Author: Nigeriacurrent

Ojodu Grants No Interview To Slight Fayemi Says ERO DG

The Director-General of Ekith Rebirth Organisation(ERO) Ranti Adebisi says his principal Senator Bbafemi Ojodu did not grant any interview to slight  Dr. Kayode Fayemi, All Progressive Congress(APC)governorship candidate in Ekiti state.   The full statement  reads: The attention of the Special Adviser to the President on Political Matters, Senator Babafemi Ojudu, has been drawn to […]

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World Cup: FIFA Files Criminal Complaint Against Ticket Firm

FIFA on Tuesday said it had filed a criminal complaint against the secondary ticketing firm Viagogo’s sale of 2018 World Cup tickets, opening a new battle between sports organisations and websites seeking a share of their profits. “As part of its efforts to protect the fans and prevent unauthorised ticket resales for the 2018 FIFA […]

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Buhari Holds Security Meeting With Service Chiefs

President Muhammadu Buhari is currently holding a closed-door meeting with the Service Chiefs at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, the nation’s capital. The President will be discussing an appraisal of the security situation in the country. In attendance at the meeting are the National Security Adviser, Mohammed Babagana Monguno, Minister of Defense, Mansur Dan-Ali, Director […]

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Offa Bank Robbery: Police Give Saraki 48 Hours To Respond In Writing

The Nigerian Police Force has asked Senate President Bukola Saraki to respond to allegations linking him to the Offa bank robbery, within 48 hours rather than appearing in person. The announcement comes minutes after Vice President Yemi Osinbajo met behind closed-doors with the Inspector General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris, as well as the head […]

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DSS Withdraws Operatives From Saraki, Dogara

The Department of State Services (DSS) on Sunday recalled half of its operatives assigned to Senate President Bukola Saraki and Yakubu Dogara, TheCable can report. This is coming ahead of Monday’s talks between Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo and the nPDP team to be led by Dogara. Saraki is also a member of nPDP, the faction that […]

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Saraki Asks Aide To Get Invitation Letter From Police

Senate President Bukola Saraki says he has directed his aide de camp (ADC) to get the letter of invitation from the police. On Sunday, the police announced that the nation’s number three citizen had been invited to answer questions on the robbery at Offa in Kwara state, on April 5. Responding, the senate president said […]

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Offa Bank Robbery: I have No Link With Criminals, Saraki Replies Police

Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, has denied having any connection with the robbery that took place in Offa, a town in Kwara State. Earlier on Sunday, the police had summoned Saraki after some of the suspects who confessed to the crime, had indicted him. Five gang leaders had claimed that they were political thugs of […]

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Kanu Nwankwo Robbed Of $11,000 At Moscow Airport

Former Arsenal striker Nwankwo Kanu had $11,000 (9,300 euros) stolen from his suitcase at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo airport while he was on his way to playing in a friendly match organised by FIFA. Kanu, 41, who captained the Nigerian national team and played for Arsenal and Inter Milan, was robbed as he transferred to a flight […]

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In the Belly of the Plastic Whale By Nnimmo Bassey

It was a surreal feeling for me to literally step into the belly of a whale in December 2017. It was an unforgettable experience, to say the least. One could not but imagine what would have been the fate of biblical Jonah if he had found himself in the belly of a whale like the […]

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Police Invite Saraki Over Offa Bank Robbery

Senate President Bukola Saraki has been invited by the Nigeria Police force in connection with the robbery which recently occurred in Offa, Kwara State. This was after he was mentioned by five of the suspects who confessed to the crime. Five gang leaders indicted Saraki after they confessed that they were political thugs of the […]

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