Author: Nigeriacurrent

Nigeria Records 407 New Cases of Coronavirus

The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 407 new cases of coronavirus in the country. The agency in its latest update said the new cases were reported from 17 states of the federation with Lagos topped the list at 160, Akwa Ibom – 75, Ondo- 51, Abia-33, Oyo-29, Kaduna -18 and Katsina -7. […]

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Police Commission Suspends DCP Abba Kyari Over FBI Indictment

The Police Service Commission(PSC)  has suspended the deputy commissioner of police, Abba Kyari over  his indictment by the Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) for alleged involvement in $1.1m internet  fraud. This is coming few hours after the Inspector General of Police recommended the immediate  suspension of Kyari  from the Nigeria Police Force The police commission said […]

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Unveiled: Mystro, The Silent Worker Behind Trending Global Musicians

Young music-making, multi-talented singer/songwriter and producer, Segun Michael Ajayi, P.k.a MYSTRO is the brain behind many of the trending hits in the Nigerian music circle and beyond. His works quickly gained prominence and the superstars started coming for him shortly after he launched into the terrain. Mystro is responsible for producing a variety of Nigerian […]

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Hushpuppi: IGP Recommends Suspension of Abba Kyari

The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba has recommended the suspension of DCP Abbah Kyari for suspension over allegations of receiving a bribe from Instagram celebrity, Ramon Abbass, better known as  Hushpuppi. According to US court documents, Hushpuppi alleged that he bribed Kyari to arrest one Vincent Chibuzo, a co-fraudster. But Kyari denied the allegation , […]

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Saraki Back Home After Visit To EFCC

Former Senate President Bukola Sara is brak home after visit to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Office. A statement issued by Yusuph Olaniyonu from Saraki’s Media Office confirmed that Saraki went to the EFCC’s office on Saturday afternoon, on his own volition. It said Saraki visited the office of the EFCC to clarify […]

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EFCC Invites Saraki For Questioning

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) on Saturday invited former Senate President Bukola Saraki for questioning over alleged misappropriation of public funds and money laundering. According to sources, Saraki arrived at the commission’s office around 2 pm. Saraki was reported to have been interrogated on the ongoing invetsigation into how a N17 billion bond was […]

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Veteran Nollywood Actress, Rachael Oniga, is dead

Veteran Nollywood actress, Rachael Oniga is dead. The actress was said to have  died on Friday, July 30, 2021 at the age of 64. The President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas confirmed the death of the highly respected actress. Her death was also confirmed by her colleague in the movie industry, Bimbo […]

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Buhari Cracks Stubborn Projects And It’s Just The Beginning

BUHARI CRACKS STUBBORN PROJECTS. AND IT’S JUST THE BEGINNING By FEMI ADESINA How did you feel watching Works and Housing Minister, Babatunde Raji Fashola, SAN, inspecting the just completed multi-million dollars bridge at Ikom, Cross River State, early this week? Any person of goodwill, not overtaken by bile and ill will, would feel proud to […]

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Coalition Visits FCCPC, Honors Irukera as #TransfatfreeNigeria Champion

The Trans-fat Free Nigeria campaign coalition has urged the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to help uphold the consumers rights to safe and healthy foods and right to accurate information on food labels so they can make informed decisions and stay healthy. The Executive Director of Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) […]

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APC To Atiku: Nigerians Cannot Vote For PDP In 2023

The All Progressives Congress (APC) says Nigerians will not vote for the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) in 2023. The ruling party said this in a reaction to a statement by former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar On Thursday, Abubakar said Nigerians can’t wait for the PDP to return to power, adding that the country is in such a […]

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