President Bola Tinubu made a playful remark on Thursday by calling his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, ‘Iya Alakara’, which translates to the woman selling akara, a local delicacy. This comment comes in light of the controversy surrounding his wife's proposal to provide grants for women to sell akara and kulikuli, another local snack.

Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has urged voters in the South-East to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's re-election in the 2027 presidential election, saying she wants to enjoy Nigeria in her old age. She made the appeal in Owerri, Imo State, where she also empowered 2,500 women, adding N100,000 in cash to each beneficiary, according to Vanguard.

Nigeria's First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has urged Nigerians to continue supporting President Bola Tinubu's administration, saying the government needs another four-year term in office. According to Naija News, she made the appeal while expressing her personal hope to enjoy Nigeria in her old age, framing continued support for the current administration as key to achieving that vision. Her comments come as political discussions gradually build ahead of the country's next general election cycle.

First Lady Remi Tinubu's remarks on "akara leadership" and the use of public funds have sparked debate regarding their constitutional implications, according to Punch. The comments have raised questions about governance and accountability in the context of leadership in Nigeria.

Ladi Adebutu, the Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Ogun State, and his wife have been honoured with chieftaincy titles by a traditional ruler in the state. According to Punch, the couple were installed as Gbademu and Yeye Gbademu of Owu Kingdom by the Ogun monarch. At the ceremony, Adebutu pledged his commitment to the development of Ogun State. The event was covered with photos published by the newspaper.

The President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Media Centre has released an AI-generated image depicting Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, frying and selling akara. This post has sparked reactions among Nigerians in the days following its publication.