Author: Nigeriacurrent

Falola to receive honorary Doctor of Laws from the University of the Free State

By Our Staff Writer One of Africa’s most decorated and distinguished scholars, Professor Toyin Falola, is set to receive an honorary Doctor of Law (LLD) degree (honoris causa) from the University of the Free State (UFS) on Friday, April 11, 2025. The highly prestigious honour will be conferred during the University of the Free State’s […]

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Falola: Honour for the legend in South Africa

By Serges Kamga This media piece is instigated by the good news that Professor Toyin Falola will be receiving two honorary degrees back-to-back in South African Universities in April and May—one at The University of the Free State and the other at North-West University. Every generation season, nature graciously programmed its events so perfectly that […]

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Tinubu mourns business icon Dozie

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his heartfelt condolences to the Dozie family, the business community, and all Nigerians on the passing of Chief (Dr.) Pascal Gabriel Dozie, an elder statesman, entrepreneur, and banker. He was 85. Chief Dozie, OON, was a visionary whose contributions to Nigeria’s economic architecture left an enduring legacy. As the […]

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Resign as Petroleum Minister, Kila urges Tinubu

Renowned political economist and Commonwealth Institute Director, Prof. Anthony Kila, has called on President Bola Tinubu to resign as Petroleum Minister and take further action beyond simply changing the management and board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). The NNPC, the government-owned company responsible for harnessing Nigeria’s oil and gas reserves for sustainable national […]

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Newspaper Headlines for April 8, 2025

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World Health Day: Prioritise Healthcare Funding, Healthy Food Policies, CAPPA Tasks Govt

Today, as the global community acknowledges the occasion of World Health Day (WHD), Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has renewed its call for governments at all levels to prioritise adequate healthcare funding and the adoption of healthy food policies to curb the exposure of Nigerians to unhealthy diets, which are aggressively promoted by […]

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72-year-old, two others arraigned over alleged land fraud

A 72-year-old man, Ayoade Johnson and two others: Fesojaye Ogundana, 67 and Kehinde Adebiyi, 32 were on Monday, arraigned before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court Ibadan over alleged land fraud. The defendants, whose addresses were not disclosed, are facing a four-count charge of conspiracy, obtaining money under false pretence, and stealing. They, however, pleaded not guilty […]

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Promote Yoruba culture, tradition, Sanwo-Olu urges Alaafin

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has urged the new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba AbdulAkeem Owoade, to use his position to promote the historic Yoruba culture and tradition. The governor, in a congratulatory message issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Gboyega Akosile, Sanwo-Olu, described Alaafin’s appointment as well-deserved. Sanwo-Olu, who is […]

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President, PDP governors mourn Olunloyo

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has conveyed his deepest condolences to the government and people of Oyo State following the passing of Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo, the former governor of the old Oyo State. The president, on behalf of the Federal Government, extended sympathies to the Olunloyo family and all who knew and respected the late […]

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Tinubu eulogises Mrs Fashola at 60

President Bola Tinubu has sent a congratulatory message to Dame Emmanuella Abimbola Fashola, the former first lady of Lagos State, on her 60th birthday on April 6. Dame Fashola, wife of Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN), former Governor of Lagos State and ex-minister of Works and Housing, is renowned for her dedication and contributions as an […]

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