President Tinubu Leaves Abuja for Three-Week Vacation in Europe

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed Abuja for Europe to begin a three-week vacation as part of his annual leave. The Presidency disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday, August 30, 2026, by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy. According to the statement, London, United Kingdom, will be the President’s first destination during the vacation. President Tinubu is expected to spend the period on a working vacation before returning to Nigeria. The Presidency said the President is expected to return home aft…

Thanksgiving and Joy as Amb. Uchechi Ogbonna, Family Dedicate Child to God in Owerri

Thanksgiving and Joy as Amb. Uchechi Ogbonna, Family Dedicate Child to God in Owerri By Ikenna Orioha There was an outpouring of joy, jubilation and thanksgiving in the family of Amb. Uchechi Ogbonna as she and her family dedicated their child, Chris Chibueyim Gold, to God. The newborn was dedicated at Overcomers' Christian Mission International Inc., Egbu, in Owerri North Local Government Area of Imo State, last Sunday. The ceremony, marked by thanksgiving and celebration, was attended by relatives, friends, business associates and political assoc…

2027: Amaechi Warns Nigerians to Defend Their Votes, Says Election Will Be Won at the Polls

2027: Amaechi Warns Nigerians to Defend Their Votes, Says Election Will Be Won at the Polls Former Rivers State Governor, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has called on Nigerians to protect their votes and ensure that the will of the people prevails in the 2027 general elections. Amaechi made the remarks at the 66th Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), where he stressed that electoral victories should be determined by voters at the polling units rather than through courtrooms. According to him, the people must remain at the…

Trump Warns of Impeachment if Republicans Lose Congress in November Midterm Elections

Trump Warns of Impeachment if Republicans Lose Congress in November Midterm Elections US President Donald Trump has warned that he could face another impeachment attempt if Republicans lose control of Congress in the November 2026 midterm elections. Trump issued the warning while addressing supporters at a campaign rally in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, where he urged Republican voters to turn out in large numbers. “I’m going to be impeached. They’re going to impeach me. They have no idea why,” Trump said. The president argued that losing control of Co…

Gov. Uzodinma Praises Evangelist Ebuka Obi as Zion Prayer Movement Boosts Religious Tourism in Imo

Gov. Uzodinma Praises Evangelist Ebuka Obi as Zion Prayer Movement Boosts Religious Tourism in Imo Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, has commended Evangelist Ebuka Obi and the Zion Prayer Movement Outreach (ZPMO) for their contribution to religious tourism, commerce and economic activities in the state. Uzodinma gave the commendation while attending the grand finale of the Zion Prayer Movement Outreach Annual World Conference and Global Crusade of Miraculous Takeover at Zion City, Ngor Okpala, Imo State. The governor recalled that when the ministry ap…

Wike Predicts Easy 2027 Victory for Tinubu, Says There Is No Strong Opposition

Wike Predicts Easy 2027 Victory for Tinubu, Says There Is No Strong Opposition Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has predicted an easy victory for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election, insisting that the president currently faces no strong opposition. Wike said Tinubu remains the leading candidate ahead of the election, arguing that the opposition parties have not demonstrated the political strength and unity required to mount a serious challenge against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The FCT …

Umunnakwe Thanks Uzodinma, Alaribe, Dedicates ‘Nwa Ejiejemba’ Award to Olaedo

Umunnakwe Thanks Uzodinma, Alaribe, Dedicates ‘Nwa Ejiejemba’ Award to Olaedo By: Amb. Nwachukwu Chimenka Light The Lorji Nwe Ekeukwu Women Conference in Aboh Mbaise has honoured the Deputy Leader of the Aboh Mbaise Legislative Council and Councillor representing Lorji Ward, Rt. Hon. Umunnakwe I. Kingsley, with an Award of Honour as “Nwa Ejiejemba.” The award was presented on Thursday, August 20, 2026, in recognition of his service to the people, leadership and contributions to grassroots development in Lorji Ward and Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area.…

Davido Tells Wike ‘I Won, I Beat You Guys’ in Viral Video

Davido Tells Wike ‘I Won, I Beat You Guys’ in Viral Video Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has sparked reactions online following a playful exchange with Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike. In a viral video circulating on social media, Davido is seen engaging Wike in a light-hearted conversation before telling the minister, “I won, I beat you guys.” Davido delivered the remark playfully, while the atmosphere between the singer and the minister appeared relaxed and friendly. The brief encounter has attracte…

HOPE RESTORED, IMO UNITED: THE LEGACY OF A MAN DETERMINED TO CHANGE HISTORY

HOPE RESTORED, IMO UNITED: THE LEGACY OF A MAN DETERMINED TO CHANGE HISTORY By Hon. Kingsley Ononuju, Esq. There are moments in the history of a people when leadership is no longer about occupying an office. It becomes about saving a people from despair, restoring dignity to the forgotten, rebuilding what has been broken, and giving a generation a reason to believe again. For Imo State, the emergence of Governor Hope Uzodinma was one of those defining moments. Before Governor Hope Uzodinma assumed office, Imo had been pushed to a frightening precipice.…

Chidimma Adetshina Faces Possible Detention as South African Court Delivers Verdict

Chidimma Adetshina Faces Possible Detention as South African Court Delivers Verdict The Cape Town Regional Court will on Wednesday rule on whether Nigerian beauty queen Chidimma Adetshina should be detained pending possible deportation from South Africa. Adetshina, a former Miss South Africa contestant, was arrested in June after allegedly re-entering South Africa despite being declared a prohibited person. Her lawyers maintain that she was not involved in the alleged fraud surrounding her birth registration, while South African authorities insist she …

Iriji Mbaise 2026: How Barr. Iheukwumere Alaribe Provided Leadership for a United Mbaise Nation

Iriji Mbaise 2026: How Barr. Iheukwumere Alaribe Provided Leadership for a United Mbaise Nation By: Dike Godspower The 2026 Iriji Mbaise Cultural Festival will go down in history as a remarkable celebration of Mbaise culture, heritage, and unity. Held on August 15, 2026, in Oke Ovoro, the festival was not merely another annual cultural gathering; it represented a significant step towards strengthening the bonds that unite the people of Mbaise. At the heart of this achievement was the leadership of the Executive Chairman of Aboh Mbaise Local Government …

Nigerian Remanded in Ghana Over Alleged Plot to Rob Three Banks

Nigerian Remanded in Ghana Over Alleged Plot to Rob Three Banks A Nigerian national, identified as Augustine Okechukwu Maazi, has been remanded by a Circuit Court in Ghana following his arrest over an alleged plot to rob three banks in the Labone area of Accra. Maazi was arrested on August 13, 2026, after the Ghana Police Service said it received intelligence that a robbery gang was preparing to attack branches of GCB Bank, Ecobank and Zenith Bank in Labone. According to the police, the intelligence was received at about 10:45 a.m., prompting officers …

Osun Governorship Election: Oyebamiji Reacts to Defeat, Calls for Calm Over Rising Tension

Osun Govern orship Election: Oyebamiji Reacts to Defeat, Calls for Calm Over Rising Tension Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the just-concluded Osun State governorship election, has reacted to the outcome of the poll, calling on his supporters to remain calm and peaceful amid what he described as rising tension in the state. Oyebamiji thanked APC leaders, members, supporters, volunteers and voters for their commitment, sacrifice and support throughout the campaign. He acknowledged that he …

Tinubu Is the Only Nigerian President to Fulfil Campaign Promises in 3 Years — Lawrence Okoro

Tinubu Is the Only Nigerian President to Fulfil Campaign Promises in 3 Years — Lawrence Okoro High Chief Lawrence Okoro has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a blessing to Nigeria, claiming that Tinubu is the only president in the history of Nigeria to have made campaign promises and fulfilled them within three years. Okoro made the statement while praising the Tinubu administration and highlighting policies and programmes he believes demonstrate the President’s commitment to his campaign promises. “Bola Ahmed Tinubu is the only President in the…

Wike Reveals Why APC Did Not Use Federal Might to Win Osun Governorship Election

Wike Reveals Why APC Did Not Use Federal Might to Win Osun Governorship Election Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said the All Progressives Congress (APC) could have easily won the recent Osun State governorship election if the Federal Government had deployed its full political influence. Wike made the statement while commenting on the outcome of the election, suggesting that the APC did not make maximum use of the advantages available to the ruling party at the federal level. According to the minister, the Federal Gove…

NDLEA Destroys 329, 329,865kg of Illicit Drugs Valued at N301 billion in Lagos

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has destroyed 329, 865. 329,865.585 kilograms of illicit drugs worth an estimated N 301. 05 billion in Lagos. The destruction was carried out on Monday at Navy Town, Ojo, following an order from the Federal High Court in Lagos. According to the NDLEA, the drugs included substances seized in completed cases, abandoned consignments, and illicit substances recovered by various commands across Lagos between April 2025 and May 2026. The drugs destroyed included cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, cannabis, eph…

2027: Jones Onyereri Goes Spiritual in Bid for Orlu Senate Seat, Receives Prayers From Constituents

2027: Jones Onyereri Goes Spiritual in Bid for Orlu Senate Seat, Receives Prayers From Constituents  The 2027 Orlu Senatorial District race is beginning to attract increased political attention as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Rt. Hon. Jones Onyereri, has turned to spiritual support ahead of the election. Onyereri recently received prayers from an intercessory team and constituents from the Imo West Senatorial District, who gathered to seek divine guidance, wisdom and success for the PDP candidate as he prepares for the forthcoming cont…

-Ji Mbaise 2026: Barr Alaribe Honoured as Grand Patron as Aboh Mbaise Hosts Historic Cultural Festival •Thanks Uzodinma for Support, Says Iri-Ji Celebration Further Unites Mbaise

Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area hosted what has been described as one of the most historic, peaceful, and culturally significant editions of the Iri-Ji Mbaise Cultural Festival on Saturday. Sons and daughters of Mbaise gathered at Oke Ovoro to celebrate their rich heritage and strengthen the bonds of unity among the people. The colourful celebration, held at the Oke Ovoro Secondary School Playground, brought together traditional rulers, political leaders, community stakeholders, cultural groups, dignitaries, and Mbaise people from across Nigeria and t…

2027 Presidency: Tinubu’s Prospects Stay Bright in Osun, Orji Kalu Says

Former Abia State Governor and Senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has stated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s chances of garnering strong support in Osun State remain promising ahead of the 2027 presidential race. Kalu expressed confidence that the President could attract substantial backing from political leaders across the state, including members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Accord Party. He made these remarks in a statement issued by his media office on Sunday, following President Tinubu’s congratulatory message t…