Sales reps docked for alleged N1m wine theft
Two sales representatives on Friday appeared before a Surulere Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos State for allegedly stealing bottles of assorted wine worth over one million Naira from their employer. The defendants, Balikis Kadiri, 25, and Timileyin Omotosho, 24, have no fixed address. They are facing a two-count charge of conspiracy and stealing but pleaded […]
U.S. seeking opportunity to retain military presence in Niger – Reports
Washington is trying to persuade Niger Republic not to put a complete end to the U.S. military presence in the country, The Washington Post reported on Friday, citing U.S. officials. Niger Republic currently hosts around 1,000 personnel and a drone base, after its transitional government declared the military outpost “illegal,” Amadou Abdramane, a spokesman for […]
Constitutional amendment: Expert calls for state police, power rotation
A political expert, Dr Nentawe Yilwatda, has called on National Assembly lawmakers to consider the adoption of state police and power rotation at the ongoing constitution amendment. Yilwatda, a Plateau State politician, who expressed that the amendment was overdue, made the call on Friday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in […]
Tinubu backs sustainability reporting initiative
President Bola Tinubu has affirmed Nigeria’s commitment to diligently implement world-leading sustainability reporting standards aimed at unlocking capital investments, transforming business models, and safeguarding the environment in the country. He gave the assurance during a meeting on Thursday in Abuja with the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) Chair, Mr. Emmanuel Faber. The President’s endorsement coincides […]
JUST IN: Court Bars Actress From ‘Defaming’ MC Oluomo
The Ikeja High Court has restrained Nollywood actress Mariam Muftaudeen, also known as Omo VC, from defaming the Chairman of the Lagos State Park Management Board, Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo. In a Certified True Copy (CTC) of the proceedings obtained by Nigerian Current on March 21, 2024, Justice M. O Dawodu made the […]
‘We haven’t had potable water in 15 years’
Following reports of water contamination in some parts of Lagos State and ahead of the World Water Day on March 22, 2024, Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA)’s water team members SEFA IKPA and GIDEON ADEYENI visited Iludun Town, in Agege Local Government Area (LGA), where residents narrated their water challenges. A resident, Mrs. Felicia Fagbemi, told CAPPA […]
Mohbad’s autopsy results to be ready four weeks
Dr Richard Somiari, Director of Lagos State DNA and Forensic Centre, on Wednesday said that results of an autopsy conducted on deceased singer Ilerioluwa Aloba (a.k.a Mohbad) would be ready in the next three weeks or four weeks. Somiari gave the assurance while testifying during a coroner’s inquest into the death of the singer. The […]
U.S. to launch initiatives to empower writers, Nigerian music artistes, others
In a bid to strengthen ties with Nigeria, the U.S. government says it will be launching different initiatives to empower writers, TV producers, actors, music artistes and Nigerian students. Lee Satterfield, Assistant Secretary of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, said this during an interview session at the American Corner located at Vibranium Valley […]
Otti inaugurates 30-km Arochukwu-Ndiokereke-Okobo-Ozuabam Road for rehabilitation
Gov. Alex Otti of Abia, on Wednesday, formally inaugurated the 30-kilometer Arochukwu-Ndiokereke-Okobo-Ozuabam Road for rehabilitation. In a speech at the ceremony held at Amuvi, Arochukwu Local Government Area (LGA), Otti said that the project indicated government’s commitment to improving the living condition of the citizens. He said that the State Government was intentional about rehabilitating […]
Tinubu appeals to National Assembly over MDAs
President Bola Tinubu has appealed to members of the National Assembly to exercise restraint in summoning heads of ministries, departments, and agencies before parliamentary committees. Speaking at the breaking of Ramadan fast on Wednesday in Abuja with the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, and the leadership of the House, the President said […]
