Author: Nigeriacurrent

Govt withdraws charges against Ibom Air passenger, reduces Kwam1’s ban period

The federal government haswithdrawn charges against Ms. Comfort Emmanson and reduced the flight ban placed on the musician Ayinde Wasiu Marshall aka Kwam1 from six months to one month. A statement by the Minister of Aviation and Aero development, Festus Keyamo said the government after consultations with stakeholders in the aviation sector decided to take […]

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FG, two firms to construct $60bn speed rail in Nigeria

The Federal Government, De-Sadel Nigeria Ltd. and China Liancai Petroleum Investment Holdings Limited are set to commence construction of a 4000km high speed rail across six states of the federation. This was disclosed during the presentation of the $60 billion proof-of-funds to Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, by the […]

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NBA slams Ibom Air over passenger’s undignified treatment

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned the treatment of Ms Comfort Emmanson aboard Ibom Air, describing it as reckless, unlawful and a grave violation of her right to dignity. This is contained in a statement by the NBA President, Mr Afam Osigwe (SAN) and the General Secretary, Dr Mobolaji Ojibara. The News Agency of […]

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Let us unionise your workers, NLC tells Dangote Industries

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Lagos State Chapter, has urged Dangote Industries Ltd. to let its employees join workers’ unions to ensure protection of their rights. The Chairperson, NLC, Lagos State Chapter, Mrs Funmi Sesi, made the appeal during a tour of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Dangote Fertiliser Plant by members of Labour Writers Association […]

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NLC urges crude sales to Dangote in naira

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Lagos State chapter, has urged the Federal Government to prioritise selling crude oil to the Dangote Refinery in Naira. Lagos NLC Chairperson, Funmi Sesi, made the appeal during a Tuesday tour of Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Fertiliser Ltd. by Labour Writers Association of Nigeria (LAWAN) members and NLC officials. Sesi […]

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UNESCO condemns killing of journalists in Gaza

The United Nations Educational, Social and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), has strongly condemned the killing of six journalists in Palestine by an Israeli drone on Sunday. UNESCO’s Director-General, Audrey Azoulay, made this known in a statement on Tuesday. “I condemn the killing of journalists Anas Al-Sharif, Mohammed Qreiqeh, Ibrahim Zaher, Mohammed Noufal, Moamen Aliwa, and Mohammed […]

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Obih, Akinfeleye named as members of Governing Councils of varsities, others

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Chisom D. Obih to the Governing Council of Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ebonyi State. Obih’s appointment follows the death of a member of the council. The President also appointed Prof. Ralph Akinfeleye, a renowned communications specialist, to the Governing Council of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State. Akinfeleye is […]

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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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