Technology Should Complement, Not Replace Books In Schools: Remi Tinubu

Technology should complement. She emphasised the importance of physical books in enhancing education standards globally.

The First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, says technological advancement cannot replace physical books in schools across the world. Mrs Tinubu said this during a meeting with the U.S. Special Envoy for Best Future Generations, Charles Harder, on the sidelines of the Fostering the Future Together Global Summit hosted by U.S. First Lady Melania Trump in Washington.

In a statement issued on Friday by her senior special assistant on media, Busola Kukoyi, the first lady emphasised the importance of physical books in enhancing education standards globally.

She stressed the need for children to cultivate reading habits, noting that books help to broaden knowledge without the distractions associated with social media and related digital platforms.

She also reaffirmed that education remained a priority of the President Bola Tinubu administration.

“If you want to help people, you must first understand who they really are.

“My husband understands this, just as he did when he was governor of Lagos State. He is working to sanitise the system and lay a formidable foundation that can be built upon.

“Child nutrition will also be on the front burner in a few days through the Office of the First Lady when an aggressive nationwide campaign is launched,” she said.

In his remarks, Mr Harder said the meeting was convened to advance discussions on the needs and welfare of Nigerian children.

Remi Tinubu

He explained that the Best Future Generations initiative, a brainchild of Melania Trump, sought to address issues affecting children globally, including food security, nutrition, health and protection from abuse.

More than 45 first ladies from various countries participated in discussions focusing on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on children and adolescents worldwide.

IGP Disu, Received Delegation From The Chinese Embassy

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, received a delegation from the Chinese Embassy led by the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, during a courtesy visit at the Force Headquarters, Abuja.

The visit provided an opportunity for bilateral engagement, with discussions centered on strengthening cooperation in security, capacity building, and intelligence sharing.

IGP Disu

The IGP emphasized the importance of sustained collaboration with international partners in addressing emerging security challenges and enhancing the operational effectiveness of the Nigeria Police Force.

Sunday Igboho Orders ‘Abduction’ Of Comedian ‘Funny Thinker’, One Other For Vowing To Support Obi For 2027 presidency

Obi For 2027 presidency. Yoruba Nation agitator Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has allegedly issued a 24-hour ultimatum to his supporters to kidnap a comedian and one other person who berated his recent threat.

Yoruba Nation agitator Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has allegedly issued a 24-hour ultimatum to his supporters to kidnap a comedian and one other person who berated his recent threat to block Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi from campaigning in the south-west ahead of 2027 presidential election.

The popular Ibadan-based skit maker Funny Thinker, known by the name Wale Owokanpa Aburumoku, had, in viral video, openly slammed Mr Igboho’s comments against opposition figures campaigning in Yoruba land.

“Chief Sunday Igboho, you are the one that Bola Ahmed Tinubu granted freedom, not us,” the comedian stated. “I appreciate the fact that you are being grateful to Tinubu because he is your helper.”

Faulting Mr Igboho’s threat to frustrate the opposition candidaes and their supporters in the region, Mr Aburumoku vowed to support and campaign for Mr Obi, cautioning the Yoruba Nation agitator against anti-democratic tendencies.

“But it is wrong for you to threaten anyone to call Atiku Abubakar or Peter Obi to come and campaign in Yorubaland. That is wrong. You should be careful so that you won’t even implicate Tinubu yourself.

“You are not the one feeding us in Yorubaland. What is your worth in Yoruba land? Even Tinubu cannot issue such a threat you gave. The President understands the beauty of democracy, so he cannot say that,” he added.

However, Mr Igboho, in a leaked audio shared by Sahara Reporters on Friday, allegedly ordered one of his loyalists to bring Mr Aburumoku and his friend Baba Alado to his house within 24 hours.

“Hello Adebas, both Alado and Funny Thinker, you must bring both of them to my house in Ibadan within 24 hours,” he stated in the recording. “If you don’t bring them to me, I swear to God, I can’t tell you what would happen.”

Mr Igboho’s aide, Olayomi Koiki, dismissed the recording as fake news when contacted on Friday.

“That is fake news. Nothing of such. Like I said, nothing of such threats from chief,” Mr Koiki stated.

Meanwhile, in a video shared on X on Friday, Mr Aburumoku accused Mr Igboho of threatening him and his friend with thugs, describing the Yoruba Nation agitator as illiterate.

“Imagine Monday Igbo-Ora using thugs to threaten Baba Alado to provide me by force when he can simply go to court, illiterate,” the comedian stated.

Sunday Igboho

The development came weeks after Mr Igboho openly warned opposition candidates and their supporters against campaigning in the South-West ahead of 2027, vowing to support President Bola Tinubu even beyond 2027.

When contacted for comment on the possible implications of Mr Igboho’s repeated threats on peace in the region, Oyo police spokesperson, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, said the police would collaborate with other security agencies to protect citizens before and after the elections.

“The Oyo State Police Command, in collaboration with other security agencies, will ensure the safety of lives and property of all citizens before, during, and after the electioneering period,” Mr Olayinka stated.