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August 17, 2023

Rethinking Nigeria’s Challenges: Can the Federal Government Alone Solve Them All?

In a recent gathering on August 16, 2023, Nigeria’s First Lady, Remi Tinubu, put forward a message: the government might not be able to fix all of Nigeria’s problems. Speaking to the National Council for Women Societies (NCWS), Remi Tinubu highlighted the importance of working together and supporting each other. She said, “We can’t just... Read More

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December 15, 2020

Nigeria’s First Lady avoids Aso Rock for security reasons | Wahala for who no fit go Dubai oo!

On the afternoon of Friday, December 11, 2020, Nigeria’s President was reported to have left Aso Rock, for some alone time in his hometown of Daura, Katsina. In the early hours of the next day, Government Senior Secondary School Kankara – less than 200km from Daura, was attacked by armed bandits, and over 300 of... Read More

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The YNaija Cover – the 14th of June

Follow the links to read our latest stories: The Big 5: We have evidence against Sanusi – Kano anti-graft agency; I’m happy UN appreciates my fight against corruption, poverty – Buhari | Other top stories The Late 5: Atiku, PDP asking us for server that we don’t have – INEC tells Tribunal; Okorocha sworn... Read More

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October 17, 2017

PROFILE: How Aisha Buhari went from First Lady to Rogue One

by Wilfred Okiche When you hang with politicians, everything is political. Aisha Buhari, wife of President Muhammadu Buhari, mother of five, and unofficial first lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, for some reasons hasn’t gotten the memo. Or she has, but couldn’t care less anyway. Since the start of the Buhari administration, Aisha... Read More

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Watch Polish first lady ‘ignore’ President Trump’s hand and shake Melania instead

President Trump and first lady Melania Trump accompanied by President Andrzej Duda and his wife, Agata Kornhauser-Duda attended a ceremony, Thursday and as expected, the time came for photos during which the leaders would shake hands with each other and their wives. Well, President Trump is not new to the handshake spotlight and on Thursday, we... Read More

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Melania Trump set to meet Military families during first trip

by Itunuoluwa Adebo On Thursday, the Office of the First Lady announced that Melania Trump will deliver remarks to U.S military families when she joins President Trump during his inaugural overseas trip. Melania Trump said in a statement, “I am very excited for the upcoming trip, it will not just be an opportunity to support... Read More

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President Trump pens birthday wishes to his wife Melania as she turns 47

President Trump has sent birthday wishes to the First Lady Melania Trump as she turns 47 today , via twitter and instagram of course! HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our @FLOTUS, Melania! https://t.co/rYYp51mxDQ pic.twitter.com/np7KYHglSv — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 26, 2017 Vice President Mike Pence also tweeted his birthday wishes at the First Lady Happy birthday,... Read More

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Melania Trump gets first portrait in White House

by Itunuoluwa Adebo The White House released Monday the official portrait of first lady Melania Trump. The picture was sent out via the official FLOTUS Twitter account. The photograph was taken in the West Sitting Hall of the White House private residence, according to CNN. She was photographed by Regine Mahaux, is well-known for her... Read More

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First Lady Melania Trump to serve as special guest at State Department Ceremony

by Itunuoluwa Adebo The first lady of the US Melania Trump will travel to Washington this week, where she will serve as the “special guest” at a State Department ceremony. The first lady is to expected to attend International Women of Courage awards ceremony on Wednesday, an event hosted by the State Department that celebrates... Read More

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January 17, 2017

We celebrate Michelle Obama’s 53rd birthday in 10 quotes

This day in 1964, a great woman was born. “The girl from the Southside” as her husband, President Barack Obama fondly calls her. Michelle Obama, first African American and undoubtedly the most popular First Lady in the history of the United States, turns 53 today and her life in the past eight years has been... Read More

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October 26, 2016

H. E. Mrs Dolapo Osinbajo, Mrs Bolanle Ambode to speak as Pastor Siju Iluyomade hosts the 8th edition of ARISE Women conference

Convener of the Arise Women Conference, Pastor Siju Iluyomade is set to host the wife of the Vice President, Mrs. Dolapo Osinbajo and other first ladies at the 8th edition of the ARISE Women conference on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at the RCCG City of David Sanctuary, Victoria Island, Lagos. Thousands of women from will... Read More

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October 20, 2016

Reuben Abati: Aisha Buhari and that BBC interview

by Reuben Abati Public communication is one of the most delicate challenges that people in public life face, either in the corporate or the public sector. Many people suddenly find themselves in high places, and they become a source of news, a potential interview subject, and they get chased around by journalists and other media figures... Read More

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Where is Patience Jonathan?

Yesterday, the South-East caucus All Progressives Congress issued a press statement shaming former Nigerian First Lady, Patience Jonathan for doubting the Chibok girls kidnap in 2014. Which made us stop and think. Where is the Adama She has been dearly missed. Not just by us. Here’s proof I miss Dame Patience Jonathan https://t.co/wAFy96MDfJ — Anazodo Godwin... Read More

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August 22, 2015

“No more office of the First Lady” – Presidency insists

There will no longer be an office of the First Lady as the presidency insists, saying that the official portfolio was yet to be assigned to the wife of President Muhmmadu Buhari. After renaming it ‘Office of the Wife of the President,’ the presidency however stated that Aisha Buhari would for now, be saddled with women and... Read More

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Only ‘First Lady’ title changed as Aisha Buhari enjoys Patience Jonathan’s perks of office

Aisha Buhari may have opted for the ‘Wife of the President’ but Punch reports that she still enjoys everything and carries out the role of the First Lady of Nigeria. Mrs Buhari, is reportedly operating from the Office of the First Lady in the Presidential Villa, Abuja, in spite of her husband’s statement during the... Read More

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Aisha Buhari moves into Presidential Villa

The wife of the President, Aisha Buhari, is reported to have moved into the Presidential Villa, Abuja, almost three weeks after the inauguration of President Muhammadu Buhari. Since the inauguration of May 29, President and Vice President, Buhari and Yemi Osinbajo, have been operating from their private residences in the Defence House, and Maitama District, Abuja, respectively. According to... Read More

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Aisha Buhari has some important words for those working with her husband

First Lady of Nigeria, Hajia Aisha Buhari, has advised all the people who will work with and around her husband, President Muhammadu Buhari, to genuinely serve the masses. While hosting women and youths to a ‘thank you’ dinner, Mrs. Buhari said the people around Buhari will determine how successful his administration will be. She made reference to the immediate past... Read More

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Even though the ‘glory of the office’ is dead… Aisha Buhari is not scared of being First Lady

by Kolapo Olapoju Incoming First Lady, Hajia Aisha Buhari, says in spite of the fact that the office she’s about to assume has lost his glory, she is not scared to take up the responsibility. In a new interview with Tribune newspapers, she said that unlike the outgoing First Lady, Patience Jonathan, she will not... Read More

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A (slightly) different Patience Jonathan was spotted at PDP women’s rally in Rivers (LOOK)

by Chinwe Okafor And you all thought she went into hiding now that she is leaving office. Well even if she did for a minute, the First Lady Patience Jonathan is back on the campaign trail… but from the picture below, even though she appears bubbly, she looks a bit darker than her usual appearance. No make-up? Bad make-up? ... Read More

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Where is Patience Jonathan?… Has the First Lady gone into hiding?

by Kolapo Olapoju Ever since President Goodluck Jonathan lost his re-election bid, his wife, Patience Jonathan has been incognito and incommunicado. In essence, she has remained unseen and unheard from… since that fateful Saturday when she and her husband voted at their polling unit in Otuoke, Bayelsa State. Although, it is believed that she was... Read More

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It’s a lie, I’m not planning to host Buhari’s wife – Bola Shagaya

by Akan Ido Billionaire businesswoman, Bola Shagaya has denied reports that she planned to host Aisha, the wife of President-Elect, Muhammadu Buhari, to a lavish dinner. Shagaya who is known to be close to several past First Ladies, including Dame Patience Jonathan, denied any such plans and warned all those spreading such rumours to desist... Read More

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Patience Jonathan’s final statement is very brief… and it’s about Aisha Buhari (READ)

by Kolapo Olapoju Patience Jonathan may have finally swallowed a huge chunk of humble pie, as she prepares to embark on a long journey to Otueke. The wife of President Goodluck Jonathan, has congratulated Hajia Aisha Buhari, on her husband’s victory during the Saturday’s presidential election. In a short statement released by her media aide,... Read More

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3 important lessons from Patience Jonathan (WATCH)

by Damilola Jagun The first lady, Patience Jonathan, talks about carrying out violent acts, fear of prison and direspecting ones countrymen in this video. Watch below:

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Forget it, Mama Peace can’t be stopped – Here are 5 things she said yesterday

by Kolapo Olapoju Of late, the First Lady has been on a roll, and she’s not about to stop just yet. Patience Jonathan is a woman of many words, intelligent or otherwise, she spews them with careless abandon. While speaking in Ado Ekiti, on Monday, March 16, during the rally of the women’s wing of... Read More

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Patience’s patience is wearing thin – Read 5 hilarious things First Lady said today

by Kolapo Olapoju First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan has declared that her husband must complete his two terms in office. In Benin, Edo State on Saturday, March 14, while speaking at a women’s rally in support of President Goodluck Jonathan, she said that the opposition is looking for war. Here are 4 quotes she uttered… that everyone will... Read More

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Patience Jonathan is a “woman of peace” – don’t ever forget this

by Iyobosa Omoregie Just in case it somehow skipped your mind, the First Lady of Nigeria, Dame Patience Jonathan [a.k.a Mama Peace] is a woman of peace. According to her, the insinuation that she supports and/or prompts violence is way off the mark. For the life of her, Mrs. Jonathan can’t understand why her ‘stoning’ comments... Read More

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Buhari is brain dead, don’t vote for him – Patience Jonathan

by Panshak Ibrahim First Lady, Patience Jonathan, has enjoined Nigerians to not vote for the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), because of his old age. While speaking in Lokoja, Kogi, at the Peoples Democratic Party’s women campaign rally on Tuesday, March 3, Mrs Jonathan stated that when people age,... Read More

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February 2, 2015

Patience Jonathan denies receiving N3 billion from NDDC

by Kolapo Olapoju First Lady, Patience Jonathan, has denied being paid N3 billion by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), to facilitate the agency’s 2015 Budget. Media reports had claimed that asides from receiving the said amount, Jonathan also collaborated with a former Minister of State for Education, Chief Nyesom Wike, in a number of... Read More

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January 13, 2015

First Ladies do not spend government money – Presidency

by Damilola Jagun In a series of tweets sent out on behalf of President Goodluck Jonathan by his Special Assistant on New Media, Reno Omokri, it was said that First Ladies across the nation do not spend government money. He stated that the office of the first lady is not being funded by the presidency.... Read More

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