Author: Nigeriacurrent

Eguavoen Resigns As Super Eagles’ Techincal Adviser

Austin Eguavon has resigned as the  Technical Adviser of the Super Eagles of Nigeria. His resignation comes a few days after Nigeria lost to the Black Stars of Ghana in the World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday. The match ended 1-1 draw but the Black Stars  qualified for the World Cup based on the away goals […]

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Olu Jacobs and Joke Silva’s Son Marriage Crashes After 3 Years

The marriage between Olu Jacob and Joke Silva’s son, Olusoji and his partner, Blessing has crashed. Blessing made this known in a now-deleted post while answering questions from her followers via her Instagram stories “Are you still married? my bro who is in the UK is madly in love with you,” a follower inquired. The UK […]

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NIJ Honours Adebutu

The Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ) will on Thursday hold a special convocation ceremony to confer a fellowship award on one of  Nigeria’s business magnate and philanthropists, Sir Kesington Adebukunola Adebutu, OON, CON. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the institute’s Public Relations Officer, Tolulope Ojemuyiwa According to the statement, the event which […]

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US Announces Dropbox Visa Service In Abuja

The United States embassy in Nigeria has announced drop box service or interview waiver   for visa application renewal in Abuja This was disclosed in a statement issued by the embassy on Wednesday.  The dropbox which started in Lagos in February, will take effect in Abuja from March 30. Those who are eligible  for this program […]

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2023: Wike Declares For President

Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has declared his intention to run for the presidency in the 2023 general election. Wike announced his decision on Sunday when he visited Benue to consult stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) in the state. “If you’re running in an election, power isn’t given for free; it is taken. […]

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First Female VC In Nigeria, Grace Alele – Williams Dies, At 89

The first female vice-chancellor in Nigeria, Grace Alele-Williams has died Her death was confirmed in a statement issued by the Edo State Governors, Godwin Obaseki. Godwin Obaseki, governor of Edo, confirmed the development in a statement on Saturday, describing her as an “Amazon”. “It is with a heavy heart that I received the shocking news of […]

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WC 2022: Ghana , Nigeria Match Ends In Goalless Draw

Nigeria had to settle for a 0-0 draw in Ghana on Friday after VAR overruled a decision to award the visitors a penalty in the first leg of a World Cup play-off. A review of the decision in the closing stages of the West African showdown in Kumasi found that Ghana midfielder Iddrisu Baba was […]

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World Water Day: Groups Reiterate Opposition To Water Privatization

Groups under the aegis of Our Water Our Right Africa Coalition (OWORAC) have described privatization as the biggest impediment to universal access to potable water on the continent of Africa. The coalition which is made up of activists from Cameroon, Gabon, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, and Uganda who are working to push back against […]

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I gave Obiano’s wife a dirty slap to stop her from attacking me – Bianca Ojukwu

The widow of the late Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, Bianca, Friday narrated what transpired between Ebelechukwu Obiano and herself, yesterday during the inauguration of Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo as Governor of Anambra state. Vanguard had reported how Ebelechukwu Obiano, wife of former Governor Willie Obiano, had stood up from her seat to attack the wife of […]

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Jonathan, Sylva Perform Groundbreaking of Lubricant Plant in Bayelsa

The Federal Government is determined to deepen local content and reduce importation of products we could produce locally, the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB),  Engr. Simbi Kesiye Wabote, has said. Wabote spoke on behalf of the agency and the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, at […]

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