Michael

Happy birthday to me. May the years ahead be greater than the years behind. Today, I am grateful to God for the gift of life, the battles He brought me through, the lessons that shaped me, and the blessings I sometimes take for granted.

I think it is time those of us living in Abuja file a Class Action against @aedcelectricity since it is obvious that they have failed in their responsibility. We would start by petitioning them to @NERCNG.

Yet adults and human beings with working brains are angry that @PeterObi a Christian is going to churches,even when he has never said vote for me in those churches.

When @seunokin said he would be joined by a former governor, I immediately knew it would be Ayo Fayose. He will always be on TV to defend his guy @GovWike.

Nigeria, are we waiting for political threats to turn into violence before we take them seriously? @INECNigeria @PoliceNG @OfficialDSSNG @NSANigeria There have been disturbing statements and reports attributed to some members and supporters of the ruling APC, suggesting that Nigerians who support opposition parties should leave certain communities or face consequences. If these reports are accurate, they should concern every Nigerian. Political disagreement is part of democracy. Threatening people because of their political choices is not. I therefore ask the relevant security agencies to investigate these statements and take appropriate action where there is evidence of criminal conduct. Are we waiting until someone is attacked before we act? Are we waiting until citizens resort to self defence before we start accusing them of taking the law into their own hands? We have seen how political tensions contributed to violence during previous election cycles, including the 2023 General Elections in Lagos and Rivers States. We should not wait for history to repeat itself. I am also concerned about the relative silence of civil society and professional bodies, including the @NigBarAssoc whenever political rhetoric begins to cross the line into threats and intimidation. Nigeria belongs to all of us. No Nigerian should be forced to leave their community because of who they support politically. Every citizen should be free to belong to any political party, campaign peacefully, vote according to their conscience and have that vote counted. Political parties should compete with ideas, policies and their records, not intimidation. INEC must protect the electoral process. The security agencies must take credible threats seriously. Civil society and professional bodies must continue to speak up. And politicians across all parties must understand that words have consequences. We are in 2026. We should be building a healthier democratic culture, not normalising political intimidation. Let Nigerians choose their leaders freely. Let the votes count. Let democracy work. @seunokin @OjyOkpe @ARISEtv @channelstv

Who remembers when Abuja used to enjoy relatively better power supply during the rainy season? Because right now, it feels like we are back in the darkness business. Adebayo Adelabu has left, and Joseph Tegbe is now the Minister of Power. Honestly, some Abuja residents may be wondering whether we changed ministers or simply changed the person managing the darkness. Mr President @officialABAT once told Nigerians that if he could not fix electricity, we should not vote for him. Nigerians are listening. @aedcelectricity also needs serious scrutiny. Some areas in Abuja are experiencing terrible supply, yet the bills keep coming. So, after years of privatisation, billions invested, tariffs increased and endless promises, should Nigeria seriously consider another model for the electricity sector? If privatisation is not delivering reliable power, what is the alternative? Public ownership? More competition? Regional electricity markets? Independent power providers? Completely decentralised generation and distribution? It is 2026. How are we still debating whether Nigerians should have constant electricity? Nigeria does not need another promise. We need POWER. What exactly is broken in Nigeria’s electricity value chain, and what should government do differently? Let’s have this conversation. #Nigeria #AEDC #PowerSector #Tinubu #Electricity

Dear @DStvNg, I’m saying this from a point of love, but also from a customer’s perspective. The Nigerian entertainment market has changed. Technology has changed. Smart TVs, fibre internet and streaming platforms have given customers more alternatives, including multiple ways to watch live football. DStv needs to respond to this reality. Instead of relying heavily on promotional calls, decoder price reductions and temporary offers, I suggest a bold review of your subscription pricing. Compact at ₦10,000. Compact Plus at ₦15,000. Make it affordable enough for existing customers to stay and attractive enough for new customers to return. Sometimes, the best way to grow revenue is not to charge more from fewer customers, but to make the product accessible to many more people. DStv, this is not criticism. It is free business advice from a Nigerian customer who wants to see you win. Try it. Give the Nigerian market a price point it cannot easily resist, and watch what happens. The Nigerian market is still yours to win. Michael Umunnakwe,Esq 1st September,2026.

The Attention Span We Are Losing Has anyone else noticed that almost every social media platform now gives us the option to fast forward voice notes, podcasts and videos? At first, it appears to be a simple convenience. We can listen at 1.5x, 2x or even faster and save a few minutes. But perhaps there is something deeper happening. Technology has not only changed how we communicate. It is gradually changing how we pay attention. We have become increasingly impatient with long voice notes, lengthy videos, detailed articles and even ordinary conversations. We want people to summarise everything. We want the key points immediately. We want the conclusion without necessarily going through the reasoning that produced it. The problem is that important information is often hidden in the details. When someone summarises a conversation, certain facts, context, emotions and silent observations may be left out. Yet, we often form conclusions based solely on the summary. The same thing is happening to our reading culture. We skim rather than read. We scan rather than study. We look for the answer rather than understand the question. This habit even follows us into the examination hall. We read the first few lines of a question, assume we understand what is being asked and immediately begin answering. We fail to read between the lines. We overlook the facts, qualifications and subtle distinctions contained in the question. Eventually, we discover that we answered a question that was never asked. Technology has undoubtedly made life faster and more convenient. But faster does not always mean better. Perhaps the real challenge of the digital age is not learning how to process information faster. It is learning when to slow down. We need to deliberately create room for deep reading, thoughtful conversations, careful listening and patient reasoning. We need to be comfortable with a ten-minute voice note without immediately playing it at 2x. We need to read beyond the headline. We need to listen beyond the summary. We need to understand before we conclude. Technology should improve our humanity, not replace the habits that make us human. Perhaps what our generation needs most is not a faster internet connection. We need our attention span back.

Can they just start the EPL season already? I have a league to win by April 2027 😂😂

Manchester United

When you endorsed an APC presidential candidate for the 2027 presidential elections, your mind did not tell you that he will prefer to have his party man as governor? You were twerking hard to be noticed yet they no longer send you. I miss when governors were fearless and loyal to the people. I miss Wike, Obaseki, Fayose as governors. They boldly kept opposition alive;now every governor wants to go to the villa and stand on a mandate. All is fair in politics according to the President, and he won’t lay a red carpet for the opposition.

With Pep Guardiola currently out of football management, it is hoped that teams will cease this playing style from the back. Many teams lack the goalkeeper and players with the press resistance to execute this effectively. This approach often results in conceding goals from a weak position. Teams should develop playing styles that suit their players’ profiles.

Listening to Phyno's new track, Na Afa Nna, one line caught my attention. "Aburo m onye mgbu ka Reno." Without mentioning his full name, almost everyone knew he was referring to Reno Omokri. It made me pause and reflect. When your name is mentioned, what is the first thing people associate it with? What reputation have you built? What example does your name represent? Our names eventually become brands, either by intention or by consistent actions.

The reactions that followed Cardinal John Onaiyekan's interview on Arise TV have been very revealing. A society grows when respected voices can speak truth to power without becoming targets of coordinated attacks. Whether you agree with him or not, public office must always remain open to scrutiny. The visit of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria to President Tinubu was not merely a courtesy call. It was an opportunity to present the realities facing ordinary Nigerians. That is exactly what responsible religious and civic leaders should do. If more religious leaders consistently spoke with the courage, independence, and moral clarity that the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria has demonstrated over the years, our leaders would face greater accountability, and governance would be better for it. Leadership should welcome honest feedback, not silence it. Democracy thrives when citizens and institutions can speak truth respectfully, and those in authority are willing to listen.

Today, I walked into my barber's shop and met his apprentice. He had finished learning, but he was just sitting there while customers waited for his boss. Nobody trusted him enough to let him cut their hair. I told him, "Barb me." He looked surprised, then smiled. Someone finally believed in him. He took his time, gave his best, and he did not disappoint. It reminded me of an important lesson. Many people are not lacking skill. They are simply waiting for someone to give them a chance. Experience comes from opportunities. Confidence grows through trust. The same way we all hope someone believes in us when we are starting out, we should also be willing to believe in others. And when that opportunity comes, give it everything you've got. Never disappoint the person who trusted you before everyone else did. Sometimes, changing someone's day, or even their life, begins with one simple decision. A simple act of trust can become the beginning of someone else’s success. Give people a chance.

If the 2026 NBA National Officers Election could be rescheduled from 20 July 2026 to 18 July 2026 to accommodate lawyers' work commitments and improve participation, then it is reasonable to suggest that a short postponement could also have been considered to address the concerns raised by candidates and members of the Bar regarding the electoral process. Such an approach may have provided additional time to strengthen confidence in the process and reinforce the principles of transparency, fairness, and electoral integrity. Regardless of the eventual outcome, it is evident that the election has attracted significant public scrutiny and debate. It is in the best interest of the NBA that every election is not only credible, but is also widely perceived by members to be credible. #NBAElection2026