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  • First Lady leads delegation on condolence visit to Aisha Buhari in Kaduna

    First Lady leads delegation on condolence visit to Aisha Buhari in Kaduna

    First Lady Oluremi Tinubu yesterday  led a high-powered delegation of spouses of top government officials on a condolence visit to Hajiya Aisha Buhari, widow of the late President Muhammadu Buhari, at her Kaduna residence.

    Senator Tinubu was warmly received by the former First Lady, and the two women shared a heartfelt embrace that symbolised a bond of mutual respect, solidarity, and enduring friendship.

    The visit by the First Lady and members of her entourage was recorded in a statement issued by her Senior Special Assistant on Media, Busola Kukoyi.

    The visit was a continuation of national mourning following the death of Nigeria’s former leader, who passed away in July.

    Joining the First Lady on the solemn visit were the Wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima; the Wife of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hajia Fatima Tajudeen Abass; the Wife of the Kwara State Governor, Ambassador Dr. Olufolake Abdulrasaq; and the Wife of the Kaduna State Governor, Hajia Hafsat Uba Sanni.

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    The delegation also included several wives of National Assembly members and other dignitaries, all of whom gathered to express their sympathy and offer prayers for the Buhari family.

    The visit was marked by solemn moments of reflection and comfort, reinforcing the unity and compassion shared among Nigeria’s leadership and their families in times of loss.

    Friday’s visit follows a similar condolence trip by the First Lady to the Buhari family home in Daura on July 19, where she led a delegation comprising wives of Governors, Ministers, and Service Chiefs.

    Speaking on behalf of the delegation, Senator Tinubu conveyed deep condolences and affirmed the nation’s appreciation for the former President’s service to Nigeria.

    The visit underlines the spirit of national solidarity and shared grief across political and institutional lines in honouring the late statesman.

  • First Lady leads delegation on condolence visit to Aisha Buhari in Kaduna

    First Lady leads delegation on condolence visit to Aisha Buhari in Kaduna

    First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu on Friday led a high-powered delegation of spouses of top government officials on a condolence visit to Hajiya Aisha Buhari, widow of the late President Muhammadu Buhari, at her Kaduna residence.

    Tinubu was warmly received by the former First Lady, and the two women shared a heartfelt embrace that symbolized a bond of mutual respect, solidarity, and enduring friendship.

    The visit by the First Lady and members of her entourage was recorded in a statement issued by her Senior Special Assistant on Media, Busola Kukoyi.

    The visit was a continuation of national mourning following the death of Nigeria’s former leader, who passed away in July.

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    Joining the First Lady on the solemn visit were the Wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima; the Wife of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hajia Fatima Tajudeen Abass; the Wife of the Kwara State Governor, Ambassador Dr. Olufolake Abdulrasaq; and the Wife of the Kaduna State Governor, Hajia Hafsat Uba Sanni.

    The delegation also included several wives of National Assembly members and other dignitaries, all of whom gathered to express their sympathy and offer prayers for the Buhari family.

    The visit was marked by solemn moments of reflection and comfort, reinforcing the unity and compassion shared among Nigeria’s leadership and their families in times of loss.

    Friday’s visit follows a similar condolence trip by the First Lady to the Buhari family home in Daura on July 19, where she led a delegation comprising wives of Governors, Ministers, and Service Chiefs.

    Speaking on behalf of the delegation, Senator Tinubu conveyed deep condolences and affirmed the nation’s appreciation for the former President’s service to Nigeria.

    The visit underlines the spirit of national solidarity and shared grief across political and institutional lines in honouring the late statesman.

  • Aisha Buhari celebrates at 54

    Aisha Buhari celebrates at 54

    Ex-First Lady Hajia Aisha Buhari has retreated into a more private life after her husband, ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, handed over the reins of power, shunning the media spotlight that once surrounded her. While she has always preferred to live quietly, away from the public eye, the transition has allowed her to reclaim her much-desired privacy. Now, she selectively attends gatherings that include only those she holds dear, finding comfort in intimate settings rather than grand public events.

    A few years ago, when she celebrated her landmark 50th birthday, the media was abuzz with congratulatory messages and accolades highlighting her contributions and the positive impact she had on many lives. On February 17, 2025, she quietly turned 54, opting for a low-key celebration that stood in stark contrast to the vibrant festivities of her last milestone birthday.

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    In a heartfelt gathering at her home in Abuja, she surrounded herself with her children, grandchildren, in-laws, and a select group of close friends and relatives who came together to honour her. The atmosphere was warm and joyous as her loved ones brought cakes and heartfelt cards, showering her with affection and well wishes. Grateful and touched by the outpouring of love, the former First Lady expressed heartfelt thanks, cherishing the moments and making her birthday celebration a truly meaningful occasion in the company of those who matter most to her.

  • President celebrates Aisha Buhari on birthday

    President celebrates Aisha Buhari on birthday

    President Bola Tinubu has celebrated wife of former President Muhammadu, Hajia Aisha Buhari, on her birthday.

    In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, celebrated Hajia Buhari for her discipline and consistent devotion to worthy causes.

    “President Bola Tinubu heartily congratulates Hajiya Aisha, wife of former President Muhammadu Buhari, on her birthday, February 17, 2024.

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    “President Tinubu celebrates the former First Lady for her candour, unflagging principles, and discipline to commit wholeheartedly to any worthy cause, regardless of the personal cost; an emphatic quality she shares with her highly esteemed husband.

    “The President commends Hajiya Aisha for her deeply impactful humanitarian pursuits, catering to the needs of the downtrodden and standing as a pillar and a fount of solace to those in need of hope and comfort.

    “President Tinubu thanks Hajiya Aisha and her family for their support and wishes them many more prosperous years ahead”, the statement said.

  • Tinubu celebrates Aisha Buhari on birthday

    Tinubu celebrates Aisha Buhari on birthday

    President Bola Tinubu has celebrated wife of former President Muhammadu, Hajia Aisha Buhari, on her birthday. 

    In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, celebrated Hajia Buhari for her discipline to devote consistently to worthy causes. 

    “President Bola Tinubu heartily congratulates Hajiya Aisha, wife of former President Muhammadu Buhari, on her birthday, February 17, 2024.

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    “President Tinubu celebrates the former First Lady for her candour, unflagging principles, and discipline to commit wholeheartedly to any worthy cause regardless of the personal cost; an emphatic quality she shares with her highly esteemed husband.

    “The President commends Hajiya Aisha for her deeply impactful humanitarian pursuits, catering to the needs of the downtrodden and standing as a pillar and a fount of solace to those in need of hope and comfort.

    “President Tinubu thanks Hajiya Aisha and her family for their support and wishes them many more prosperous years ahead,, the statement reads.

  • Aisha Buhari welcomes grandchild

    Aisha Buhari welcomes grandchild

    • First Lady, VP’s wife visit ex-President’s wife

    Former First Lady, Hajiya Aisha Buhari, has welcomed a new grandchild.

    The Nation learnt that Mrs. Buhari had been on Omugwo (child visit) to take care of her new grandchild with her daughter.

    Incumbent First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, and wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima, visited Mrs. Buhari on her return to her residence.

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    Senator Tinubu said: “It was a pleasure for me and the wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima, to be at the residence of former First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Her Excellency, Dr. Aisha Buhari, to welcome her back home after her stay with her daughter to nurse her new grandchild.

    “May God bless the new baby, her parents, and the grandparents.”

    In 2022, former President Muhammadu Buhari also welcomed his first great grandchild, Aisha Mukhtar.

    Mukhtar is daughter to Fatima, Buhari’s second daughter and a board member of the Chartered Institute of Foren-sics and Certified Fraud Examiners of Nigeria (CIFCFEN).  

  • Aisha Buhari welcomes grand-child as Tinubu’s wife, Nana Shettima visit former First Lady

    Aisha Buhari welcomes grand-child as Tinubu’s wife, Nana Shettima visit former First Lady

    Former First Lady, Aisha Buhari has welcomed a new grandchild.

    The Nation learnt Aisha has been away to take care of her new grandchild with her daughter.

    Welcoming the former First Lady back to her residence, incumbent First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu and wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima, paid Aisha a courtesy visit.

    She said: “It was a pleasure for me and the wife of the Vice President, Hajia Nana Shettima to be at the residence of former First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Her Excellency, Dr. Aisha Buhari to welcome her back home after her stay with her daughter to nurse her new grandchild.

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    “May God bless the new baby, her parents, and the grandparents.”

    In 2022, former President Buhari also welcomed his first great-grandchild.

    Aisha Mukhtar, Buhari’s granddaughter, welcomed a baby girl.

    Mukhtar is the daughter of Fatima, Buhari’s second daughter, and a board member of the Chartered Institute of Forensics and Certified Fraud Examiners of Nigeria (CIFCFEN).

  • Maritime: President seeks more women participation

    President  Muhammadu Buhari is determined to provide platforms that will encourage more women participation in maritime to boost economic growth,  First Lady Aisha Buhari said on Tuesday in Lagos.

    She spoke at an event to mark the 2019 Day of the Seafarer. The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) chose the theme: Onboard with Gender Equality, which resonates with its theme for this year’s World Maritime Day.

    Dr. Buhari stressed the need to promote gender balancing in the seafaring career. She said the president is aware of the economic benefits that come with encouraging women in the sector.

    Represented by the wife of the Vice President, Mrs. Dolapo Osinbajo, Dr Buhari commended NIMASA’s efforts to encourage women in the maritime sector. She noted that it was in line with the president’s aspirations for the sector.

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    Dr Buhari said: “Under the current leadership of NIMASA, we have seen significant strides aimed at making women active players in the blue economy industry. Mr. President is desirous of seeing more women play active role in the maritime industry. This celebration focusing on women seafarers is, therefore, apt.”

    She urged all government agencies, especially those in the maritime sector, to ensure the achievement of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 5, which is aimed at attaining gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls.

  • Aisha Buhari dumps Wife of the President title

    The Wife of the President, Aisha Muhammadu Buhari, is now to be addressed as ‘First Lady’.

    She was addressed as ‘Wife of the President’ throughout the first four-year tenure of her husband.

    Dr. Aisha Buhari, late on Thursday night, announced her decision to be addressed as the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria at an event held at the old Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

    She revealed her new official title at the presentation of awards to immediate past governors’ wives and current governors’ wives of the 36 states of the federation.

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    According to her, the new designation would take immediate effect in order to resolve the issue of the title of wives of governors.

    She said: “When my husband was newly elected, I personally chose to be called the Wife of the President.

    “But I realised that it caused confusion in the states as to whether the wives of state governors should be addressed as the first ladies or wives of the governors.

    “So, forgive me for confusing you from the beginning, but now I choose to be called the First Lady”.

     

  • Aisha Buhari breaks fast with Zainab Aliyu, family

    Wife of the President, Aisha Buhari on Monday broke her fast with freed victim of the Saudi Arabia drugs trafficking, Zainab Aliyu and her family.

    She also called on the authorities to leave no stone unturned towards bringing the perpetrators to book.

    The Nigerian student, who was held in Saudi Arabia on drug smuggling charges, had recently been reunited with her family.

    Aliyu spent four months in prison following the discovery of illegal drugs in a bag tagged in her name on her arrival in Saudi Arabia.

    Zainab, who was led by Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, was companied by her parents Habib and Maryam Aliyu and sister, Hajara.

    She was accused of entering Saudi Arabia with an illegal dosage of Tramadol, but it has since been discovered she was a victim of a cartel at the airport in Kano that specialises in keeping hard drugs in travellers’ bags.

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    A Federal High Court, sitting in Kano State, had in April granted bail to the six suspects arraigned before it for exporting tramadol to Saudi Arabia in luggage using the name tag of Zainab Aliyu, a 22-year-old student of Maitama Sule University, Kano.

    A seven-man syndicate, who were staff members of the MAKIA were arrested by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, following a petition filed by Zainab’s father, Habibu, a director at the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN.

    The accused namely: Idris Umar Shehu (alias Umar Sanda), Sanni Suleiman, Nuhu Adamu, Rhoda Adetunji, Udosen Itoro Henry and Sanni Hamisu were arraigned on three-count charges.

    One of the accused, Umar Shehu (alias Umar Sanda), is in Saudi Arabia observing Lesser hajj.