Author: Nigeriacurrent

Laycon Wins Big Brother Naija Lockdown Edition Season 5

Olamilekan ‘Laycon’ Agbeleshe has emerged winner of the Big Brother Naija (BBNaija)  lockdown edition. Laycon was announced the winner by the show host, Ebuka after polling the highest votes of the remaining five housemates. The last five housemates were Laycon, Dorathy, Nengi, Vee, and Neo… The winner of the #BBNaija Lockdown season is #BBLaycon.#BBNaija #BBNaijaFinale#BBLiveBloghttps://t.co/XU6o0IfQnw […]

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Factional APC Suspends Fayemi

The State Executive Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has suspended Governor Kayode Fayemi. According to a statement released by the party on Friday, the governor was suspended due to “his numerous anti-party activities, especially his role in the recently concluded governorship election in Edo State which is contrary to the […]

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Buhari Condoles With Fayose Over Sister’s Death

President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose on the death of his elder sister, Mrs. Moji Ladeji. Buhari condolence message was conveyed in a statement issued by the presidential spokesperson, Femi Adesina on Wednesday. Buhari urged the former governor to take heart on the sad incident. “The President […]

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Lagos Crash: Helicopter Has No Capacity To Jettisson Fuel, says AIB

The Accident and Investigation Bureau(AIB) has released preliminary  report on the cause of the helicopter crash that occurred in the Opebi area of Lagos on August 28, 2020. The accident involved a Bell 206B  III helicopter with nationality and registration marks 5N-BQW operated by Quorum Aviation Limited. According to the report, the helicopter had a […]

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Report Reveals Disturbing Find….Tobacco Industry Interfering In Nigeria

The Nigeria Tobacco Control Alliance (NTCA) and the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) have launched the 2020 tobacco industry interference index report for Nigeria. The report of the survey forms part of the Global Tobacco Industry Interference Index – a global survey of how public health policies are protected from the industry’s subversive […]

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Buhari Congratulates Obaseki, Says He Is Committed To Free, Fair Elections

President Muhammed Buhari has congratulated Godwin Obaseki on his re-election as governor of Edo state. In a result announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) on Sunday afternoon in Benin-City, Obaseki polled 307, 995 across the 18 local governments while Osagie Ize-Iyamu of the All Progressives Congress(APC) polled 223, 619 votes. In a statement issued […]

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I’m Still Studying Election Result, Will Announce My Next Move Soon, Ize- Iyamu

The candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Edo state governorship election, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu says he is studying the election results he lost to the incumbent and Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) candidate, Godwin Obaseki. In the results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Obaseki polled 307, 955 while Ize-Iyamu polled 223, 619 […]

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UPDATED: INEC Declares Obaseki Winner Of Edo Gov Election

Incumbent Governor of Edo  State and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party  (PDP), Godwin Obaseki has emerged winner of the Saturday, September 19, governorship election in the state. The Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) declared Obaseki winner on Sunday afternoon in Benin-City, the state capital Announcing the results, INEC’s Returning Officer for the election, Prof. Akpofure […]

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BREAKING: PDP’s Godwin Obaseki Wins Edo Governorship Election

Incumbent Governor of Edo  State and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party  (PDP), Godwin Obaseki has emerged winner of the Saturday, September 19, governorship election in the state. Announcing the results, INEC’s Returning Officer for the election, Prof. Akpofure Rem-Rukeh, the vice-chancellor of University of Petroleum Resources, Effuru said Mr. Obaseki polled 307,955 votes to […]

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BREAKING: Religious Centers Now Free To Operate Fully, Says Lagos Govt

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the full reopening of worship centres in the state. He announced this during a briefing in Lagos on Saturday. The governor said mosques can hold their prayers five times daily while churches can also commence weekly services. The governor had on Friday, August 7 allowed mosques and […]

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