Author: Nigeriacurrent

US President, Joe Biden Declares 2024 Re-election Bid

United States President Joe Biden has declared his intention to run for a second term in office in 2024. This was made in a video released by his team on Tuesday. Biden said next year’s contest is against Republican extremism, noting that he needs more time to fully realise his vow to restore the nation’s […]

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Ignore Rumour, I Am Very Strong- Tinubu To Nigerians

President-elect, Bola Tinubu says he is strong and ready to take on the task ahead of him. Tinubu returned to the country on Monday evening from France after spending one month abroad. The president-elect traveled out of the country after the governorship election of March 18 There has been some controversy about the state of […]

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CNN Fires Longtime Host, Don Lemon, After Sexist Haley Comments

The Cable News Network (CNN) has fired its longtime host, Don Lemon . In a memo to staff, the Network CEO, Chris Licht said  “Don will forever be a part of the CNN family, and we thank him for his contributions over the past 17 years. “We wish him well and will be cheering him […]

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APC Dissolves Presidential Campaign Council

The All Progressives Congress(APC) has dissolved its presidential campaign council (PCC) set up to carry out the task of coordinating the campaign of the presidential elections The dissolution was announced in a statement issued by Simon Lalong, its director-general, and James Faleke, its secretary, on Saturday night. President Muhammadu Buhari was chairman of the council […]

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Eid el-Fitr: FG declares Friday, Monday public holidays

The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 21 and Monday, April 24, 2023, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid el-Fitr celebration. The announcement was contained in a statement by Shuaib Belgore, permanent secretary in the ministry of interior. Belgore said Rauf Aregbesola, the minister of interior, made the announcement on Wednesday. In the statement, […]

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I Gave Delegates Anointing Oil For My Victory- Dino Melaye

The Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) Governorship candidate in Kogi State, Dino Melaye says he gave anointing oil to delegates of his party to ensure his victory at the primary election. Melaye disclosed this on Tuesday when he appeared on Channels TV Politics Today Asked to respond to allegations that delegates were financially induced, he said he […]

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AMVCA Releases Nominees For 2023 Awards (FULL LIST)

Africa Movie Viewers Choice Awards(AMVCA) has released the list of nominees for this year awards. The announcement was made on Sunday by Bisola Aiyeola and Ghanian actor, Adjetey Anang This year’s award will be presented in 33 categories, with ten categories open to public voting. The award will be held in Lagos State on May […]

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Aviation Workers Protests, Blocks Access Road To Lagos Airport

The aviation workers on Monday caused heavy gridlock on access road  to both domestic and international airports of the Murtala Muhammed Airports in Lagos, protesting over working conditions. The situation was reported to have caused delays and disruption if flight activities. An  airport official said while the protests have caused flight delays due to gridlock […]

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I Miss My Friendship With Tonto Dikeh- Bobrisky

The self-acclaimed transgender, Bobrisky  says he misses his friendship with Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh. Bobrisky said this during an interview with media personality, Toke Makinwa. He said their friendship, which lasted for five years ended because “we are impatient and hot-tempered people”. “I miss my friendship with Tonto so much because Tonto was like my […]

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Atiku Is A Serial Loser, Tinubu Tells Atiku

The President-Elect, Bola Tinubu has described the presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party(PDP), and Atiku Abubakar has a serial loser. Tinubu said Atiku has always lost his bid to govern the country since 1993. The President-Elect said these in his response to the petition filed by Atiku and the PDP before the Presidential Election […]

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