Author: Nigeriacurrent

NAN inducts 209 new workers

  The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) has inducted 209 newly recruited staff members, urging them to uphold professionalism and integrity in the discharge of their duties. The induction ceremony was held at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday. The Managing Director of NAN, Malam Ali M. Ali, said the new employees should consider […]

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Mark reaffirms commitment to democracy @78, assures of ADC’s unity

  Former Senate President David Mark has assured members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that the ongoing internal developments pose no threat to the party’s stability. Mark, the ADC National Chairman, said this during his 78th Birthday Thanksgiving Message in Abuja on Wednesday. He noted that challenges were inevitable in the growth of political […]

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Army decorates five new senior officers in Benin, demands higher standards

    The Brigade Commander, 4 Brigade, Benin, Brig.-Gen. Ahmed Balogun, on Tuesday, decorated five newly promoted Lieutenant Colonels, charging them to justify their elevation through discipline, loyalty, and improved service delivery. This is contained a statement by the brigade’s Public Relations Officer, Capt. Kennedy Anyanwu, made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]

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Man, 21, to spend four months in jail for stealing potatoes, electric cable

  A Grade A Customary Court sitting at Mapo in Ibadan has sentenced one Maruf Qudri, 21 to four months in jail for stealing four bags of potato valued at N96,000. Delivering judgment, the court President, Mrs O.E. Owoseni, said that Qudri was convicted and sentenced based on the evidence tendered against him by the […]

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Dr. Osmund Agbo: Honoring a great mind

  By Toyin Falola When the announcement of an extraordinary award was made to honor Dr. Osmund Agbo, it fell on a unique personality, Professor Bridget Teboh of the University of Massachusetts, to receive it on his behalf. The Thabo Mbeki Award for Public Service and Scholarship is awarded to an African who has distinguished […]

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The Throne of Alaafin Oyo documentary film premieres in Lagos

    A new documentary film, The Throne of Alaafin Oyo, is to be screened on April 11, 2026, at the J. Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History, Onikan, Lagos. The film by the award-winning filmmaker Ayankola Ayanwuyi is to start at 5pm. The event is to premiere the screening of his latest work. […]

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Chido Onumah at 60

  By Toyin Falola   He writes as if ink were conscience, as if each sentence were summoned from the tribunal of truth— not borrowed, not softened, not sold. In a land where silence is often safer, He chooses the harder grammar of courage, arranging words like witnesses who refuse to forget what they have […]

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Ondo beefs up security, assures residents of protection

      The Ondo State Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has reassured residents of comprehensive security measures as Christians celebrate Easter. While extending warm felicitations to Christian faithful for witnessing another Easter celebration, the government emphasized that the safety of lives and property remains its topmost priority. It noted that extensive and coordinated security arrangements […]

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Federal College of Education Akoka inducts Creative Arts students

  The Department of  Creative Arts of the Federal College of Education (Technical) Akoka, Lagos, has held its maiden induction ceremony for its degree students. The induction which was held at the institution’s campus was of activities to introduce the students to the practical aspects of their studies. The Acting Provost of the institution, Dr […]

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Ex-president Jonathan urges NASS to review electoral litigation process

  Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called on the National Assembly to review Nigeria’s electoral litigation process and establish a “Constitutional Court” to streamline election-related issues. He made the call in Abuja on Wednesday during the 70th birthday and book launch of Sen. Gbenga Daniel (APC-Ogun East). The former president argued that a specialised court […]

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