Tag: Remi Tinubu

N701m spent on Remi Tinubus foreign trips in 3 months – Report

Aminu Imam

In the span of three months, the Federal Government spent approximately N701m to fund the foreign trips of the countrys First Lady, Remi Tinubu, to five countries, according to a published report at the weekend. Recall that in 2023, the Federal Government allocated N1.5bn for the procurement of vehicles for the Office of the First Lady. This budgetary allocation was outlined in the N2.1tn supplementary budget for 2023 approved by the National Assembly. A breakdown of the budget shows the government planned to spend N2.9bn on sport utility vehicles for…

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Renewed Hope Initiative: 37,000 women to benefit from Presidents wifes N50,000 grant

Aminu Imam
Remi Tinubu

The Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) led by Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the wife of Nigerias President, is set to provide a recapitalisation grant to about 37,000 women nationwide. The initiative aims to empower women economically by granting N50,000 each to 1,000 women in every state and the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT). The announcement was made on Thursday during the symbolic presentation of food items to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), people living with disabilities, and vulnerable groups in Benue State. The event was attended by the Vice-presidents wife, Mrs. Nana Shettima, who…

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

Aminu Imam

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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Remi Tinubu, Nana Shettima visits Buhari in Daura

Aminu Imam

First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu and the wife of Vice-President, Nana Kashim Shettima, paid a courtesy visit to the immediate-past President, Muhammadu Buhari at his residence in Daura, Katsina State. Mrs. Tinubu and Shettima were accompanied to the former presidents residence on Thursday by the wife of the Katsina State Governor, Hajiya Zulaihat Dikko Radda, and their personal aides. Tinubu said the visit was to check on the former president and thank him for the fatherly support he always gives. She prayed for long life, good health, and more support…

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Use your positions to touch lives – Remi Tinubu tells Govs. wives

Aminu Imam

First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has met with the wives of the 36 State governors to formally introduce and acquaint them with the objectives and the mission of her pet project: the Renewed Hope Initiative. At the meeting, which took place in her office at the State House, Abuja, yesterday, Mrs. Tinubu congratulated the wives of the governors on the successful conduct of the 2023 elections which brought their husbands to office and reminded them that it is time to keep promises made during the elections. According to her, she…

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2023: “Tinubu not overambitious, only out to reap after sowing” Wife

Aminu Imam

Wife of the presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Oluremi, says her husband was not overambitious by contesting for the countrys presidency. The former First Lady of Lagos State, who spoke at the pre-election strategic meeting of APC zonal, State and local government women leaders, held in Abuja on Friday, said Tinubu was only trying to reap what he had sown over the years. She said her husband was eminently qualified to effectively administer the country, insisting that he remained the most acceptable candidate…

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Birthday: PGF celebrates Remi Tinubu, Okorocha

Ishaku Yohanna

By Godwin Amunde The Progressive Governors Forum (PGF), the umbrella body of Nigerian governors elected under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday eulogised the contributions of Senator Oluremi Tinubu to democratic development of Nigeria. A statement in Abuja by its Chairman and Kebbi State Governor, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, the forum described Senator Oluremi who marked her 60th birthday as a rallying point for the progressives in the country. We celebrate with her, our leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and her entire family on this special occasion.…

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