Author: Nigeriacurrent

Oyo pledges commitment to global excellence as LAUTECH graduates 10,223

    ₦650m approved for Campus Development in Iseyin   The Oyo State Government has restated its commitment to sustaining strategic reforms and investments that will further elevate the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, into a globally competitive centre of excellence in innovation, research, and development. Speaking at the 18th Convocation of the […]

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Before cyber insurgents discredit Ekiti Guber poll

  By Wole Olujobi   The subterfuge is here. After a long lull in the game of trickery by election playmakers in the nation’s political chessboard, Nigeria is back again in the loop of astounding round of assorted blackmail to hector innocent fellows and the entire system into the dustbins of infamy over the offence […]

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Tinubu swears in Muttaqha Rabe Darma as Minister

President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Dr. Muttaqha Rabe Darma as Minister of Housing and Urban Development. He replaced Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, who was said to have resigned two days ago. Darma was confirmed by the Senate yesterday. President Tinubu, at the short ceremony at the State House, congratulated Dr Darma for coming on board […]

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Aiyedatiwa’s leadership has boosted APC’s fortunes in Ondo, party chieftain declares

  Mr Richard Olomofe, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, has lauded Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa for strengthening the party’s electoral fortunes ahead of the 2027 general elections. Olomofe, a House of Representatives aspirant for Owo/Ose Federal Constituency, made the remark on Friday during a ward tour in Idoani, Ose Local […]

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Military pledges fair trial for 36 alleged coup suspects

  The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Friday said the General Court-Martial inaugurated to try 36 serving military personnel over alleged mutiny and breaches of national security will ensure a fair, impartial and transparent trial. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Samaila Uba, on Friday in Abuja. He said the […]

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Court adjourns Yahaya Bello’s trial until May 6

  The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday adjourned the alleged money laundering case filed against former Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi State until May 6 for continuation of trial. Justice Emeka Nwite adjourned the hearing to allow the former governor’s lawyer, Joseph Daudu, SAN, continue with the cross-examination of EFCC’s 12 prosecution witness […]

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Kaduna pilgrims’ agency begins airlift May 14

  The Kaduna State Pilgrims Welfare Agency has said the first batch of intending pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj will depart Nigeria on May 14. This is contained in a statement issued on Friday in Kaduna by the agency’s Public Relations Officer, Malam Ibrahim Datti. Datti said the date marked the commencement of airlift operations […]

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Tinubu hails Nigeria’s impressive 91.45% aviation safety rating by ICAO

  President Bola Tinubu has welcomed Nigeria’s impressive 91.45 per cent aviation safety rating from the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). The ICAO is a United Nations agency that coordinates the principles and techniques of international air navigation. It fosters the planning and development of international air transport to ensure safe and orderly growth. Through […]

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US/Israel-Iran war: Tinubu assures UAE, Gulf States of solidarity

    President Bola Tinubu has expressed Nigeria’s solidarity with the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries that came under attack in the heat of the US/Israel war with Iran. Commending the countries for their resilience and restraint, the President noted that Nigeria will always stand for peace and stability. President Tinubu […]

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Tinubu congratulates Gov Eno on his birthday

    President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Pastor Umo Bassey Eno, the governor of Akwa Ibom State, on his birthday on April 24. The President joined the Eno family and the people of Akwa Ibom State to celebrate the governor, describing him as a diligent apostle of people-focused leadership. He particularly commended Governor Eno for […]

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