Author: Nigeriacurrent

CAN Backs Fatoyinbo, COZA

The Christian Association of Nigeria has declared its support for the founder of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), Biodun Fatoyinbo and his congregation, with respect to the allegations of rape made against him by Busola Dakolo, wife of popular singer, Timi Dakolo. Busola had alleged few weeks ago that Fatoyinbo raped her when about […]

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SARS Officers Kill Cleaner During Raid in Lagos

Men of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) have reportedly shot dead an innocent man during a raid on a suspected Indian hemp joint in Ilupeju, Lagos this morning. It was learnt that the incident happened about 9am. The elderly victim, identified simply as Francis, is said to be a popular cleaner, who helped in cleaning […]

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BREAKING: Sanwo-Olu Names Tunji Bello, 24 Others Commissioners, S As for Screening

BREAKING: Sanwo-Olu Names Tunji Bello, 24 Others Commissioners, S As for Screening The Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday, transmitted a list of Commissioner-designates to the House of Assembly for ratification. The list contained twenty five names, who are to assume duty as Commissioners and Special Advisers upon ratification by the legislature. A statement […]

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Ekiti in Rescue Mission for Local Govt Administration 

Poised to reclaim her place in the annals  of local government administration in Nigeria, Ekiti State Local Government Service Commission in the last few days has been criss-crossing the 16 local governments across the state in a two-phased shuttle that tasked  the grit and determination of members to save a state in the throe of […]

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Fayemi Condoles with Pa Fasoranti Family

By Gboyega Adeoye Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has condoled with the family of Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, over Friday’s killing of his daughter, Mrs Funke Olakunrin, along Ore road, in Ondo State. Governor Fayemi in a statement in Ado- Ekiti, described the gruesome killing of the 58 years old Mrs Olakunrin as […]

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President Buhari Speaks with Grieving Pa Fasoranti

President Muhammadu Buhari has been in phone contact with Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, whose daughter, Mrs Funke Olakunri, was killed by an armed gang on Kajola-Ore road, Ondo State Friday. The President condoled with the grieving nonagenarian, wishing him the comfort of God, and fortitude to bear the great loss. He also assured that […]

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Plot to Stop Amaechi from Reappointment Uncovered

Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the South-South region of the country, Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has uncovered alleged plans to scandalise immediate past Minister of Transportation, Hon Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, in the Senate by his sworn adversaries. Laying out the details of the said plot to ambush Amaechi at the Senate, with […]

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Gov Makinde Wants Killers of Pa Fasoranti Daughter Fished Out, Condemns Killing

Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, on Friday, condemned the killing of Mrs. OLUFUNKE Olakunrin, the  daughter of the Leader of the Pan Yoruba Socio political Organksation, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti. Governor Makinde, in statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, described the dastardly act as shocking, saddening and despicable  adding that […]

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Book on Media and Elections By Lanre Arogundade Set for Launch

…Media stakeholders, Industry gurus, Government dignitaries, Diplomatic corps, Royal Fathers, to grace event. By Gboyega Adeoye The Nigerian media landscape is set to be buoyed by the addition of a new practical oriented and professionally focused election reporting book authored by Lanre Arogundade, the Director of the International Press Centre (IPC), Lagos. The book, titled, […]

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School Guard Arrested for Serially Raping Female Students

Oyo State Police Command on Friday paraded 50-year old Tajudeen Olalere, a security guard at a public school in Ibadan for defiling six female students for years. The police also nabbed two men in possession of two human skulls. These were part of the 57 suspected criminals paraded by Commissioner of Police, Shina Olukolu in […]

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