Author: Nigeriacurrent

FG Approves New Fee For Number Plates

The federal government has approved new fees for vehicle number plates and driving licenses across the country. The Joint Board Tax (JTB) in a letter dated July 30, 2021 and signed by Obomeghfe Nana-Aisha, the board secretary, asked the federal and state agencies to implement the new rates . The agreement for the implementation of […]

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I’m Originally Igbo- Rihanna Reveals

American singer and Forbes Wealthiest female, Rihanna says she is originally from Igbo The billionaire singer disclosed this in a recent interview saying that her mother disclosed her real origin to her that she is primarily an Igbo woman. She said: “My mom told me that I am originally an Igbo woman. Igbo is a […]

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Nigeria High Commission In London Closes For 10days As Two Officials Contract COVID-19

The Nigerian High Commission in  London has closed  for 10days after two officials tested positive to coronavirus The high commission stated this in a statement issued on Thursday. “This afternoon, the Head of Immigration Section and two other officials went for a meeting at the Home Office,” it said in the statement. “At the entrance, […]

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If Not Infrastructure, Then What?, By Femi Adesina

By Femi Adesina Former Governor of Anambra State and running mate to Atiku Abubakar in the 2019 presidential election, Mr Peter Obi, flew into the eye of the storm some days ago, when he said on the breakfast show of a television station that the Nigerian economy couldn’t be driven on infrastructure development. Mr Obi, […]

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Shehu Shagari’s Wife, Hadiza Dies of COVID-19 Complications

Hadiza, the wife of former President Shehu Shagari, is dead. Muhammed Bala Shagari announced her in a statement issued on behalf of the family on Thursday. He said Hadiza died in the early hours of Thursday after battling COVID-19 complications A funeral prayer for Hadiza, 80, is expected to be held on Thursday evening at […]

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MSSN Lagos Warns Youths Against Social vices, Wants BBNaija Banned

The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria, Lagos State Area Unit has urged youths in the country against social vices. The student organisation said this in a statement by its Amir (president) Mallam Miftahudeen Thanni, on Thursday, to commemorate the 1443AH Islamic new year and International Youths Day. Thanni also called on the government to intensify […]

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COVID-19: No Plans For A Lockdown Despite Rising Cases

The federal government says there is no plan to go a lockdown despite rising cases of Coronavirus across the country. The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Enahire said this on Thursday during the weekly ministerial briefing in at the State House, Abuja. Enahire said the number of cases were not threatening enough, yet, for a […]

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How Neymar, Di Maria Influenced My Move To PSG- Messi

Lionel Messi says Brazilian forward, Neymar Jr was instrumental in his decision to join Paris Saint-Germain(PSG). Messi and Neymar had been teammates at FC Barcelona, where they formed an alliance and built their friendship until PSG snatched Neymar in 2017 for a world record transfer fee of  €222 million. On Tuesday, Messi signed a two […]

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BREAKING: Gani Fawehinmi’s Son, Mohammed Is Dead

Mohammed Fawehinmi, the son of human rights lawyer, Gani Fawehinmi, is dead. Mohammed was said to have died on Wednesday evening after complaining of breathing difficulties Mohammed was born on February 21, 1969. He had his primary school at Kotun Memorial School, Surulere, Lagos and his secondary education at Federal Government College, Sokoto. He was […]

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Nigeria To Receive 176, 000 J & J Vaccines On Wednesday

The federal government says it is expecting  176, 000 doses of Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 Vaccineson Wednesday The Executive Director, National Primary Health Care Development Agency, Faisal Shuaib said during a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday. Shuaib said J & J vaccine, like the AstraZeneca is safe and efficient against the coronavirus disease, including […]

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