Author: Nigeriacurrent

Shettima Is Best To Help Me Govern- Tinubu

The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress(APC) says Kashim Shettima is the best choice to help him govern. Tinubu said this on Wednesday at a meeting with the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Abuja. In July, Tinubu announced Shettima, a Muslim as his running mate generating widespread criticism that  including […]

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ASUU To Declare Lecture -Free Day

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) says it will declare a lecture-free day across tertiary institutions to express its reservation over non-payment of its salaries. This was disclosed by the union chairman of the University of Ilorin chapter, Moyosore Ajao Ajao said the planned lecture-free day, won’t be on the same day for all […]

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I Will Abolish Security Vote- Kwankwaso

The Presidential Candidate of New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) says he would abolish the security votes of elected as the president Kwankwaso said this on Sunday during the People Townhall organized by Channels Television Security vote which is unconstitutional was usually allocated to some states and other agencies to fight insecurity. According to estimates by […]

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Sanwo-Olu’s Chief of Staff, Tayo Ayinde Loses Wife

Tayo Ayinde, chief of staff to Governor Babajide Sanwo Olu of Lagos has lost his wife, Adedoyin Ayinde(nee Ojora) to the cold hands of death. Her death was confirmed in a statement jointly issued by the Ayinde and Ojora families on Sunday. According to the statement, Adedoyin died after a brief illness “Princess Adedoyin lived […]

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Flooding: 1.3 Million People Affected, 96 Die In Bayelsa-SEMA

The Bayelsa State Emergency Management Agency (BYSEMA) says no fewer than 1.3 million people were affected by by flooding. According to the date released by the agency on Monday, 96 deaths have been recorded and 1.2 million people displaced The BYSEMA Chairman, Walamam Igrubia said the collation of data is ongoing. The Bayelsa State Emergency […]

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African Governments Must Demand Climate Justice At COP 27

By Philip Jakpor Africa is on the menu again. This time, it’s a renewed scramble for oil and gas by Global North governments like France, Germany, the United States, and Italy. Renewed interest in fossil fuels in Africa spiked since Russia cut off gas to most of Europe in response to sanctions imposed on it […]

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Autopsy Confirms Davido’s Son, Ifeanyi Died From Drowning

The Lagos State Police Command on Saturday said the report of the investigation carried out on Davido’s son, Ifeanyi revealed that he died as a result of drowning. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin said the result of the autopsy came on Friday “The autopsy has been concluded and it’s confirmed that the […]

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Dana AirTo Resume Flight Operations Nov 9

Dana Air says it will resume flight operations on November 9, 2022, having successfully concluded an audit organised by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority. The airline in a statement said, “We are pleased to announce that we will resume flight operations on November 9th, having successfully concluded an audit organised by the Nigerian Civil Aviation […]

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APC To Officially Kick Off Presidential Campaign on November 15

The All Progressives Congress(APC) says it will kick off its presidential campaign in Plateau, Jos on November 15. This was disclosed in a statement by the director-general of the campaign council, Simon Lalong The director of media and publicity of the campaign, Bayo Onanuga said the exercise officially began with a town hall meeting that […]

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Again, Emirates Suspends flights Operations to Nigeria

Emirate Airlines, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates has suspended its inbound and outbound flight operations to Nigeria indefinitely. The airline said it suspended its operation due to its inability to repatriate over $85 million in revenue generated from sales of air tickets. Few weeks ago, the central bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele while […]

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