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The conclusion of party primaries across Nigeria should ordinarily represent a triumph of democracy within our political parties.… The post The primaries and the crisis of party institutionalisation in Nigeria appeared first on TheCable.

‘Raindance’ by Dave, the British-Nigerian rapper, featuring Tems, has been named among Spotify’s predictions for ‘2026 Songs of Summer’.  The global music-streaming platform curated a list of 30 songs that features a mix of global hitmakers and rising acts. The company says the songs are expected to “dominate global listening across the Northern Hemisphere” during the season. Spotify also announced …

BY MOSHOOD OSHUNFUREWA It was a quiet Tuesday, the 26th of May, 2026, evening in Lagos when my… The post National security: Why a state of emergency can no longer wait appeared first on TheCable.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited says crude oil and condensate sale increased to 23.65 million barrels… The post NNPC: Crude oil sale increased by 36% to 23.65m barrels in April appeared first on TheCable.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has uncovered consignments of ketamine and MDMA concealed in… The post NDLEA seizes ketamine, MDMA concealed in water purifiers ‘imported from Europe’ appeared first on TheCable.

The Labour Party (LP) faction led by Julius Abure has adopted the party’s national youth leader, Kennedy Ahanotu,… The post Abure-led LP faction adopts youth leader Kennedy Ahanotu as presidential candidate appeared first on TheCable.

Omoyele Sowore, presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has threatened to mobilise protesters to occupy the… The post Sowore threatens to ‘occupy’ Aso Rock over Oyo school abduction appeared first on TheCable.

For months, TheCable’s JANEFRANCES CHIBUNDU investigated the online trade in endangered animals — specifically African grey parrots —… The post INVESTIGATION: Despite existing laws, endangered grey parrots sold openly on Nigeria’s social media, e-commerce platforms appeared first on TheCable.

The French ministry of interior says over 416 people were detained nationwide after violent clashes erupted when thousands… The post Over 416 arrested as clashes erupt across France after PSG’s UCL victory appeared first on TheCable.

Any city, any street — where shadows have names, and hunger has no clock. He wakes before the… The post The bowl and the blade: How a forgotten child becomes a nation’s nightmare appeared first on TheCable.