Newly wedded couple hold wedding reception at local restaurant with friends

• A couple in Owerri, Imo State, went viral after celebrating their August 31, 2025 wedding with church vows and a modest reception at Joseph’s Spot eatery.

• Their budget-friendly celebration, featuring local dishes and intimate gatherings, has been praised online for prioritizing love over extravagance

A young couple in Owerri, Imo State, has captured the hearts of Nigerians after choosing simplicity over extravagance for their wedding held on August 31, 2025.

The pair exchanged vows in a modest local church before heading to Joseph’s Spot, a small eatery in town, where they hosted family and friends to a low-key reception. Instead of a lavish banquet, the couple opted for local dishes and an intimate atmosphere, reflecting both their love story and the reality of Nigeria’s current economic hardship.

Pictures and videos from the wedding have since gone viral on social media,

In other news…. Former First Lady of Nigeria, Dame Patience Jonathan, has publicly distanced herself and her husband, ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, from any involvement in the 2027 presidential election.

Speaking at a recent event, Mrs. Jonathan said governance was an overwhelming responsibility that once endured should not be sought again.

In her words: “He has taken you there once; why do you want to go there again? I won’t go o.”

The former First Lady explained that leading Nigeria comes with immense pressure and challenges, warning against treating the presidency as a seat to be recycled. She emphasized that the experience of her husband’s time in office was enough for their family.

Mrs. Jonathan further urged Nigerians to pray for whoever occupies the office, stressing that the problems facing the nation were too heavy for one person to solve alone.

Her remarks come amid renewed speculation that former President Jonathan could make a political comeback in 2027, following the circulation of posters and endorsements from certain groups.