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Nigerian Tweets Blast First Lady Oluremi Tinubu For ‘Insensitive’ Children’s Day Message That Ignored Abducted Kids
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Several Nigerians on social media platform X on Wednesday lambasted Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, accusing her of insensitivity for celebrating Children’s Day without acknowledging children currently held captive by kidnappers across the country, particularly the ones recently kidnapped from Oyo schools.
The angry reactions followed a Children’s Day message released by the First Lady on May 27, 2026, where she extended goodwill messages to Nigerian children and urged them to focus on building a better future.
In her statement, Oluremi Tinubu said, “As we celebrate this year’s Children’s Day, I extend my well wishes and heartfelt love to every child across our great nation.
“This year’s theme, ‘Future Now: Promoting Inclusion for Every Nigerian Child,’ reminds us that the future we desire for our children must begin today. Our children are not just the leaders of tomorrow; they are active participants in shaping our present.
“My message to children on this special day is to take ownership of today in a responsible and purposeful manner. The future you desire is shaped by the choices you make now. It is important to stay focused, make wise decisions, and use your time productively.
“A brighter tomorrow cannot be achieved by pursuing destructive or unrealistic paths, but by building your character, discipline, and a commitment to learning and growth.
“Happy Children’s Day to all our wonderful children!”
However, many Nigerians faulted the statement, accusing the First Lady of ignoring the painful reality facing several families whose children remain in captivity after being abducted by kidnappers and terrorists.
Critics described her message as disconnected from the suffering of many Nigerians, especially families whose children have been kidnapped in different parts of the country.
An X user, @Sirtimo20, questioned the First Lady’s silence over abducted children, writing, “What about those children in the hands of kidnappers?? No acknowledgement??”
Another X user, @roly_fame, accused the First Lady of lacking empathy. “You have just succeeded displaying your inhumanity by veiling your conscience from thinking about the kidnapped children. You and your husband are irredeemably wicked. Are you really a mother or a grotesque statue of the devil?” the X user wrote.
Also reacting, an X user identified as @neyostical described the First Lady as a “Mother of the Nation” who allegedly ignored children in captivity.
“‘Mother of the Nation’ whose children as low as 2-4 years old were abducted and tortured but she kept quiet and posted irrelevancies. Today she is wishing children she don’t care about ‘Happy Children’s Day’; IYA ALABOSI!!
“To these evil people, we are just numbers for votes,” the X user added.
Another critic, @UcheChukwe, said the country’s leadership appeared unconcerned about the plight of kidnapped children. “These ones don’t care. They either don’t know what’s happening in the country, or they do and simply act like it means nothing to them. “You’re celebrating Children’s Day while children are still in kidnappers’ hands. God forbid,” the X user wrote.
Similarly, @Onlyone4K_DJ accused the First Lady of failing to show empathy toward abducted children and their families.
“Empathy man, Empathy! Are we being rage baited? She no even acknowledge children wey dey captivity,” the X user posted.
The outrage comes amid growing public concern over insecurity and the rising cases of kidnappings involving children in different parts of Nigeria, with many citizens accusing government officials of failing to adequately address the worsening security crisis.
On May 15, 2026, Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State was thrown into chaos when heavily armed assailants stormed three schools, namely Community Grammar School, Ahoro-Esinle; First Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota; and L.A. Primary School, Esiele.
The attackers unleashed violence, killing at least two teachers. One mathematics teacher, Michael Oyedokun, was slaughtered while in captivity, while another staff member, Joel Adeyisan, was killed during the raid itself.
The assault left the community devastated as reports confirmed that about 46 people were abducted, comprising seven teachers and 39 students.
It was previously reported the scale of the attack, stating that the principal of Community High School, Mrs Rachael Alamu Folawe, was among those kidnapped.
The incident has further heightened concerns over worsening insecurity and attacks on schools and rural communities across the country.
The Emir of Gumel in Jigawa State, Alhaji Dr. Ahmed Muhammad Sani II, has died.
The monarch passed away on Thursday in Egypt.
His death has thrown the people of the Gumel Emirate and residents of Jigawa State into mourning, with tributes expected to continue to pour in from across the state and beyond.
The death of the respected traditional ruler is a significant loss to his family, associates and the entire Gumel community. Prayers have been offered for Almighty Allah to forgive his shortcomings and grant him eternal rest in Aljannatul Firdaus.
Prayers were also offered for Allah to grant his family, loved ones and the people of Gumel the strength and patience to bear the loss.
The death of the Emir represents a major loss to the Gumel Emirate, given the important role traditional institutions play in promoting peace, unity, cultural values and community development.
The Gumel Emirate is one of the historic traditional institutions in northern Nigeria, with a rich heritage and longstanding influence in the social and cultural affairs of its people.
As Emir, the late Alhaji Dr. Ahmed Muhammad Sani II, CON, served as custodian of the traditional institution and provided leadership to the people of the emirate.
His passing is expected to be deeply felt by members of the royal family, traditional title holders, community leaders and residents across the emirate.
United States federal agents have nabbed a podcaster, Azariah Southworth, in Los Angeles over allegations that he threatened to kill US President Donald Trump.
According to New York Post on Thursday, Southworth was taken into federal custody in Los Angeles following an investigation into the alleged threats against Trump.
Southworth is known for hosting the Yass, Jesus podcast and previously hosted the Christian television programme, The Remix. His arrest has brought federal authorities’ attention to statements allegedly made by him concerning the president.
The allegations against Southworth have not been established in court, and details of any criminal charges filed against him were not immediately available in the report. Federal authorities typically investigate threats against the president as potential federal offences.
US law prohibits knowingly and willfully threatening to kill, kidnap or inflict bodily harm on the president. Such cases can result in federal prosecution if investigators determine that a statement meets the legal threshold for a criminal threat.
Federal authorities have pursued similar cases involving alleged threats against Trump in recent years.
The US Department of Justice has previously announced charges and convictions involving people accused of making threats against the president online and through other forms of communication.
Authorities have also stressed in previous cases that an arrest or criminal charge does not establish guilt. Prosecutors are required to prove the allegations in court, while defendants are presumed innocent unless convicted.
Southworth’s arrest comes amid continued security concerns surrounding threats against Trump and other US public officials. Further details about the allegations, possible charges and Southworth’s next court appearance are expected to emerge as the federal case proceeds.
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has commenced a city-wide desilting of drainage channels following heavy torrential rainfalls that triggered flash floods across parts of the nation’s capital.
Inspecting the ongoing clearance operations along the Airport Expressway on Thursday, Mr Richard Dauda, acting Executive Secretary of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), said the exercise was directed by the FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike.
The directive followed a flash flood that flooded the Airport Expressway on Tuesday.
According to Dauda, the effort is to mitigate flood risks during the peak of the rainy season.
Dauda noted that while recent downpours align with earlier meteorological warnings and climate change trends, the Abuja Master Plan inherently recognises certain areas, including the Airport Expressway axis as flood plains.
He assured residents that while resilient infrastructure was originally built to handle high water volumes, human activities have severely compromised its efficiency.
“Some of these drainage facilities over time have been silted. Part of the cause is residents dumping refuse into drainage channels.
“When rain falls, it washes down polythene bags, waste, and even large objects that block the outlets,” he said.
Dauda highlighted two major human factors aggravating the flash floods: illegal development and widespread infrastructure vandalism.
Exposing a major choke point along the expressway, Dauda pointed to a triple-cell box culvert meant to discharge a powerful stream flowing from the Galadima Roundabout.
He explained that a private developer had illegally constricted the waterway further downstream by constructing retaining walls to expand a personal plot.
“What that causes is that the volume of water that ought to pass no longer passes, causing detention, backflow, and eventual flooding.
“To restore adequate discharge capacity, we must remove the structures built by this developer,” he said.
Dauda also decried the theft of metal gully inlet covers by vandals, which allows large debris to flow directly into underground drains instead of being sieved at the surface.
“When vandals steal these covers, it’s like stealing from yourself as a taxpayer,” he remarked.
To permanently curb the theft, he revealed that the FCDA is exploring replacement materials made from non-recyclable compounds rather than steel or cast iron.
The FCDA boss confirmed that workers were already desilting trapezoidal drains, U-channels, and culvert outlets along the Airport Expressway, with plans to reconstruct damaged points where necessary.
Dauda urged Abuja residents to stop dumping refuse into waterways, warning that government infrastructure can only protect the city if public cooperation is guaranteed.
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