TheNewsGuru

Tag: first lady

  • First Lady: Remi Tinubu takes up 1st official engagement

    First Lady: Remi Tinubu takes up 1st official engagement

    Wife of Nigerian President, Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu, on Monday in Abuja, took up her first official role as the First Lady of Nigeria.

    Tinubu officially met with the heads of units in the first lady’s office and took a tour of the office, in company with the Permanent Secretary, Mr Tijani Umar and other head of units as well as the media team.

    During the meeting, organised by the permanent secretary, the first lady applauded the immediate past government for leaving capable hands behind for her to work with.

    “I am delighted to meet you all. I believe that as we transit into this new role that God has blessed us with, I will need your experience in serving our people.

    “We thank God that the outgoing administration was able to leave us in very capable hands,” she said.

    The first lady said that she would be engaging the unit heads whenever the need arose.

    “I’m also trying to get some political appointees to join you.

    In his response, the permanent secretary expressed the readiness of the staff members in the unit to work with Tinubu.

    “In due course, Your Excellency, you are going to be meeting with other members of staff because it is a privilege for them to know the boss they will be serving,” he said.

  • Remi Tinubu assumes office as First Lady

    Remi Tinubu assumes office as First Lady

    Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu, the wife of President Bola Tinibu, Monday in Abuja, assumed office as Nigeria’s First Lady.

    Mrs Tinubu who arrived at the First Lady’s wing was accompanied by her security aides.

    The first lady on arrival, was received by the Permanent Secretary of the State House, Mr Tijjani Umar, and other Head of Units in the First Lady’s Office.

    Mrs. Tinubu was therefore guided on a tour of offices within the first lady’s wing, comprising the Administrative, ICT, Catering, Media and Protocol Units.

    Mrs. Tinubu was born on Sept. 21, 1960, to Itsekiri mother and Yoruba father.

    She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from the University of Ife, and has undertaken several courses in some higher institutions.

    She served as the wife of Lagos State Governor between 1999 and 2007 and thereafter was elected Senator representing Lagos Central in the Senate.

    Mrs. Tinubu executed many philanthropic activities to alleviate the plight of vulnerable people in her Constituency.

  • Inauguration Day: I will be the oldest first lady in Nigeria’s history – Oluremi Tinubu

    Inauguration Day: I will be the oldest first lady in Nigeria’s history – Oluremi Tinubu

     

    Oluremi Tinubu,  wife of the President-elect, Bola Asiwaju Tinubu, has noted that she would be one of the oldest first Ladies the country has ever produced.

    Oluremi made this statement  on Sunday during the presidential inauguration interdenominational church service held at the National Christian Centre, Abuja.

    Oluremi, senator representing the Lagos Central Senatorial District at the National Assembly, also insisted that her husband is 71 years old.

    She extended her gratitude to God over her husband’s victory during the February 25 presidential poll.

    “I can tell you that we never believed that this could happen but we thank God for giving us hope.

    “Asiwaju is 71, I will be 63. I bet I will be one of the oldest first ladies Nigeria has had. We need the grace of God and everyone to do what they are expected to do.

    “Today, God has really proved himself as he did on the night of the primaries and put his seal on it. It is a time for perfection in Nigeria,” she said.

  • Aisha Buhari receives, orientates successor, Oluremi Tinubu

    Aisha Buhari receives, orientates successor, Oluremi Tinubu

    The outgoing First Lady, Mrs. Aisha Buhari, has officially engaged the wife of the President-elect, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu, acquainting her with duties of the Office of First Lady of Nigeria.

    Mrs Buhari, who received her successor on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, also handed over some documents to Mrs Tinubu to serve as guide towards piloting the affairs of the office.

    She also handed over the seal of the African First Ladies Peace Mission to the incoming first lady, being the chief host of all the spouses of the African heads of state.

    Mrs Buhari expressed confidence in the ability of the incoming first lady to deliver on the task ahead.

    The event signalled the formal transition of official engagements in the office of the first lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

    “As you are all aware the role of the First Lady is unconstitutional, but we enjoy the goodwill of the citizens in order to carry out some basic things, like humanitarian activities.

    “We partner with a lot of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in order to help our citizens, and I have enjoyed that goodwill for the last eight years.

    “So, I have prepared a handover, just to guide you, and see the NGOs that we have worked with,” Mrs Buhari said.

    Responding, Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu appreciated the outgoing first lady for exhibiting a high sense of leadership and dexterity in handling the affairs of her office.

    “We are very humbled by what you have done, you have exhibited great leadership and dexterity in the way you do things.

    “I want to sincerely thank you from the bottom of my heart because you don’t come into this role and say you know it all.

    “I know I served many years ago as Governor’s wife for eight years, but now things have changed and are being done differently. I have been in the legislative arm for 12 years now.

    “We promise you that you will be proud of the work we will do,” she said.

    In same vein, Mrs Buhari also received in audience the Association of Spouses of Nigerian Ambassadors (ASNA) led by the wife of Nigerian Ambassador to Burundi, Mrs Udo Onyeagba, who were at the State House to express their support to the first lady.

  • Aisha Buhari acquaints Mrs Tinubu with duties of First Lady

    Aisha Buhari acquaints Mrs Tinubu with duties of First Lady

    The outgoing First Lady, Mrs Aisha Buhari, has officially engaged wife of the President-elect, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu, acquainting her with duties of the Office of First Lady of Nigeria.

    Mrs Buhari, who received her successor on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, also handed over some documents to Mrs Tinubu to serve as guide towards piloting the affairs of the office.

    She also handed over the seal of the African First Ladies Peace Mission to the incoming first lady, being the chief host of all the spouses of the African heads of state.

    Mrs Buhari expressed confidence in the ability of the incoming first lady to deliver on the task ahead.

    The event signalled the formal transition of official engagements in the office of the first lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

    “As you are all aware the role of the First Lady is unconstitutional, but we enjoy the goodwill of the citizens in order to carry out some basic things, like humanitarian activities.

    “We partner with a lot of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in order to help our citizens, and I have enjoyed that goodwill for the last eight years.

    “So, I have prepared a handover, just to guide you, and see the NGOs that we have worked with,” Mrs Buhari said.

    Responding, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu appreciated the outgoing first lady for exhibiting a high sense of leadership and dexterity in handling the affairs of her office.

    “We are very humbled by what you have done, you have exhibited great leadership and dexterity in the way you do things.

    “I want to sincerely thank you from the bottom of my heart because you don’t come into this role and say you know it all.

    “I know I served many years ago as Governor’s wife for eight years, but now things have changed and are being done differently. I have been in the legislative arm for 12 years now.

    “We promise you that you will be proud of the work we will do,” she said.

    In same vein, Mrs Buhari also received in audience the Association of Spouses of Nigerian Ambassadors (ASNA) led by the wife of Nigerian Ambassador to Burundi, Mrs Udo Onyeagba, who were at the State House to express their support to the first lady.

  • Aisha Buhari reportedly rushed to hospital

    Aisha Buhari reportedly rushed to hospital

    Nigeria’s First Lady, Aisha Buhari has been reportedly rushed to a hospital in Abuja after suffering a Leg Fracture at the weekend.

    According to Daily Nigerian, the detail of the incident leading to the injury is still sketchy as sources simply said “she fell down and suffered leg fracture”.

    Prior to the incident, it was gathered the first lady is billed to host a wedding reception in honour of Bilkisu Rimi, the daughter of Nigerian Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, UAE, Mohammed Rimi, on Sunday night at the Presidential Villa.

    Sources however said she may not attend the dinner tonight.

    Details to follow…

  • Yahaya Bello’s wife doles out N1m cash to aides (VIDEO)

    A viral video has captured the moment the first Lady of Kogi State, Mrs Rashida Bello, wife to Kogi State governor- Yahaya Bello, was seen dishing out N1 million each to all her security and domestic aides, bringing joy and happiness to their faces in appreciation for their diligent services.

     

    The cash gifts followed her recent donation of cars to some of her aides.

     

    Mrs Bello’s husband (Yahaya Bello) is contesting the 2023 presidency.

     

    The beneficiaries of her cash gifts, which included her security details, could not hide their excitement as she presented the cash sums in N1,000 denominations.

     

    About Rashida Yahaya Bello

    She was born 2 May 1985 and  is a Nigerian philanthropist and advocate against early and forced marriage. She is also the wife of current governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State.

     

    Mrs Rashida was born in Jattu, Edo State. She studied Accounting at the University of Abuja. Upon graduation, she went on to do her NYSC as would as Nigerian graduate.

     

    Before the successful election of her husband Yahaya Bello, Rashida worked at Fairplus International where she rose to the level of a director. She appeared on the cover of celebrity magazine.

     

    Yahaya Bello’s Presidency declaration

    Yahaya officially declared interest in running for the presidency of Nigeria in Abuja.

    Prior to his declaration of interest to contest in the presidential election, Yahaya has been speculated to be interested in being the number citizen of the country.

     

    The occasion was witnessed by some eminent Nigerians like Senator Jonathan Zwingina, Femi Fani-Kayode, among others.

     

    Speaking, Zwingina described the Presidential aspirant as a detribalized Nigerian, who governs Kogi with appointees from other states.

    He added that the country needs someone like Yahya Bello

    “Governor uprooted insecurity from Kogi, the state would have been a breeding ground for kidnapping and banditry, but for his leadership skills.”

     

    Yayaha declared his interest in presidency under the auspices of All Progressive Congress (APC)

    He joined Bola Tinubu and Dave Umahi to declare interest in the number 1 seat under the auspices of APC.

    See video below:

  • Sad! Ghana loses 2 former First and Second Ladies in 48hrs

    Sad! Ghana loses 2 former First and Second Ladies in 48hrs

    The Ghanaian nation has been thrown into mourning as two former First and Second Ladies passed on within 48hours.

    Former First Lady of Ghana, Mrs. Emily Akuffo known widely as Ceci Amodraa has passed on.

    The 88-year-old wife of the late President of Ghana, General FWK Akuffo died in her sleep on Friday, April 8, 2022 exactly a day after the death of Former Second Lady Hajia Ramatu Aliu Mahama

    Mrs Emily Akuffo was First Lady of Ghana from 1 July 1978 to 4 June 1979. She was a teacher by profession.

    After the death of her husband, she spent the ensuing years in her hometown in Akropong away from the public eye.

  • First Lady, Aisha Storms NASS For Women As Reps Lay Constitution Review Report

    First Lady, Aisha Storms NASS For Women As Reps Lay Constitution Review Report

    The Nigerian First Lady, Hajia Aisha Buhari on Wednesday surprised all as she suddenly showed up at National Assembly in solidarity of lobbying to ensure that the provision for additional parliamentary seats for women is upheld, just as the House laid the report of the special adhoc committee on the review of the 1999 constitution.

    Aisha who was in company of the Minister for Women Affairs, Pauline Tallen and other women advocates from the civil society groups was received into the green chamber by the promoter of the Bill and Deputy Majority Whip, Hon. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha.

    Details to follow…

  • Buhari approves more appointments for Aisha

    Buhari approves more appointments for Aisha

    President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of two more personal aides to the First Lady, Mrs Aisha Buhari.

    A statement by the President’s spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu, on Saturday in Abuja named the appointees as A’isha Rimi and Dr Zabah Jawa.

    According to Shehu, Rimi, a law graduate of the University of Buckingham in England, is appointed as the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Legal Matters, Office of the First Lady.

    He described her as a resourceful administrative executive and a founding partner at Africa Law Practice, a commercial law firm in Nigeria.

    Jawa, a Senior Consultant in Nuclear medicine and European Certified in Nuclear Medicine, is now Personal Physician to the First Lady

    He is a Fellow of the College of Radiologists of Nigeria and Fellow of the South African College of Nuclear Physicians.