Nigerian Current

July, 2022

6 July
Anthony Asiwaju’s Bridging African Boundaries: A Three-part Blueprint for Every Progress-driven African Leader

By Toyin Falola As I read through the first few pages of Emeritus Professor Anthony Asiwaju’s Bridging African Boundaries: Cross-Border Areas and Regional Integration in Comparative History and Policy Advocacy, there was an epiphanic moment—a remarkable discovery that brought a knowing smile to my lips. Names are revered in …
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1 July
Court Orders NIMC, Immigration To Produce Ekweremadu’s Kidney’s Donor Biodata

A federal high court has ordered the National Identity Management Commission(NIMC) to provide the certified true copy (CTC) of David Ukpo’s biodata, a kindey donor for fromer deputy senate president, Ike Ekweremadu. In June, Ekeweremau was arrested and charged to court along with his wife, Beatrice for allegedly bringing a …
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1 July
Court Sentences Senator Nwabaohsi To 7Years In Prison

The Lagos Division of the court of appeal has sentenced Peter Nwaoboshi, senator representing Delta north district to seven years in prison for money laundering. This was contained in a statement from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which prosecuted the case. In addition, the Court of Appeal ordered …
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30 June
A CONVERSATION WITH PRESIDENT THABO MBEKI, PART 3

This is the second interview report with President Mbeki on June 19, 2022. Viewership figures on television, radios and over a dozen platforms reached over 35 million by June 20, 2022. For the transcripts: YouTube: https://youtube.com/watch?v=KoRTpv6lEfA Facebook: https://fb.watch/dL9miB2tHc/ President Thabo Mbeki: On South Africa and the South …
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30 June
BREAKING: JJC Skillz Announces Separation From Wife Funke Akindele

Nigerian singer and movie producer, Abdulazeez Bello better known as JJC Skillz has announced his separation from his wife Funke Akindele, award – winning Nollywood actress JJC Skillz made the annnnocument via his Instragam post on Thursday morning stating that his marriage with Akindele had issues in the last two …
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29 June
Sultan Declares July 9 As Eid-el- Kabir

The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar has declared July 9 as Eid-el-Kabir Eid-el-Kabir is an Islamic festival where Muslim faithful slaughter ram as a sacrifice. Eid-el-Kabir or Eid-el-Adha commemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s readiness to sacrifice his only son as directed by almighty Allah to demonstrate his dedication. The celebration is …
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