According to a report by Premium Times on June 26, 2026, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Chairman Tony Elumelu has reflected on his entrepreneurial journey, saying discipline, patience and long-term investment decisions were key to his success. Speaking during an interview with the U.S.-based platform The School of Hard Knocks, Elumelu recalled facing criticism…
Senator Ali Ndume has said Nigerian lawmakers are overpaid compared to members of the police and armed forces, calling for greater investment in national security and the welfare of security personnel. Speaking during an interview with Trust TV on June 26, 2026, the Borno South senator said the government should prioritise funding for defence…
Nigerian activist and disc jockey DJ Switch has criticised First Lady Oluremi Tinubu over her advice urging impoverished Nigerians to consider small-scale businesses such as selling akara, roasted corn and kuli-kuli. According to a report by Linda Ikeji’s Blog, the First Lady made the remarks during a press briefing while defending the Federal Government’s…
Singer Portable has blasted his colleague, YCee, who recently stated there is an ‘Olodo uprising’ in Nigeria while using Peller as an example. Ycee had lamented what he described as an “Olodo uprising” in Nigeria, claiming that society no longer celebrates academic excellence. The rapper further stated that Nigeria was increasingly accommodating ignorance. “This…
A Federal High Court in Lokoja has Overturned its previous ruling that directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as a political party. Delivering judgment in suit No. FHC/LKJ/CS/49/2025, Justice Isah Dashen ruled that the earlier decision, delivered on December 10, 2025, was flawed because not all parties…
Actor Kunle Remi has shared his thoughts on the type of Government Nigeria has. Nollywood actor Kunle Remi has publicly criticized the Nigerian government, stating that while other nations grapple with natural disasters, Nigerians are burdened by “government disasters”. Kunle took to his Instagram Stories to voice his frustration over ongoing socioeconomic hardships…
The son of a traditional ruler has been arrested for setting a young man abl@ze over alleged theft in Okodi Community, Ogbia LGA, Bayelsa State. Ibobuminaten Oweifa accused Godgift Biko of stealing wood and be tied him up and set him abl@ze. Video shows Godgift begging for mercy as Oweifa poured a bottle of fuel…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police command has apprehended a car theft suspect and recovered a Toyota Hilux stolen from the FCT and taken to Kaduna state. According to the police, on June 20 at about 1:45 p.m., the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Maitama Division, CSP Altine Daniel, received a distress call reporting the…
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a 21-year-old man found in possession of a suspected human body part, firearms, and other stolen items. The police say during a search of a vehicle and its occupants, the suspect, identified as Samson Onilewaji, 21, was found in possession of a suspected human right hand,…
Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Attahiru Jega, has called for urgent amendments to the 2026 Electoral Act, warning that several provisions could undermine electoral integrity if left unchanged ahead of the 2027 general elections. Jega made the remarks in Abuja while delivering a paper titled “Some Reflections on the 2026 Electoral Act…
