Author: Nigeriacurrent

Molefi Asante: The Lion Who Refused to buy the Hunters’ Stories About the Forest

  A CONVERSATION WITH MOLEFI ASANTE, PART 2       Toyin Falola   Africans have a famous saying that “until the lion talks, every story will glorify the hunter.” This is a multifaceted maxim that more than sums up the nuances of this world. It defines how stories are told, and histories are recorded. […]

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BREAKING: EFCC Chairman Abdulrasheed Bawa Slumps At Aso rock

Chairman of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) , Abdulrasheed Bawa on Thursday slumped at a programme in Aso rock Bawa was giving his goodwill message at the National Identity Day celebration when he suddenly stopped talking. More to follow…

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BREAKING: Sanwo Olu Appoints Tunji Bello’s Wife, Ibiyemi As New LASU VC

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has appointed Prof. Ibiyemi Bello,  the wife of Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tunji Bello, as the new vice-chancellor of Lagos State University, LASU With the appointment, Olatunji-Bello,   professor of medicine,  became the 9th vice-chancellor of the university. According to the statement issued by the Commissioner of Information, […]

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Okonjo-Iweala Listed Among TIME’s 100 Influential People

The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Ngozi-Okonjo-Iwela has been listed among  TIME’s magazine’s most influential people for 2021. Iweala was named on Wednesday alongside US President Joe Biden, Angelique Kidjo, and the Duke and Duchess of Susses, Prince Harry and Meghan. The list recognizes “people whose ideas, example, talent, or discoveries transform the […]

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Lagos Govt Alerts Residents Over Flood As Oyan Dam Release More Water

Lagos State Government, on Tuesday, alerted residents in areas contiguous to the Ogun River about the steady release of water from the Oyan Dam, urging everyone to standby in case there is a need to move from their locations. A statement signed by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tunji Bello, said […]

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Buhari Swears In New INEC Commissioners

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday sworn in three National Commissioners of  Independent National Electoral Commission. The newly sworn-in commissioners include Dr Baba Bila representing the North-East zone, Professor Sani Adam, representing the North-Central zone and Professor Abdullahi Abdu, representing the North-West zone. The swearing-in took place on Wednesday just before the commencement of the Federal Executive […]

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BAT Accused of Bribing African leaders $600, 000 To Undermine Public Health

New reports claim that British American Tobacco (BAT) allegedly bribed African leaders, law enforcement agents, and journalists $600,000 to allow it to undermine health policies on the continent, sabotage competitors, and endanger people’s lives. The report was sponsored by Stopping Tobacco Organisations and Products(STOP)- a global tobacco industry watchdog whose mission is to expose the […]

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BREAKING: 240 Inmates Escaped As Gunmen Attack Kogi Prison

At least 240 inmates have escaped the Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC) in Kabba, Kogi State, following an attack by yet to be identified gunmen. The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) spokesman, Mr Francis Enobore confirmed the incident in a communique on Monday, stating that the attack took place at about midnight on Sunday. According to […]

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Lagos Assembly Passes VAT Bill, Anti-Open Grazing Bill

The Lagos State House of Assembly has passed the Value Added Tax (VAT)  and Open Grazing Bills in the state. The two Bills were passed after unanimous votes by the lawmakers during Thursday’s plenary after they were read for the third time. After the passage of the Bills, the Speaker of the House, Mudashiru Obasa […]

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BBNaija: Tega Narrates What Happened Under Duvet With Boma

One of the evicted female housemates of Big Brother Naija reality television show, Tega, has revealed what happened under the duvet with a male housemate, Boma. Both Boma and Tega were evicted on Sunday alongside Peace and Michael during the King Size eviction night. After her eviction, Tega, a married woman, had made several efforts […]

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