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The House of Representatives has passed a resolution urging the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court Abuja to halt the ongoing recruitment of judges to fill vacancies, citing lack of compliance with the Federal Character principle and quota system. Adopting a motion by Representative Igariwey Enwo, the House mandated its Committee on Judiciary to … The post House on FCT High Court Quota first appeared on Nigerian Television Authority --Africa's Largest TV Network. http://dlvr.it/T2hrh9

Mr Farouk Solihu on Tuesday, dragged Kehinde Garba before an Area Court in Centre-Igboro, Ilorin for allegedly making false allegations that he impregnated her. Solihu told the court that Garba lied that he was responsible for her pregnancy. According to him, “Another man got her pregnant. She reported me to the Nigeria Security and Civil […] http://dlvr.it/T2hYL7

As Nigeria joins the world to celebrate 2024 World Radio Day, Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris urged all radio stations, whether traditional or online, to be more responsible in their operations by adhering to the principles and ethics of broadcasting. Editorial functions, such as fact-checking, objectivity, and balance, the Minister said must … The post Info Minister, Muhammed Idris Celebrates 2024 World Radio Day first appeared on Nigerian Television Authority --Africa's Largest TV Network. http://dlvr.it/T2hF9h

The Nigerian Hunters and Forest Security Service is partnering with the traditional institutions across the country to overcome security challenges bedeviling the nation. This came to the fore when management of the service led by Joshua Osatimehin met with the Emir of Potiskum Umaru Bubaram Ibn Wuriwa Bauya to assure a well secured forest and … The post Hunters Partner Traditional Institution Against Insecurity first appeared on Nigerian Television Authority --Africa's Largest TV Network. http://dlvr.it/T2fg1C

Mrs Precious Ifeanyi, who gave birth to sextuplets at the National Hospital, Abuja after 13 years of marriage, has appealed to the government and well-meaning Nigerians to come to the babies’ aid. She made the appeal on Monday in Abuja in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). Ifeanyi, a native of Ebonyi […] http://dlvr.it/T2fV68

President Bola Tinubu salutes the Super Eagles of Nigeria for their tenacious performance in the final of the 2024 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire. President Tinubu commends the team, the coach, the crew, and the entire management team for their hard work, assiduity, and sacrifice to come this far in the tournament, … The post President Tinubu Hails The Super Eagles, Says Team Demonstrated The Great Resilience and Talent OF The Nigerian People first appeared on Nigerian Television Authority --Africa's Largest TV Network. http://dlvr.it/T2fL92

By Toyin Falola I have two messages from you from Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and lust. She asked me to talk about how a man can love you before I talk about Valentine. This goddess is also in charge of beauty and pleasure. Her department covers sex and romance. She reincarnates as Venus […] http://dlvr.it/T2djKP

Access Holdings has officially announced the loss of Dr. Herbert Wigwe, the Founding Group Chief Executive Officer and former Group Managing Director of its flagship subsidiary, Access Bank Plc.  The billionaire investor died alongside his wife and son on Friday, in a helicopter accident in the United States of America.  Access Bank conveyed this sad […] http://dlvr.it/T2bjvh

Executive Officer of Access Holdings, Herbert Wigwe, and his wife, Chizoba, have died after a Chopper they were commuting in crashed in California on weekend  According to reports, the chopper was headed to Las Vegas when it crashed near boulder city, which is between Nevada and California on Friday night.  According to the San Bernardino […] http://dlvr.it/T2ZXdF

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has felicitated with Chief Kolawole Babalola Jamodu, a renowned businessman and boardroom captain from Kogi State. In a congratulatory message to the Octogenarian and the Asiwaju of Ere Kingdom who hails from Odo Ere, Yagba West local government area, the Governor praised Chief Jamodu for his truly remarkable milestone … The post Governor Ododo Felicitates With Chief Kola Jamodu On His 80th Birthday first appeared on Nigerian Television Authority --Africa's Largest TV Network. http://dlvr.it/T2ZHLN

President Tinubu directs maximum support and urges the Eagles to make Nigeria, Africa proud President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead a presidential team to the finals of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire. The Vice President had also represented the President at the semi-finals when … The post VP Shettima Leads FG’S Delegation To Super Eagles’ AFCON Finals first appeared on Nigerian Television Authority --Africa's Largest TV Network. http://dlvr.it/T2Z0sl

Operatives of Makurdi Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,  have arrested five suspected internet fraudsters. They were arrested Friday,  at kansho village in the Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue state, following actionable intelligence on their suspected involvement in internet – related offences. The suspects are: Shima Francis, Ode Jesse, Odey […] http://dlvr.it/T2YV5d

There was a mild drama at the Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday, February 8, 2024, when the judge freed a commercial motorcyclist (otherwise called an okada rider) who wrongly pleaded guilty to a drug dealing charge. Justice Akintayo Aluko discharged and acquitted Reuben Ashade of the charge filed against him by the National […] http://dlvr.it/T2XQxX

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Friday, February 9, granted bail to Professor Cyril Ndifon, the suspended dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Calabar. The judge, Justice James Omotoso, also admitted to bail one of his legal representatives, Sunny Anyanwu, who is standing trial alongside Ndifon. The defendants are […] http://dlvr.it/T2X2vX

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has arrested three persons for the alleged illegal export of elephant tusks to Asia. Nigerian Current gathered that the men were nabbed at different locations in Lagos on January 25, 2024, and February 4 and 6, 2024, for allegedly facilitating the sale and export of five pieces of elephant tusk, […] http://dlvr.it/T2Wdyg

Nigeria’s Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) and other Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have renewed their demand for delegates to the ongoing World Health Organisation (WHO) biennial tobacco control summit in Panamá City, Panamá to make Big Tobacco pay for its abuses. Led by the Network for Accountability of Tobacco Transnationals (NATT) and government […] http://dlvr.it/T2VMLy

… Nigeria to explore latest technologies to combat insecurity- Matawalle The Honoursble Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, MON along with other Nigerian delegation is attending the second edition of the world Defence exhibition which commenced from 4th February 2024 in Riyadh Kingdom of Arabia. The Nigerian delegation to the World Defence … The post World Defence Exhibition 2024 In Saudi Arabia: Matawalle Leads Nigerian Delegation. first appeared on Nigerian Television Authority --Africa's Largest TV Network. http://dlvr.it/T2TWLx

Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas has congratulated the Super Eagles of Nigeria for beating the Bafana Bafana of South Africa to qualify for the final of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) taking place in Côte d’Ivoire. The Speaker, in a statement, says he is elated by the feat the Super Eagles … The post Speaker Abbas Congratulates Super Eagles first appeared on Nigerian Television Authority --Africa's Largest TV Network. http://dlvr.it/T2T5SC

President of the Senate Godswill Akpabio congratulates Nigeria’s Super Eagles for qualifying for the finals of the TotalEnergies 2023 AFCON by beating the Bafana Bafana of South Africa by 4 – 2 in a penalty shootout. Akpabio, in a congratulatory message says the result of the match was a product of Nigeria’s team spirit and … The post Akpabio hails Super Eagles gallant victory over South Africa first appeared on Nigerian Television Authority --Africa's Largest TV Network. http://dlvr.it/T2T5FF

It is with a heavy heart that President Bola Tinubu receives the news of the passing of Dr. Cairo Ojougboh, former Executive Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), who died on Wednesday. Dr. Ojougboh was a member of the House of Representatives (2003-2007) and a leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in … The post President Tinubu Mourns Former Nddc Executive Director, Cairo Ojougboh first appeared on Nigerian Television Authority --Africa's Largest TV Network. http://dlvr.it/T2T4xl

Minister of state for defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle says Nigeria is exploring latest technologies to combat insecurity.  The minister made the remark when he led Nigeria’s delegation to the second edition of the world defence exhibition which commenced from 4th of February 2024 in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The minister further said nigeria’s … The post Matawalle Leads Nigerian Delegation to Saudi to Explore Latest Technologies first appeared on Nigerian Television Authority --Africa's Largest TV Network. http://dlvr.it/T2RtX7

More facts have emerged that Pa Olowofela, the octogenarian arrested by Kwara State Joint Security Team, is leader of a kidnapping gang that killed the Kwara monarch in Koro, Oba Olusegun Aremu-Cole. The monarch was killed on resisting orders from the abductors while his wife and other two indigenes were whisked away. The niigeriancurrent.com broke […] http://dlvr.it/T2R1Tz

Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development Dele Alake has been elected the pioneer chairman, Africa minerals strategy group. The event which was held on the sidelines of the 30th edition of Investing in Africa Indaba, Cape Town, South Africa, was attended by ministers of mineral development. Speaking at the signing of the resolutions, Alake enjoined … The post Alake Chairs African Mining Ministers Group first appeared on Nigerian Television Authority --Africa's Largest TV Network. http://dlvr.it/T2QbLw

Abducted wife of the assassinated Olukoro of Koro Kingdom in Kwara State, late Oba Olusegun Aremu Cole has regained freedom. She was rescued along with one other abducted person in a joint operation comprising the police, Army ,DSS, Vigilante and hunters. The operation led to the arrest of 13 male suspects who are presently in … The post Abducted wife of slain Kwara Monarch regains freedom first appeared on Nigerian Television Authority --Africa's Largest TV Network. http://dlvr.it/T2Qb4F

Following additional reports from INEC officials in Enugu, Akwa Ibom and kano states where elections are suspended, the Commission supports the Returning Officer’s decision to announce results in the Ikono/Ini Federal Constituency, as the number of registered voters in the two Polling Units did not affect the outcome of the election. However, The Commission has … The post INEC On Suspended Re-run Elections first appeared on Nigerian Television Authority --Africa's Largest TV Network. http://dlvr.it/T2QZgF

I Mr Olumide Akpata, a Labour Party governorship aspirant in the upcoming Edo governorship election, on Tuesday said he joined the party to build it and not to destroy it. He made this known in Benin while debunking allegations that he sponsored a protest at the Labour Party secretariat in Benin on Sunday, Feb. 4. […] http://dlvr.it/T2Nv1G

Civil Society Organisations as well as Media organisations have urged Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger to stop transforming to civilian Rulers.They stated this in a communique they issued at the end of CSOs, Media interactive Meeting on the state of ECOWAS and regional integration in West Africa. The communique signed by CSO’s, Media organisations read … The post Groups Urge Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger Over Exit From ECOWAS first appeared on Nigerian Television Authority --Africa's Largest TV Network. http://dlvr.it/T2NSyl

Jimmy Solanke, the folk musician and leading artist has died. He was 81. Solanke who along with Tunji Oyelana and others formed the fulcrum of entertainment in the sixties along with Prof Wole Soyinka dies on February 5, 2024. According to a tribute by Ms Bimbo Esho, the managing director of Evergreen Music, the legend […] http://dlvr.it/T2M1KK

In a shocking turn of events at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards held in Los Angeles, on Sunday, Nigerian music sensations, including Davido and Burna Boy, faced a disappointing defeat as they lost in all their nominated categories. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the other three Nigerian artistes nominated— Ayra Starr, Olamide […] http://dlvr.it/T2KsBN

Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas commiserates with the government and people of Yobe State over the death of the first civilian governor of Yobe State, Senator Bukar Abba Ibrahim at age 75. The Speaker described Senator Ibrahim’s demise as painful and creating a vacuum not just in Yobe and the ruling All … The post Speaker Abbas mourns ex-Yobe governor, Senator Ibrahim first appeared on Nigerian Television Authority --Africa's Largest TV Network. http://dlvr.it/T2Khw7

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu heartily congratulates the Governor of Kwara State and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, on his birthday, February 5, 2024. President Tinubu celebrates the thorough-bred professional and spartan politician whose historic ascendancy to the Office of the Executive Governor has brought sweeping changes to the political trajectory of the … The post President Tinubu Celebrates Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq On Birthday first appeared on Nigerian Television Authority --Africa's Largest TV Network. http://dlvr.it/T2KhXR

The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN says it’s tower along the Jos-Bauchi line has been vandalized, resulting to another power outage in Yobe and Borno States. This follows a line trip in Jos, Plateau State where investigation uncoversremnants of detonated explosives that brought down the tower by vandals. TCN says it has mobilized contractor to … The post Vandals Pull Down Electricity Tower Along Jos- Bauchi Transmission Line first appeared on Nigerian Television Authority --Africa's Largest TV Network. http://dlvr.it/T2KhCx

The Ekiti State Police Command has paraded one Baboga Alhaji for involvement in the killing of the two Traditional Rulers in the Ikole Axis of Ekiti State. Addressing Journalists on the success, the AIG in charge of Ekiti, Dare Ogundare, said it took the combined efforts of security agencies in the state to apprehend the […] http://dlvr.it/T2JYtD

Announcement of the Passing of H.E Dr. Hage G. Geingob, the President of the Republic of Namibia Fellow Namibians, It is with utmost sadness and regret that I inform you that our beloved Dr. Hage G. Geingob, the President of the Republic of Namibia has passed on today, Sunday 4 February 2024 at around 00h04 … The post Namibia’s President Hage Geingob is Dead first appeared on Nigerian Television Authority --Africa's Largest TV Network. http://dlvr.it/T2HnL6

The five abducted pupils and teachers of Apostolic Faith Group of Schools, Emure Ekiti, have been released. They were five students, three female teachers and the school driver. Report says that the driver, Taye Rasaki, was mowed down by the abductors. It was gathered thst the corpse of the driver was also burnt by his […] http://dlvr.it/T2HcgW

The Commission of Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS has expressed concern over the circumstances that led to the postponement of the Presidential elections in Senegal scheduled for 25th February 2024. A statement by the the ECOWAS Commission is appealing to authorities concerned to expedite action on various processes to set a new date … The post ECOWAS Expressed Concern Over Senegal’s Postponement of 25 February Presidential Election first appeared on Nigerian Television Authority --Africa's Largest TV Network. http://dlvr.it/T2HXgP

This year’s World Cancer Day presents an important opportunity to raise awareness and elaborate further the message of prevention, early detection,and treatment of cancer. The theme for this year, “Closing the Care Gap,” speaks to the fact that we are to deepen our efforts in putting in place necessary infrastructure to address these health challenges … The post Statement By Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria On The World Cancer Day first appeared on Nigerian Television Authority --Africa's Largest TV Network. http://dlvr.it/T2HXWr

Clients of the Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc have been assured of improved service delivery under the new management. This was as a new Managing Director, Adenike Aboderin, was recently appointed the Managing Director, Chief Executive Officer of the handling company with effect from Thursday, February 1, 2024. Pioneer boss of the SAHCO, Dr Oluropo Owolabi, who […] http://dlvr.it/T2GgFN

His Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, Executive Governor of Kogi State has condoled with Senator Kashim Shettima GCON, Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria over the death of his stepmother, Hajiya Hauwa Abba Kormi whose sad event took place Thursday 2nd of February, 2024 Oladele John NIHIChief Press Secretary to the Governor. The post Governor Usman Ododo Condoles Vice President Kashim Shettima Over Stepmother’s Death first appeared on Nigerian Television Authority --Africa's Largest TV Network. http://dlvr.it/T2Dt5n

Former President of the Senate,  Bukola Saraki, on Friday in Abuja called on Kwara Government to tighten security in the state, to address cases of insecurity. Dr Saraki, President of the 8th Senate, made the call in a statement while reacting to Thursday’s killing of the traditional ruler (Olukoro) of Koro, Ekiti Local Government Area […] http://dlvr.it/T2DKVl

Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has forwarded the names of six commissioner nominees to the state House of Assembly for screening and confirmation. This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen on Friday in Akure by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Ebenezer Adeniyan. One of the notable nominees is a legal […] http://dlvr.it/T2DK85

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has tasked stakeholders to ensure peaceful Saturday’s Chibok State Constituency by-election in Borno State. Mr Shu’aibu Ibrahim, the state INEC Head of Voter Education and Publicity, said this in a statement on Friday in Maiduguri. “INEC is calling upon all eligible registered voters, as well as other stakeholders, to […] http://dlvr.it/T2DJq8

The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the gruesome murder of a traditional ruler,the Onikoro,of Koro community in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State,Oba Aremu Olusegun Cole. In a statement signed by the Kwara State Police Public Relations Officer,DSP, Ejire Adeyemi Toun,the traditional ruler was killed in his palace and his wife was abducted … The post Police Confirms Killing Of A Monarch In Koro,Kwara State first appeared on Nigerian Television Authority --Africa's Largest TV Network. http://dlvr.it/T2Cpc9

I The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday in Ibadan distributed sensitive election materials to its office in the Saki West Local Government of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the distribution was done ahead of Saturday’s rerun election in the Saki West State Constituency. This took place within the […] http://dlvr.it/T2BJpS

Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Wednesday signed into law an Executive Order 001, which deals with handling and storage of harmful substances. The governor said the Order became imperative given the Jan.16 explosion at Bodija area of Ibadan due to the storage of explosives. He said such an incident would not reoccur in […] http://dlvr.it/T29VGP

Yinka Ade-Aluko, the Chief Executive at Doodle-Film Hub Ltd. says his company is partnering with State Arts Councils and major universities in Southwest and Kwara State to premier a film “SÀNGÓ ALÀÀYÈ” to re-pattern African cinema. Ade-Aluko, who is also a creative and film entrepreneur, said this on Thursday in an interview with the News […] http://dlvr.it/T29TmY

A coalition of 300 women-led Civil Society groups and individuals have condemned the arrest and detention of 30 unarmed nude women who protested the Nasarawa State gubernatorial verdict. The Police in Nasarawa State, on Jan. 20 arrested 38 protesters for alleged public disturbance over the recent Supreme Court judgment, which upheld the election of Gov. […] http://dlvr.it/T2966w