Author: Nigeriacurrent

2019: APC Amosun Vows to Support APM Candidates

Ogun State governor, Ibikunle Amosun, has said he would remain a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking today in Abeokuta, Amosun said he would contest the senatorial election in 2019 under the platform of APC and would also work for the re-election of President Muhammadu Buhari. The governor however, said he would not […]

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JSS Students Kill One, Burn 4 Cars, 3 Blocks of Classrooms in Oyo

Oyo State government today announced the immediate closure of Community Grammar School, Olodo, in Ibadan, following two days of violent protests by Junior Secondary School students. A statement by the government today discloses that one person was killed while four cars and three blocks of classrooms were razed during the protest. The statement signed by […]

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FMT&A Cooperative Trains over 200 Members on Capacity Building

As part of it’s objectives of continuous capacity building for their members, the Federal Ministry of Transport and Aviation (FMT&A) Coperative Society has trained over 200 members in the area of entrepreneurship and retirement planning. The members drawn across the various sectors benefitted from different training programmes at different times, while a lot more are […]

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Buhari Speaks! It’s Real Me, Says Cloning Rumour is False

‘‘It’s real me, I assure you. I will soon celebrate my 76th birthday and I will still go strong.’’ Those were the words of President Muhammadu Buhari, Sunday in Krakow, Poland, at an interactive session with the Nigerian Community in the country. Responding to a question from a Nigerian in the Diaspora who wanted to […]

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EFCC Uncovers Ex-gov Jang’s Hidden Houses in Kaduna

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has traced properties worth N500 million to former Plateau State governor, Jonah Jang. The agency’s acting Head, Media and Publicity, Tony Orilade, disclosed to this in a statement today. The properties are located at No. 8 and 9 Gobarau Road Unguwan Rimi GRA Kaduna State. Preliminary investigations revealed […]

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19 Children Drown in Kwara Boat Mishap

No fewer than 19 children have been reportedly drowned in a boat mishap on Saturday in Lafiagi, Edu Local Government Area of Kwara. The boat, the News Agency of Nigeria learnt, was conveying the victims across River Niger for a programme at a traditional wedding ceremony in a community in Niger State. The boat, conveying […]

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New Tricks by Kidnappers Uncovered, As Police Rescues 2 Children from Housemaid

Police have discovered new antics employed by kidnap gangs to perpetrate their evil acts. According to the police, kidnappers now operate recruitment agencies for housemaids and nannies and use the avenue to plant a member of their syndicate in the homes of potential victims. This revelation was contained in a statement today by the spokesman […]

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Lagos APC Denies Allegations of Destroying PDP Campaign Materials

The Lagos State chapter of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Saturday distanced itself from allegations of destroying the campaign materials of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Lagos State APC Publicity Secretary, Mr. Joe Igbokwe, in a statement said, “The attention of Lagos APC has been drawn to the claim by PDP Lagos […]

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Atiku Abubakar Breaks 13-Years Jinx, Jets Out to US

Former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, has reportedly been issued a Visa to the United States of America. Atiku, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate in the 2019 election has departed Nigeria. This comes days after Nigeria’s minister of information and culture, Lai Mohammed, cautioned U S authorities against issuing Atiku a visa into the country. Minister of Information […]

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BREAKING: Super Falcons Beat South Africa, Win Ninth AWCON

Super Falcons of Nigeria has won the 2018 African Women Cup of Nations after beating the Bayana Bayana of South Africa. This is the ninth AWCON that the Super Falcons would be carting home. After the final match of the continental tournament lasted into extra time, the female teams ended up playing penalty shoot-out. Super Falcons won […]

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