Author: Nigeriacurrent

Saraki, Dogara: We’ll respond appropriately to Buhari’s rejection of amended electoral act

Senate president Bukola Saraki and Yakubu Dogara, speaker of the house of representatives, have vowed to respond “appropriately” to the rejection of the amended electoral act. President Muhammadu Buhari witheld his assent to a bill seeking to amend the act — after it was passed by both chambers of the national assembly. One of the […]

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Gurib-Fakim, Africa’s only female president, resigns

President Ameenah Gurib-Fakim of Mauritius has resigned over a credit card scandal. Yousouf Mohamed, her lawyer, told reporters on Saturday that Gurib-Fakim submitted her resignation in “national interest”. Mohamed said the resignation would take effect on March 23. Her resignation comes after Pravind Jugnauth, the prime minister, accused her of backtracking on a promise to […]

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Kalou Pushes Hamburg Deeper Into Bundesliga Danger

Salomon Kalou broke Hamburg hearts as he came off the bench to secure a 2-1 reverse victory for Hertha Berlin on Saturday. Crisis-stricken Hamburg were trying for a fresh start under new coach Christian Titz, but Kalou’s second-half winner stretched their winless run to 14 games, and they remain on course for a first relegation […]

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Buhari cancels trip to Rwanda

President Muhammadu Buhari has cancelled a trip to Rwanda for the extraordinary meeting of African Union heads of state and government. Presidential sources told TheCable that Buhari suddenly cancelled the meeting scheduled to hold in Kigali, capital of the country, on Wednesday. The president would have departed for Kigali on Monday. He was supposed to […]

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We Want These Killings To Stop, Adeboye Says In Benue

The General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye has called for an end to the killing in Benue State and other parts of the country by suspected herdsmen. Pastor Adeboye made this call on Friday when he alongside his wife, Folu, paid a visit to the Benue State. The cleric […]

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APC Senator, Ali Wakili Slumps, Dies

The senator representing Bauchi south in the National Assembly, Malam Ali Wakili is dead. He was 58. A family source at his Gwarimpa, Abuja residence revealed that the senator woke up early Saturday morning feeling uneasy. He later slumped and was rushed to a private hospital in Abuja where he was confirmed dead. Until his […]

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Buhari Approves Establishment Of National Food Security Council

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the constitution of membership for the National Food Security Council. The President gave the approval on Friday, days after he announced the intention of the Federal Government to establish the council. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Garba Shehu, revealed this in a statement by […]

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FIFA Approves Use Of VAR For 2018 World Cup

Video assistant referee technology (VAR) will make its debut at the World Cup in Russia this summer despite lingering opposition from within and outside football, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Friday. “We are going to have in 2018, for the first time, a World Cup with VAR,” said Infantino after a meeting of the FIFA […]

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Sanusi: My Daughter Wants To Succeed Me As Emir

Muhammadu Sanusi II, emir of Kano, says one of his daughters wants to succeed him as the second most ranked Muslim leader in Nigeria. Sanusi said this in an interview with Financial Times at his Kano residence. “My daughter wants to be the next emir of Kano, and she’s disappointed I’ve not yet appointed a […]

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ACI Conference 2018 To Tackle Innovation, Technology, Transformation Others In Airport Business

The 2018 edition of the Airports Council International (ACI) conference will draw xperts from across the world to brainstorm on issues bothering on Innovation in airport business, usiness innovation in airport retail, The future of airport tax free shops, Technology to upport business transformation, Transformation in practice, amongst others. Engr. Saleh Dunoma, Managing Director, Federal […]

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