Author: Nigeriacurrent

Baba Ijesha Defiled Teenager In My House Says Comedienn Princess

Comedienne Princess says popular Yoruba actor, Baba Ijesha defiled a teenager in her house . The comedienne took to her Instagram page to reveal this in an emotion-laden lengthy video on Tuesday Princess said the actor committed the immoral act when he came to her for help.. She said, “Some years ago, I had challenges […]

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Groups Call For GMO Ban, Repeal of NBMA Act

A coalition of non-government organizations have called on state governments to ban Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) and effect the repeal of the National Biosafety Management Agency Act which came into force in 2015, and amended in 2019. The group led by Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) and GMO- Free Nigeria Alliance made the call […]

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Electricity To Increase In July As NERC Plans Review

The Nigerian Electricity  Regulatory Commission (NERC) says it will review its tariff  for 11 Distribution Companies (DisCos) in the country. In a notice posted on its website on Monday, the NERC said the review is as a result of changes in inflation, foreign exchange, gas prices, available generation capacity and capital expenditure. The commission said […]

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FULL LIST: Daniel Kaluuya, Chloe Zhao Win 2021 Oscars, Make History

Chloe Zhao, a Chinese filmmaker and Daniel Kaluuya have both made history for winning at the 2021 Oscars. Both actors won in the category of Best Director and Best Supporting Actor. Zhao made history with her movie, Nomadland by becoming the first woman of colour – and only the second woman ever to win the […]

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NBC Suspends Channels TV For IPOB Interview

The National Broadcasting Commission(NBC) has suspended Channels Television with a fine of N5 million for breaching the broadcast code. In a letter to the Managing Director of Channels Television signed by the Acting Director-General of the Commission, NBC, Prof. Armstrong Idachaba,  the commission referred to Channels 7pm live broadcast of Sunday, 25th April , 20201 […]

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BREAKING: Gunmen Abduct Benue University Students

Gunmen have abducted unknown number of students from the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi on Monday.. “The University has reported the incident to the police and all relevant security agencies,”  a statement signed by the university’s Director of Information, Protocol and Public Relations Unit (IPPR), Mrs Rosemary Waku, said. “The University has not heard anything […]

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Another Security Formation Attacked In Rivers, Soldiers Feared Killed

A fresh attack has been carried out by gunmen on a security formation in Rivers State and five soldiers have been reported killed. The gunmen on Monday morning attacked the camp at Abua, in Abua/Odual Local Government Area, killing the officers. Although the six Division of the Nigerian Army in Port Harcourt is yet to […]

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Buhari Appoints Buokoribo As College Of Education Governing Council Chairman

President Muhammed Buhari has appointed Media and political strategist, public relations professional, development consultant, and social and political activist, Mr. Doifie Buokoribo, as  Chairman, Governing Council of Federal College of Education, Eha-Amufu, Enugu State. Minister of Education, Mallam Adamu Adamu, said in a letter dated 08 April 2021 that President Muhammadu Buhari approved the appointment […]

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The Cabal Is In Pain,  Eedris AbdulKareem Fires Back At Keyamo

Nigerian singer, Eederis AbdulKareem has fired back at the minister for State  for Labour &  Employment, Festus Keyamo for claiming that he once begged him to support the President Muhammadu Buhari led administration. The drama started after the musician in a recently released song in which he accused the minister of ditching his characteristic activism […]

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Eedris Abdulkareem Singled Me Out Because  I refused Him To Join Buhari Campaign- Keyamo

Minister of State, Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo says Eedris  Abdulkareem chose to blackmail  him  because he refused to let him join Buhari campaign in 2018. According to the minister, the singer pleaded  him to introduce him to Abubakar Malami, Attorney general of the Federation(AGF) and Rotimi Ameachi, Minister of Transportation , ti pursue his […]

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