Nigeria seeks regional protection of undersea cables
By Patrick Aigbokhan Following recent undersea cable cuts that challenged connectivity in many countries in the West African sub-region, Nigeria has called for a coordinated and multilateral approach by the region to protect shared telecommunications infrastructure and diversify connectivity to ensure uninterruptible connections. Executive Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, […]
DELULU IS THE SOLULU!
By Toyin Falola Delulu is the only Solulu To make your dreams come Trululu. Delulu is thinking that you will wake up one morning, set out as usual to go about your business and you will, by luck, meet the popular Instagram philanthropist, Asherkine. Then he asked you what you wanted, and you told him […]
Kaduna 287 abducted children gain freedom
The 287 school children abducted by bandits more than two weeks ago at Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, have been released. The state Governor, Mallam Uba Sanni, confirmed the release of the school children via a press statement he personally signed in the morning of Sunday, 24 March, 2024. The Governor while confirming […]
Benue gov raises minimum wage review committee
Gov. Hyacinth Alia of Benue State on Friday constituted a minimum wage review committee that would make necessary recommendations for the state government. This is contained in a press statement signed by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Tersoo Kula, in Makurdi. According to Kula, the committee is headed by the Secretary to the State […]
Don’t allow banks to fail, EFCC boss tells NDIC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, has urged the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), to keep a closer watch on banks across the country to avoid failure and its attendant unsavoury effects on the economy. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on […]
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 […]
