Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has criticised President Bola Tinubu over his handling of the abduction of schoolchildren in Ogbomoso, Oyo State. In a statement on Monday, Obi expressed surprise that Tinubu had reportedly not contacted Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde more than 50 days after the kidnapping of pupils…
Gospel artist and pastor Dammy Paul has revealed that he practiced Islam for 18 years before converting to Christianity, saying his personal journey is the reason he avoids criticizing other religions. Speaking in an interview featured by Agbaletu TV on Monday, July 6, 2026, Paul said he was raised in a devout Muslim home,…
A video showing Nigerian billionaire and Group Chief Executive Officer of United Bank for Africa (UBA), Tony Elumelu, buying and eating roasted corn from a roadside vendor has attracted reactions on social media. The video, shared by the Nigerian Tribune on its official X account on Sunday, July 5, 2026, shows Elumelu stopping at…
Leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has warned President Bola Tinubu that September will be a defining period for his administration, predicting that the month will reveal the true loyalties of those within the President’s political circle. According to the cleric, the expected developments will enable Tinubu to distinguish genuine…
Human rights activist and House of Representatives aspirant Dickson Iroegbu has criticised the Bola Tinubu administration, describing it as an “Oluwole system of government” and likening it to a “Yahoo Yahoo” operation. Speaking during an interview on Mic on Podcast with Seun Okinbaloye, Iroegbu cited reports of a purported government agency operating from the…
Strategist and policy adviser Baba Yusuf has cited the 2025 arrest of suspected bandit and kidnapper Yahaya Zango to underscore the importance of intelligence gathering and security screening in tackling terrorism and insecurity in Nigeria. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Sunday, July 5, 2026, Yusuf said security agencies must strengthen intelligence…
Former federal lawmaker Shehu Sani has reacted to FIFA’s decision to rescind the red card issued to United States striker Folarin Balogun after U.S. President Donald Trump publicly thanked the football governing body for reversing the disciplinary action. Trump, in a post on Truth Social, praised FIFA for what he described as correcting an…
Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Economic Affairs, Tope Fasua, says the living conditions of low-income Nigerians are gradually improving, attributing the progress to the administration’s economic reforms. Speaking on Sunday Politics, Fasua defended the government’s economic policies and said the reforms were beginning to produce positive results. He argued that addressing…
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 election, Peter Obi, has claimed that Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde told him President Bola Tinubu had not contacted him more than 50 days after the abduction of schoolchildren in the state. In a post on X titled “Worsening Leadership Crisis in…
Nigerian returnee Itoro Richard has recounted how an alleged death threat from a petrol station attendant prompted him to leave South Africa and return to Nigeria ahead of the June 30 “March and March” protest. Speaking in an interview with Arise TV, Richard said he left South Africa after receiving several physical threats. He…
