Author: Nigeriacurrent

Tinubu condemns attack in Kauru local government

  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has condemned the recent barbaric and cowardly attack on innocent citizens in Naridon Village in Kamaru Ward, Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The attack on innocent citizens in the early hours of Monday led to the killing of about 30 residents, including women and children and the burning […]

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Controversy trails NYSC’s plan to replace khaki with local fabric

  Controversy has trailed the National Youth Service Corps’ plan to replace its iconic khaki uniform with local fabric, as corps members and stakeholders continue to debate the proposed change. Some stakeholders who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja said the move would promote Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage and […]

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FG targets global leader in extractive sector transparency, says Akume

  The Federal Government has said it is committed to positioning Nigeria as a global leader in extractive sector transparency through sustained reforms, accountability and effective implementation of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI). Sen. George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) said this on Monday in Abuja at the opening of […]

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No drug trafficker ‘ll escape justice, Marwa vows

  The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, has reaffirmed the agency’s resolve to ensure that no drug trafficker escapes justice, irrespective of their status. He reaffirmed this while reacting to the conviction and sentencing of fugitive drug kingpin, Ntoruka Chinedu, and former international football player, Hunkarin George. In a […]

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Rising costs living drive UniAbuja students into entrepreneurship

  The rising cost of living and delayed financial support have driven University of Abuja students into entrepreneurship, with many now combining lectures with small businesses to stay afloat. Students who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday said food, transportation, and accommodation expenses had tripled in the last year. They noted […]

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Zamfara CJ seeks adequate funding for judiciary

  Justice Kulu Aliyu, the Chief Judge of Zamfara has called for adequate funding of state judiciary to enable the arm carry out its constitutional duties effectively. Aliyu made the call in Gusau on Monday, at the opening of the Annual Workshop for Magistrates, Staff of the High Court and other Stakeholders in the Justice […]

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Supreme Court upholds death sentence of convicted murderer

  The Supreme Court affirmed the conviction and death sentence of Abu Umar, for stabbing a man to death during a fight. In the Certified True Copy of the judgment of the Supreme Court made available to newsmen on Monday in Abuja, Justice Jummai-Hannatu Sankey, held that the appeal filed by Umar, lacked merit. The […]

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Davido gifts Mayorkun Tesla Cybertruck

  Nigerian music star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has gifted fellow singer Emmanuel Mayowa, professionally known as Mayorkun, a Tesla Cybertruck. He announced the gift through his verified Instagram Story on Sunday, sharing a photograph of the electric vehicle with a message addressed to Mayorkun and one of his associates.   “My gift […]

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10 more FCT projects to be ready before December, says Wike

    President Bola Tinubu will inaugurate between eight and 10 additional projects in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) before December, as part of efforts to fulfil promises made to residents, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has said. The minister gave the assurance on Monday in Abuja after inspecting the ongoing Apo-Karshi and Bwari-Kubwa road projects, […]

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NSCDC arrests two suspected railway, electrical infrastructure vandals

  The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kano State Command, has arrested two suspected vandals over alleged vandalism of railway and electrical infrastructure in Kano State. The State Commandant, Mohammed Hassan-Agalama, made the disclosure on Monday in Kano. Hassan-Agalama said the suspects were arrested in separate intelligence-led operations carried out at Panshekara in […]

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