Author: Nigeriacurrent

Terrorism: DSS gives update on prosecution of terror suspects

The Director General of the Directorate of State Security (DSS), Tosin Ajayi, has said the agency was engaged in the arrest, tracking of terror suspects across the country. He said the trials demonstrates the agency’s seriousness with the war against terrorism. Giving an update in the war against terror a statement by Favour Dozie, Deputy […]

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Govt pledges support for nurses, midwives to host Commonwealth conference

The Federal Government has pledged to support the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) in hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Nurses and Midwives Federation Conference (CNMF), West African Region, in Abuja.‎ The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, stated this on Tuesday at the State House, Abuja, when the leadership of the […]

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Archibishop Kaigama visits President Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu received in audience His Grace Most Rev. Dr Ignatius Ayau Kaigama, the Archbishop of Abuja Catholic Diocese, in the State House, Abuja, on 4 November 2025

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APC to Obi: Nigeria’s interest must rise above politics

The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has said Nigeria’s national interest must always rise above partisan politics. The party was reacting to the 2023 Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Mr Peter Obi’s comment on the U.S. designation of Nigeria as a “country of particular concern” and threat of possible military action. Obi […]

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Northern CAN urges Nigerians to see Trump’s statement as unity, peace opportunity

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern States and Abuja, has urged peace-loving Christians and Muslims to use U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent statement on alleged Christian genocide in Nigeria as a call for unity and collective action. The Chairman of the association, Rev. John Joseph Hayab, told the News Agency of […]

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Genocide: Group seeks support for Nigeria, cautions against misleading narratives

The Tinubu Media Force (TMF) has urged the United States to support President Bola Tinubu’s reforms rather than promote misleading narratives about Nigeria. The National Coordinator of the group, Mr Gbenga Abiola, made the call in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos. He said the Tinubu administration had demonstrated unwavering commitment to stabilising the economy, […]

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CP orders probe into alleged extortion by officers

The Police Command in Kwara State, has ordered an immediate investigation into the alleged involvement of some officers in extortion along the Osi-Eruku road in Ekiti Local Government Area in the state. This is contained in a statement on Tuesday in Ilorin by the command’s Spokesperson, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi. According to Ejire-Adeyemi, the command is […]

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Tinubu receives Prof. Adenle, Food and Peace Prize winner

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has received Professor Ademola Adenle, a Nigerian scholar and sustainability expert who recently won the inaugural World Academy of Sciences–M.S. Swaminathan Award for Food and Peace. He congratulated Adenle for winning the award and for bringing glory to the country. The president commended him for his work in the fields of […]

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Marwa visits Tinubu

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CAPPA Names Rafsanjani Board Chair, Warns on Reckless Solid Minerals Drive

The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has announced prominent Nigerian civil rights leader Auwal Musa Rafsanjani as the new Chairman of its Advisory Board, following a Board Election held over the weekend.  The organisation described his emergence as a renewed mandate to intensify its defence of people, public resources, and democratic space across Nigeria and […]

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