Author: Nigeriacurrent

Man Lands in Jail for Posting Lover’s Nude Photos

The Federal High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti,Ekiti state  Wednesday sentenced one Ayan Olubunmi to two years imprisonment and a fine of N500,000 for posting  nude pictures of his ex-lover, Asare Monica on a social media platform, Facebook. The case with the Suit FHC/AD/17c/2017 was between the Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami,SAN and Ayan […]

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NAFEST 2018 – Over 900 Youths Ready for Employment

The free skill acquisition component of the 2018 edition of National Festival of Arts and Culture, NAFEST, received a major boost with over 900 youths lining up to acquire various skills during the course of the event in Rivers State. A major aspect of NAFEST 2018 as packaged by the National Council for Arts and […]

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APC Speaks on Crisis Rocking Party After Primaries

The National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu Wednesday granted an interview to journalists at the APC National Secretariat where he spoke on the post primary issues rocking the party. Here is excerpts: VON DG, Osita Okechukwu media outbursts He is a highly respected and senior member of our party, […]

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APC Formally Takes Control of all Senate Seats in Rivers

With Wednesday’s formal defection of the Senator representing Rivers West, Osinakachukwu Ideozu from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the All Progressives Congress, APC, the ruling party has effectively locked in all three senate seats in the PDP controlled oil-rich Rivers State. Majority Leader of the Senate, Ahmed Lawan, announced Osinakachukwu’s defection at the plenary. […]

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Amosu Visits Mother who Gives Birth at 67

Even kings visits when miracles happens. This is especially true for a couple, Professor Samuel Olu Otubosin and his wife who for 39 years waited to have a child of their own. Their waiting ended on Saturday October 20, 2018 when God answered their prayers as the wife delivered a bouncing baby boy. Ogun State governor, […]

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Corruption, Our Main Headache – Osinbajo

Vice president Yemi Osibanjo said on Tuesday that corruption remained the major challenge of Nigeria, saying the country was lucky to have President Muhammadu Buhari as the nation’s leader. Osibanjo made the statement in Bauchi when he paid a courtesy visit on the Emir of Bauchi, Alhaji Rilwanu Adamu. “One of the things that have […]

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FG Poises to Limit Number of Childbirth

The Federal Government of Nigeria is currently working on a policy that will limit the number of children that a mother could have. Nigerian Finance Minister, Zainab Ahmed has disclosed. Ahmed disclosed this on Tuesday while responding to questions during a session at the 24th Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja. She said the traditional rulers and […]

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Fayose Out of EFCC Net as Court Grants N50m Bail

Justice Mojisola Olatoregun of the Lagos Division of the Federal High Court, has on Wednesday granted bail to the former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose. The judge granted bail to Mr Fayose in the sum of ₦50 million with two sureties who must issue a ₦50 million bond in a reputable bank as well […]

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NAFEST Opens in Port Harcourt

The octopus presentation and showcasing of the best of Nigeria’s culture, arts, crafts and fashion in the unity festival, tagged NAFEST,  is happening now live in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The National Council of Arts and Culture, NCAC, under the leadership of the Director General, Otunba Olusegun Runsewe is bringing Nigerians and foreigners together to […]

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At Last! Khashoggi’s Body Parts Found

Body parts belonging to slain Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi have been found, according to a new report. The 59-year-old Washington Post columnist had been “cut up” and his face was “disfigured,” sources told Sky News. One source told the news outlet that Khashoggi’s remains were found in the garden of the Saudi consul general’s home. […]

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