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Hardship: First Lady, NSA Ribadu to lead national prayer for Nigeria

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First Lady, Ribadu on national prayer

First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu and National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu are to lead a national prayer session in response to the numerous challenges Nigeria currently face. The event, organised in collaboration with Christian and Muslim leaders, seeks divine intervention for Nigeria’s healing process. Director-General of the National Prayer Forum, Chief Segun Balogun Afolorunikan, who announced the initiative during a press briefing in Abuja, said the event’s theme is: “Seeking the Intervention of God in Nigeria’s Affairs”. According to him, “By the end of this prayer session, we believe…

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A’Ibom Gov. names daughter First Lady following wife’s passing

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A'Ibom Gov

…Says he lacks money to marry another wife  Akwa-bom State governor, Umo Eno, has ruled out the possibility of taking a second wife due to financial constraints. The governor’s statement comes amidst speculation about his personal life, but he has consistently maintained that his focus is on governing the State. He humorously dismissed the idea during a separate visit by Senate President Godswill Akpabio. He said, “I’m not considering remarrying anytime soon. I don’t have the money to pay another bride price”.

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First Lady@64: ‘You’re  my greatest supporter’ – Tinubu

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First Lady@64

..Writes emotional message for wife President Bola Tinubu has publicly praised the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu on her 64th birthday anniversary, hailing her as his “greatest supporter” and a pillar of strength in both his personal and political life. President Tinubu yesterday, wrote: “Since we began this journey together, you have been my rock, confidante, greatest supporter, and the love of my life”. Highlighting his unwavering support, the President credited Oluremi with being a source of strength and guidance through challenging times. “Your love sustains me, wisdom guides me, and…

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Japa: ‘Jesus mentioned there will always be poor people’ – Remi Tinubu

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First Lady Remi Tinubu has censured Nigerians fleeing the country to take up menial jobs abroad and urged wealthy Nigerians to support the needy. The First Lady made a rallying call for Nigerians to help each other, in a recent interview on a television programme. “Nigerians, we can help each other,” she stated.​​Quoting the Bible, Matthew 26:11, Remi Tinubu, a pastor with the Redeemed Christian Church of God, cited Jesus Christ, acknowledging that there will always be poor people worldwide. “You know, I believe in social development and social investment…

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‘Why Nigerian Presidents will no longer seek medical tourism abroad’ – A’isha Buhari

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First Lady, A’isha Buhari, has stated that the newly inaugurated 21 billion Presidential Wing of the State House Medical Centre will eliminate the need for future presidents and their families to seek medical treatment abroad. She stated this after President Muhammadu Buhari commissioned the new N21 billion Presidential/VIP Wing of the State House Medical Centre, located within the precincts of Presidential Villa in Abuja. Speaking to State House reporters after the President had caught the tape and concluded a guided tour of the facility, the First Lady, said the facility…

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A’isha Buhari demands Minister to transfer N500m she collected for her AFLPM pet project

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President of the Africa First Ladies Peace Mission (AFLPM), Aisha Buhari, on Wednesday visited the site of the ongoing construction of the new permanent secretariat of the AFLPM in Abuja, publicly demanding that Women Affairs Minister, Pauline Tallen, to immediately release N500 million she allegedly collected for the AFLPM project. The First Lady, accompanied by Finance Minister, Zainab Ahmed, expressed her satisfaction with the work progress. While commending the contribution of the Federal Government to the project, the First Lady however expressed the need for the Minister of Women Affairs…

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A’isha Buhari: NANS to begin nationwide protest on Monday

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The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has declared a nationwide protest to demand the release of a student of the Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State, Aminu Adamu Mohammed, who was arrested and sent to prison over a tweet he posted on Nigeria’s First Lady, A’isha Buhari. NANS President, Usman Barambu, in an issued statement yesterday, noted that the protest, which would commence on Monday, would be indefinite until Mohammed regained freedom. The association had earlier apologised to the First Lady, while also calling for Aminu’s release. This not…

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Controversial Tweet: Court remands student who said A’isha Buhari ‘Feed fat on poor people’s money’

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The student of Federal University Dutse, in Jigawa State, Aminu Muhammad, who reportedly posted a controversial tweet on Nigeria’s First Lady, A’isha Buhari has been remanded in prison. Muhammad, who hails from Azare, in Bauchi State, and is a final-year student at the Department of Environmental Management, was arrested by the Police over his tweet which appeared to mock the First Lady. The tweet, which was posted in Hausa in June 2022, reads: “Su mama anchi kuɗin talkawa an ƙoshi.” in Hausa language, which loosely translates as “Mama has eaten…

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Buhari-led administration: “We apologise to Nigerians if we haven’t met their expectations” – A’isha Buhari

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Nigeria’s First Lady, A’isha Buhari, has again apologised to Nigerians, saying that due to many expectations the citizens have of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration, she is not sure if the government has met them. The First Lady, who stated this in an interview with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), said that this is the reason she apologised to Nigerians. Recall that reports quoted Mrs. Buhari apologising to Nigerians about the hardships they are facing during the special prayers she organised on October 1st to celebrate the 62nd anniversary of…

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A’isha Buhari admits economic hardship experienced, apologises to Nigerians

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The wife of the Nigerian President, Aisha Buhari, Friday, apologised to Nigerians over the harsh economic realities and insecurity experienced under her husband’s government. Speaking during the 62nd Independence Day Special Juma’at prayer and Public Lecture, themed: ‘Shura: The Islamic Foundation of True Democracy‘, at the National Mosque Conference Hall, Abuja, Aisha Buhari said: “The regime might not have been a perfect one, but I want to seize this opportunity to seek forgiveness from the Ulamas, and Nigerians in general. We all need to work together to achieve a better…

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