Author: Nigeriacurrent

JAMB Annnounces Registration Date For 2021 UTME, Makes NIN Compulsory

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board(JAMB) has announced the commencement of 2021 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry registration exercise. The registration  is scheduled to start from April 8 to May 15, 2021 In a statement signed by the Head, Public Affairs and Protocol, Fabian Benjamin, said  prospective candidate must privide his/her National […]

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I Will Restore Winning Mentality In Super Eagles- Rohr

Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr said on Wednesday he would use the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin and Lesotho to “restore a winning mentality” to the squad ahead of the 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign. The Super Eagles, the three-time champions of Africa, failed to win a match in a coronavirus-disrupted 2020. Nigeria […]

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FIFA Extends Ban On Blatter By Six Years

International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) said on Wednesday it had extended the ban on its former president Sepp Blatter and former secretary-general Jerome Valcke by six years and eight months, in relation to the receipt of huge bonuses. Blatter, who is 85, received 23 million Swiss francs ($24.6 million) in “extraordinary bonuses” linked to […]

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CBN Retains MPR At 11.5%

The monetary policy committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN) has retained the monetary rate at 11.5%. The CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiel announced the committee decision on Tuesday at the end of a two-day meeting at the CBN headquarters in Abuja. The committee also retained the liquidity ratio at 30 percent and cash reserve ratio […]

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Omotola Jalade-Ekehinde, Husband Celebrate 25years Marriage Anniversary

Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekehinde and her husband, Capt, Matthew Ekehin are celebrating their 25years wedding annversay. The award-winning actress and mother of four took to her Instagram page to share a message along with picture to make their 25th silver jubilee. “25 Years Strong! Happy Marriage Anniversary to us.”, she wrote. The super-talented actress also […]

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Ambode, Gbenga Daniel, Make APC Strategy Committee

The All Progressives Congress(APC)  today set-up 61 members contact/strategy committee. This was announced in a statement issued on Monday by the party national secretary of the caretaker/extraordinary convention planning, John Akpanudoehede. The statement said the committee was set up as part of efforts to rebuild and reposition the party. Among the members of the committee […]

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World Water Day : Valuing Water

By Olatunji Buhari Globally, every March 22 has been observed by the United Nations (UN) as World Water Day. The event is used to celebrate water and create awareness about the over two billion people worldwide living without access to safe and portable drinking water . Governments are urged to take action on the global […]

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Attempt On Governor Ortom’s Life Shocking, Rude Awakening – NGF

The Nigeria Governor’s Forum(NGF) has described the attack on Governor of Benue State, Dr. Samuel Ortom as “shocking and a  rude awakening”. Ortom was attacked yesterday by gunmen suspected to be bandits at Tyo Mu along Makurdi-Gboko Road while on his way to Markurdi, the Benue State capital. The NGF in a statement signed by […]

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Gunmen Attack Governor Ortom In Makurdi

Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen have attacked Benue state governor, Samuel Ortom. It was reported that the incident happened on Saturday y at Tyo Mu along Makurdi/Gboko road in Makurdi Local Government Area of the state. Addressing newsmen, Ortom described the gunmen as ‘herdsmen’,  saying about 15 of the attackers trailed him to the river […]

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One Year After, Ben Bruce Remembers Late Wife, Evelyn

Founder of Silverbird TV, Ben Bruce pays tribute to his wife, Evelyn, who died a year ago after battling cancer. The former senator representing Bayelsa East took to his Twitter handle on Saturday t share some phots of himself beside her grave, Evelyn breathe her last on March 20, 20 “She was faithful, loyal, and […]

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