Author: Nigeriacurrent

Federal High Court holds annual judges’ conference Dec. 15

The Federal High Court in Abuja will, on Dec. 15, commence its annual judges’ conference to mark the new legal year. The Director of Information of the court, Dr Catherine Christopher, in a statement on Monday in Abuja, said the event, according to a circular by the Chief Judge, Justice John Tsoho, would come to […]

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PDP stakeholders back Turaki as consensus Chairman

By Akin Bamidele The recent appointment of Kabiru Tanimu Turaki,(SAN), a former Minister of Special Duties, as the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has been greeted with reactions across the country. Various stakeholders, including party leaders and governors, have voiced their support for the decision made during the party’s recent meeting in Abuja. […]

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Nigeria building global partnerships to counter false narratives, Govt declares

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment in building strategic global partnerships to counter negative narratives aimed at damaging the country’s reputation. Idris stated this at the UK Edition of the Renewed Hope Global Dialogue with the theme: “Strengthening Global Partnerships for Economic Renewal and National […]

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PDP gets new officials in Plateau

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau, has elected new officials to oversee its affairs in the next four years. The officials were elected during the congress of the party held in the state on Saturday in Jos. Dr David Umbugadu, Chairman of the Electoral Committee, returned 39 persons who contested for various positions as […]

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Rising armed robbery cases worry Zaria community as Police nab suspects

Residents of Unguwar-Yusi (Graceland Area), Hanwa Ward, in Sabon Gari Local Government Area of Kaduna State have raised an alarm over increasing cases of armed robbery, phone snatching and assaults in the community. Alhaji Mohammed Abdullahi, Ward Head of Unguwar-Yusi (Graceland Area), made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]

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Resignations, retirements, lack of interest creating huge gap in varsities, say don

A retiring lecturer at the University of Lagos, Prof. Uchenna Udeani, has urged the federal and state governments to urgently improve condition of service for lecturers to sustain them and attract younger ones Udeani, a Professor of Science Education and immediate past Director of Distance Learning Institute, gave the advice in an interview with the […]

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How my administration is transforming institutions, MSMEs in Katsina, by Radda

  Gov. Dikko Radda of Katsina State has given an insight into how his administration has been transforming institutions and strengthening Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the state over the last two years. The governor, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in Katsina, said his administration had established a N5.5 billion […]

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Perm Sec congratulates staff for excelling in digital skills literacy training

The Permanent Secretary, State House, Mr. Temitope Peter Fashedemi, has commended five members of Staff of the State House for their outstanding performance in the on-going Digital Skills Literacy Training Programme initiated by the Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF). Receiving the staffs who excelled in the first stage of […]

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President salutes Adebutu at 90

President Bola Tinubu has felicitated with Chief Adebutu Adebukunola Kessington on his 90th birthday. In a personally signed statement, the president described the businessman as “a businessman, philanthropist, and cultural icon who embodies the virtues of hard work, honour, and compassion.” He prayed for continued God’s blessing on him to sustain his growth to national […]

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Yakubu Mohammed’s memoir billed for public presentation Nov 4

The memoir of the veteran journalist Yakubu Mohammed is to be presented to the public on November 4, 2025. The event is to hold at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), Victoria Island, Lagos at 11 am. Mohammed’s memoir titled Beyond Expectations chronicles a lifetime devoted to journalism, leadership, and nation-building, offering readers both […]

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