Author: Nigeriacurrent

Sanwo-Olu Kicks Off Free Medical Service in Lagos Today

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu will flag off a free healthcare programme targeted at combating organ impairment and life-threatening ailments among children today in Lagos. The initiative falls within the pillar in the Governor’s vision to improve access to quality healthcare in the state. Nigerian Current gathered that the programme would be held in seven Primary Healthcare […]

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Horror: Young Lady Strangled to Death In Hotel

By gGboyega Adeoye It was a gory sight of horror as a young Nigerian lady was found dead in a hotel in Rivers state. The development initially caused pandemonium settled down to arose pity just as it stunned many people.  The lady identified as Maureen Ewuru from Abia state, was found dead in a hotel […]

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Police Parades Two Female Armourers in Iseyin

Two female suspected armourer who keeps ammunition for Gang of Armed Robbers have been paraded by the police in oyo state. The state police commissioner CP Shina Olukolu while parading the suspect said a locally made pistol was found on them   The suspects According to Olukolu, the criminals who can be identified as Abu […]

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Herbalist Bags 21 Years for Raping, Impregnating Daughter

An Edo magistrate court on Thursday sentenced a 52-year-old herbalist to 21-year jail term for raping and impregnating his 17-year old daughter. Chief Magistrate D.I. Adamaigbo,  of Evboriaria magistrate court in Benin City said the jail term should run concurrently. Adamaigbo also said the imprisonment was without option of fine. The Presiding Magistrate, however sentenced […]

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CAN Tells Christians to Pray Against ‘Deadly Plane Crash’

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called on Christians in the country to pray against a “deadly plane crash”. The Secretary of Conference of Methodist Church Nigeria, Rt. Rev. Michael Akinwale, stated this in a memo addressed to church’s archbishops and bishops. The memo dated August 1, 2019 was titled: ‘Request for urgent and […]

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How Airport Cab Driver Returns $ 2,400 to Owner

A commissioned driver with the Airport Car Hire Association of Nigeria (ACHAN), Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, Adeniyi Olayinka has explained how he found, returned the sum of $2,400 (N888, 000) and an international passport belonging to a passenger, Engr. Dele Ayeni who forgot the items in his car. Olayinka told journalists that he […]

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Buhari, APC Close Defence at Tribunal

The All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday closed their defence in the petition filed at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal by Peoples Democratic Party and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. The petitioners are challenging the victory of Buhari and his All Progressives Congress at the Feb. 23, 2019 presidential poll. The […]

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We Will Continue Protesting — El-Zakzaky’s Daughter Declares

Suhaila Zakzaky, daughter of Ibraheem El-Zakzaky, leader of the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), has insisted the group will continue its protesters till her father is released. Suhaila said this in reaction to a statement from Ibrahim Musa, president of the IMN media forum, which stated that the protests have been suspended. The IMN […]

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Bayelsa 2019: Six Out of 24 Aspirants Sign Peace Treaty

Six out of about 24 aspirants that have purchased nomination forms for the November 16, 2019 governorship election in Bayelsa State, have signed a non-violence agreement as part of their commitment to achieving a free and credible poll. Out of the 22 aspriants from the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), only five were in attendance. One […]

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2019 HAJJ: Nigeria Loses Five Pilgrims in Mecca and Madina

It was regrettable that Nigeria lost five of its Pilgrims in the recent 2019 Hajj exercise in both Mecca and Madina. Those who were reported to have died are two males and three females, one died in Madina while the other four Pilgrims died in Mecca. The chairman of the 2019 Hajj Medical Team, Dr. […]

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