Author: Nigeriacurrent

Newspaper Headlines for March 7, 2025

The story links are; Amebo This Nigeria Salient Times News Direct Blueprint First News Guardian Punch Daily Trust   Nation Independent

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Court Reserves Judgment in BRT Driver’s Rape, Murder Trial

By Esi-ife Arogundade A Lagos State High Court at Tafawa Balewa Square has reserved judgment in the high-profile case against Andrew Ominikoron, a driver for the Lagos State Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), who faces charges of raping and murdering 22-year-old fashion designer Oluwabamise Ayanwola in 2022.  Justice Sherifat Sonaike announced that the court would deliver […]

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Breaking: Court orders permanent forfeiture of $1.4m linked to Emefiele

By Esi-ife Arogundade The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ordered the forfeiture of the sum of $1,426,175.14 fraud linked by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) with the embattled former governor of the Central Bank, Godwin Emefiele. Justice Ayokunle Faji in his judgment on Thursday, March 6, 2025, held that the $1.4m […]

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Nigeria Ranks Sixth in Global Terrorism Index

By Esi-ife Arogundade Nigeria has been ranked sixth in the 2025 Global Terrorism Index, now holding a score of 7.658, a rise from its eighth position in 2023 and 2024. The index, which was released on March 5, 2025, highlights a troubling trend in terrorism-related violence in the country. Burkina Faso leads the index with […]

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Newspaper Headlines for March 6, 2025

The story links are; Punch Salient Times Amebo Tribune Guardian Nation Matrix Independent This Nigeria Daily Trust   First News Blueprint News Direct

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Protesters Demand Probe Of Allegations Against Senate President

By Esi-ife Arogundade In a dramatic turn of events on Wednesday, March 5, supporters of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan clashed with law enforcement as they gathered at the National Assembly, to demand an investigation into sexual harassment allegations, against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The protesters arrived at the assembly complex around 8 AM, coinciding with the […]

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EFCC Interrogates Former A’Ibom Governor Over Alleged Fraud

By Esi-ife Arogundade The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Udom Emmanuel, the immediate past governor of Akwa Ibom State, in connection with alleged fraud amounting to billions of naira. A petition submitted to the anti-graft agency by the Network Against Corruption and Trafficking (NACAT) detailed an extensive investigation into the financial records […]

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Newspaper Headlines for March 5, 2025

The story links are; Amebo Salient Times News Direct Daily Trust   Guardian Vanguard Nation Tribune Punch Independent Blueprint First News

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Ogunjimi is new Accountant General of the Federation

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Shamsedeen Babatunde Ogunjimi as the new Accountant General of the Federation after a rigorous selection process. His appointment takes effect from 7th March 2025, the same day the incumbent Oluwatoyin Madehin will retire. Ogunjimi, 57, was first named as Madehin’s successor last December. A selection committee later chose him […]

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Tinubu greets Adeboye at 83

President Bola Tinubu has sent a message of congratulations to Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, the General Overseer (GO) of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), on his 83rd birthday. According to him, he shared in the joy of this special occasion with Pastor Adeboye’s family, particularly his wife, Pastor Foluke, spiritual leaders and members […]

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