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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.