The Anambra State government has welcomed a planned visit by Nigeria's First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, according to Punch. During the visit, she is expected to launch the National Community Food Bank Programme and commission an ICT Centre in Oko. State officials described the upcoming visit positively, hailing the initiatives as beneficial to the local community. The food bank programme is aimed at supporting residents, while the ICT Centre is intended to boost digital access and skills in the area.

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.

Iyobosa Uwugiaren discusses the initiative by First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu to encourage Nigerians, particularly women and youth, to participate in small businesses like frying akara and roasting corn. This effort aims to promote entrepreneurship and economic empowerment within the community.

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu's initiative to provide N50,000 grants to petty traders in Nigeria has ignited discussions regarding the nature of political empowerment in the country. Critics are questioning whether such programs serve as genuine support for small businesses or are merely political tools for gaining favor.

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.

Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), arrived in Jos, Plateau State, on Tuesday ahead of a planned solidarity visit to Mangu Local Government Area. According to Vanguard, the visit follows a recent deadly attack on communities in the area, and Obi is expected to meet with victims affected by the violence during his time in the state.