Author: Nigeriacurrent

Ajimobi Is Interim APC Chairman…. Gaidom Lays Claim T Post

*Gaidom lays claim to post The All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed an acting national chairman. He is Abiola Ajimobi, the former governor of Oyo State. This is coming as the Court of Appeal in Abuja upheld the suspension of Adams Oshiomhole. Lanre Issa-Onilu, said in a statement on Tuesday night that “Guided by advice […]

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COVID-19: 31 Die As Nigeria Records Highest Daily Death

Thirty-one persons were yesterday confirmed dead as Nigeria recorded a big spike in its daily fatality toll of COVID-19 complications. A total of 455 deaths have been recorded in the country. According to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), on June 16, 2020, the 31 deaths included 25 fatalities which occurred in Lagos between […]

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Premier League Returns After 100-day COVID-19 Exile

The Premier League makes its eagerly anticipated return on Wednesday after 100 days in lockdown, with Manchester City’s clash against Arsenal taking centre stage at the start of a frenetic dash to finish the season. Coronavirus restrictions mean the drama will be played out with no fans in the stands but football-starved supporters will be […]

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Five LG Inaccessible in Borno, Says commissioner

Borno State Commissioner of Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Resettlement, Mustapha Gubio, has said the Boko Haram insurgency was hindering execution of developmental projects in five local governments of the state. The State has 27 local governments. According to him, the five local government areas where developments are been stalled are Guzamala, Kukawa, Abadam, Marte and Abadam. […]

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Buhari Tried to Reconcile Oshiomhole, Obaseki – Femi Adesina

Presidential spokesperson, Femi Adesina, said that President Muhammadu Buhari made several unsuccessful attempts at settling the rifts between Edo state governor, Godwin Obaseki and Adams Oshiomhole, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) before he finally decided to allow the process to run its course. Adesina made this known as he gave an insight […]

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Bakare’s Latter Rain May not Open Till December

Tunde Bakare, the serving overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church, formerly known as Latter Rain Assembly, says the church he pastors will not be opened “until the coast is clear”. Speaking at the second edition of the virtual 3Gz — Guys, Girls and God — session of the CGCC Legacy Youth Fellowship, Bakare said […]

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Indian Passenger Dies on Board Evacuation Flight from Lagos

A fourty-two-year-old passenger on board an Air India flight from Lagos to Mumbai at the weekend died under unusual circumstances. The development has raised several questions on the checks and thermal screening being conducted at airports amid the coronavirus pandemic. Sources hinted that the passenger was seen shivering inside the flight. When inquired, the passenger […]

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BREAKING: Appeal Court Upholds Oshiomhole’s Suspension As APC National Chairman

The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja  on Tuesday upheld an order suspending Adams Oshiomhole as National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress based on lack of merit.   More to follow

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Lagos Suspends Reopening Of Churches, Mosques Indefinitely

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has suspended the planned reopening of worship centers (mosques and churches ) earlier scheduled for Friday, June 19 and Sunday, June 21. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced the decision at a press briefing on Tuesday. According to Sanwo Olu, the development is as a result of the rising cases of […]

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We Won’t Use Your Useless Airline Again — Naira Marley Fires Back At Executive Jet

Nigerian singer, Naira Marley,  has hit back at Executive Jets Services Limited for referring to him and his team “a bunch of useless people”. The airline has come under criticism for flying the Soapy crooner to Abuja for a concert despite the upsurge of the COVID-19 cases in the country. Due to the backlash that […]

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