First Lady's Remarks Spark Debate
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Nigerian First Lady Oluremi Tinubu's advice for women to engage in cottage enterprises like frying akara has sparked widespread debate. President Bola Tinubu playfully nicknamed his wife 'Iya Alakara' (Mama Akara Seller) at a public event, referencing the controversy. A former governorship candidate defended the First Lady, suggesting opposition elements are fueling outrage over her remarks.
Tinubu playfully calls First Lady ‘Iya Alakara’ following akara controversy
President Bola Tinubu light-heartedly referred to his wife, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, as "Iya Alakara" during a public event, a nickname that playfully acknowledges recent public debate surrounding her comments on petty trading. The President used the moniker while greeting dignitaries at the Presidential Press Corps Dinner held at the State House in Abuja. The moment, captured on video, drew lau…
‘My wife, Iya Alakara,’ Tinubu playfully nicknames First Lady
President Bola Tinubu playfully referred to the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, as "Iya Alakara" (Mama Akara Seller) during an event at the State House in Abuja. The remark, made at the Presidenti…
Mimiko: Opposition fueling outrage over First Lady Remi Tinubu’s akara remarks
Abass Mimiko, a former governorship candidate in Nigeria's Ondo State, has defended First Lady Oluremi Tinubu against criticism for her suggestion that Nigerians explore small-scale businesses like se…
Akara, kulikuli, and Nigeria's disconnection from reality: First Lady's advice sparks debate
The wife of Nigeria's President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, recently advised women to pursue cottage enterprises such as frying akara (bean cakes), roasting corn, and making kulikuli (groundnut paste cak…
