Author: Nigeriacurrent

My wife might kill me with persistent troublemaking, man tells court

A retired civil servant, Mr Olabamiji Ogundepo, has prayed a Mapo Grade A Customary Court in Ibadan to dissolve his 11-year-old marriage with his estranged wife, Aminat, on grounds of her persistent fighting and intolerable ineptitudes. Ogundepo noted, with sadness, that his wife’s frequent trouble making with not only him but also, with neighbours in […]

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Tinubu mourns House of Rep’s deputy chief whip

President Bola Tinubu has expressed profound sadness over the passing of Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga, the Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives and representative of the Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency of Ogun State. The lawmaker died on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, following a brief illness. Onanuga served as Chairperson of the House Committee on […]

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Tinubu congratulates Nigerian scientists,  engineers for making Biden’s honours list

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated six distinguished Diaspora Nigerians named by President Joe Biden among the 400 recipients of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) in the United States. This prestigious recognition, established by former President Bill Clinton in 1996, is the highest honour bestowed by the United States government on […]

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Tinubu mourns Ajose former Lagos head of service

resident Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed his deepest sympathy and condolences to the Lagos State Government and the All Progressives Congress over the death of Chief Akinsanya Sunny Ajose, an elder statesman and former head of service. Chief Ajose died early on Thursday, January 16, 2025. He was 78. The President commiserated particularly with the […]

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President congratulates Okonjo-Iweala, Adeola, Adesina on honorary degree awards

President Bola Tinubu congratulates Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, director-general of the World Trade Organisation; Mr Fola Adeola, co-founder of Guaranty Trust Bank Plc, and Mr Kola Adesina, managing director of Sahara Power Group, on the well-deserved conferment of honorary doctorate degrees by the University of Lagos (UNILAG). The University recognised Dr Okonjo-Iweala for her trailblazing as […]

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Tinubu hails Akande at 86

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid a moving tribute to Chief Bisi Akande, an elder statesman, seasoned administrator, and the first National Chairman of the governing All Progressives Congress (APC), as he marks his 86th birthday. He described Chief Akande as a truly progressive and committed Awoist who has made tremendous contributions to Nigeria’s democracy, […]

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Preserve Intellectual Freedom in Student Loan Policy, CAPPA Urges FG, NELFUND Managers

–           Warns Against Transforming Fund into a Discriminatory Policy By Esi-ife Arogundade The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has called on the federal government and Trustees of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), to abandon plans to restrict access of the loan to specific courses deemed “high demand” and “practical” to national development.  […]

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UNILAG Mass Communication Department Makes History

By Esi-ife Arogundade The University of Lagos (UNILAG) made headlines this week as its Department of Mass Communication, proudly announced the historic graduation of 18 all-female first-class graduates, during the 55th Convocation ceremony held on Tuesday, 14th January 2025. This remarkable achievement highlights the dedication and excellence of these young women in their academic pursuits. […]

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Al Nasar Stay: Ronaldo Gets New 183 Million Euros Deal

By Esi-ife Arogundade Cristiano Ronaldo is set to continue his career in Saudi Arabia for another season, having renewed his contract with Al Nassr under financially advantageous terms. The Portuguese superstar’s deal, reportedly worth €183 million, breaks down to approximately €15.25 million per month, €3.8 million per week, and €550,000 per day, keeping him at […]

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Sanwo-Olu Pardons 52 Inmates

By Esi-ife Arogundade  In a significant move towards justice reform, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the release of 52 inmates from various correctional facilities across Lagos State. This decision, made on December 31, 2024, comes on the recommendations of the Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy and is seen as part of the Governor’s […]

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