Daily Digest Online

Nigerian First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu is facing public criticism following the circulation of a video from a recent event in Ile-Ife, Osun State, where her interaction with former First Lady Patience Jonathan has been perceived by some as a public slight. The footage, shared on social media, shows Mrs. Tinubu greeting dignitaries at the high table during the 10th coronation anniversary of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi. As she reaches Mrs. Jonathan, she is heard saying in Pidgin English, "Mama P, I thank you oh. You no smile? Mama P, I am greeting you, eh?" While the intent behind the remark is subject to interpretation, the clip has sparked a wave of negative reactions online, with many commentators labeling the First Lady's demeanor as disrespectful. Social media users criticized the tone and phrasing, with one user calling it a "market woman greeting" and another stating she has "no decorum" for...