Nigerian Current

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed deep sadness over the passing of Rev. Dr William Okoye, the Founder and General Overseer of All Christians Fellowship Mission. ​In a statement by CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh on Thursday in Abuja, the association extended its heartfelt condolences to the deceased’s widow, Rev. (Mrs) Toyin Okoye, his children and the entire Christian community in Nigeria.

Experts have stressed that democracy must deliver tangible benefits to citizens for open societies to survive, urging governments to strengthen institutions, uphold accountability and promote active civic participation. The experts made the call at the second edition of the Abuja Policy Lab organised by the German Embassy in Abuja.

Troops of the 176 Guards Battalion, have arrested a suspected kingpin of an illegal mining syndicate and three other suspects. The suspects were arrested during a raid on illegal mining sites in Gwagwalada Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This is contained in an operational report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja.

Mr Akanni Seriki, a member of the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC) in Lagos State, has urged members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to work collectively to ensure the victory of all the party’s candidates across the country in 2027. He made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Thursday.

Two sisters, Chinenye Anyigor, 32, and Njideka Anyigor, 36, on Thursday, were arraigned before an Anambra State Children, Sexual and Gender-based Violence Offences Court in Awka, over alleged exploitation of teenage girls. The defendants, however, pleaded not guilty to the three-count charge bordering on conspiracy and illegal dealing in children.

Afrobeat superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has declared that he spends between $200,000 and $300,000 monthly on his personal lifestyle, excluding expenses on his wife, family, luxury cars and jewelries. He disclosed this during a livestream with DavrelTV, where he spoke about the financial demands of maintaining his status as one of Africa’s biggest music stars.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Wednesday in Abuja, received commendations from Deloitte Africa for the ongoing financial and fiscal reforms in the country and was encouraged to pursue a stronger partnership that supports investments, youth training, and employment.

President Bola Tinubu has paid a glowing tribute to former Ogun State Governor, Aremo Olusegun Osoba, on his birthday. In a personal letter of tribute to the eminent journalist and admionistrator, President Tinubu stated that they have known one another for so many years that they could write books about one another. He said they have shared ideals while entering public life from different doorways.

The Renewed Hope Ambassadors and members of the Presidential Communications team have inspected a number of strategic federal and state government projects in Imo State.

The Federal High Court, Ibadan, on Wednesday, sentenced one Kudus Adewale, 28, to 10 months in the correctional centre for dealing in 250g of Cannabis Sativa. Justice Uche Agomoh convicted and sentenced Adewale after he had pleaded guilty to the one-count charge of unlawful dealing in narcotics preferred against him. The judge added that she considered the fact that the convict did not waste the time and resources of the court before pleading guilty.