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.

Students at Prince Abubakar Audu University addressed First Lady Oluremi Tinubu's controversial comments about akara during a Mass Communication exam, leading to an academic debate on the topic. The incident highlights the intersection of politics and education in Nigeria.

First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu has defended the economic reforms initiated by President Bola Tinubu's administration, asserting that these policies are essential for the foundation of future generations. Her comments were made during a recent event in Abuja, emphasizing the importance of the reforms for the country's economic stability and growth.

Yunusa Tanko, the national coordinator of the Obidient Movement, criticized First Lady Remi Tinubu for her comments regarding university graduates selling akara and corn. In an interview on Arise Television, Tanko argued that individuals who have completed university education should not be reduced to such roles, emphasizing the importance of recognizing their qualifications and potential.

Farooq A. Kperogi reflects on his previous column from April 18, 2026, which suggested that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu intended to impose a Yoruba candidate from Kwara South as the APC governorship candidate for Kwara State. Kperogi acknowledges that Tinubu's actions have contradicted his earlier claims, indicating a shift in the political landscape of the region.

Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, labeled President Bola Tinubu a failed traitor to Nigerians after his release from Kuje prison. Sowore had been temporarily remanded by an Abuja Federal High Court, which granted him bail set at N200 million.