Author: Nigeriacurrent

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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Edo Decides: I’m Disappointed In INEC- Obaseki

Edo Governor, Godwin Obaseki has expressed disappointment at the conduct of the ongoing governorship election in the state by the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC). Obaseki expressed his disappointment while speaking with Journalists after casting his vote at his Polling Unit 19, Ward 4, Oredo Local Government Area (LGA). According to him, he spent over one […]

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Edo Decides: Electorate sells votes for 4,000.00

By Miracle Egbo Information at the disposal Nigerian Current revealed that voters in Airport Road in Edo State are selling their votes to the highest bidder. It was gathered that as low as four thousand naira voters trade off their mandate. Some of the electorate who spoke to Nigerian Current said that hunger is responsible […]

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Channels TV Maupe Ogun, Hubby Welcome Second Child

Channels TV Presenter, Mauer Ogun -Yesufu and her husband, Mohammed Yesufu have welcomed their second child- a baby girl. The TV personality took to her Twitter handle on Friday to break the good news. ”On Thursday, 10th of September,@MoYusuf83017329  & I were blessed with a brand new addition to our family, Maryam Toluwanile, a beautiful […]

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BREAKING: Veteran Nollywood Actor Jimoh Aliu Dies At 86

Popular veteran Nollywood actor,  Chief Jimoh Aliu popularly known as Aworo  is dead. Aliu died on Thursday at the Ekiti State Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State capital, aged 86. According to his close associate,  the body of the deceased would be moved to his residence at Adebayo area in Ado-Ekiti before being taken to his […]

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Nollywood Actress Bukunmi Oluwasina Ties Knot With Lover

Nollywood actress, Bukunmi Oluwasina has tied the knot with her heartthrob of 11years. The Yoruba movie star took to her Instagram page to break the good news on Thursday. In the post, Oluwasina went down memory lane how their relationship started 10 years ago before they left for the university, adding that he supported her […]

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Police Disrupt Rally Against Fuel hike, Electricity Tariff………..Arrest Activists

By Olatunji Buhari The Lagos state Police Command on Wednesday arrested members of the Joint Action Front (JAF) and civil society groups protesting the recent increase in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and electricity tariff by the Federal Government. The activists were arrested along Lawanson Road and taken to Area C Command in […]

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