Author: Nigeriacurrent

Sine Qua Non Marks Int’l Youth Day with Skills Empowerment Drive

The Sine Qua Non (SQN) Foundation has marked International Youth Day 2025 with an empowerment programme in Isheri Olofin, Lagos, themed “From Passion to Profession: Vocational Skills for Youth Empowerment.” The event brought together youths, educators, entrepreneurs, and traditional leaders to champion a shared goal: equipping young people with practical skills to navigate today’s challenging […]

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Police recover four stolen vehicles in Lagos

Operatives of the Police command in Lagos State have recovered four vehicles from suspected armed robbers. The Commissioner of Police, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, confirmed this while briefing journalists at the command’s headquarters in Ikeja on Monday. He said the police apprehended the suspects while acting on credible intelligence. Mr Jimoh said an ex-convict was arrested […]

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Ogun denies sealing Daniel’s property

The Ogun State government has said it is unaware of the sealing of property belonging to former Governor and Senator representing Ogun East, Gbenga Daniel. The Commissioner for Urban and Physical Planning, Mr Tunji Odunlami, disclosed this on Monday during a news conference at the Governor’s Office, Abeokuta. Odunlami urged the senator to send a […]

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I-G extends tinted glass permit enforcement to Oct 2

The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Kayode Egbetokun,  has approved further extension of ‘’grace period’’ for the enforcement of tinted glass permit  to Oct. 2. The Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, made the remark in a statement in Abuja on Monday. He said the approval followed a significant surge in applications via the […]

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Police arrest 68 suspected criminals in Lagos

Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have apprehended 68 suspected criminals in one month for offences including armed robbery, kidnapping and unlawful possession of firearms. The Commissioner of Police, Lagos Command, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, confirmed this while briefing journalists at the command’s headquarters in Ikeja on Monday. He said the command recovered four vehicles […]

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Gaza: UN chief deplores killing of journalists, urges probe

UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, has condemned the killing of six Palestinian journalists in Gaza. The reporters – five of whom worked for the Al Jazeera media network – were killed in a targeted Israeli strike in Gaza City on Sunday. UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric, said this at a news briefing on Monday in New York […]

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Mbah free to join APC, says ex VON DG

The former Director General of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), Mr Osita Okechukwu, says Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State is wholeheartedly welcomed to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Okechukwu, who is a foundation member of APC, said this in a statement in Enugu on Monday issued on behalf of the APC Foundation […]

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Ex-TUC president expresses disappointment over K1 De Ultimate

Mr Peter Esele, a former President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) of Nigeria has expressed his disappointment over Fuji maestro, Wasiu Ayinde also known as K1 De Ultimate’s alleged refusal to comply with airport regulations Reacting to the incident, Esele said K1’s actions are unbecoming of a respected musician and celebrity. According to him, […]

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Tinubu appoints DG for Leadership Centre

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Ms. Rinsola Abiola as Director-General of the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre (CLTC). Ms. Abiola, an expert in strategic communication and government relations, previously served as Senior Special Assistant to the President. In addition, President Tinubu appointed Nasir Bala Aminu Ja’oji as Senior Special Assistant on Citizenship and Leadership. […]

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President announces members of the governing council for HYREP

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of the Governing Council and Board of Trustees of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYREP), with the Minister of Environment serving as Chairman of the Council. The other members are Loanyie Barituka Victor, who represents the Non-governmental Organisations focused on the environment, Bright Onyebuchi Jacob and Henry […]

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