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 playfully called his wife, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, 'Iya Alakara' at a public event. - The nickname references a recent controversy over her comments about small-scale businesses like selling akara (bean cakes). - The First Lady later clarified the government's empowerment programs target a broad range of petty traders.
‘My wife, Iya Alakara,’ Tinubu playfully nicknames First Lady
- President Bola Tinubu playfully nicknamed his wife, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, "Iya Alakara" (Mama Akara Seller) at a Presidential Press Corps Dinner. - The nickname references a recent controversy …
Mimiko: Opposition fueling outrage over First Lady Remi Tinubu’s akara remarks
- A former governorship candidate in Nigeria's Ondo State, Abass Mimiko, defended the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, over her remarks suggesting Nigerians explore small businesses like selling akara. - M…
Akara, kulikuli, and Nigeria's disconnection from reality: First Lady's advice sparks debate
- The wife of Nigeria's President advised women to engage in cottage enterprises like frying akara and roasting corn. - Her remarks sparked widespread online debate and AI-generated skits, with many N…
