Author: Nigeriacurrent

BREAKING: ONSA confirms escape of Binance boss, Anjarwalla

The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has confirmed the escape from lawful custody of Nadeem Anjarwalla, a suspect in the ongoing criminal probe into the activities of Binance, a cryptocurrency exchange company. Mr Zakari Mijinyawa, Head, Strategic Communication, ONSA, said in a statement on Monday in Abuja, that Anjarwalla escaped on Friday. He […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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 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 […]

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‘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 […]

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