Author: Nigeriacurrent

Ekiti 2018: Ojudu Campaign Condemns Disruption of APC Primary Election

Ekiti Rebirth Organization (ERO), the campaign arm of frontline All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant, Senator Babafemi Ojudu, has condemned the disruption of today’s All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary by thugs allegedly loyal to one of the aspirants, saying it represents the highest level of desperation in anybody’s quest for political office. “When they […]

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BREAKING: Ekiti APC suspends governorship primary indefinitely

The All Progressives Congress has suspended its governorship primary, following an outbreak of violence. This was made known via a Facebook post by the Special Assistnat Public Communications & New Media at Ekiti State Government of Nigeria, Mr. Lere Olayinka. Our correspondent had reported earlier that some persons suspected to be thugs had invaded the […]

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Court Orders Melaye To Be Moved To Abuja

The High Court sitting in Lokoja, Kogi state, has ordered that Dino Melaye representing Kogi west senatorial district in the National Assembly be moved to the National Hospital Abuja for further treatment. Channels TV reports that Justice Nasir Ajanah gave the order on Friday, May 4, after the senator’s counsel, Mike Ezekhome (SAN) sought for […]

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Etisalat, Intel, Ericsson Celebrate Winners of 5G University Competition

Students from the American University of Sharjah have been congratulated by Etisalat and Intel, together with Ericsson for demonstrating innovative 5G use cases as part of the recently concluded university competition. The information and communication technology (ICT) firms collaborated in February this year to launch the university competition, targeting engineering students from renowned UAE universities, […]

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Buhari Arrives Nigeria Today

Presidential spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina has revealed that President Muhammadu Buhari will arrive the country this evening from Washington. Adesina on his twitter handle wrote: “MB arrives Abuja this evening. The good work of rebuilding Nigeria continues.” Buhari was in Washington for three days during which he met President Donald Trump at the White House. […]

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Obasanjo, Atiku Reunite In Lagos

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and ex-Vice-President Atiku Abubakar sat next to each other at the 10th memorial symposium of Abraham Adesanya, a chieftain of the National Democratic Coalition (NADECO). The Cable reports that both men  shook hands and discussed briefly at the event which held at Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos. Obasanjo and Atiku, who were […]

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Dino Melaye Arrives Kogi In Ambulance, Appears In Court

The Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Dino Melaye, has arrived Lokoja, the Kogi State capital. Melaye was conveyed in an ambulance by the police authorities and has appeared before a Magistrates Court in the state. The Senator was earlier taken to the office of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) in […]

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Ekiti 2018: Ojudu Preaches Free, Peaceful Primaries

Frontline All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Ekiti State , Senator Babafemi Ojudu has enjoined all party faithfuls to ensure that the Primaries scheduled for Saturday 5th in Ado Ekiti is peaceful, transparent and rancor- free. Speaking with Journalists in Ado Ekiti, Ojudu expressed confidence in the leadership of the party in organizing credible […]

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Obasanjo Denies Meeting With NLC Chairman Over Buhari’s Second term

FORMER President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has denied news rumour going the round that he met with the National President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Ayuba Wabba, last Tuesday, whereby he drummed support for President Muhammadu Buhari second time bid. He stated this in a statement made available to newsmen in Abeokuta, signed by […]

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BREAKING: Again, IGP Fails To Appear Before Senate

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Ibrahim Idris, has again failed to appear before the Senate. The IGP instead sent a Deputy Inspector General of Police on his behalf to brief the Senate. Also, armed security operatives were strategically positioned at the National Assembly. Displeased with the inability of the IGP to honour an earlier […]

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