Author: Nigeriacurrent

Court Jails Man for Romance Scam

  The Lagos Zonal  office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentence of an internet fraudster, Nwokorie Valentine, to six months imprisonment before Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos. The convict was  arraigned on Tuesday, June 30, 2020, on  one-count charge of […]

Read More

NCAA Bans Private Jets from Charter Services

In a move it says will check the abuse of private jets in the country and regularize their operations, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has banned the use of private jets for charter flight services. The ban came into effect Monday. Private jets, which usually operate on a Permit for Non- Commercial Flight (PNCF), […]

Read More

COVID-19: CAF Shifts 2021 AFCON To 2022

The executive committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has rescheduled the 2021 African Cup of Nations(AFCON) to 2021 This postponement of the tournament was disclosed in a statement  on Tuesday after consultation with stakeholders and taking into cognizance the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. “After consultation with stakeholders and taking into consideration the […]

Read More

Alleged N450m Fraud: Absence of Defence Counsel Stalls Trial of Dakingari

The trial of former governor of Kebbi State, Usman Saidu Dakingari was on Monday,  June 29, 2020 stalled due to absence of his counsel,  A.A. Awomolo( SAN) and the counsel to the  second defendant,  O.A. Dada. Prosecution witness,  Olabode Omolola  was also absent in court due to the subsisting lockdown. At the last adjourned date, […]

Read More

FG Extends Eased Lockdown by Four Weeks, Allows Inter-State Travels, Re-Opening of Schools

Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and Chairman, Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 says the Federal Government has extended the lockdown ease by another four weeks. Mustapha made the announcement on Monday during a Press briefing, saying schools may resume for students in graduating classes while domestic air travels may also resume, […]

Read More

Court Jails Six Yahoo Boys

The Ibadan Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, June 29, 2020, secured the conviction of six internet fraudsters. Five of the convicts: Josiah Olafuyi;  Abdul-Salam Abubakar;  Blessing Opeyemi Omoyajowo, Bolaji John Alegbe and Olawale Ayorinde Abdulaliyu, were tried by Justice Patricia Ajoku of the Federal High Court, Ibadan for […]

Read More

Buhari Lampooned for Hosting APC Meeting at State House

A towering babel of criticisms have greeted the decision by President Muhammadu Buhari to use the official Council Chambers of the State House in Aso Rock, Abuja to host last Thursday’s meeting of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), attended by party bigwigs, including governors and principal officers of […]

Read More

Ighalo Scores As Man Utd Edge 10-Man Norwich To Reach FA Cup Semi-Finals

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes Manchester United’s strength in depth will be crucial to their bid to win the FA Cup after they moved into the semi-finals with a 2-1 win over 10-man Norwich on Saturday. Solskjaer’s side had to work hard for their last-four place as Harry Maguire won it late in extra time at […]

Read More

I Have Made No Decision Regarding 2023-Tinubu

A  National leader  of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Bola Ahmed Tinubu, says he has nottaekna decison to run for President in 2023. He made this known in a statement issued and  personally signed,   that rather he was more concerned about the health and economic challenegs facing the coutnry at the moment. According to him […]

Read More

Barcelona Held By Celta Vigo To Give Madrid Advantage In Title Race

Barcelona’s title hopes suffered a hammer blow on Saturday as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Celta Vigo, handing Real Madrid the chance to move two points clear at the top of La Liga. Luis Suarez twice put Barca in front at Balaidos with his first goals since January but Iago Aspas bent […]

Read More