Author: Nigeriacurrent

Traditional rulers urge journalists to bridge gap between govt, citizens

  Two traditional rulers in Bauchi State have called on journalists to uphold responsible, development-driven reporting that bridges the gap between the government and the downtrodden. The traditional rulers, the Emir of Duguri, Alhaji Adamu Muhammad, and the Emir of Lame, Alhaji Aliyu Yakubu, made the call on Friday. The appeal came during a courtesy […]

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Fire razes 100 stalls at Dakata industrial complex in Kano

  The Kano State Fire Service has said over 100 stalls were destroyed in an inferno at the Dakata Small-scale Industrial Complex, popularly known as Fatima crossion and recycling, in Kano.   The Director of the service, Alhaji Sani Anas, disclosed this in a statement signed by the service, Public Relations Officer, Alhaji Saminu Abdullahi, […]

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10 ships laden with various commodities arrive Lagos ports

  No fewer than 10 ships have arrived Lekki, Tincan and Apapa ports in Lagos, waiting to discharge bulk urea, general cargos, containers, aviation fuel, diesel and crude oil. The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) stated this in its publication – ‘Shipping Position’, a copy of which was made available made available to the News Agency […]

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MMA2 promotes inclusive passenger experience with autism support training

  To promote passenger inclusiveness, Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Ltd. (BASL), operators of Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2), has trained customer-facing staff on autism awareness, care and inclusive service delivery. This is contained in a statement by the Head of Corporate Communications, Mrs Ajoke Yinka-Olawuyi, on Friday in Lagos. She said the training was facilitated […]

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Tinubu congratulates NIPR on global recognition

  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) for emerging as the Year 2025 Global Public Relations Association at the prestigious World Public Relations and Communication Award in Lisbon, Portugal. He commended President and Chairman of the Governing Council of Nigeria Institute of Public Relations, Dr […]

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President mourns Chief of Naval Operations Katagum

  President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the passing of the Chief of Naval Operations of the Nigerian Navy, Rear Admiral Musa Katagum, who died on February 19, 2026. The senior military officer died after a protracted illness. The President condoled with his family, officers and men of the Nigerian Navy, and the leadership […]

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Elections: Tinubu calls for orderliness, restraint by security agencies

  Urges INEC to strengthen voters’ confidence President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on voters, security agencies, and officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct themselves in an orderly manner during Saturday’s polls in the Federal Capital Territory and the states of Kano and Rivers. INEC will conduct elections in the six […]

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Tinubu greets Ita-Giwa at 80

  President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Senator Florence Ita Giwa, a prominent politician, on her 80th birthday. Senator Ita Giwa served as Senator for the Cross River South Senatorial District of Cross River State from 1999 to 2003. The President joined the family and friends of Ita Giwa to celebrate this milestone and acknowledge her […]

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Tinubu’s Türkiye visit, a milestone in Nigeria-Türkiye relation, says Envoy

  Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria, Mehmet Poroy, has said President Bola Tinubu’s recent state visit to Ankara, the Turkish capital, from Jan. 27 to 28, was a milestone in Nigeria-Türkiye relations. He sated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. He said the visit marked a new era for […]

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Gunmen kill monarch in Ondo

  The Police Command in Ondo State has said gunmen have killed a traditional ruler, Oba Kehinde Falodun, the Alagamọ of Agamọ community in Akure North Local Government Area of the state. DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the command’s Spokesperson, who confirmed this in a statement on Thursday in Akure, said the incident occurred on Wednesday at […]

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