Seyi Makinde explains how President Bola Tinubu chose Adebayo Adelabu over his preferred nominee, Bimbo Adekanmbi, for a ministerial appointment in 2023.
Year: 2026
Makinde Appoints Akinwole Chief of Staff, Names Adedayo Due Process DG!
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde appoints Akinwale Akinwole as Chief of Staff and Aderonke Adedayo as Director-General of the Due Process Office following Segun Ogunwuyi’s resignation.
Microsoft Unveils Maia 300 AI Chip for 2027 Rollout as It Challenges Nvidia’s Dominance!
Microsoft unveils its Maia 300 AI chip for 2027 deployment, targeting improved computing efficiency, lower infrastructure costs and reduced reliance on Nvidia.
Umahi Defends Ondo Coastal Highway Diversion, Cites Engineering Challenges!
David Umahi defends the Ondo section of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway diversion, citing difficult terrain as community stakeholders demand transparency and an independent review.
Court Strikes Out Federal Government’s Charges Against Alleged Fake PFIPC Director-General Adeniyi Adeyemi!
The Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out the eight-count charge against Adeniyi Adeyemi, allowing the Federal Government to pursue a fresh prosecution before the FCT High Court.
Elevate Basketball Clinic Returns to Lagos on October 17 for Third Edition!
The Elevate Basketball Clinic returns to Rowe Park, Lagos, on October 17, 2026, for its third edition, targeting young basketball players under 16.
US Federal Agents Search Ilhan Omar’s Home as Immigration Paperwork Investigation Draws Attention!
Federal agents searched Congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s Washington-area home under a judicially authorised warrant as part of an ongoing criminal investigation.
Stocks Rise as Oil Prices Fall After Trump Announces Russia-Ukraine Energy Ceasefire!
Global stocks rose as oil prices fell after Donald Trump announced a proposed Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire, while Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia kept supply risks in focus.
Polycrisis Era: Nigerian Firms Face Strategic Risks Despite Proven Business Resilience!
Nigerian firms face overlapping economic, technological and geopolitical risks. Explore five strategic priorities for strengthening business resilience in the polycrisis era.
Nigeria’s ‘Suffering and Smiling’ Culture May Hide Mental Distress, Experts Warn!
Nigerian mental health experts warn that the culture of “suffering and smiling” may conceal emotional distress, calling for culturally sensitive care and stronger national support.
Four Nigerians Named Among Forbes Africa’s 15 Icons for 2026!
Four Nigerians, including Aliko Dangote, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Mo Abudu and Burna Boy, feature on Forbes Africa’s inaugural 15 Icons list for 2026.
Ayra Starr Makes History as First African Artist to Headline NFL International Games Halftime Show!
Ayra Starr makes history as the first African artist to headline an NFL international game halftime show, performing in London during the Eagles-Jaguars game.
Forbes Africa Names Burna Boy Among 15 Icons Taking Africa to the World!
Forbes Africa names Nigerian singer Burna Boy among 15 African icons in its 2026 anniversary issue, alongside Aliko Dangote, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Mo Abudu.
Xenophobia: Nigeria Evacuates 111 More Citizens from South Africa, Total Reaches 2,037!
Nigeria evacuates 111 more citizens from South Africa amid xenophobia concerns, bringing the total number of returnees to 2,037 as diplomatic engagement continues.
Tinubu Celebrates Abike Dabiri-Erewa on Birthday, Praises Her Service to Nigerians at Home and Abroad!
President Bola Tinubu congratulates NiDCOM chief Abike Dabiri-Erewa on her birthday, praising her public service and efforts to engage Nigerians in the diaspora.