Sanwo-Olu Cancels Selection Process For LASU VC
Governor Bbajide Sanwo-Olu has canceled the selection process for the appointment of a new Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University. This was made known in a statement issued by the Governor’s chief press secretary, Gboyega Akosila on Friday. “Governor Sanwo-Olu was inundated with petitions arising from the selection process of the Vice Chancellor by the Governing […]
Ex-VP Atiku Receives Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine
Former vice president Atiku Abubakar ahs received the Coronavirus vaccine. He was said to have received the vaccine on Wednesday in Dubai, United Arab Emirates(UAE). The Pfizer vaccine which has been granted authorization by the WHO is said to be 90 percent effective. Atiku’s spokesman, Paul Ibe confirmed this development in a statement released on […]
A CONVERSATION WITH PROFESSOR KENNETH HARROW
PART 1: A PRODIGOUS CAREER By Toyin Falola Several intellectuals have dedicated their research studies on Africa and Africans by exploring various African experiences. Not many, however, have concentrated on the exploration of post-colonial African cinematic culture like Kenneth Harrow does with energetic zeal. Harrow has been a Distinguished Professor of English at Michigan […]
Jonathan advises Trump
*Says no one’s ambition is worth blood of any citizen Former President Goodluck Jonathan has told the United States President Donald Trump that his ambition is not worth the blood of any American citizen. He gave the advice a day after pro-Trump supporters disrupted the ratification of Joe Biden’s victory. Trump is insisting on not […]
Eduok, former Chief of Air Staff, dies at 73
Nigeria’s former Chief of Air Staff, Nsikak Eduok, is dead. The late Air Marshall who died on Wednesday was 73. He died in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, according to a source close to the family. He enlisted into the Nigeria Air Force in 1968 and became the 12th Chief of Air Staff on August 27, […]
Finally, Trump Agrees To Orderly Transfer Power To Biden
United States President Donald Trump has finally agreed to transfer power to President-Elect Joe Biden. Trump made the pledged in a statement on Thursday shortly after Congress confirmed Biden’s victory. The statement read: “Even though I totally disagree with the outcome of the election, and the facts bear me out, nevertheless, there will be an […]
Nigeria Records 1,664 COVID-19 Cases…Highest In Recent Time
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 1,664 new cases of Coronavirus in the country. According to the update released on the agency website on Wednesday, five persons died of the virus, increasing the current fatality to 1,324. The agency on Wednesday said 756 people have been discharged. According to the NCDC, “our […]
JAMB Opens Portal for 2020/2021 Admissions
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board(JAMB) has opened its portal for prospective candidates to register for the 2020/2021 admissions. Fabian Benjamin, JAMB’s spokesperson made this known to newsmen on Wednesday. According to him, the opening of the portal gives institutions access to upload names of shortlisted applicants for the 2020/2021 admissions When NigerianCurrent correspondent visited […]
Emigrate, But Don’t Burn Your Nigerian Bridge – Olusegun Adeniyi
Once again, Nigerian professionals between the ages of 25 and 40 are emigrating abroad. Those who are married go with their families. Economic upheaval at home and an almost out of hand national security challenge explain why these young citizens choose to vote with their passports. But this is also a global phenomenon. Whether in […]
Lagos Deputy Governor Loses Brother To COVID-19
The deputy governor of Lagos state, Obafemi Hamzat, has lost his younger brother, Haroun to COVID-19. Haroun, a medical doctor was reported to have tested positive before his death. His death was announced in a statement issued by the Lagos chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) on Wednesday. “We announce with deep regret the […]
