Author: Nigeriacurrent

I spend $300,000 monthly, Davido declares

  Afrobeat superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has declared that he spends between $200,000 and $300,000 monthly on his personal lifestyle, excluding expenses on his wife, family, luxury cars and jewelries. He disclosed this during a livestream with DavrelTV, where he spoke about the financial demands of maintaining his status as one of […]

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2027: APC chieftain urges members to unite for candidates’ victory

  Mr Akanni Seriki, a member of the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC) in Lagos State, has urged members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to work collectively to ensure the victory of all the party’s candidates across the country in 2027. He made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]

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Two sisters docked over alleged exploitation of teenagers

  Two sisters, Chinenye Anyigor, 32, and Njideka Anyigor, 36, on Thursday, were arraigned before an Anambra State Children, Sexual and Gender-based Violence Offences Court in Awka, over alleged exploitation of teenage girls. The defendants, however, pleaded not guilty to the three-count charge bordering on conspiracy and illegal dealing in children. The prosecutor, Insp Chinyere […]

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You are brother in purpose, Tinubu tells Osoba

  President Bola Tinubu has paid a glowing tribute to former Ogun State Governor, Aremo Olusegun Osoba, on his birthday. In a personal letter of tribute to the eminent journalist and admionistrator, President Tinubu stated that they have known one another for so many years that they could write books about one another. He said […]

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Our economy is on steady growth, says Tinubu tells Deloitte Africa chief

  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Wednesday in Abuja, received commendations from Deloitte Africa for the ongoing financial and fiscal reforms in the country and was encouraged to pursue a stronger partnership that supports investments, youth training, and employment. The President, who received a delegation from Deloitte Africa, led by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), […]

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CAPPA lauds govt’s food procurement guidelines

    Seeks nationwide implementation   Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has lauded the Federal Government’s unveiling of the National Guidelines for Public Procurement of Food and Related Services. It described the initiative “as a landmark step towards creating healthier food environments and protecting millions of Nigerians who depend on publicly funded interventions […]

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Osun guber: Ex-presidential candidate advises Adeleke, predicts victory

    A former presidential candidate of the defunct National Conscience Party (NCP), Chief Martin Onovo, has advised Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, to remain confident and ensure that every vote counts in the Aug. 15 governorship election. Onovo, a member of the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP)said Adeleke had a strong chance of […]

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APC candidate vows inclusive representation, calls for party unity

  The All Progressives Congress (APC) Lagos State House of Assembly candidate, Mr Oluwagbenga Abiola, popularly known as Agbelebu, has pledged to justify the confidence reposed in him through humility, dedication and selfless service. He made the pledge in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos, following the confirmation by the party as the flag bearer […]

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Birth registration is 57%, death registration below 20%, says population commission

  The National Population Commission (NPC) has said birth registration coverage in Nigeria stands at 57 per cent, while death registration remains below 20 per cent, leaving millions of vital events undocumented annually. The Chairman of the commission, Dr Aminu Yusuf, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja at a news conference on the nationwide commencement […]

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Cannabis dealer, 28, bags 10 months imprisonment

  The Federal High Court, Ibadan, on Wednesday, sentenced one Kudus Adewale, 28, to 10 months in the correctional centre for dealing in 250g of Cannabis Sativa. Justice Uche Agomoh convicted and sentenced Adewale after he had pleaded guilty to the one-count charge of unlawful dealing in narcotics preferred against him. The judge added that […]

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