Author: Nigeriacurrent

[P&ID Case] UK Court Orders Release Of $200m Deposit To Nigeria

A commercial court in London has ordered the release of $200 million used as a deposit in the case against Process & Industrial Development (P&ID) to the Nigerian government. The Governor of the Central Bank, Godwin Emefiele who confirmed the development on Tuesday, said the ruling follows the establishment of prima facie fraud before the […]

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Olowu condoles with Borno Gov over Boko Haram attack

The Olowu of Kuta in Ayedire Local Government area of Osun state, Oba Adekunle Oyelude Makama, has pleaded for more vigilance on the activities of Boko Haram insurgents in the northern parts of the country, just as he expressed shock at a recent attack on the convoy of Borno State   Relocation Committee,   Oba […]

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Pay Your Tax, LIRS Urges BBNaija Winner, Laycon

The Lagos Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has congratulated Olamilekan ‘Laycon’ Agbeleshe for winning this year’s edition of the Big Brother Nigeria (BBNaija) reality TV show. The 26-year -old singer clinched the N85 million prize eon Sunday after polling the highest votes of the five housemates. LIRS in a post on its Twitter page on Monday […]

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Full Text Of FG And Labour Agreement

JOINT COMMUNIQUE ON THE RESOLUTION OF TRADE DISPUTE BETWEEN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA (FGN) AND THE ORGANIZED LABOUR REPRESENTED BY THE NIGERIA LABOUR CONGRESS (NLC) AND THE TRADE UNION CONGRESS (TUC) HELD AT THE STATE HOUSE BANQUET HALL ON SUNDAY, 27TH SEPTEMBER 2020   A Bipartite Meeting between the FGN and the two Labour […]

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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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