Author: Nigeriacurrent

Busola Dakolo Gives Updates On Her Allegations Against Biodun Fatoyinbo …Says My voice will not be shut down

Celebrity Photographer, Busola Dakolo, has taken to social media to give an update on her rape case allegations against the senior pastor of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), Biodun Fatoyinbo. Dakolo who is the wife of a popular musician, Timi Dakolo disclosed in a statement on her Instagram page on Thursday that the Ministry of […]

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Ex-Ondo Governor Olumilua Dies At 80

The former governor of Old Ondo state in the third republic, Bamidele Olumilua is dead. Olumilua was said to have died after a brief illness at around 3am today. His son, Muyiwa Olumilua confirmed the news of his death. “Yes, Baba died today around 3am,” he said. “We thank God that he lived a good […]

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Nigeria Records 348 New COVID-19 Cases, Total Infections Now 11,166

Nigeria has reported 348 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of confirmed infections in the country to 11, 166. This was confirmed yesterday in a tweet by the Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC). According to NCDC, Lagos accounts for 163 of the cases, 76 in the FCT, and 23 in Ebonyi. As […]

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#JusticeforBarakat: 18-year-old girl ‘Gang-Raped’, Murdered in Ibadan

An 18-year-old girl, identified as Bello Barakat, was reportedly gang raped and murdered by unknown men in Ibadan, Oyo state capital. The incident was said to have occurred on Tuesday in Akinyele area of Ibadan, Oyo state. It was gathered that her dad found her dead body around their home, after her body was examined, […]

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Buhari, AFDB President Adesina Meet In Abuja

President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday held a meeting with Mr Akinwunmi Adesina, the President of the Africa Development Bank (AFDB). The meeting was also attended by the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed; Minister of Foreign Affairs Geoffrey Onyeama and the Chief of Staff to the President Ibrahim Gambari. The meeting which […]

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Raggae Icon, Majek Fashek Is Dead

Reggae music icon, Majekodunmi Fasheke, better known as Majek Faskek is dead. Omenka Uzoma, Fashek’s manager confirmed the singer demise on an Instagram post on Tuesday mornig Uzoma said Fashek “has gone to be with the LORD his Maker.”   https://www.instagram.com/p/CA6vrA9gzOr/ Fashek is best known for his hit award-winning single- ‘Send Down The Rain’. Before […]

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Domestic Flights May Resume June 21 – FG

The Federal Government on Monday said the ban placed on domestic flights may be lifted by June 21. The National Coordinator of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Sani Aliyu, stated this during a briefing at the nation’s capital in Abuja. Aliyu at the briefing also asked the aviation sector to begin to develop protocols […]

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COVID-19: PTF Lifts Ban On Religious Gatherings

The Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 has lifted the ban on religious gatherings in the country. Chairman of the Committee and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, made the announcement on Monday during the regular briefing. The PTF Chairman explained that decision was based on recommendations of the committee which were approved […]

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Man United Extend Ighalo Loan Deal Till 2021

Manchester United have reached agreement with Shanghai Greenland Shenhua to extend the loan deal for Odion Ighalo. The Super Eagles striker stay was originally due on Sunday, May 31 but the Red Devils announced on his website that he will now remain until  31 January 2021, to enable him to build on an impressive start […]

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Nigeria Records 553 Cases In One day, Bringing Total Infections To 9855

Five Hundred and Fifty-Three more confirmed cases of the coronavirus disease have been reported in Nigeria. This is the highest case witnessed so far since the pandemic started bringing the total number of confirmed infections to 9855, according to the Nigeria Center for Disease Control, NCDC. The date from the NCDC showed that the new […]

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