Author: Nigeriacurrent

NECO Releases 2022 SSCE Results

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the results for the 2022 SENIOR School Certificate Examinations (SSCE). The results was announced by the council Registrar/Chief Executive, Prof. Dantani Ibrahim Wushishi in Minna, Niger State on Thursday. Wushishi said the results were released 545 days after the candidates wrote He said candidates can access their results […]

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Independence Day: FG declares Monday, October 3 Public Holiday

The Federal Government has declared Monday October 3, 2022, as public holiday to mark the nation’s 62nd Independence Anniversary Celebration. Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government. According to a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr Shuaib Belgore, the minister congratulated all Nigerians […]

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Bukka Hut Co-founder ,Olaolu Martins Is Dead

The co-founder of Bukka Hut, Olaolu Martins is dead. His death was announced in a statement signed by the  company’s Managing Director , Rasheed Jaycofa on Wednesday. “With a heavy heart we regret to announce the demise of one of our directors and co-owners, Mr Olaolu Martins who was until his death, a key contributor […]

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ASUU Strike: FG Withdraws Orders Directing VCs To Reopen Universities

The federal government through the National Universities Commission (NUC) has withdrawn the directive given to vice- chancellors, pro-chancellors and chairmen of governing councils to reopen universities for resumption of lectures. This was made known in a circular signed t by the director of finance and account of NUC, Sam Onazi. “I have been directed to […]

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Atiku appoints Secondus, Anyim, Oyinlola as advisers for presidential campaign

Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has appointed Bukola Saraki and Pius Anyim, both former senate presidents, into his campaign council. Saraki and Anyim — who both contested the party’s presidential ticket but lost to Abubakar — were given the roles of “special envoy” and “special adviser”, respectively. Also, Uche Secondus, […]

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The Devil Caused Psquare Split- Paul

The half-brother of duo singers, Paul Okoye, has blamed “the devil” for Psquare breakup. Paul and Peter Okoye, his twin brother, parted ways in 2017. The separation was said to have followed a disagreement on the role of Jude Okoye, their older brother, as manager. Last November, they ended their nearly five-year feud and held […]

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FG Orders VCs To Reopen Varsities, Commence Lecture

The Federal government has ordered vice-chancellors to re-open schools and allow students resume lectures. This was disclosed in a letter signed by the Director, Finance and Accounts of the National Universities Commission (NUC) , Sam Onazi , on behalf of the Executive Secretary of the commission, Professor Abubakar Rasheed. The letter which was addressed to […]

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Declare Ekweremadu’s seat vacant now, Lawyer tells court

Ogochukwu Onyema, a lawyer, has asked the federal high court in Abuja to declare the seat of Ike Ekweremadu, senator representing Enugu west, vacant. Onyema contested the party’s ticket for the position in 2019 but lost to the former deputy senate president. Ekweremadu has been in detention in the UK since July. The senator and […]

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FULL SPEECH: President Buhari Addresses World At UNGA 77

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday called on World Leaders to remain committed towards ensuring sustainable development. Buhari said this during his presentation at the ongoing United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 77) in New York, United States. Read the full speech below: Mr. President, Heads of State and Government, Mr. Secretary-General, Distinguished delegates, Ladies and gentlemen, […]

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ASUU Strike: FG Still Open To Negotiations- Labour Minister

The federal government says the order by the National Industrial Court directing the Academic Staff Union Universities(ASUU) to return to class room will not stop the negotiations with the lecturers on their demands. The minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige said this on Wednesday when members of the Nigerian Association of Medical and Dental […]

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