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A 56-year-old US-based Pastor, Dale Sanders has been convicted on multiple federal fraud charges after a jury found he stole more than $340,000 from two churches and used the money to fund his personal lifestyle, including gambling, dining and living expenses. The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana, David I. Courcelle, announced that Sanders, of Kenner, Louisiana, was convicted after a five-day jury trial before U.S. District Judge Brandon S. Long. A federal jury on Friday, July 17, 2026, found Sanders guilty on 25 counts contained in a superseding indictment, including wire fraud, access device fraud and obstruction of a federal investigation. According to evidence presented during the trial, Sanders defrauded two churches, identified in court documents as Church A and Church B, by obtaining money and property through false and fraudulent representations. Prosecutors said Sanders withdrew funds from Church A’s bank accounts and transferred the money into a...

By Promise C. Agbaso  The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Imo State Chapter, on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, presented Certificates of Return to its newly elected state executive during a solemn and spirit-filled ceremony held at Lifeline Assembly, Ohi, in Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State. The event, marked by fervent worship, thanksgiving, and prayers, also witnessed the presentation of Certificates of Return to the new PFN executives from Enugu and Ebonyi States, who joined their Imo counterparts for the official ceremony. The newly elected Imo State executive comprises Apostle I. C. George as Chairman; Rev. Barr. Princewill Odikanwa, Ph.D., Deputy Chairman; Rev. Kingsley Umunnakwe, Secretary; Mr. Paulinus Okpara, Treasurer; Rev. Emmanuel Oriaku, Internal Auditor; and Barr. Mrs. Victoria Nnenna Alex Amadi, Legal Adviser. In his charge, the National Vice President of PFN, Bishop Maxwell C. Korie, urged the new leaders to remain st...

One of the greatest responsibilities of leadership is not merely to respond to the needs of today, but to prepare people for the opportunities of tomorrow. For any society seeking lasting progress, its investment in young people must go beyond rhetoric and translate into practical interventions that create pathways to success. The on-going MBAIKE Mega Empowerment 2026 is one of such intervention. Across Mbaitoli and Ikeduru Federal Constituency, hundreds of beneficiaries received tools and support designed to improve livelihoods and expand economic opportunities. From mini buses that provide sustainable sources of income, to tricycles supporting agricultural activities, freezers and generators for small businesses, fertilizers for farmers, and food support for vulnerable households, the initiative was intentionally designed to touch different sectors of society. For many young people, however, the programme represented something much deeper. It is a message that they matter...

                   By      Promise C. Agbaso     ~The Voice to beacon, ~ The Capacity to deliver, ~The Character to trust. Nelson Mandela became a beacon of hope and inspiration to the world because of his leadership style, and that alone endeared him to many in black race as the pioneer of freedom. Great leaders, are those who turn little shots into big shots in a short time, that even in the midst of hardship and challenges, you see them turning Visions to results without excuses. In Mbaitoli/Ikeduru Federal Constituency today, every lover of Mbaike will certainly can speak less, but to refer Hon. Akarachi Amadi as the Nelson Mandela of our time. What else can be used to describe a leader who is after what he can do for his people when others are after what they can take from them. The Nigeria political system is evolving, and even the "Gen Zs" can truly dictate who a true...

In recent times, it’s rare to behold leaders who stand for the people. Engr. Akarachi Amadi upon assumption of office as the Mbaike House of Rep. Member has demonstrated commitment by turning vision into results, passion into delivery, and hard work into action across all 63 autonomous communities in Mbaitoli and Ikeduru. His numerous achievements in human capital development has not only distinguished him among other 9 House members in Imo, but has defined him as a lawmaker of the year which attracted much attention from different bodies awarding him the 2025 Lawmaker of the year. No wonder a legal maxim simply states that ‘Reps Ipsa Loquitur’ which means “the Fact Speaks for Itself”. It is important to note that the management and staff of Multi grid Consulting Limited, The Management of Aesozara Emergency Solution Limited, the Management and Staff of MC Ucho Nigeria Limited and The management of Ceesolar Energy Limited including the MD/CEO of Renewed Tech. En...

_Holds first meeting with his LG Excos_ As the 2027 general elections and the reelection of the current President gathers momentum,the apex youth body for the realization of the second tenure of President Tinubu,City Boy Movement has appointed the son of the late foremost Igbo leader and a political heavyweight, Chief Dr. E. C Iwuanyanwu (Ahaejiejemba) as the coordinator of the movement in Ikeduru.  Hon. Chinedu Iwuanyanwu in his speech thanked his exco members for accepting to work with him which he said is a great task but praised the capacity of the members.  The Coordinator took time to reel out the essence of the movement which he said is a youth-driven, grassroots political support group dedicated to advocating for, and promoting, the Renewed Hope Agenda and policies of Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.  He said the aims is to bridge the gap between government and citizens by empowering young people, fostering, and enhancing, active civic participati...