Author: Nigeriacurrent

88-Year Old Ben Nwabueze Leads Atiku, PDP’s Legal Team As Hearing Begins

The hearing of the petition of the Peoples Democratic Party and it’s candidate Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has commenced. In court are leaders of the party including the Vice Presidential candidate Mr. Peter Obi, Chief Tom Ikimi, Mr. Ben Obi and a host of others. Atiku’s team is led by Professor Ben Nwabueze, who was wheeled […]

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BREAKING: Former COZA Staff Narrates How Pastor Fatoyinbo Allegedly Raped Her

Another lady has accused the Senior Pastor of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), Pastor Biodun Fatoyibo of raping her. The lady who spoke under condition of anonymity in an interview with Y!naija said the incident happened in 2017 at the pastor’s house. She said she was an employee of COZA who worked directly with the […]

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Many Feared Killed, Vehicles Burnt as Petroleum Pipeline Explodes in Lagos Community

Gboyega Adeoye Inferno broke out in Ijegun, Alimosho local government area of Lagos State early this morning after suspected hoodlums vandalised pipelines belonging to the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC. Suspected pipeline vandals were said to have ignited the fire at about 5am on Thursday at Fire Junction, Ijegun, in a bid to prevent security operatives […]

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Frank Lampard Is New Chelsea Manager

Frank Lampard was appointed Chelsea head coach on Thursday, confirming a dramatic return for one of the club’s greatest ever players. Lampard has signed a three-year contract with Chelsea, where he spent 13 years and became the team’s all-time leading scorer with 211 goals. The former England midfielder succeeds Maurizio Sarri after just one season in management, having […]

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BREAKING: IGP Orders Comprehensive Investigation Into Assault By Senator Abbo Elisha

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) M.A Adamu, has ordered a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the assault on a female Nigerian by Senator Abbo Elisha. Specifically, the IGP on Wednesday directed the Commissioner of Police in charge of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, CP Bala Ciroma to provide a personal and […]

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Aftermath of Lagos boat Misleap: NIWA, ATBOWATON Sets Up Safety Taskforce

By Gboyega Adeoye The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) and the Association of Tourist Boat Operators and water Transporters of Nigeria (ATBOWATON) has agreed to set up a joint task force to monitor activities of boat operators and other water users, particularly after 7pm on Lagos waterways. The taskforce which would comprise other relevant stakeholders […]

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IG petitioned to prosecute Senator caught beating woman at adult toy shop

A group of protesters led by activist Deji Adeyanju, has called on the Inspector General of Police, Adamu Muhammed to prosecute Senator Elisha Abbo, who was caught on camera assaulting a nursing mother in a sex shop in Abuja. “ You can join us by 8am prompt tomorrow morning in solidarity as we submit a […]

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Buhari Suspends Ruga Settlement Projects

President Muhammed Buhari has suspended the planned Ruga projects following pubic outcry to its opposition.  This was confirmed in a statement issued by the Senior Special Assistant to the President, Garba Shehu, the presidency said the programme is not a scheme to reposition the Fulani people, adding that no state has been forced to partake […]

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Court Grants Fayose Permission To Travel Abroad For Treatment

The former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose has been granted permission to travel abroad for medicals. Fayose who is being tried by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) was re-arraigned on Tuesday before Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke of the Federal High Court Sitting in Lagos. Ola Olanipekun, Fayose’s lawyer, pleaded with the judge to enable […]

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BREAKING: Buhari Releases Ministerial list

President Buhari has finally released the long-awaited Ministerial list. The list has been forwarded to the National Assembly for approval. Senior Presidential Spokesman, Garba Shehu, has promised that the list will be uploaded online for everybody to read before the end of Tuesday July 2. Details Shortly.

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