Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Nigeria’s first indigenous female neurosurgeon, Dr. Salamat Ahuoiza Aliu-Ibrahim.  Dr. Aliu-Ibrahim has shown herself as a role model, flying the Nigerian flag high through excellence, dedication and professionalism. Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has lauded Nigeria’s first indigenous female neurosurgeon, Dr. Salamat Ahuoiza Aliu-Ibrahim, on her appointment as the Medical Director of a children’s hospital in the United States of America. Dabiri-Erewa called the appointment another remarkable milestone for Nigerians in the diaspora and a testament to the exceptional contributions of Nigerian professionals globally. She noted in a statement by the Director of Media, Public Relations…

Diaspora tourists and local content creators have flooded the grove in Osun, dressed in high-fashion, modernized white traditional garments to grace the occasion. The 600-year-old Osun-Osogbo Festival is set to reach its historic Grand Finale today, Friday, August 7, 2026, attracting over 500,000 local and international devotees. The festival themed ‘Preserving Heritage, Inspiring the Future’ has transformed the UNESCO-protected Osun Sacred Grove into an epicentre of Yoruba spirituality, art, and high-energy culture. In the middle is 10-year-old Princess Alimot Moredeke Ajoke Osunbunmi Today’s grand finale event will bring life to the legendary mile-long procession stretching from the Ataoja’s (the town’s…

The Lagos High Court in Ikorodu axis has ordered X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, to unveil the identity of a user, @_AbiolaPharays, accused of manipulating a birthday post belonging to a Nigerian law graduate, Esther Agboola. Following the judgment delivered on June 5, 2026, Justice Adeniyi Pokanu held that the unauthorised manipulation and republication of Agboola’s post amounted to a breach of her right to privacy as guaranteed under Section 37 of the 1999 Constitution. Agboola, through her X handle, @agirlnamed_esth, had shared photographs on January 9, 2026, with the caption, “Chapter 25. Happy Birthday to…

Anthony Joshua and Fury Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury’s long-awaited Battle of Britain showdown is set to be staged in the United States, with Madison Square Garden in New York emerging as the frontrunner to host the bout after Netflix steered negotiations away from the United Kingdom. Sports Illustrated reporter Chris Mannix said it was “almost certain” the fight would happen stateside, with the streaming giant targeting a Friday night date, a departure from the traditional Saturday slot for major British boxing events. Reports suggest November 20 is one date under consideration, chosen partly to avoid clashing with college football…

Service assures of identifying, apprehending, and prosecuting all individuals involved in the act. The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Thursday recorded another major breakthrough in its anti-smuggling campaign with the interception of a container containing concealed parts of pump-action rifles and the seizure of illicit cannabis-infused products valued at ₦373.8 million at the Tincan Island Port Command. Addressing journalists during a press briefing this evening, the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, described the seizures as a significant victory against transnational criminal networks exploiting Nigeria’s seaports to smuggle prohibited weapons and dangerous narcotics into the country. According to Adeniyi the operation…

L-R, Group Vice President, Oil & Gas, Dangote Industries Limited; Devakumar Edwin; President/CE, Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote; Niger State Governor Mohammed Umar Bago; During the Niger State Governor’s visit to Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals, Fertiliser Plant, Lekki, Lagos on Wednesday 29th July 2026. Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has established its position as a rising global energy powerhouse after becoming Europe’s largest supplier of jet fuel for the second consecutive month, outperforming traditional exporters such as the United States and capturing approximately one-fifth of the continent’s total jet fuel imports. The milestone underscores the refinery’s growing influence on…

Nestlé Nigeria Plc has opened applications for its 2026/2027 Community Scholarship Programme, continuing its commitment to supporting young people in its host communities and helping students achieve their academic goals. Since its launch in 2020, the programme has supported more than 250 students, helping to reduce the financial challenges associated with education and creating opportunities for young Nigerians to succeed. The scholarship programme is designed specifically for Science and Technology students and provides financial support for tuition, books, and other school-related costs. Through this initiative, Nestlé aims to support young people in developing the skills and knowledge needed to contribute…

Though imprisoned, Oyebode allegedly had access to smartphones and internet services within the custodial facility, enabling him to maintain an active presence on TikTok.  A death-row inmate at the Ibara Custodial Centre in Abeokuta, Ogun State, allegedly operated multiple TikTok accounts, hosted livestreams and received financial gifts from supporters while serving a death sentence for murder. The inmate, Elijah Oyebode, was sentenced to death by hanging in 2019 after an Osun State High Court convicted him of murdering Rofiat Adebisi, a final-year student of Osun State University, Ipetu Ijesha campus. Court records showed that the victim was killed on December…

Adefemi Akinsanya CNN International has appointed Nigerian journalist Adefemi Akinsanya to host a new multiplatform series, Africa Inc., which will document how African companies are scaling globally. The network announced the appointment on 5 August 2026. Short segments of the series begin airing the same day. The full half-hour programme will premiere on 29 August 2026 and run through 2027, with additional episodes planned. Bi-monthly segments and digital content will also run across CNN.com and social media. Akinsanya, who joins from Arise News, will anchor the series from Lagos. The show is sponsored by Dangote Industries Limited. She described the…

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has apologised for “errors” in a failed plan to sell competition stakes to private investors but will remain in his role after senior executives reaffirmed their backing during a Wednesday meeting in Morocco. Infantino convened the management board at FIFA’s Africa office in Rabat following mounting criticism over the shelved FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal, which UEFA had condemned as a “shabby, back room, opaque deal.” Four hours after the meeting, FIFA issued a statement backing the president. Secretary general Mattias Grafstrom, who had internally labeled the episode “a sad and reproachable series of errors” in…