Author: Nigeriacurrent

NDLEA Declares DCP Abba Kyari Wanted

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has declared the suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari wanted over links with an international drug cartel. The agency spokesperson, Femi Babfemi disclosed this during a press conference on Monday in Abuja. The announcement is coming few months after the former police intelligence   unit commander was indicted […]

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Star Actress Susan Pwajok, Vintage Confluence Seal Digital Media Campaign Deal

Popular Nigerian actress, Susan Laraba Pwajok A.K.A @susanpwajok has signed up web-based cryptocurrency trading platform, Vintage Confluence LLC in a deal to advertise the company’s Bitcoin financial exchange business on her social media platforms. The media campaign, which commences December 2021, will run through a period of three months. Speaking on the proposed campaign, the […]

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I Was Betrayed……Oxlade Breaks Silence Over SexTape

Nigerian singer, Ikuforiji Abdulrahman better known as Oxlade has broken silence over a  sextape  involving him hit  the internet The singer was in the news last week when a video surfaced online showing him and an unidentified lady having sex. The video clips were said to have been leaked on snapchat.  The sex tape has […]

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Made in Nigeria, only for Nigerians

After celebrating “Made in Nigeria, Enjoyed Worldwide” in my previous article, I was immediately confronted with the other side of our beloved country as we slipped into the “Only in Nigeria” mode again. It emerged that motorists had unknowingly been buying off-spec petrol. Their car engines were getting damaged. Apparently, the authorities tried to downplay […]

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Shakeup In Aso Villa As Buhari Sacks Aides To First Lady

The President, Muhammadu Buhari  has approved the appointment of Sami Zorro, as the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Publica Affiars and Startegy, Office of the First Lady. Also, President Buhari also redeployed three aides of the First Lady to the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. This was disclosed […]

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CBN To Stop Sale of Forex To Banks By December

Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele says it will stop the sale of foreign exchange to banks by the end of the year. Emefiele said this on Thursday at a press conference in Abuja after consultation with the Bankers’ Committee. He also announced the introduction of the bank’s RT200 FX programme […]

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NNPC is liable for adulterated fuel in circulation, oversight failure – CAPPA

The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called on the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to own up and take full responsibility for the artificial fuel scarcity currently ravaging the country and the attendant long queues at petrol stations, depressing traffic snarls, and hikes in transportation fares, among other unpleasant consequences. CAPPA made […]

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NNPC: MRS, Oando, Others Imported Adulterated Crude Oil

The Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, Mele Kyari, on Wednesday, explained how ‘adulterated’ Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from Belgium got into the country undetected and the companies that brought it in. Mr Kyari spoke about the problem which had led to PMS shortage and the emergence of […]

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FG Will Investigate Adulterated Fuel Says Petroleum Minister

The Minister of State for Petroleum, Timipre Sylva says the federal government will carry out a major investigation to unravel the cause of the unsafe quantity of methanol in petrol imported into the country. The minister disclosed this on Wednesday during a media briefing after the Federal Executive Council meeting in the State House, “There […]

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We Dont Have Power To Choose Candidates- The 2022 Committee

The 2022 Committee, an association of business, political, media and civil society leaders says it does not have power to choose candidates for the 2023 general election. The committee was reacting to speculating that is working for Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele for presidency in 2023. In a statement issued on […]

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