Audio By Carbonatix
Nigeria's First Lady Aisha Buhari has returned to the country after two months abroad, telling reporters when she arrived on Saturday that "fake news" was a scourge that will "lead us to something unimaginable".
While away, Mrs Bushari had been on pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia and spent time in the UK.
On her return, the first lady appeared to confirm rumours that President Muhammadu Buhari had intended to marry fellow politician Sadiya Farouq, telling BBC Hausa in cryptic comments that the purported bride-to-be was disappointed the marriage hadn’t taken place.
“The person that promised her [Sadiya Farouq] marriage didn't know it wasn't going to happen. She [Ms Farouq] didn't deny the marriage until the day passed," she said.
Social media was awash with speculation about the wedding, with some claiming it was supposed to have taken place on Friday.
Neither President Buhari nor Ms Farouq has commented.
Mrs Buhari also confirmed that a viral video showing her arguing with her husband's niece at the presidential compound was genuine, but old. The niece, Fatima Mamman Daura, told the BBC she filmed the video herself sometime in 2018 but it had been circulated more recently by "mischief-makers".
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Latest Stories
-
Booming Indicators, Dying Rivers: Ghana under Chronic Environmental Poisoning
11 minutes -
The Accra Mandate: Securing Africa’s AI Future through Local Data and Ethical Governance
39 minutes -
Aquafresh donates to National Chief Imam ahead of Ramadan
1 hour -
Adopt a mix of bond and short-term finance to address financing challenges in cocoa industry – Professor Peprah to government
1 hour -
NSA introduces dual authentication system for 2025/26 enrolment exercise
2 hours -
Fuel prices to increase from Feb. 16, influenced by cedi’s depreciation
3 hours -
GNFS to launch automated fire safety compliance system to modernise regulation
3 hours -
NALAG president commends Local Gov’t Minister for payment of assembly members’ allowances
3 hours -
Is having a physical security operations center in your business worth it?
3 hours -
Asiedu Nketia recounts fierce political wars in Ajumako-Enyan-Essiam constituency
3 hours -
NRSA sets up committee to probe road crashes involving Toyota Voxy
3 hours -
Cocoa farmers decry the adverse impact of producer price cut on livelihoods
3 hours -
Families who lose relatives to ‘no bed syndrome’ must sue health facilities – Dr. Nawaane
3 hours -
Ghana Sports Fund: Dr. David Kofi Wuaku outlines vision for Youth Empowerment growth through sports
4 hours -
NUGS President urges sustainable digital governance
4 hours
