Author: Nigeriacurrent

APC Picks New Dates for Presidential, Governorship Primaries, Others

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has on Wednesday announced new dates for the conduct of primary elections to choose candidates for the 2019 general elections. The new dates are as follows according to a release by Emma Ibediro Esq., its National Organizing Secretary. · 25th September, 2018 – Presidential […]

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Presidency: Saraki Claims Oyo, Says My Grandma’s from Iseyin

The presidential aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Bukola Saraki, has opened  new chapter concerning his birth as the Ilorin, Kwara State born politician claimed blood relation to Oyo State. Saraki revealed a part of his family history, while addressing PDP delegates in Oyo State during a meeting during which he solicited their votes. […]

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Four ‘Yahoo Boys’ in Soup for Stealing N1bn from FCMB

Four internet fraudsters, also known as ‘Yahoo Boys’, were today arraigned before an Igbosere Chief Magistrate Court, Lagos for stealing about One billion naira from First City Monumental Bank (FCMB) customers bank accounts. The defendants are; Gideon Olatimeyin 33, Osita Martyns 37, Daramola  Samuel Akanji 23 and Abiodun Aina 38 years old. Chief Magistrate Folashade […]

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Ambode Denies Sanwo-OluEndorsement Rumour

Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State, has debunked social media reports that claimed he had suspended his campaign for a second term of office and endorsed one of his rivals, Jide Sanwo-Olu. The denial was contained in a statement today in Lagos by Ambode’s Chief Press Secretary, Habib Aruna. Reports making the rounds on social […]

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Jimi Agbaje Joins Lagos Governorship Race

Jimi Agbaje, founder of JayKay Pharmaceuticals and two-time governorship candidate in Lagos state, says he will take another shot at the number one position in the state. Agbaje said he changed his mind at the 11th hour and bought the nomination form of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The pharmacist said he is confident he […]

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Student Kills Ten in Revenge for Torn Cloth

A final year medical student of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, simply identified as Dr Einstein, was among the 10 people allegedly killed at a graduation party on Tuesday. Another victim was identified as Architect Ose Abulu, a Masters degree student, who was rounding off his programme. It was learnt that the deaths resulted […]

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Adeleke, Brother Face Fresh Exam Malpractice, Impersonation Charges

The Nigeria Police Force has filed charges of examination malpractices, impersonation and criminal conspiracy against the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the coming Saturday’s election in Osun state, Senator Ademola Adeleke, and his brother, Sikiru. The charge is coming few hours after news of confirmation of Senator Adeleke’s certificate by WAEC […]

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Ekiti: Election Tribunal Relocates As Violence Mars Sitting

The Ekiti State Election Petition Tribunal started sitting today at Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital on a violent note as thugs invaded the Ado-Ekiti High Court premises where the tribunal is scheduled to sit, wielding sticks, cutlasses and other dangerous weapons. Owing to security concerns, the venue of the sittings of the Tribunal has been […]

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Calabar Carnival to Host 1 Million Tourists to ‘Africanism’

Nigeria’s economy is set for another major boost in the tourism sector as Carnival Calabar, organisers of the annual Calabar Carnival, promised to attract one million tourists to participate in this year’s event. According to the Chairman of Carnival Calabar, Mr. Gabe Onah who featured at the recently held Akwaaba Africa Travel Market in Lagos, […]

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Abuja Airport Wins 2018 ACI Safety Award

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja has been chosen as “the best improved airport in safety” by Airports Council International, Africa region. The airport emerged the winner of the category, following an extensive evaluation process that considered entries from several other airports in Africa. In a letter dated 13th September, 2018, addressed to Captain Rabiu Yadudu, Director […]

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