Author: Nigeriacurrent

Between Oluremi Tinubu And Aisha Achimugu

By Olabode Opeseitan Two women, two distinct destinies. One, Oluremi Tinubu, Nigeria’s First Lady, a political luminary and steadfast advocate for the marginalised. The other, Aisha Achimugu, a trailblazing entrepreneur who conquered the male-dominated oil and gas sector, yet wears her heart on her sleeve for humanity. Though their paths differ, their souls converge in […]

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Tinubu rejoices with Archbishop Daniel at 65

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Archbishop Johnpraise Daniel, presiding Bishop of the Dominion Chapel International Church, on his 65th birthday on May 2. The President commended Daniel’s contributions to nation-building, peace and unity in his current role as Chairman of the Pentecostal Bishops Forum for 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory. The President […]

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President lauds WEMA Bank at 80

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated WEMA Bank, Nigeria’s oldest surviving indigenous bank, on its 80th anniversary on May 2. The President commended the bank for its unwavering resilience and technological innovations, which have set it apart among Nigeria’s banks. WEMA Bank commenced operations on May 2, 1945, as Agbonmagbe Bank in Iperu-Remo, Ogun State. […]

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Birthday: Tinubu greets Akinyelure

 President bola Tinubu has congratulated ‘s birthday tribute to Chief Pius Olu Akinyelure on his birthday. In a personally signed statement to the immediate past chairman of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, the president described him as a respectable community leader. The full statement reads: “My dear brother, friend and former boss, I congratulate […]

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Newspaper Headlines for May 2, 2025

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May Day 2025: CAPPA Urges FG, States to Prioritise Workers’ Welfare, Demands Implementation of Living Wage

The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has saluted Nigerian workers on the occasion of this year’s International Workers Day, while also calling on government across all levels to implement a living wage as a necessary step to prioritise workers welfare. CAPPA, in a statement, noted that workers are the backbone of the Nigerian […]

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Newspaper Headlines for May 1, 2025

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Boundary dispute: Oyo warns warring communities

The Oyo State Government has warned the warring factions in the boundary dispute between Osun and Oyo States. In a statement by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, counselled both sides of the divide to stop the back-and-forth blame game and allow the two Governments to continue matured discussions on the resolution to the […]

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Tinubu congratulates Dangote on World Bank appointment

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Alhaji Aliko Dangote, the President of Dangote Group, on his appointment to the World Bank’s Private Sector Investment Lab, a body tasked with promoting investment and job creation in emerging economies. The President described the appointment as apt, given Dangote’s rich private sector experience, strategic investments, and many employment opportunities […]

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Newspaper Headlines for April 30, 2025

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