Veteran Nollywood actor Emeka Ike stated that love and marriage are not scams, emphasizing that the issues arise when individuals enter relationships solely for financial gain. In an interview with BBC News Pidgin, he remarked that relationships become fraudulent when one partner uses the other for support. He advised women not to heed the opinions of those whose marriages have failed.

Nigerian media personality and Nollywood actress Toke Makinwa has expressed her belief in dating within one's financial bracket. According to Naija News, she advocates for individuals to consider their partner's financial status, emphasizing the importance of being with someone who is financially successful.

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.

As Nigeria observes International Widows Day, Mrs. Comfort Adedayo, CEO of Comfort and Grace Women Initiative, highlights the increasing mental health challenges faced by widows in the country. This trend raises significant public health concerns, as discussed in her interview with Sade Oguntola.

The Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA) in Jigawa State has offered financial support and food items to widows in celebration of the 2026 International Widows’ Day, according to ThisDay Live. This initiative aims to assist and uplift the lives of widows in the community.

Mrs. Sola Ibidapo-Obe, a lawyer and widow of the late Professor Oyewusi Ibidapo-Obe, who was the former Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), emphasized that the future of university education in Nigeria lies in technical learning. This statement reflects her views on the evolving educational landscape in the country.