Author: Nigeriacurrent

Obi Alleges Security Harassment, says ‘There’s Trouble for Nigeria’

After casting his vote, Saturday morning, the vice presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Mr. Peter Obi, said security agents harassed him and some PDP chieftains, Friday, few hours to the commencement of the elections. “Capital Yes,” was how Obi responded when journalists asked him to confirm if it was true that they […]

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#NigeriaDecides2019 | Osinbajo, Wife Cast Vote In Lagos

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and his wife, Dolapo, voted on Saturday at the Code 33, Polling Unit II, Victoria Garden City(VGC), Lagos at 10.53a.m. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports that voting commenced at the polling unit at 10. 34 a.m.due to the late arrival of officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC).

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I look Forward To A Succeful Transition, Atiku Says As He Casts His Vote

The Presidential candidate of People’s Democratic Party(PDP) Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and his wife, Titi, have voted in the Presidential and National Assembly elections in Yola, Adamawa, says he look forward to a successful transition Atiku voted at about 10.05am at Ajiya 012 polling unit, Yola in Adamawa state. Clad in a light white a native […]

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VIDEO: Buhari, Aisha Vote In Daura

President Muhammed Buhari and his wife, Aisha have voted in the presidential and national assembly elections in Daura, Katsina The president got accredited at about 8 am and voted at 8.06am. Source: Channels TV

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R.Kelly surrenders to Chicago police

R&B Superstar R.Kelly surrendered to Chicago Police on Friday night, reports said, as he is due to be docked today for criminal sex abuse of minors. The musician, whose real name is Robert Sylvester Kelly faces a criminal charge of aggravated sexual abuse involving four victims, including at least three between the ages of 13 […]

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Democracy Is Beneficial But Not Easy To maintain, says Buhari In State Broadcast

President Muhammadu Buhari says democracy is beneficial but is not easy to achieve or maintain. Buhari said this during a national broadcast in the early hours of Friday, February 22, ahead of the general elections set to commence with the Presidential and National Assembly elections on Saturday, February 23. FULL TEXT IS BELOW: Dear Nigerians, […]

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Two Nollywood Movies Selected For Hollywood Showcase

Two Nollywood movies, King of Boys and Up North, have been selected for the second edition of Nollywood in Hollywood film showcase. The event is scheduled to hold on March 22 and March 23 at the American Cinematheque’s Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood, California, USA. There will also be two screenings of the movies at the School […]

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Murder Trial of Danish: Lead Defence Counsel, Supo Shasore Seeks Thorough Investigation By Police For Justice To Prevail

The case involving a Danish citizen, Mr. Peter Nielsen over the alleged murder of his Nigerian wife, Zainab Nielsen, an upcoming musician also known as Alizee and her three-year-old daughter, Petra, may have once again put to test the ability of the Nigerian Police to thoroughly investigate such a high profile case. The sensational trial […]

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Osinbajo Denies Rumours of Resignation

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has denied rumours making the rounds that he has resigned from office in protest against his exclusion from the security meeting President Muhammadu Buhari held with Service Chiefs, yesterday, at the Aso Villa in Abuja. Osinbajo denied the rumours in a Twitter post, accompanied by a video recorded at a meeting […]

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Why Igbos Should Vote for APC in Lagos – Tinubu

All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council Co-chairman Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has called on people of Igbo extraction resident in Lagos State to vote en masse for the ruling party. Tinubu made this charge at APC secretariat at Acme Road in Lagos on Wednesday while addressing the party faithful. “We appeal to our Igbo brothers […]

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