Oluremi Tinubu and Aisha Achimugu: A Bond Forged in Compassion, by Olabode Opeseitan

Two women with two distinct destinies. One, Oluremi Tinubu, Nigeria’s First Lady, is a political luminary and steadfast advocate for the marginalized. The other is Aisha Achimugu, a trailblazing entrepreneur who conquered the male-dominated oil and gas sector, yet wears her heart on her sleeve for humanity.

Though their paths differ, their souls converge in two profound ways: an unyielding passion for women’s empowerment and a lifelong covenant with charity.

For Oluremi, empowering women and uplifting the vulnerable is not merely a mission—it’s her oxygen. From founding the New Era Foundation as Lagos’ First Lady to launching her Renewed Hope Initiative as Nigeria’s First Lady—a platform championing youth and girl-child education and spearheading transformative projects like the Community ICT Hub—she has turned biblical compassion into action. Her unalloyed commitment to charitable virtues shone brightly during the commissioning of the hub in Ibadan, a Federal Government collaboration under her RHI that bridges the digital divide for thousands, revealing a heart that beats for the forgotten.

In Aisha Achimugu, Oluremi unknowingly finds a kindred spirit. Aisha’s SAM Empowerment Foundation has illuminated the futures of countless Nigerian girls through scholarships, mentorship, and vocational training, transforming aspirations into tangible opportunities. Her compassion radiates beyond borders, driven by a pan-African vision to uplift communities wherever the need arises. Whether empowering women in Nigeria’s underserved regions or advocating for sustainable livelihoods across the continent, Aisha’s mantra—“When God has blessed you, be a blessing to others”— resounds in every act of service. From rebuilding lives shattered by poverty to fostering dignity through education, her golden heart has become a beacon of hope for Africa’s most vulnerable.

Yet, their journeys have not been without storms. Both women have endured savage media trials—unfairly judged, their reputations scrutinized. Society often forgets: behind the headlines are mothers, leaders, and humanitarians whose “crimes” are loving too fiercely and giving too generously. They are imperfect, as all humans are, but in their relentless generosity, they mirror the very best of what humanity can be.

To Oluremi and Aisha: Your resilience in the face of adversity is a testament to your unbreakable spirits. When cynics question your motives, remember the girls now coding in Ibadan’s ICT Hub, the mothers reclaiming their futures through vocational training, and the orphans who see you as their lifeline. Do not relent. For every life you touch—whether through education, healthcare, or the quiet restoration of dignity—a ripple of hope spreads. Your legacies are not etched in headlines but in healed hearts and transformed destinies.

We see you. We celebrate you. And we beg you: keep shining.

UNFOLDING STORY: FAKE NANS PRESIDENT ATIKU ISAH EXPOSED…

SOURCES CONFIRM SEYI TINUBU WILL INITIATE CRIMINAL DEFAMATION PROCEEDINGS.

Seyi Tinubu, son of Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu, has been falsely accused by a certain Atiku Abubakar Isah – a cleric associated with prominent political opposition figures, who fraudulently claimed to be the President of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), of leading armed men to disrupt a NANS inauguration event in Abuja and threatening his life.

Seyi Tinubu has categorically denied these allegations, labelling them as baseless and criminally defamatory. He stated, “Enough is enough with these fake stories and defamation of my character.”

Sources close to the event reported no evidence of Seyi Tinubu’s presence at the specific event venue or any prior interaction between the two men, and neither the hotel management nor law enforcement agencies confirmed any incident involving him. The hotel management has also clarified further, stating that there was no booking for a NANS event at their hotel.

Additionally, the legitimacy of Comrade Atiku Abubakar Isah’s claim to the NANS presidency has been questioned by the incumbent and immediate past NANS leadership, with some groups labelling him an impostor and others providing evidence to debunk Atiku Isah’s claims of ever meeting Seyi Tinubu.

The Nigerian President’s son is expected to pursue criminal defamation proceedings in the coming days.

PN Nigeria

Prostrating for Peace: Suspended Rivers Governor Fubara Begs Wike in Secret Abuja Visit

ABUJA — In a dramatic twist to the deepening political crisis in Rivers State, suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara recently paid a secret visit to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to plead for reconciliation, PREMIUM TIMES has reliably gathered.

Sources close to the development said Governor Fubara was led to Mr Wike’s Abuja residence on Friday, 18 April, by Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun and former Ogun governor Olusegun Osoba. During the closed-door meeting, Mr Fubara reportedly prostrated before his estranged political godfather, clutched his legs, and repeatedly called him “My Oga.”

“He was in Wike’s house till the wee hours of Saturday, 19 April,” one insider confirmed, requesting anonymity due to the sensitivity of the issue.

The visit followed a high-level meeting in London between Mr Fubara and President Bola Tinubu aimed at resolving the escalating feud between the suspended Rivers governor and his predecessor, which has plunged the oil-rich state into political chaos.

The fallout between the two leaders escalated to the point that President Tinubu declared a state of emergency in Rivers State, suspending Mr Fubara and several other elected officials for an initial six-month period.

While the outcome of the Abuja meeting remains undisclosed, insiders say Mr Fubara was directed to return to Rivers and convene a meeting with key elders and supporters to “tell them the truth” about his rift with Mr Wike.

When contacted, Mr Wike’s spokesperson, Lere Olayinka, confirmed the meeting but declined to comment on its content. Mr Fubara’s spokesperson, Nelson Chukwudi, brushed off inquiries, directing questions to the Commissioner for Information, Joseph Johnson, who also failed to respond.

Background: A Rift Turns Political Earthquake

The power struggle between Mr Fubara and Mr Wike began just months after Mr Fubara assumed office, following a fallout over control of the state’s political structure.

The crisis fragmented the Rivers State House of Assembly into two factions — one loyal to Wike with 27 lawmakers, and another with three members aligned with Fubara. The governor declared the pro-Wike faction illegitimate following their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

However, a Supreme Court ruling on 28 February 2025 handed legitimacy to the Wike-aligned lawmakers, restoring them as the official legislative body, suspending federal allocations to the state, and nullifying local elections held under Fubara’s administration.

On 14 March, the pro-Wike assembly initiated impeachment proceedings against Mr Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, accusing them of financial misconduct, illegal appointments, and obstructing legislative duties.

Critics have decried the imposition of emergency rule and the suspension of elected officials as undemocratic, sparking outrage among civil society groups and citizens nationwide.

As the political drama unfolds, all eyes remain on Rivers State — and on the outcome of Governor Fubara’s bid to regain favour with the man who once ushered him into power.