Author: Nigeriacurrent

Helicopter Carrying Osinbajo Crash Lands In Kogi

A helicopter carrying vice-president Yemi Osinbajo and his entourage crash landed in Kabba, Kogi state. Multiple reports said Osinbajo and all the people on board were safe. The Vice President who is in the town for his next-level engagements with the people, was undaunted by the accident. In a video posted on WhatsApp by Johannes […]

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60 Killed in Deadliest Boko Haram Attack on Rann, Borno – Amnesty International

Amnesty International and military sources have confirmed that Boko Haram terrorists have unleashed the hottest hell yet in its campaign of blood on Rann, a border town in Borno State, north-east Nigeria, killing at least 60 people. The mayhem, according to Amnesty International, took place on January 28, 2019. The organization also analysed satellite imagery […]

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Death Toll in America’s Bitterest Cold Hits 21

The bitter cold gripping the American east and midwest, blamed for claiming at least two dozen lives so far, is expected to turn into spring-like weather by early next week, according to forecasters. Just days after arctic conditions, temperatures are expected to climb by as much as 80 degrees Fahrenheit in some regions. Experts said […]

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Nigerian Man Kills Self After Residence Permit Denial in Italy

A Nigerian man killed himself in Italy after authorities denied him a residence permit, a charity that hosted him has said. Prince Jerry, 25, was a chemistry graduate and was continuing his studies at university having arrived from Libya on a boat two and a half years ago. In mid-January his appeal to stay in […]

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Group Hails Arraignment of babachir, Others in Court

The Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership (CACOL) has lauded the Federal Government’s renewed offensive against corruption which has manifested in the arraignment of Babachir Lawal, a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Ayodele Oke,former Director-General of the Nigeria Intelligence. This is coming on the heels of last week’s arraignment of the […]

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Elections: Traders, Farmers Demand Politicians’ Commitment

The National Association of Nigerian Traders (NANTs) has urged politicians vying for different political positions to sign the Nigerian Farmers Manifesto and Nigerian Traders Charter of Demands. The President of the association, Mr Ken Ukaoha, made the call in Abuja on Thursday during a Town Hall meeting with farmers, traders, representatives of political parties and […]

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Sinkhole Tunnel Someone Dug to Link Bank Exposed

By George Steer It’s like something straight out of a classic heist film. Florida public works employees called to investigate an apparent sinkhole were shocked to discover a recently excavated tunnel running below the street in the direction of a nearby bank. It remains unclear how many people were involved in digging the tunnel, reported […]

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Oyebade, Ezike, Lamorde, 15 others Now AIG as PSC Promotes 51 Officers

Eighteen Commissioners of Police (CP) were today promoted to the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) as 33 substantive CPs also emerge from the rank of Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCP). The approval of the promotions was announced today by the Police Service Commission in a statement by its spokesman, Mr Ikechukwu Ani. […]

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Police Probe Murder of Hotelier, Manager in Lagos

Detectives in Lagos are on the trail of killers of a businesswoman and mother of four who returned home from the United Kingdom to open a hotel in the state. Mrs Olusola Olusoga Abimbola was murdered on Thursday, January 24, along with her manager, Tunji Omikunle who recently had a set of twins. The late […]

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Money Laundering: Magu Issues Stern Warning to Politicians

The acting chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ibrahim Magu on Thursday warned Nigerian banks to be alert and prevent politicians from moving illicit funds into the country for the purpose of inducing voters in the coming general elections. Magu gave this warning at a meeting he had with Chief Conduct and Compliance […]

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