrastructure in the Rafah area in southern Gaza in accordance with the ceasefire agreement the statement reads. In response the IDF has begun striking in the area to eliminate"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1979916107667349715) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-19T14:22Z 1.2M followers, 13.2K engagements


"OPINION BY ANIBE IDAJILI AND OUSMAN MARONG A collective voice for gender justice: From grassroots action in Nigeria to policy impact in The Gambia TheCable"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1979929858940547289) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-19T15:17Z 1.2M followers, 1490 engagements


"Anyanwu petitions INEC DSS police over forged PDP convention letter Samuel Anyanwu national secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has petitioned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Police Force over an alleged forgery and cloning of his signature. In three separate letters dated October XX 2025 Anyanwu raised alarm over a letter purportedly addressed to INEC and bearing his forged signature in relation to the PDPs 2025 elective national convention. He said the letter referenced PDP/DOM/GF.2/Vol.1M/25-140 and"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1979959343207354507) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-19T17:14Z 1.2M followers, 16.8K engagements


"Wale Edun returns to Nigeria after medical trip abroad Wale Edun minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy has returned to Nigeria after a trip abroad. A video on social media showed Edun at Fraser Suites in Abuja. He was reported to have had a closed door meeting with a Qatari delegation at the hotel on Sunday alongside Jumoke Oduwole minister for industry trade and investment"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1979979798756921679) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-19T18:35Z 1.2M followers, 6537 engagements


"#EPL: Man United beat Liverpool for first Anfield win since 2016 Harry Maguire scored the winning goal as Manchester United secured a shock 2-1 victory over Liverpool in their English Premier League (EPL) encounter at Anfield on Sunday. The Red Devils were good value for their victory against the lethargic hosts at a packed stadium with Maguire ensuring his team collected all three points after Cody Gakpo briefly put the Reds level to cancel Bryan Mbeumos early opener for the visitors. It is Man Uniteds first victory at Liverpools home in nine years. #LIVMUN"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1979984402495967380) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-19T18:54Z 1.2M followers, 2233 engagements


"Soludo on security in Anambra: "Everybody can sleep with their two eyes closed. Everybody moves around everywhere" 📹: Channels TV"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1980005393645375798) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-19T20:17Z 1.2M followers, 1376 engagements


"Despite FG pushback New York Post claims there's Christian persecution in Nigeria"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1979250653424648393) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-17T18:18Z 1.2M followers, 18.1K engagements


"Makinde: Defections to APC wont end hunger poverty in Nigeria"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1979277312865812978) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-17T20:04Z 1.2M followers, 11.8K engagements


"Cardoso: Subsidy removal rebalanced public finances Targeted incentives attracted $8bn energy investments Olayemi Cardoso governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says the removal of petrol subsidy and expenditure rationalisation have helped to rebalance public finances and create fiscal space for productive investment. Cardoso spoke on Friday during a press briefing on the sidelines of the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)/World Bank in Washington DC the United States (US)"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1979679946512753031) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-18T22:44Z 1.2M followers, 7546 engagements


"FG charges Nwebonyi to court over vile remarks against Natasha Akpoti The federal government has filed a five-count criminal defamation charge against Onyekachi Nwebonyi representing Ebonyi north over alleged vile and disparaging comments made against Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi central. The case marked CR/547/2025 was filed before the federal capital territory (FCT) high court in Abuja by Mohamed Babadoko Abubakar director of public prosecutions (DPP) on behalf of the attorney-general of the federation (AGF). The prosecution accused Nwebonyi of engaging in a deliberate smear campaign"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1979786520606240787) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-19T05:47Z 1.2M followers, 105.8K engagements


"INSIGHT: Social media amplifiers of Christian genocide claim in Nigeria affiliated with IPOB Certain echo chambers on social media have played significant roles in amplifying claims of a Christian genocide in Nigeria TheCable can report. Since Boko Harams insurgency began in 2009 allegations of a Christian genocide in Nigeria have periodically surfaced. While such narratives have persisted over the years their intensity has fluctuated fading briefly after last year before regaining momentum in 2025"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1979892377536913735) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-19T12:48Z 1.2M followers, 89.1K engagements


"Ned Nwoko: Regina battling drug alcohol addiction she needs rehabilitation Ned Nwoko senator representing Delta north has accused his wife Nollywood actress Regina Daniels of drug and alcohol abuse. His comments followed a viral video on Saturday showing a tearful Daniels being comforted by friends as she alleged mistreatment in their marriage In Ned Nwokos house I am nothing but in my house I am a queen. Not again I cannot stand the violence it is too much Daniels said in the video which sparked widespread public concern. Responding to the viral clip in a post on X @Prince_NedNwoko denied"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1979897029212897284) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-19T13:06Z 1.2M followers, 12.2K engagements


"South Africa's sports minister: Why I don't want Nigeria to qualify for 2026 World Cup Gayton McKenzie South Africas minister of sports arts and culture says he does not want Super Eagles of Nigeria to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. McKenzie spoke during an interview with Radio XXX in Johannesburg where he accused Nigeria of attempting to sabotage South Africas own recent qualification campaign. The 51-year-old stated that the South African nation does not support Nigerias World Cup dreams and hopes the Eric Chelle-coached team fails in the playoffs. I heard you saying earlier that we"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1979920000635879908) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-19T14:38Z 1.2M followers, 35.3K engagements


"Canada thrash Nigeria 4-1 in U17 Women's World Cup opener Nigerias Flamingos lost 4-1 to Canada in the opening match of their U17 Womens World Cup match at the Mohammed VI Football Academy pitch on Sunday. The Nigerian team conceded three goals in the last XX minutes of the encounter including two in the final XX minutes to start their Group D adventure with defeat"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1980049301079278013) [@thecableng](/creator/x/thecableng) 2025-10-19T23:11Z 1.2M followers, XXX engagements