First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu received the chieftaincy title “Oso Di Eme I” from traditional rulers at the Eze Imo Palace during a thank-you visit to Imo State, where she distributed empowerment packages to 2,500 women.
First Lady urged Catholic mothers to pray and vote President Bola Ahmed Tinubu into a second term, passionately declaring that she is working hard because she wants to enjoy Nigeria in her old age. Critics sharply questioned if governance should prioritize the comfort of those in power over millions of struggling citizens who cannot afford to wait.
Meanwhile, the Charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeria officially endorsed President Tinubu for a second term during their 2026 synod in Abuja, praising him for balancing religious and ethnic diversity through his appointments.
In sharp contrast, frustrated young people in Kano State staged a protest at the Government House, chanting “Tinubu Must Go” and waving placards over the country’s harsh socio-economic conditions.
Tension also flared in Kaduna State as the government responded to alarming scenes where security operatives allegedly used tear gas and beatings to disperse ADC supporters holding a solidarity walk for governorship candidate Isa Ashiru.
Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu sparked widespread outrage after warning Nigerians to stop recording police officers on duty, describing it as demoralising to the force despite a Federal High Court judgment affirming citizens’ rights to film.
NBA President, Badejo-Okusanya firmly pushed back against the IGP, defending the public’s right to record, calling for the urgent adoption of police body cameras, and arguing that transparency should never frighten those with nothing to hide.
A viral video showing a husband and wife confronting police officers who stopped young boys, checked their phones, and attempted to cart them away in a van.
The Benue State Police Command announced the arrest of 46 suspects linked to the mob blockade of NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi’s convoy.
New photos have now emerged showing one of the key thugs present at the blockade appearing to work as a security guard for Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia, raising serious questions about who orchestrated the mob.
Grief and outrage gripped Kano State following the brutal murder of political commentator Ibrahim Dan Shagamu, whose body was found in a pool of blood at his home. Amnesty International strongly condemned the killing, and the Kano Police Command has since arrested two suspects currently undergoing interrogation.
Meanwhile, NAFDAC Director-General, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye laughed off widespread public calls for her resignation amid growing concerns over fake and substandard products circulating in the country, asserting her track record speaks for itself.
On a brighter note, 17-year-old Nigerian-Canadian student Moroti Adegboyega won the prestigious 2026 Stockholm Junior Water Prize in Sweden, receiving the award from Crown Princess Victoria for inventing an AI-powered robot that uses magnetic liquid to remove plastic pollution from waterways.
Nigeria also paused to remember the extraordinary life of Bishop Samuel Ajayi Crowther, who rose from the horrors of slavery to become the first African Anglican Bishop in history and famously translated the Bible into Yoruba, before being stripped of his authority due to colonial-era racism.
Finally, a heartwarming video of primary school children in the United Kingdom beautifully singing the classic Yoruba folk song “Labe Igi Orombo” has gone viral, showcasing the global reach of Nigerian culture.