Author: Nigeriacurrent

Fury Batters Wilder To Win WBC Heavyweight Title

Tyson Fury reigns again as a heavyweight world champion after battering Deontay Wilder on the way to a stunning seventh-round stoppage in their World Boxing Council title rematch. Fourteen months after their dramatic split-decision draw, Britain’s Fury dominated the American champion — who had blood streaming from his left ear and leaking from his mouth […]

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Photos From Osinbajo’s Nephew, Laolu Traditional Wedding

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo’s nephew, Laolu Osinbajo tied the nuptial knots with his sweetheart, Sekemi Braithwaite on Saturday, February 22. The couple had earlier held their traditional wedding on Thursday, February 20. The white wedding had in attendance  Vice president Osinabjo,  his wife, Dolapo Osinbajo, friends,  family, and other VIP guests. The groom shared series […]

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2BABA To Release “Warriors” Album On February 28

Nigerian Afropop singer, Innocent Idibia, better known as  2Baba,  is set to release a new album titled   “Warriors”  The African Queen crooner announced this via his Instagram page on Friday asking his fans to be “anticipate” as the album is “for warriors” The award-winning singer also revealed that the body of work which features Wizkid, […]

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PDP Urges NASS To probe Buhari Over Diversion Of Looted Funds

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the National Assembly to immediately undertake a forensic probe of the Buhari Presidency following reports of clandestine plots by the presidency to pillage the looted funds repatriated by the United State. PDP in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja said the presidency has further smeared itself […]

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Ighalo: I’m Not Under Pressure To Score At United

…striker confident of getting his goals soon Manchester United striker, Odion Ighalo, says he is not under pressure to score goals for the team. The ex-Super Eagles frontman was a deadline day signing for the Red Devis and has featured twice in all competitions for the Red Devils against Chelsea in the English Premier League […]

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Olamide’s YBNL Signs Joint-Venture Deal With Empire Distribution

Nigerian rapper and YBNL boss Olamide Adedeji has signed a joint-venture deal with American music distribution and record label Empire Distribution. The multiple award winner announced this feat on his social media handle Happy to announce that YBNL and Empire got a joint venture deal. Myself and Fireboy with any other act i sign next […]

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Ayade Appoints Shan George As Callywood Board Chairman

Governor of Cross River state, Ben Ayade, has appointed Shan George, veteran actress, as Callywood board chairman, the state version of Nollywood. The Outcast star took to her Instagram page on Friday to announce the new appointment “I’m still in shock. I worked all night and went to bed at past 6am, I was so […]

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Nollywood Actor, Frank Dallas Is Dead

Nollywood actor and production manager, Frank Dallas, is dead. The former public relations officer of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Lagos chapter died while attending a summit in Umuahia, Abia State. He reportedly died on Wednesday in his hotel room. Popular as “Adedibu” or “Killer” in movie circles, Dallas hails from Ohafia in Abia […]

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3rd Mainland Bridge Suicide: Family to Throw Light Soon

Some family members of deceased Toju Davies Daibo, who was said to have died by suicide, say the fresh graduate did not kill himself but may have been killed  with a make out of suicide to cover crime. Last Saturday the 21-year-old Daibo reportedly boarded a Uber and while in transit asked the cab driver, […]

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Abubakar Audu’s Son in EFCC Net ‘for fraud’

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Muhammed Audu, son of a former governor of Kogi State, over alleged fraud. The anti-graft agency disclosed this in a series of tweets on Thursday, saying investigations revealed that the suspect used two of his companies, Mediterranean Hotels Limited and Mediterranean Sports, to divert the funds, […]

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