Author: Nigeriacurrent

BREAKING: Fayose Moves to Quit PDP

The outgoing Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has threatened to leave the Peoples Democratic Party after the National Convention held on Saturday in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State. The governor said on Monday that he would renounce his “membership of the PDP anytime from now.” He added, “After consultations, I will speak clearly to Nigerians.” Reason […]

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Impressive Barkley Drives Chelsea Past Southampton

Ross Barkley scored his first goal for Maurizio Sarri’s unbeaten Chelsea to help move them provisionally top of the Premier League in a 3-0 win at Southampton on Sunday. Willian had a shot deflected on to the crossbar and Danny Ings missed a golden opportunity from close range at the other end, before Barkley created […]

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Despite Bailout, 17 States Still Owe Pensions, Salaries – Survey

A civic organization focusing on  transparency and accountability, BudgIT has expressed concerns over failure of some states to pay pensions and salaries of civil servants despite huge bailout funds granted them by the federal government. A press release signed by its Communications Lead, Ayomide Faleye on Sunday  said: “BudgIT, worried that some states are yet […]

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CBN May Reduce MTN’s $8.1bn Fine – Emefiele

There are indications that some reprieves may come the way of MTN Group as Nigeria’s Central Bank Governor, CBN, Mr. Godwin Emefiele,  said its $8.1bn claim against the telecommunication company may be reduced after the telecoms giant and its bankers provided more documents which could help resolve the stalemate surrounding the initial fine. The central […]

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BREAKING: Veteral Comedian, Baba Sala Dies at 82

Veteran comedian, Moses Olaiya, popularly known as Baba Sala, is dead. According to reports, Baba Sala died around 10.00 pm on Sunday night in his home in Ilesa, Osun State. Before now, Baba Sala had survived several death rumour following his poor health condition in recent time. Moses Olaiya, whose stage name was Baba Sala, […]

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Atiku Is PDP Presidential Candidate

Former Vice-President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has emerged winner of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) Presidential primary election. The  National Convention of the party which took place from Saturday through to Sunday held at the Adokiye Amiesiamaka Stadium, Igwuruta-Ali, Port Harcourt. Atiku who polled 1532 votes defeat two other leading aspirants Bukola Saraki, Senate president and Aminu Tambuwal, Governor of […]

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PDP Primaries: Atiku, Saraki, Others in 11th Hour Pitches for Votes

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Senate President Bukola Saraki made 11th hour pitches to woo the undecided among the 3,600 delegates of the Peoples Democratic Party attending the national convention in Port Harcourt to elect a presidential candidate. Atiku promised to build Nigeria’s economy by creating wealth and jobs if elected to represent the […]

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Buhari Returns as APC Presidential Candidate

The delegates at the national convention of the All Progressives Congress,APC have affirmed President Muhammadu Buhari as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2019 general elections. According to the tally of votes from the direct primaries held at various states, President Muhammadu Buhari scored over 14 million votes. The figure was affirmed at the convention […]

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PDP Convention: We Are A Ruling Party In – Waiting Says Secondus

The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Uche Secondus, has said the party is a ruling party-in-waiting considering the fact that the leadership of both the Chambers of the National Assembly are under the party. He said this on Saturday while giving his opening address during the PDP’s presidential primary in Port Harcourt, the […]

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You Have To Stay Calm, Says Lopetegui As Madrid Hit 33-Year Goal Drought

Julen Lopetegui insisted it is too early to be questioning his future despite Real Madrid suffering a shock defeat by Alaves on Saturday to make it four games without a victory. It is four games without a goal too for the European champions, their longest scoring drought since 1985, as Manu Garcia headed home in […]

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