. By Goodluck Ikiebe. The Nigerian Government has commended the gallant performances of Team Nigeria at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics as well as its commitments that ensured Nigeria is included amongst nations that participated and won medals at the Games. A statement by Assistant Director, Press and Public Relations, Ramon […]
Month: August 2021
Lagos supermarket cashier nabbed for hiding N1 million in private part
A female cashier in a popular supermarket in Lagos has been arrested and charged after she was allegedly caught on camera stealing and hiding money she made from sales in her private part. Chioma Ezeiru 23, was working for Temple Hill Supermarket located at Olusegun street in Okota area of […]
RIVERS STATE: ISN’T CHIBUIKE ROTIMI AMAECHI SHOES TOO BOGUS FOR GOVERNOR EZENWO NYESOM WIKE?
By Achi- Williams Wobodo A few days back, I had an engagement with some progressive-minded “Port Harcourt Boys”, both nonpartisan and partisan (members of Peoples’ Democratic Party and All Progressives Congress inclusive) on the current socio-economic status of Rivers State in the comity of States and how to reposition the […]
COVID-19 Nigeria case update as at Saturday 7th August, 2021:
473 new cases of #COVID19Nigeria; Lagos-323Akwa Ibom-46Rivers-41FCT-20Ekiti-12Osun-9Oyo-9Ogun-6Bayelsa-3Anambra-1Edo-1Nasarawa-1Plateau-1 177,615 confirmed165,472 discharged2,185 deaths States with zero cases reported (4): Kaduna , Sokoto , Kano and Ondo A breakdown of cases by state can be found via covid19.ncdc.gov.ng Share this… Pinterest Facebook Twitter Linkedin Wechat Whatsapp Telegram Blogger b.nwukewww.current-matters.blog/currentmattersdotblog.wordpress.com
NUJ meeting in Abuja ends with communique stating position on National issues
The National Executive Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists has ended in Abuja with a communique drawing the attention of the government to lingering issues in the country such as insecurity , infrastructure deficits and Resident Doctors strike among others. The Communique signed by the NUJ National Secretary,Shuabu Usman […]
Chibok School Girl returns with repentant Boko Haram husband, Children
Ruth Ngladar Pogu,one of the over two hundred and fifty Chibok School girls in Borno State abducted by Boko Haram terrorists on April 14, 2014 has regained her freedom. Pogu who arrived Borno State in company of her repentant Boko Haram husband and two children is now converted to Islam […]
Kenya holds on to long distant races,wins Gold,Silver medals at Tokyo Olympics as Nigeria’s contingent returns home
Kenyan female marathoners were in high spirit on Saturday, August 7 as they brilliantly ran the 40 kilometer race finishing first and second places ,Peres Jepchirchir finished 2.27 .20 earning Gold medal while her teamate and world record holder,Brigid Kosgei finished 2.27.36 with the Silver medal . With Jepchirchi win,Kenya […]
Nigeria to commence administration of second dose of Covid-19 vaccine on August 10
The Presidential Steering Committee on Covid-19 PSC has fixed August 10 to commence the administration of the second dose of the Covid-19 vaccines in the country. This is contained in a statement by Willie Bassey, the Director of Press, PSC . The statement said the development was sequel to the […]
News Feature: Strategies To Overcome Security Challenges in Nigeria.
By Dada Ahmed. Nigeria, whose sovereignty spans 60 years, since her independence from her colonial master- Britain on October 1,1960, can best be described as a nation of irony in many ramifications. Blessed with adequate rich arable land for agricultural activities, its citizens, particularly thousands of those who choose farming […]
ENUGU, FCT, KADUNA, TEN OTHER STATE COMMANDS GET NEW COMMISSIONERS OF POLICE
AS IGP CHARGES THE NEW CPs TO UP-SCALE THE FIGHT AGAINST CRIME IN THE COUNTRY The Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc (+), NPM, fdc, has ordered the posting of Commissioners of Police to take over the saddle of leadership in thirteen (13) State Commands including the […]