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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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"Wike sacks FCT-IRS acting chair weeks after staff honoured him for exemplary leadership Nyesom Wike minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has sacked Michael Ango the acting chairman of the FCT internal revenue service (FCT-IRS). Lere Olayinka senior special assistant to the minister on public communication and social media announced the development in a statement on Friday. The most senior official of the FCT-IRS has also been directed to take over the running of the revenue agency with immediate effect the statement reads"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1997053206275268941)  2025-12-05T21:19Z 1.2M followers, 51.5K engagements


"Pressure Nigeria to disband Hisbah ban Sharia law Obadare tells US congress during hearing Ebenezer Obadare a Douglas Dillon senior fellow for Africa studies at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) says the United States should pressure Nigeria to make the Sharia law unconstitutional. Obadare spoke as an expert witness at a roundtable convened by US lawmakers on Tuesday in Washington to discuss Nigerias escalating insecurity and an alleged targeted persecution of Christians. At the discussion US lawmakers had accused the Nigerian government of trying to run out the clock on the matter. They"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1996159726703268172)  2025-12-03T10:09Z 1.2M followers, 158.9K engagements


"#EPL results: Liverpool drop points against Leeds United as Arsenal lose at Villa Ao Tanaka scored deep into added time to steal a point for Leeds United in a thrilling 3-3 draw against Liverpool at Elland Road on Saturday. The six-goal English Premier League (EPL) encounter saw a struggling but recently improved Leeds United put in a fearless encounter against the visitors who paraded their leaky defence and left Mohamed Salah and Alexander Isak on the bench as Hugo Ekitike led the line"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1997399133804478733)  2025-12-06T20:13Z 1.2M followers, 2654 engagements


"Security shake-up imminent as ex-CDS Musa meets Tinubu at State House Christopher Musa the immediate past chief of defence staff (CDS) met with President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja on Monday. TheCable understands that the meeting is a precursor to a major shake-up by Tinubu in the wake of growing insecurity in the country"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1995608414374994122)  2025-12-01T21:38Z 1.2M followers, 399.4K engagements


"PRESS RELEASE: OPay clinches SERAS 2025 social impact and human capacity development award OPay Nigerias leading financial technology company has been recognized for its outstanding contributions to corporate social responsibility winning the SERAS 2025 Award for Social Impact & Human Capacity Development. POPay clinches SERAS 2025 social impact and human capacity development award ng organizations that make meaningful and measurable differences in their communities. The 19th edition held on Saturday at the Oriental Hotel Victoria Island Lagos convened trailblazing organizations and industry"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1996126764620222521)  2025-12-03T07:58Z 1.2M followers, 1727 engagements


"We will recommend your dismissal if you don't deliver in X months senator tells Chris Musa during screening"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1996234023127965814)  2025-12-03T15:04Z 1.2M followers, 298K engagements


"REWIND: In 2017 Malami failed to respond to Cable Foundation's FOI request on dubious $17m payment to lawyers On December X 2017 Cable Newspaper Journalism Foundation (CNJF) sent a freedom of information (FOI) request to Abubakar Malami then attorney-general of the federation (AGF) to demand details of the dubious payment of $XX million to Nigerian lawyers for recovery of $XXX million loot linked to Sani Abacha a former military head of state. In the FOI request CNJF a not-for-profit organisation that uses the vehicle of journalism to advance transparency and accountability in government"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1996933523672801640)  2025-12-05T13:23Z 1.2M followers, 9365 engagements


"APC screening panel bars Omisore six aspirants from Osun guber primary over nomination breaches The All Progressives Congress (APC) screening committee has barred Iyiola Omisore former national secretary of the party and six other aspirants from contesting the Osun governorship primary scheduled for December XX. The committee said the disqualification follows gaps and irregularities contained in the aspirants nomination documents. The panels report advised stakeholders in the state to prioritise reconciliation to strengthen party unity ahead of the election"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1997021412020584782)  2025-12-05T19:13Z 1.2M followers, 6896 engagements


"Foreign ownership review market competition oversight. highlights of BOFIA amendment bill The senate is considering a bill seeking to amend the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA) of 2020 to empower the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to designate and supervise non-bank financial institutions. The bill targets major fintech operators whose activities lawmakers now say constitute critical national infrastructure. The bill is sponsored by Tokunbo Abiru chairman of the senate committee on banking insurance and other financial institutions"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1997413759174750373)  2025-12-06T21:12Z 1.2M followers, 3122 engagements


"Air force UBEC partner to strengthen school safety nationwide Sunday Aneke chief of the air staff says the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is deepening collaboration with the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) to strengthen school safety across the country. Aneke spoke on Monday during a visit to Aisha Garba UBEC executive secretary in Abuja. The air chief described education as the foundation upon which a safer and more secure Nigeria is built noting thatsecurity agencies and education authorities must strengthen joint action due to evolving threats targeting schools"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1995739565701677098)  2025-12-02T06:19Z 1.2M followers, 3328 engagements


"The IG ordered the AIG SPU to go to the Abuja airport and station his men there and arrest any police officer found escorting VIPs. He gave the same order to the commissioner of police in Lagos state to go to the airport and arrest any police officer escorting VIPs. Thats how seriously we take this. Benjamin Hundeyin police spokesperson"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1995962797922959844)  2025-12-02T21:06Z 1.2M followers, 366.5K engagements


"BREAKING: Reps ask FG to name sponsors of terrorism banditry The house of representatives has asked the federal government to reveal the financiers of terrorism and banditry in Nigeria. The lower legislative chamber passed the resolution during Wednesdays plenary after adopting a report of its security debate which took place last week"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1996228312578850964)  2025-12-03T14:41Z 1.2M followers, 44.7K engagements


"BREAKING: Tinubu nominates Ibas Dambazau as ambassadors President Bola Tinubu has nominated Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas immediate past sole administrator of Rivers state and former naval chief as a non-career ambassador. Tinubu also named Ita Enang the former senator; Chioma Ohakim former Imo state first lady; and Abdulrahman Dambazau former minister of interior and former chief of army staff as non-career ambassadors"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1996547496609231058)  2025-12-04T11:49Z 1.2M followers, 60.4K engagements


"Bashir Ahmad US lobbyist clash over demand to disband Hisbah scrap Sharia law in Nigeria Bashir Ahmad former special assistant on digital communications to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari and Elias Gerasoulis a United States-based lobbyist have sparred over Washingtons intervention in the alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria. On Tuesday US lawmakers convened a roundtable to discuss the escalating violence in the country and what they say is a targeted persecution of Christians in Nigeria. During the discussions Ebenezer Obadare a Douglas Dillon senior fellow for Africa studies at the"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1996569128975446509)  2025-12-04T13:15Z 1.2M followers, 22.6K engagements


"Obi: ADC coalition shaky over unresolved zoning arrangement Peter Obi presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections says the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition is faltering because it has yet to settle questions on zoning and the rotation of key offices. The former Anambra governor spokein an interview on YouTubeby Advocacy for Good Governance on Wednesday. Obi added the coalition must tidy up loose ends and agree on a shared direction for the country"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1996596859419148301)  2025-12-04T15:06Z 1.2M followers, 280.6K engagements


"I urge the NSA not to look back. Youll have criticism youll have critics let them talk but listen. Those youll bring close to you like President Sowore bring him close. When I say president it is president with a small letter p. Its only President Tinubu who has a capital letter P. There is nothing wrong in Sowore saying his mind. The more you allow someone to have a say the better for you and for him. The moment you turn down somebody and you tie him you allow him to go haywire. Muhammadu Saad Abubakar Sultan of Sokoto"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1996826943442784689)  2025-12-05T06:20Z 1.2M followers, 119.9K engagements


"BREAKING: XX Rivers assembly members speaker leave PDP for APC Sixteen members of the Rivers house of assembly have announced their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Martins Awaewhule speaker of the assembly announced the defection during plenary on Friday. Amaewhule also disclosed that he would be joining the lawmakers out of the PDP"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1996879292509151279)  2025-12-05T09:48Z 1.2M followers, 29K engagements


"BREAKING: Soldiers announce overthrow of government in Benin Republic Military officers in Benin Republic have taken control of the federal government. A group of soldiers announced the dissolution of the government during a broadcast on Benins state TV on Sunday"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1997593148902494594)  2025-12-07T09:04Z 1.2M followers, 53.5K engagements


"Tinubu names Reno Omokri Fani-Kayode Mahmood Yakubu as ambassadors According to Bayo Onanuga presidential spokesman the new nominees are expected to be posted to countries with which Nigeria maintains excellent and strategic bilateral relations such as China India South Korea Canada Mexico the United Arab Emirates Qatar South Africa Kenya and to permanent missions such as the United Nations UNESCO and the African Union"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1994822813073502274)  2025-11-29T17:36Z 1.2M followers, 20.9K engagements


"Daniel Bwala: In coming days we'll know the terrorists and their financiers Daniel Bwala special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on policy communication says the federal government will reveal financiers of terrorism in Nigeria in the coming days. Speaking during an interview on Television Continental (TVC) on Sunday Bwala said the federal government is making far-reaching decisions noting that the results will soon be noticeable"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1995251741311619419)  2025-11-30T22:00Z 1.2M followers, 50.1K engagements


"TRENDING VIDEO: "Those who live by the sword die by the sword. Tell the governor Okpebholo or whatever he calls himself that when you start with violence you will reap violence. The government paid people to come to Manchester and attack me and they slapped Albert. I will not fold my hands while they attack me. I am going to fight back" Godwin Obaseki former Edo governor 🎮: Benin Blogger"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1995435962021585197)  2025-12-01T10:13Z 1.2M followers, 22.5K engagements


"'It's unparliamentary' -- Danjuma Goje tackles Akpabio for holding side meeting during plenary Danjuma Goje senator representing Gombe central on Tuesday confronted Senate President Godswill Akpabio over what he described as unparliamentary conduct. Jibrin Barau deputy senate president was presiding over the plenary before Akpabio walked into the chamber and took his seat. After taking his seat Akpabio summoned Opeyemi Bamidele senate leader and some lawmakers for a private discussion which stalled the plenary for more than XX minutes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1995943555546726523)  2025-12-02T19:50Z 1.2M followers, 46.3K engagements


"BREAKING: CBN increases ATM withdrawal limit to N100k daily The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has increased cash withdrawal limits on all channels to N500000 weekly for individuals and N5 million for corporates. Announcing the policy revision in a circular on Tuesday the regulator pegged automated teller machine (ATM) withdrawals at N100000 daily with a weekly cumulative withdrawal of N500000"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1996177931958124964)  2025-12-03T11:21Z 1.2M followers, 48.4K engagements


"Rivers assembly passes vote of confidence in Tinubu asks president to seek second term The Rivers state house of assembly has passed a resolution asking President Bola Tinubu to seek re-election. The resolution was reached during plenary on Wednesday following a motion moved by Major Jack the house leader. Jack who represents Akuku-Toru I constituency said the motion was to commend Tinubu for steering the ship of the country in the right direction. The house leader asked the assembly to make a prayer asking Tinubu to contest for the 2027 election due to his leadership and love for Rivers"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1996205491152687482)  2025-12-03T13:10Z 1.2M followers, 72.7K engagements


"DID YOU KNOW Adebayo Fryo Adedamola Osun PDP guber candidate was arraigned for Bola Iges murder On December X Adebayo Olugbenga Adedamola stepped into the spotlight as the newly electedgovernorship candidateof the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the Osun state August 2026 governorship election. His emergence came after Ademola Adeleke initially slated for the race abruptly resigned from the PDP citing the partys unending leadership turbulence. And just like that the ticket went into Adedamolas hand a man whose name is now stitched into political conversations across the state. But for"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1996242270765371467)  2025-12-03T15:37Z 1.2M followers, 37.1K engagements


"Badaru denies claim of resigning over US military action in the north Mohammed Badaru former minister of defence says a viral publication alleging he resigned over military operations is entirely false. Badaruannounced his resignationin a letter dated December X and sent to President Bola Tinubu citing health reasons. In a statement on Wednesday Badaru said his attention was drawn to an online post claiming he resigned because he cannot stand and watch the US and Tinubu government bombing our brothers in the forest"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1996291211183767605)  2025-12-03T18:51Z 1.2M followers, 12.3K engagements


"FEC okays $100m AfDB loan to support young entrepreneurs The federal executive council (FEC) has approved a $XXX million African Development Bank (AfDB) loan for the Nigeria youth investment fund. Wale Edun minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy said the loan targets entrepreneurs between the ages of XX and XX particularly those operating small and medium-scale businesses. Edun spoke to journalists after the FEC meeting on Wednesday presided over by President Bola Tinubu"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1996481271296376911)  2025-12-04T07:26Z 1.2M followers, 3865 engagements


"OPINION BY AZU ISHIEKWENE: A troubling message from Guinea-Bissau The risk in Guinea-Bissau is unlikely to prompt Portugal the countrys former colonial power or interest the worlds resource vultures or its warmongers such as China and Russia. Bissau-Guineans are on their own. The world would hardly notice until the tornado of military coups makes landfall in another African country which sadly may be sooner than later"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1996585541731524670)  2025-12-04T14:21Z 1.2M followers, 2754 engagements


"BREAKING: Tinubu swears in ex-CDS Christopher Musa as defence minister President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Christopher Musa former chief of defence staff (CDS) as the new minister of defence. Musa replaces Mohammed Badaru who recently resigned on health grounds"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1996604129083306173)  2025-12-04T15:34Z 1.2M followers, 10.7K engagements


"JUST IN: William Troost-Ekong retires from international football William Troost-Ekong Super Eagles captain has announced his retirement from international football. Ekong announced his decision to quit the Nigerian national team in an Instagram post on Thursday. Today I am announcing my retirement from international football the 32-year-old said in a video. Ekong said his Eagles journey ends here and his pivot to next chapter begins"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1996627924347126239)  2025-12-04T17:09Z 1.2M followers, 5522 engagements


".@BorisJohnson Joseph Boakai in Nigeria for Imo economic summit Boris Johnson former prime minister of the United Kingdom are both in Nigeria for the ongoing Imo economic summit 2025. Alongside the dignitaries are Ameenah Gurib-Fakim first female president of Mauritius; Americo Ramos prime minister of Soa Tome and Principe; and Vice-President Kashim Shettima. Other speakers in attendance include Wale Edun minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy; Aliko Dangote chairman of Dangote Group; Abdullahi Sule governor of Nasarawa; and Abdullahi Ganduje former governor of Kano"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1996630703467847943)  2025-12-04T17:20Z 1.2M followers, 1965 engagements


"Nigeria has sent UK a future prime minister in Kemi Badenoch says Boris Johnson Boris Johnson former prime minister of the United Kingdom (UK) has tipped Kemi Badenoch leader of the Conservative Party as a future leader of the country. Johnson spoke on Thursday in Owerri at the ongoing Imo economic summit. The former PM hailed the relationship between Nigeria and the UK saying it is sustained by a vibrant flow of talent moving in both directions"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1996669302544695547)  2025-12-04T19:53Z 1.2M followers, 6160 engagements


"Newspaper Headlines: Nigeria imports N12.8trn worth of petrol in XX months The dailies dwell on President Bola Tinubus submission of additional ambassadorial nominees to the senate"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1996849713174171779)  2025-12-05T07:50Z 1.2M followers, 1599 engagements


"Vandals destroy railway power line in Kaduna XX days after repair The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) says vandals have destroyed the 33KV electricity supply line to the Rigasa railway station and the adjoining railway village in Kaduna state. This occurred just XX days after the power line was repaired Kayode Opeifa the NRC managing director (MD) said in a statement on Sunday. He said the vandals carted away critical components and plunged the entire area back into darkness after two years of a previous blackout. NRC personnel discovered the damage in the early hours of Friday confirming"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1995496138103730345)  2025-12-01T14:12Z 1.2M followers, 217K engagements


"REWIND: In 2018 Kemi Adeosun blocked $17m dubious payment to Malamis lawyers In 2018 Kemi Adeosun then minister of finance refused to approve the payment of $XXXX million to two lawyers engaged by Abubakar Malami ex-attorney-general of the federation. The lawyers were hired for the recovery of loot worth $XXX million as perpetrated by Sani Abacha former military head of state"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1995836535522894200)  2025-12-02T12:44Z 1.2M followers, 53.4K engagements


"We must act quickly US lawmakers say Nigeria stalling on protection of Christians United States lawmakers have accused the Nigerian government of foot-dragging on measures to end the alleged persecution of Christians in the country. The lawmakers convened a roundtable on Tuesday to discuss the escalating violence in the country and what they say is a targeted persecution of Christians. Participants in the hearing included Mario Daz-Balart house appropriations committee vice chair and national security Department of State and related programmes subcommittee chairman; Robert Aderholt labour"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1996119278873981081)  2025-12-03T07:28Z 1.2M followers, 23.2K engagements


"Cardoso briefs senate panel says foreign reserves now $46.7bn highest in nearly seven years Olayemi Cardoso governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Thursday informed the senate committee on banking insurance and other financial institutions that the countrys foreign reserves have risen to $XXXX billion. While addressing the committee Cardoso said the reserves level is the highest in nearly seven years and now provides about XXXX months of import cover. The CBN governor said the gains reflect renewed confidence in the economy and improved stability in the foreign exchange market"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1996691605940486273)  2025-12-04T21:22Z 1.2M followers, 4081 engagements


"MultiChoice may remove XX channels from DStv as new distribution deal with Warner Bros stalls MultiChoice Group says XX television channels will no longer be available to customers on DStv from December XX. The pay-TV firm announced the development in a recent notice to subscribers. The company said the affected channels are Discovery Channel TLC Africa Discovery Family Real Time TNT Africa and Food Network. The organisation said Travel Channel Investigation Discovery Cartoon Network Cartoonito and CNN International will also not be available from 23:59 CAT on the aforementioned date"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1996698766175621305)  2025-12-04T21:50Z 1.2M followers, 9020 engagements


"Gunmen kidnap two Chinese nationals from construction site in Kwara Gunmen have abducted two Chinese nationals working on a road project in Kwara state. The expatriates were among workers on the BUA Bode SaaduKaiamaKosubosu road when the masked assailants arrived the scene while shooting sporadically. The incident occurred on Monday at the site in Ejidongari Moro LGA. Adekimi Ojo Kwara police commissioner confirmed the incident to TheCable on Friday"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1996877530507235384)  2025-12-05T09:41Z 1.2M followers, 3879 engagements


"Obinna Oriaku: Replacing me at FCC price for speaking truth challenging vested interests Obinna Oriaku former Abia commissioner for finance says his removal from the Federal Character Commission (FCC) list is a consequence of his insistence on transparency in public service. On Thursday President Bola Tinubu asked the senate to confirm Victor Ikeji as commissioner of the FCC representing Abia state. He said the appointment of Ikeji is to replace Oriaku who was earlier nominated in a letter dated October 9"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1996886178671312983)  2025-12-05T10:15Z 1.2M followers, 9903 engagements


"Gbenga Alade: AMCON has repaid N3.6trn to CBN since its establishment The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) says it has repaid about N3.6 trillion to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) since its establishment in 2010. Gbenga Alade the managing director and chief executive officer (CEO) of the corporation disclosed this during a media parley in Lagos. He said although AMCON spent N1.7 trillion to purchase toxic bank assets it has now repaid N3.6 trillion leaving an outstanding balance of about N3 trillion to the apex bank. Alade said the corporation restructured the banking sector"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1996943691403952291)  2025-12-05T14:04Z 1.2M followers, 1466 engagements


"Ned Nwoko renews push for social media bill as TikToker claims he paid to kill Regina Daniels Ned Nwoko senator representing Delta north has renewed his call for the passage of the social media regulation bill saying defamation has been weaponised in Nigerias online space. The proposed legislation sponsored by Nwokopassedfor second reading on March XX in the senate. Nwoko said a trending video circulated a few days ago showed how unregulated the countrys social media ecosystem has become"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1996954226077864378)  2025-12-05T14:46Z 1.2M followers, 5345 engagements


"Netflix to acquire Warner Bros for $82.7bn Netflix Inc. and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) announced a definitive acquisition agreement between the two parties. Under the deal the streaming giant will buy Warner Bros. including its film and TV studios HBO Max and HBO for $XXXX billion. In a joint statement on Thursday the companies said the cash-and-stock offer is priced at $XXXXX per WBD share"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1996961608803762352)  2025-12-05T15:15Z 1.2M followers, 2099 engagements


"Senate moves to bring mobile money operators digital lenders under CBNs top-tier regulation The senate has began debate on a bill seeking to amend the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA) 2020 to empower the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to designate and supervise non-bank financial institutions. The bill targets major fintech operators whose activities lawmakers say now constitute critical national infrastructure. Tokunbo Abiru chairman of the senate committee on banking insurance and other financial institutions and sponsor of the bill said the amendment had become urgent due"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1996972168874226097)  2025-12-05T15:57Z 1.2M followers, 5062 engagements


"APC NWC summons Cross River chairman over vote of no confidence controversy Alphonsus Eba chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River has been summoned by the partys national leadership as tensions within the state chapter escalate. Murtala Kankia national legal adviser of the APC had issued a directive asking Eba to appear before the partys top hierarchy over allegations levelled by members of the state executive committee (SEC). On Thursday the SEC passed a vote of no confidence in Eba and announced that he had been removed from office. At the APC secretariat in Calabar"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1997017654549524549)  2025-12-05T18:58Z 1.2M followers, 1237 engagements


"FULL DRAW: Ghana get difficult group as Morocco face Brazil at 2026 World Cup Ghana have been drawn against England Croatia and Panama in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup. The draws were held on Friday at the Kennedy Centre in Washington D.C. US. The Black Stars are in a difficult Group L with two European powerhouses both of whom reached the quarter-finals of the previous World Cup in Qatar. Croatia finished third in the tournament and were the runners-up in 2018 in Russia"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1997032751828992395)  2025-12-05T19:58Z 1.2M followers, 1629 engagements


"VIDEO: "Distinguished colleagues let me announce to the honourable members that your speaker has decided and has written to my ward chairman of my decision to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Distinguished colleagues APC is my new party. I will do all that is needed to be done towards ensuring that the party card of the All Progressives Congress is issued to me in no time." Martin Amaewhule speaker of the Rivers state house of assembly"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1996889008861741221)  2025-12-05T10:26Z 1.2M followers, 4499 engagements


"EXTRA: Edo receives Santa Claus from 'Norway' Benin City got an early dose of holiday cheer on Tuesday when the Edo Broadcasting Service (EBS) received Santa Claus at the states airport all the way from Norway. EBS Norwegian Santa was unmistakably black and arrived with a single paper bag a very experienced costume and the kind of beard that had clearly survived several festive seasons. So much so much not to let the cat out of the bag but so much goodies all the way from Norway the Father Christmas said in an accent that reeked more of Nigeria than Scandinavia. Santas touchdown at the"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1996900729672319394)  2025-12-05T11:13Z 1.2M followers, 5930 engagements


"Donald Trump wins first-ever FIFA Peace Prize US President Donald Trump is the first-ever recipient of the new FIFA Peace Prize. Trump was awarded the prize on Friday during the group stage draw for the 2026 World Cup in Washington D.C. According to Gianni Infantino FIFA president the award was introduced this year to honour individuals who have taken exceptional and extraordinary actions for peace and by doing so have united people across the world"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1997032757126463582)  2025-12-05T19:58Z 1.2M followers, 3173 engagements


"PRESS RELEASE 1win Ghana: Learn with demos earn with smart bonus rewards Success in online betting isnt just about chanceits about knowing when to play what to choose and how to manage your resources. Thats why theofficial site of 1win Ghanagoes beyond simply offering games. It positions itself as both a learning ground and a reward engine helping users build confidence through knowledge and maximize their experience through carefully structured bonuses. New players often arrive curious but unsurenavigating odds gameplay types or financial decisions can feel overwhelming. 1win Ghana"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1997051336987132220)  2025-12-05T21:11Z 1.2M followers, 1335 engagements


"Supreme court strikes out Osun suit on withheld LG funds but declares FGs action illegal The supreme court has dismissed the suit filed by the Osun attorney-general (AG) against the federal government on withheld local government allocations due to the state. In a split decision of six to one which was delivered on Friday the apex court held that the Osun AG does not have the legal rights to institute the case on behalf of the XX LGAs of the state. THE SUIT In the suit marked SC/CV/775/2025 Osun state sought XX reliefs including a declaration that the attorney-general of the federation must"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1996904171513987135)  2025-12-05T11:27Z 1.2M followers, 15.6K engagements


"Ndume to Christopher Musa: Push for army to be on first-line charge for direct funding Ali Ndume former senate leader has asked Christopher Musa defence minister to advocate for placing the Nigerian Army on first-line charge for direct budgetary funding. The senator representing Borno south gave the advice in a statement issued on Wednesday. He said placing the military on statutory transfers would eliminate delays that hamper procurement of equipment and operations in conflict zones"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1996368303963431413)  2025-12-03T23:57Z 1.2M followers, 30.2K engagements


"'Hackers hit my account through OPAY Moneypoint' Oshiomhole calls for stricter fintech oversight Adams Oshiomhole senator representing Edo north says the national assembly must tighten oversight of financial institutions operating outside the traditional banking system. Oshiomhole spoke on Thursday while contributing to debate during the plenary on a bill seeking to amend the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act to provide for the designation registration and enhanced supervision of systemically important institutions"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1996796679169683564)  2025-12-05T04:20Z 1.2M followers, 18.3K engagements


"FULL DRAW: Ghana get difficult group as Morocco face Brazil at 2026 World Cup"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1997034244120695240)  2025-12-05T20:04Z 1.2M followers, 2154 engagements


"OPINION BY KENNETH EMODI December: The month that reveals our realities "In Latin America its a month of thanksgiving gatherings with families and reflective prayer events. Wherever you look December nudges people to take stock of the journey. But nowhere does this duality show more clearly than in Nigeria. If December had a headquarters Nigeria would submit a strong bid.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1997237574658589158)  2025-12-06T09:31Z 1.2M followers, 1466 engagements


"Wike: Rivers assembly lawmakers didnt inform me before joining APC Nyesom Wike minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) says members of the Rivers state house of assembly who left thePeoples Democratic Party(PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC) did not inform him before making the decision. On Friday XX Rivers state legislators including Martin Awaewhule the speaker resigned from the PDP and joined the APC. Two days before the defection the 32-member Rivers assemblypasseda vote of confidence in President Bola Tinubu urging him to seek re-election"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1997028205706838027)  2025-12-05T19:40Z 1.2M followers, 33.8K engagements


"ECOWAS threatens to deploy standby force after failed coup in Benin Republic The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission has condemned an attempted coup by a group of soldiers in Benin Republic. On Sunday gunshots were heard near President Patrice Talons residence as armoured vehicles deployed in the presidential palace patrolled the precinct. The group which labelled itself the Military Committee for Refoundation said the president and all political officeholders have been effectively removed and that all institutions have been dissolved. The presidency subsequently"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1997672415753539718)  2025-12-07T14:19Z 1.2M followers, 9419 engagements


"AT A GLANCE: Independent candidacy state police. 44constitution review bills up for vote at n'assembly The national assembly is set to debate and vote on XX constitutional amendment bills. The constitution alteration bills include electoral and judicial reforms inclusive governance security and state policing devolution of powers strengthening of institutions traditional institutions fiscal reforms citizenship and indigenisation fundamental human rights and local government autonomy"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1997952657130967348)  2025-12-08T08:53Z 1.2M followers, 4405 engagements


"VIDEO: Akpabio rejects calls for Chris Musa to take a bow insists he must address Trump's comments on Nigeria"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1996227869635207538)  2025-12-03T14:39Z 1.2M followers, 189.5K engagements


"Im very proud of what we export to Nigeria. We send you pharmaceuticals bankers services of all kinds and huge quantities of whiskey. And in return you send us oil gas Nollywood movies brilliant doctors nurses tech geniuses. We are very very grateful. Boris Johnson former UK prime minister at the Imo economic summit"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1996611111802573289)  2025-12-04T16:02Z 1.2M followers, 789.1K engagements


"I've been thrown under the bus by Liverpool' Salah fumes over bench role Mohamed Salah has expressed disappointment at being benched in consecutive English Premier League (EPL) matches following Liverpools 3-3 draw at Leeds United. In an interview with journalists after Saturdays game the forward disclosed his bench role means he is being blamed for the struggling EPL champions poor season"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1997584178578133371)  2025-12-07T08:29Z 1.2M followers, 1885 engagements


"NITDA warns of ChatGPT vulnerabilities that could cause data exposure The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has issued a security advisory warning users about newly discovered vulnerabilities in OpenAIs ChatGPT models. NITDA issued the advisory in a post on Sunday on its official X account. The agency said seven flaws were identified in GPT-4o and GPT-5 models that could enable attackers to manipulate the system through indirect prompt injection"  
[X Link](https://x.com/thecableng/status/1997989001970532756)  2025-12-08T11:17Z 1.2M followers, 1351 engagements