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  • Mrs Tinubu’s care for Benue’s victims of violence excites Gov Alia

    Mrs Tinubu’s care for Benue’s victims of violence excites Gov Alia

    Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has appreciated Nigeria’s First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, for her motherly care and support to Benue in its most trying times.

    Alia expressed this appreciation on Monday in Makurdi during the president’s wife’s condolence visit to the state.

    The governor said that Benue was overwhelmed by the first lady’s thoughtfulness, kindness, and generosity.

    He added that her presence and donation of N1 billion to victims of violence spoke volumes of her motherly heart, compassion, and commitment to national solidarity.

    “Just as you stood with Plateau in their moment of grief recently, you have come here today, bearing the gift of your presence, empathy, and support.

    “This consistency reflects the kind of leadership and motherliness that we deeply admire and cherish.
    Benue appreciates you greatly. Nigeria appreciates you wholeheartedly.

    “Here in Benue, the impact has been profound and far-reaching. Allow me to express, with utmost appreciation, the multiple interventions we have benefited from: ₦500,000 donation each to 20 women farmers in Benue State.

    “Financial and medical outreach packages for the elderly during the Christmas season. ₦50,000 recapitalisation grants to 1,000 petty traders.

    “A full truck of assorted food items and another of rice for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), orphanage homes, widows, and persons living with disabilities.

    “Agricultural empowerment of 250 women and youth. SDG/RHI donation of freezers, grinding machines, generators, and gas cookers to 500 beneficiaries, among many other interventions,” he said.

    According to Alia, at the moment, Benue hosts more than 1.5 million Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) spread across official camps and host communities.

    He noted that the recent attacks had led to the emergence of new IDP camps at the International Market, Makurdi, where more than 3,160 persons, mainly women and children, were located, as well as at NKST Primary School Naka, where 18,592 persons were camped seeking refuge under dire conditions.

    He added that while attention was given to Yelewata, recent killings after the Yelewata incidence in Naka had created a much bigger humanitarian crisis that needed global attention and support.

    He urged the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and other well-spirited individuals and organisations to visit Naka and lend support, saying; “we cannot do this alone as a state”.

    The governor further said that the current security architecture had not proven sufficient in curbing the incessant attacks in Benue communities.

    “A decentralised, locally rooted policing structure will greatly enhance intelligence gathering, swift response, and accountability.

    “It is time for Nigeria to embrace state police as a practical and necessary step towards securing lives, property, and peace across the nation.

    “Furthermore, I humbly appeal to Her Excellency to consider championing the process of encouraging the domestication of the Open Grazing Prohibition and Ranches Establishment Law across all North Central states.

    “A regional approach to ranching and the prohibition of open grazing will ensure consistency in enforcement and eliminate safe havens for violators moving across state boundaries,” Alia added.

  • Lagos names largest healthcare centre after First Lady

    Lagos names largest healthcare centre after First Lady

    The Lagos Government has named a 105-bedded Primary Healthcare Centre, the largest in Nigeria in both size and equipment, after the First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu.

    Princess Samiat Bada, Executive Chairman of Ikosi Isheri Local Council Development Authority (LCDA) announced this on Wednesday at the inauguration of the healthcare center in Ikosi Isheri, Lagos state.

    The event was attended by the Wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima, who represented the first lady and Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

    Bada said that the healthcare facility is a full scale medical institution that houses over 25 specialised units.

    “It has a mini theatre with precision equipment, radiology room with automated ECG system, fully equipped ICU and international standards wards, among others,” she said.

    Bada said said the facility was named after Mrs Tinubu to immortalise her excellence, intelligent and impactful leadership.

    Sanwo-Olu on his part, commended the chairman for her commitment towards various projects in the development of the LCDA.

    The governor said he was happy and proud to be identified with the giant stride of the LCDA Chairman..

    “We are happy that this development, which is in line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, is happening at the third tier of government, especially in our LCDA.

    “This is not a small edifice, this is for the betterment of the citizens, particularly the indigent and vulnerable,” ‘he said.

    Sanwo-Olu called on the State Ministry of Health and other relevant health agencies to render support in the efficient and effective management of the facility.

    Inaugurating the healthcare centre, the first Lady said the project aligned with the Renewed Hope Agenda of Tinubu, to improve health and well-being of every Nigerian, especially women and children and also as a right for every citizen and not as a privilege

    “I am informed that this primary healthcare centre features a 105 bedded facility with over 25 specialised units with modern equipment, dedicated family health unit and a fully functional theatre and emergency responses system.

    “It is a beacon of hope for mothers, children, the elderly and vulnerable in our society.

    “I urged all stakeholders especially health workers and community leaders to take ownership of this laudable Initiative,”she said.

    The first lady commended the chairman of the LCDA for investing in the health development of the people, stressing that she had demonstrated impactful leadership

    Mrs Tinubu also inaugurated a 30-bed PHC at Ikoyi-Obalende Local Council Development Area of Lagos State.

    First Lady inaugurates 30-bed PHC in Ikoyi-Obalende

    First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu , on Wednesday inaugurated a 30-bed Primary Health Centre at Ikoyi-Obalende Local Council Development Area of Lagos State.

    The ultra-modern health facility was built  by the LCDA.

    Inaugurating the facility ,Tinubu, represented by  the wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shetima, commended the council for the project, saying it would boost access to healthcare in the area.

    She said the project aligned with the present administration’s agenda, which prioritises affordable healthcare for all Nigerians.

    “This project aligns with the Renewed Hope  Agenda of His Excellency, President Bola Tinubu, which prioritises the health and well-being of all Nigerians, especially women and children.

    “I commend the Executive Chairman, Mr Fuad Lawal, for his commitment to grassroots development. This PHC stands as a testament to what responsive and people-centered governance should be.

    “This project is not only about the present,but also the future,”she said.

    Tinubu also thanked the council for honouring her by naming the facility after her.

    She urged members of the community to take ownership of the project to ensure it serves its purpose.

    “I urge  health workers, community leaders and residents of this community to take ownership of this centre.Also ,I  thank the chairman for naming it in my honour,” she said.

    Speaking , Mrs  Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, wife of Lagos governor, also thanked the council chairman for the project.

    “Today we are witnessing the dividends of the Strategic Local Government Autonomy Policy, formally introduced by His Excellency President Tinubu which is a significant turning point in Nigeria’s democratic evolution.

    “Lagos State whole heartedly embraces this policy, and we commend the  insightful leadership of Ikoyi-Obalende LCDA.

    “The transformative and sustainable initiatives of the council  have significantly improved the quality of life of residents of the community,” she said.

    She also commended the council chairman for his strides in  infrastructure development, economic empowerment, job creation and  social welfare .

    According to her ,the council chairman has significantly transformed the  LCDA to a more vibrant and developed  community.

    Speaking, Lawal said the facility was one of the impactful projects delivered since he assumed office in 2017.

    “The PHC will serve the entire community by providing prompt medical attention.

    The bold economic reforms of President Tinubu such as removal of fuel subsidy and granting of  local government autonomy greatly helped to deliver this project.

    “We believe that true governance is realistic and possible and I know that my successor will not start from the scratch, but consolidate on all the things we have put in place for our people” he said.

  • Resettlement city renamed after First Lady Oluremi Tinubu

    Resettlement city renamed after First Lady Oluremi Tinubu

    The National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), has renamed a resettlement city for persons of concerned, after the First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu.

    Speaking at the city in Keffi, Nasarawa State,  the Federal Commissioner, NCFRMI, Alhaji Tijani Ahmed said the renaming of the resettlement city after Mrs Tinubu was in recognition of her numerous contributions and motherly roles in the lives of the displaced persons in Nigeria.

    Ahmed disclosed that the resettlement city housed about 40 households of displaced persons/refugees providing them with a decent accommodation for better living. Ahmed explained that about 239 individuals benefited from the allocation.

    “Your excellency, while the resettlement city project brings new hope, it also underscores the urgent need to expand our interventions,” he said.

    Ahmed said that an estimated 6.1 million individuals remain displaced across Nigeria, many of them innocent women and children.

    “The growing number of returnees migrants, many of whom embarked on dangerous irregular journeys in search of better opportunities, further heightens the gravity of the situation.

    “Disturbing reports continue to emerge of women and children taking refuge in unsafe places, such as market stalls, abandoned buildings, and infamous settlements. These realities can call for bold and immediate measures,’ he said

    Tijani commended President Bola Tinubu’s efforts at providing durable solutions to challenges of Nigerians and raising the hope of the less privileged and displaced individuals in the country.

    He, therefore, called on the  people to support the commission for sustained investment to replicate and scale the resettlement model nationwide in order to ensure that no one is left behind.

    The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, while promising to replicate the initiative across the country, said that the gesture was indeed a renewed hope for the displaced persons.

    “Your voice is heard, you’re seen and you matter, you now have access to good life and dignity,” Yilwatda said.

    On his part, the Nasarawa State Gov. Dr Abdullahi Sule, commended the Federal Government for its support to humanity especially the displaced persons in the country.

    Sule said that the State provided farm lands for the IDPs to aid their livelihood and well-being.

    Mrs Tinubu in her remarks said the event  represented the progress in the national efforts to restore hope; dignity; safety and patriotism to concerned Nigerians who were displaced from their homes.

    “I am pleased to witness the resettlement of 40 households, comprising 239 individuals, into a safe and dignified environment.

    “This development reaffirms the commitment of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu, which aims to enhance social welfare programmes for all Nigerians.

    “President Tinubu would love to see all Nigerians being cared for, live in a dignified environment, going to school and being productive to society, as their hope is being renewed,” she said .

    Mrs Tinubu also praised Ahmed, for the successful completion of the project.

    Facilities and infrastructure in the centre include a recreational area, mosques, and churches to promote religious ethics among the resident. Others were Green houses for farming, and a market set up to facilitate the sale of excess produce.

  • Children’s Day: Why parents should stand firmly against bullying among children – Mrs Tinubu

    Children’s Day: Why parents should stand firmly against bullying among children – Mrs Tinubu

    The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, has enjoined parents and guardians to take an active stand against bullying among children in order to protect them and ensure a brighter for them.

    In her message in commemoration of 2025 Children’s Day, the first lady extends her profound love to every child across the nation.

    She said that every child deserves to grow up in an environment that is safe, supportive, and free from fear.

    “This year’s theme, “Stand Up: Building a Bullying-Free Generation,” speaks to our shared responsibility to protect and empower the young hearts and minds who represent the promise of Nigeria’s future.

    “Whether it occurs in schools, in communities, or online, bullying leaves lasting wounds that hinders a child’s emotional, social, and academic development.

    “As a mother, I call on all Nigerians to take an active stand against bullying. Let us teach our children that strength lies in compassion, and that true leadership begins with looking out for one another,” Tinubu said.

    Children’s Day highlights the importance of children’s rights, provides a platform for awareness and advocacy, and promotes the well-being of children worldwide.

    It also serves as a reminder to invest in children, as their healthy development is crucial for a better future for all.

  • Oluremi Tinubu gifts autistic boy N25m for breaking Guinness World Record

    Oluremi Tinubu gifts autistic boy N25m for breaking Guinness World Record

    First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has gifted N25 million to  a 15-year-old autistic artist Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke, who set a new Guinness World Record (GWR) for the largest painting on a canvas by an individual.

    The massive painting, which measures 12,303 square metres, was unveiled at the Eagle Square in Abuja on April 2, which is recognised annually as World Autism Awareness Day

    Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterised by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication.

    The president’s wife, while receiving Kanyeyachukwu in her office on Monday, described his achievement as heroic and applauded his creativity despite living with autism.

    The first lady also recommended that the cash prize be used to support his education.

    “I want to thank the parents for loving him. Mental health challenges occur in many very intelligent children,” she said.

    “I am aware of the many challenges of autism and I have written a book to also raise awareness for autism.

    “I want to use this medium to send a message to other parents who have children with special needs to focus on their children’s skills and high points. These special needs children usually have a single interest, so parents should help them push towards their preferred skills and goals.

    “Thank you for all your efforts towards taking Kanye to win the Guinness World Record. Tuesday is Children’s Day, and there couldn’t have been a better day than today to recognize Kanye.”

    Hannatu Musawa, minister of art, culture, tourism and the creative economy, represented by the ministry’s permanent secretary, Mukhtar Muhammed, praised the first lady’s commitment to youth empowerment.

    “Despite being autistic, his achievement is a beacon of hope for countless other young Nigerians aspiring to make their mark in the world of art and culture,” she said.

    “Through the Renewed Hope Initiative that focuses on women and youth empowerment, the First Lady has championed several programs that bridge the gap between potential and opportunity, ensuring that no talent goes unnoticed and no dream remains unfulfilled”.

  • Presidency reacts to 2027 campaign billboards for Tinubu

    Presidency reacts to 2027 campaign billboards for Tinubu

    The Presidency has strongly disavowed the emergence of unauthorized billboards in various cities promoting a 2027 presidential campaign for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima.

    The billboards, which prominently feature images of President Tinubu and his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, have been particularly noted in Abuja and Kano. According to a statement released by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, these displays are both unauthorized and in violation of electoral laws.

    “The Presidency has noticed, with concern, the increasing number of billboards promoting a 2027 campaign for President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima, especially in Abuja and Kano,” Onanuga said.

    He emphasized that neither the President nor the Vice President has endorsed or authorized any form of campaign activity, as doing so would constitute a breach of the Electoral Act, which prohibits early electioneering.

    “While President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima appreciate the strong support from Nigerians, they cannot support any action that flouts the law,” he stated. “Premature campaigning compromises the integrity of our elections and provides unfair advantage.”

    The statement made it clear that no individual or group has been given permission to launch any campaign, whether through billboards, digital platforms, print media, radio, or television. Onanuga urged those responsible for these campaigns to halt their activities immediately.

    “We call on those funding and promoting these unlawful campaigns to desist without delay,” he said. “These actions are not only illegal but risk damaging the credibility of our democratic institutions.”

    Onanuga also reaffirmed that President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima remain fully committed to their current mandate—focusing on economic reforms, infrastructure development, education, social investment, and national security.

    “As law-abiding leaders, they are concentrating on delivering their responsibilities to Nigerians,” he added. “Any announcements regarding the 2027 elections will be made only when the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officially begins the election timetable.”

    He concluded by assuring that when the time is right, President Tinubu will formally communicate his intentions to the public.

     

  • ‘Na your mama be this’ AI manipulated song’: Delta nursing student lands in deep trouble for embarrassing president Tinubu’s wife

    ‘Na your mama be this’ AI manipulated song’: Delta nursing student lands in deep trouble for embarrassing president Tinubu’s wife

    Delta State school of Nursing, Agbor has threatened to punish one of its students, Osato Edobor over her involvement in a viral controversial AI manipulated “welcome” song in which student nurses allegedly ridiculed Nigeria’s First Lady and wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu.

    TheNewsGuru had earlier reported that Mrs Tinubu on Tuesday visited Delta State, in her advocacy for free treatment programmes for Human Immunodeficiency Virus/ Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, HIV/AIDS patients in the country.

    However, what caught the attention of many Nigerians, is the way the student nurses in an AI manipulated song allegedly embarrassed the president’s wife. While the event took place at the Dome Centre in Asaba, the manipulated song stated it happened at the state Nursing School in Agbor.

    This comes after the MC of the event sang a praise song describing Mrs Tinubu, their mother, in pidgin English, calling on students to join in the song.

    “Na our mama be this o, we no get another one,” the MC sang, expecting students to respond in affirmation that the first lady is their mother.

    However, the students responded, “na our mama be this o eh,” but the AI manipulated song showed the super imposed snippets rejecting and saying Mrs Tinubu is the mother of the MC and not their mother.

    In the letter dated March 27th, seen by TheNewsGuru on Friday, and signed by the provost, Evbodaghe Rita Ogonne, the school accused Ms Edobor of singing, recording and circulating a trending viral video of nursing students rejecting Mrs Tinubu as their mother.

    She was given 24 hours to respond to the query.

    “It has come to the notice of the school authority that you, Student Nurse Osato Edobor on the 25th of March, 2025 during official visit of the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON at Dome Event Center, Asaba for the Renewed Hope Initiative Health Programme and distribution of 10,000 Professional Kits (Crocs and Scrubs) to Midwives in each Geopolitical Zone of Nigeria South South Zone, was found to be engage in malicious act of recording/singing and posting unofficial response to song during the arrival of the First Lady (found on your Tittok Page),” the query said.

    The college said the student’s alleged action “is a punishable offence as enshrined in the Student Handbook under standardised disciplinary action for some punishable offences No. 8, Page 21.”

  • First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu breaks silence over Natasha’s ordeal

    First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu breaks silence over Natasha’s ordeal

    First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has said the Nigerian Senate remains a “matured” institution that must be treated with respect.

    She made the remarks while speaking with journalists at the State House Abuja.

    The remarks come amid allegations of sexual harassment and abuse of power against the president of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.

    Speaking ahead of the International Women’s Day, she dismissed concerns over the Senate’s handling of issues, insisting lawmakers are “doing what is needful.”

    Senator Oluremi Tinubu, who served in the Senate for 12 years, said the chamber should be a place of honour, not controversy.

    She also urged Nigerian women to assert themselves in leadership.

    “I know with what is going on in the Senate, you may say, why am I not taking a position? I believe that Senate is doing what is needful, because that’s what it is. Is an inside place and it’s a matured chamber.

    “It’s a matured chamber, and it should be treated with respect. It’s an honour for you to be in that place alone”.

    “I was there for 12 years, even in my younger days, and I’m still trying to look young, but people compliment you all the time, only that, women raise yourself, don’t be in a position that men will be talking to you anyhow,” she said.

    Ahead of the International Women’s Day on March 8th, the First Lady celebrated the achievements of women all over the world but in Nigeria in particular.

    She acknowledged the significant progress women have made over the decades, from the matriarchs of old to contemporary figures like Zuriel Oduwole, who champions peace.

    Senator Oluremi Tinubu  emphasised that Nigerian youths are equipped with what it takes to excel, urging women to continue lifting their heads high and doing their best.

  • Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu bags fresh appointment

    Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu bags fresh appointment

    Nigeria’s first lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu has been elected as a member of the Organisation of Africa First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) Steering Committee.

    Mrs Tinubu was elected on Saturday at the 29th Ordinary General Assembly of the organisation in Addis Ababa.

    The first lady of Serria Leone, Mrs Fatima Bio was elected as the President of OAFLAD, while the first lady of Angola, Mrs Ana Lorenzo was elected Vice President.

    Mrs Tinubu joins the eight-member steering committee as one of the two members representing West Africa.

    Other member nations elected to the committee include Sierra Leone whose first lady is the new President of the organisation; Angola, whose first lady is the Vice President; Malawi, Kenya, Ethiopia, Equatorial Guinea. and Congo.

    The election was conducted on the sidelines of the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) holding from Feb. 13 to 16.

    OAFLAD members comprise the spouses of African heads of state and government from 24 countries across the continent.

    Mrs Tinubu congratulated Bio and promised to keep pushing forward to ensure that women and girls in Africa have access to standard education.

    Ms Nardos Berhanu, the Secretary General and the outgoing President of OAFLAD, the first lady of Namibia, Mrs Monica Geingos also congratulated Mrs Tinubu and other elected members. (

  • What Gen Abubakar told First Lady Tinubu during visit to Minna

    What Gen Abubakar told First Lady Tinubu during visit to Minna

    The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, on Tuesday paid private visit to two former Heads of State, Retired Gen. Ibrahim Babangida and Retired Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, in Minna, Niger.

    Tinubu told newsmen that the visit was a demonstration of respect for the two former leaders whom she described as ‘fathers of our nation’.

    “I have not seen them in a while, and we couldn’t make it here while we were campaigning. Therefore, it is only right for me, as a Nigerian with proper upbringing, to come and greet them,” she said.

    The first lady, who said that the visit was not political but a show of respect, added that Babangida and Abubakar had always encouraged President Bola Tinubu.

    “We thank them for their patience, especially during the subsidy removal which caused agitations among Nigerians. It’s good for us to pay our respect,” she stated.

    Tinubu also recalled that during the national fabric campaign, Abubakar’s wife was there to support, emphasising the importance of showing respect to the former leaders.

    “When I went to Abeokuta, I visited Obasanjo, and it is right for me to come and greet these two elders too because they have done a lot for our great nation,” she said.

    Earlier, Abubakar had commended the first lady for her visit, commending her for what she had been doing and what she would continue to do, especially for the young children, the motherless and the orphans.

    “She has done very well during her first and second year in office,” he said.

    The former head of state also lauded the first lady for promoting Nigerian culture through the use of local fabrics to promote the country as the Number One ambassador.

    He equally appreciated the Mrs Tinubu’s efforts in carrying the governors’ wives along in all her activities and consulting with former first ladies.

    The first lady was accompanied on the visits by wife of the Vice President, Hajiya Nana Shettima.