Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Swiss Women’s National Team Suffers Heavy 7:1 Defeat In Friendly Against Luzern U-15 Boys. Nottwil, Switzerland – The Switzerland women’s national football team, ranked 23rd in the world, faced a humbling 7-1 defeat against FC Luzern’s Under-15 boys’ team in a behind-closed-doors friendly match, as they prepare to host the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025, according to reports from Swiss media. The match, held in Nottwil, was intended as a preparatory fixture ahead of the European Championship, which kicks off on 2 July. Swiss outlet Blick reported that the Swiss Football Association (SFA) had hoped to keep the result under…

Lawlessness In Nigeria Deters Investors, Says Peter Obi. Prominent Nigerian figure and former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has decried the escalating lawlessness in Nigeria, warning that it undermines the nation’s appeal to investors. Speaking after a distressing incident involving the illegal demolition of his brother’s property in Ikeja, Lagos, Obi highlighted how the absence of the rule of law continues to erode civil liberties, personal security, and basic living standards across the country. Obi reported that his youngest brother had contacted him in a state of panic, revealing that a group of individuals had invaded his company’s property…

Abuja Alternative Medicine College Continues To Receive Budget Funding 15 Years After Closure, Panel Reveals. In a startling revelation, a House of Representatives panel has raised concerns over the continued budgetary allocations to the Federal College of Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Abuja, despite the institution ceasing academic operations in 2010. The discovery, reported by TheCable on 25 June 2025, has sparked calls for greater accountability in Nigeria’s public financial management. The college, established in 2008 under the Federal Ministry of Health, was intended to advance research and training in complementary and alternative medicine. However, following a directive from…

Nigeria Senate Approves ₦1.485 Trillion Rivers State Budget For 2025. In a significant development for Rivers State, the Nigerian Senate has passed the 2025 Appropriation Bill, approving a budget of ₦1.485 trillion for the fiscal year ending 31 December 2025. The decision, made on Wednesday, 25 June 2025, follows a thorough review of the Senate Ad-hoc Committee on Oversighting the Emergency Rule in Rivers State, chaired by Senator Opeyemi Bamidele. The budget, which was presented to the Senate by President Bola Tinubu in May, authorises the issuance of ₦1,485,662,592,442 from the Consolidated Revenue Fund of Rivers State. According to…

NDLEA Raises Alarm As Four In Ten Nigerian Undergraduates Engage In Drug Abuse. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Oyo State Command, has revealed a concerning statistic: approximately four to five out of every ten undergraduates in Nigeria are involved in drug abuse. The disclosure was made by Oyo State NDLEA Commander, Olayinke Joe-Fadile, during a rally in Ibadan on Wednesday, 25 June 2025, to mark the 2025 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, also known as World Drug Day. Speaking at the event, which carried the theme “The Evidence is Clear: Invest in Prevention, Break…

INEC Receives 110 Applications For New Political Parties Ahead Of 2027 Elections. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that it has received letters of intent from 110 associations seeking registration as political parties in preparation for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. The disclosure, made by INEC Chairman Professor Mahmood Yakubu during a quarterly media briefing in Abuja on 25 June 2025, signals a surge in political enthusiasm as the nation gears up for its next electoral cycle. Speaking at the commission’s second regular consultative meeting with media executives, Professor Yakubu revealed that the applications are being meticulously processed…

NSCDC Thwarts Major Railway Vandalism In Bauchi, Seizes Stolen Sleepers. In a significant victory against infrastructure vandalism, the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has intercepted a trailer loaded with stolen railway sleepers in Bauchi State, dealing a blow to criminal activities targeting Nigeria’s rail network. The operation, conducted by the NSCDC’s Mining Team, took place on 20 June 2025 along the Missu axis, highlighting the agency’s commitment to safeguarding critical national assets. The trailer, which was transporting the stolen railway sleepers, had concealed the materials beneath sacks of sawdust, raising suspicions of deliberate intent to vandalise public…

SDP’s Adebayo Criticises Tinubu: ‘A1 In Politics, F9 In Governance’. Prince Adewole Adebayo, the 2023 presidential candidate for the Social Democratic Party (SDP), has delivered a sharp critique of President Bola Tinubu’s leadership, asserting that while the president excels in political strategy, his governance record is sorely lacking. In an interview with TheCable, Adebayo described Tinubu as having “A1 in politics but F9 in governance,” highlighting a stark contrast between the president’s political acumen and his administration’s failure to deliver on key public needs. Adebayo, a prominent lawyer and SDP leader, argued that Tinubu’s strength lies in his deep…

PDP Reinstates Wike’s Ally Samuel Anyanwu As National Secretary. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reaffirmed Senator Samuel Anyanwu, a close ally of Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, as its National Secretary, ending months of internal wrangling over the position. The decision was announced by the party’s Acting National Chairman, Ambassador Iliya Damagum, during a press briefing at the PDP headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday. Flanked by Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, former Senate President Bukola Saraki, and other key stakeholders, Damagum described the reinstatement as a “difficult but critical decision” accepted by the majority of the party’s…

Former Kwara Governor Cornelius Adebayo Passes Away At 84. Cornelius Olatunji Adebayo, a former governor of Kwara State and a prominent figure in Nigeria’s pro-democracy movement, has died at the age of 84. Family sources confirmed to TheCable that Adebayo passed away in the early hours of Wednesday in Abuja, marking the end of a distinguished career in public service and advocacy for democratic ideals. Born on 24 February 1941 in Igbaja, Kwara State, Adebayo was a towering figure in Nigerian politics, known for his commitment to education, governance, and democratic principles. His political journey began in 1979 when…

Super Eagles Star Moses Simon Joins Paris FC In Historic Transfer. Super Eagles winger Moses Simon has officially signed a three-year contract with newly promoted Ligue 1 side Paris FC, marking a historic moment as he becomes the first Nigerian male footballer to join the French capital club. The 29-year-old forward, who completed his medical on Tuesday, will remain with Paris FC until June 2028, following a €7 million transfer from FC Nantes, where he spent six remarkable seasons. Simon’s move to Paris FC ends his prolific tenure with Nantes, where he made 201 appearances, scoring 37 goals and…

PSG Ease Past Seattle Sounders Into Club World Cup Last 16. Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) cruised into the last 16 of the FIFA Club World Cup with a comfortable 2:0 victory over MLS side Seattle Sounders in their knockout match on Wednesday. The match, played at a neutral venue in the United States, saw PSG’s attacking strength overwhelm the American side with their pace and flair, delighting fans in the stadium. Coach Luis Enrique praised his team’s professionalism, noting their ability to adapt to the tournament’s unique format. The Club World Cup, expanded to 32 teams to include more…