Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

File: Elon Musk * The 10 richest people in the world are worth an estimated $2.8 trillion, up from $2.6 trillion the previous month. Elon Musk has strengthened his position as the world’s richest person, with his fortune rebounding sharply in August to an estimated $892 billion, according to Forbes. Musk’s wealth increased by $202 billion in one month, following a $363 billion decline in July. The surge was driven largely by gains in the value of his stakes in SpaceX and Tesla. Despite the dramatic swings in his fortune, Musk remains far ahead of the rest of the world’s…

Ride-hailing giant Uber will be dropping around 10 per cent of its staff as part of “significant organisational changes,” CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said in a message to employees released on Wednesday. “Today, we’re making a number of significant organisational changes across Uber,” Khosrowshahi said. “As a result, we will be reducing the size of our team by about 10 percent.” Uber has a total of roughly 34,000 employees with operations in more than 70 countries, according to a recent SEC filing. The company said the layoffs were aimed at making the platform “simpler and faster” and at reducing coordination delays…

* Glo Strikers received a giant trophy and a cash prize of N1 million, while the runners-up went home with N750,000. Excitement and healthy competition took the centre stage on Saturday as staff of Globacom gathered at The Stable, Surulere, Lagos, to celebrate the company’s 23rd anniversary with a sporting fiesta. Tagged “Glo Fitfest 2026”, the event brought employees together for a day of games, bonding and fun, as they took a well-deserved break to celebrate Globacom’s more than two decades of growth and impact. Games featured at the colourful event included table tennis, Big Ludo, Big Snooker, Beer Pong,…

Christian Association of Nigeria. Photo: CAN The Christian Association of Nigeria has warned politicians and their supporters against using the name of Jesus Christ to advance partisan political interests ahead of the 2027 general elections. The CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, gave the warning in a statement on Wednesday reacting to recent comments by Precious Oruche, popularly known as Mama Pee, in which she referenced Jesus Christ while making a political point about Peter Obi and the 2027 elections. Okoh said while political discourse could be passionate, Christians must exercise restraint in the manner in which they invoke the name…

Champions League UEFA will adopt special “debut patches” for players making their first appearances in the UEFA Champions League during the 2026/27 season. In a post on its X handle on Wednesday, UEFA said the initiative is part of a new agreement between UEFA and Fanatics, with the small patches to be placed on the sleeves of players making their Champions League debuts. The patch will feature the word “debut” incorporated into the competition’s iconic starball logo. “A special debut patch has been introduced for players making their first-ever #UCL appearance! After the match, the patch will be removed from…

Global ride-hailing company Uber has announced plans to wind down its operations in Nigeria and Uganda, effective Wednesday, September 2, 2026. In a statement, the company said the decision followed a “thorough review” and was limited to the two markets, with no impact on its operations elsewhere in Africa. “After a thorough review, we have taken the difficult decision to wind down operations in Nigeria and Uganda, effective September 2, 2026,” Uber said. The company said its immediate priority is to support drivers, riders and local team members through the transition.

File: President Tinubu and Kashim Shettima Both President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu have congratulated Vice President Kashim Shettima on his 60th birthday, describing him as a trusted ally, patriot and committed public servant. Bola Tinubu, in a statement issued on Tuesday, commended Shettima for his loyalty to the All Progressives Congress and support for his administration. The President congratulated Shettima ahead of his birthday on Wednesday, saying he rejoiced with the Vice President’s wife, Nana, children, family and political associates on the milestone. “Kashim is not just a trusted ally or a valued colleague, but also a…

Nigerian Defence Academy The Nigerian Defence Academy has released the list of successful and reserve candidates for admission into the 78 Regular Combatant Course (78RC). The Armed Forces Selection Board exercise for the 78 Regular Course was conducted from July 4 to August 19, 2026, with successful candidates offered admission into the Academy. According to the NDA in a statement signed by the Academy Registrar, Brigadier General OA Ogunleye on its X handle on Wednesday, successful candidates are expected to report to the NDA Ribadu Campus (Old Site), Kaduna, on Saturday, September 12, 2026. The Academy warned that any candidate…

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has called for stronger collaboration between government, businesses and investors to unlock private capital and drive inclusive economic growth in the state. Lawal made the call while delivering a Special Policy Address at the 2026 CEO Forum organised by the Global Compact Network Nigeria in Lagos. The forum, held under the theme “Financing a Dignified Future: Aligning Business Action, Policy and Capital,” brought together chief executives, senior government officials, industry leaders, diplomats, trade commissioners and international development partners. Participants were drawn from key sectors of the economy, including oil and gas, energy, manufacturing, construction and…

If you asked me whether he is the same Dauda Lawal I knew five years ago, I would definitely answer with a NO. On his 55th birthday in 2020, I wrote a tribute titled, “the dauda lawal I know” in which I described him as a symbolic interactionist: a retired banker seeking a quiet, private life. What the Hausa would describe as “ba hayaniya” As fate would have it, in 2021, despite all the character assassinations and many campaigns of calumny against him, he responded to a very difficult distress plea from his people in Zamfara State: ‘Help us, Dauda’.…