Author: Nigeriacurrent

Appointments to be based on national needs, competence, Kwankwaso pledges

  The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Vice-Presidential Candidate, Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso, says political appointments under the party’s government will be based primarily on competence and the needs of the country. He said if NDC won the 2027 presidential election, the administration would not appoint people merely because of political affinity or personal connections, but on […]

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Avoid over-processed foods, drinks, scientist counsels

  A food scientist in the Federal Ministry of Health, Dr Kafayat Adebayo, has warned Nigerians to avoid consumption of over-processed and ultra-processed foods in order to safeguard their health. Adebayo, the Oyo State Coordinator, Port Health Services, Federal Ministry of Health, stated this while delivering a heath talk at the 2026 Quarterly lecture organised […]

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Information minister mourns Ibrahim Wali

  The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has expressed profound sadness over the death of prominent Niger State political figure, community leader and philanthropist, Alhaji Ibrahim Wali, the Garkuwan Kontagora. This is according to a statement by Rabiu Ibrahim, Special Assistant on Media to the minister. The minister described the late Wali […]

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Wike has signed 26,272 C of Os in three years, says aide

  The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has signed 26,272 Certificates of Occupancy (C of Os) in the first three years of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Mr Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant to the minister on Public Communications and Social Media, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. He said […]

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Tambuwal to Adeleke: Renewed mandate comes with greater responsibility

    Sen. Aminu Tambuwal (ADC-Sokoto South) has said renewed mandate comes with greater responsibility. He therefore urged Gov. Adeleke to govern inclusively and serve all citizens irrespective of political affiliation. Tambuwal, a former governor of Sokoto State, stated this in a congratulatory message to Gov. Ademola Adeleke in Sokoto on Sunday. The former governor […]

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Adeleke’s victory: An assurance that democracy will flourish in our country, Tinubu declares

  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that the re-election of Governor Ademola Adeleke in the just-concluded Osun State election is a fitting assurance that democracy will continue to flourish in our country under the All Progressives Congress administration. In a statement of congratulation by his Media Adviser, Bayo Onanuga, the president said,  “I called […]

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TOFAC 2026: Professor Attahiru Jega Matters

  By Toyin Falola The decision by the University of Jos to invite Professor Attahiru Muhammadu Jega as the keynote speaker for the 2026 edition of the Toyin Falola Annual International Conference (TOFAC) in Jos was an intellectually informed one. The decision was timely and well aligned with the conference’s vision in addressing critical matters […]

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LIFE CHALLENGES, No. 11:  FAKE LIFE

By Toyin Falola   The Life We Borrowed from the Mirrors   I pity the child who learns too early? that appearance is currency. I pity the young man. who believes poverty is shameful but deception is respectable. I pity the woman who measures her beauty? against edited faces. I pity the old man still […]

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DHQ warns against fake posts after attempted X account breach

  The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has detected an attempted unauthorised compromise of its official X account. The Director, Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Samaila Uba, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. Uba stated that the incident was being treated as a cybersecurity matter, with appropriate technical measures activated to secure the account. He said […]

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Medical academics issue 21-day ultimatum to FG over outstanding demands

  The Nigerian Association of Medical and Dental Academics (NAMDA), University of Ilorin Branch, have declared support for the national body’s decision to give the Federal Government a fresh 21-day ultimatum. The branch declared its support in a communiqué issued on Saturday in Ilorin and signed by the Branch Chairman, Prof. Mohammed Abdulkadir, and Secretary, […]

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