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Abdul Samad Rabiu Climbs to Africa’s Second Richest Position as Wealth Hits $18.6 Billion

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Abdul Samad Rabiu has moved into the position of Africa’s second-richest individual, with his net worth reported at approximately $18.6 billion, according to recent wealth tracking estimates. The update places him ahead of South African billionaire Johann Rupert in continental rankings, reflecting a significant shift in Africa’s private wealth landscape. Rabiu, founder and chairman of BUA Group, has built […]

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Amusan, Enekwechi Lead Nigeria’s 45-Man Squad for African Athletics Championships in Accra

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Nigeria will field a 45-athlete contingent at the 2026 CAA Senior Athletics Championships, with leading names including world champion hurdler Tobi Amusan and shot put specialist Chukwuebuka Enekwechi confirmed among those selected by the Athletics Federation of Nigeria. The squad, announced by the Athletics Federation of Nigeria, comprises 25 female athletes and 20 male athletes. The selection reflects a […]

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Nigerian-Born Surgeon Dr. Lola Fayanju Appointed Head of Surgery at Queen’s

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Dr. Oluwadamilola ‘Lola’ Fayanju has been appointed Head of Surgery at Queen’s, marking a significant leadership transition for the institution and adding to a growing list of African-born professionals shaping global healthcare systems. The Nigerian-born surgeon, known for her work in breast cancer care and health equity, assumes the role after serving as Chief of Breast Surgery at University […]

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Lifestyle

Abou Diaby: Life After Football, On His Own Terms

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For a player once defined by intensity and expectation, quiet has become a deliberate choice. At 39, Abou Diaby lives in Paris with a rhythm that would have felt unfamiliar during his years at Arsenal FC. The pace is slower, the routines personal. Morning errands replace matchday schedules. Public attention has given way to anonymity, a shift he has […]

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Allyson Felix Targets One More Olympic Run at 40, Eyes Gold at Los Angeles 2028

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At an age when most sprint careers are archived and celebrated in retrospect, Allyson Felix has chosen a different direction. The most decorated woman in Olympic track and field history has announced her return to competitive athletics, setting her sights on the 2028 Summer Olympics. The decision places her back in a system she once dominated, this time with […]

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Personalities, Women

Olajide Shaw and the Quiet Reform of Nigeria’s Upstream Oil Governance

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In Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, where policy, geology, and politics often intersect, technical leadership shapes outcomes that extend far beyond boardrooms. Olajide Shaw operates within that space as Director of Acreage Management at the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, overseeing one of the most critical aspects of upstream administration. Her role sits at the centre of how Nigeria […]

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Elizabeth Oshoba’s Statement Win Signals Nigeria’s Next Global Boxing Contender

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There are moments in a fighter’s career when a performance does more than secure a win. It sets a tone. For Elizabeth Oshoba, her Most Valuable Promotions debut delivered exactly that. Facing Chelsey Arnell, the Nigerian featherweight controlled the fight from early exchanges and forced a technical knockout in the third round, extending her professional record to 10-0 and […]

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Oba Femi: The Making of WWE’s Next Dominant Force

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Built for Control, Trained for Impact There is a certain clarity in how Oba Femi operates. His rise in WWE’s NXT system has not relied on noise or spectacle alone. It has been defined by structure, discipline, and results that are difficult to ignore. In a space where many talents are still searching for identity, Femi arrived with one […]

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Tiwa Savage Unveils Foundation Focused on Developing Africa’s Next Wave of Creative Talent

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At a time when African music continues to command global attention, Tiwa Savage is directing part of that momentum toward the next generation. The award-winning Nigerian artist has launched a new music foundation designed to support emerging African creatives with access to training, mentorship, and industry resources. The initiative reflects a shift from personal success toward long-term investment in […]

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Professor Olayinka Omigbodun: The Nigerian Psychiatrist Who Built the Architecture for Child Mental Health in Africa

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For decades, mental health remained one of the most neglected areas of medicine across much of Africa. Services were scarce, research was limited, and specialised care for children and adolescents was almost nonexistent. In Nigeria, one physician quietly began to change that trajectory. Professor Olayinka Olusola Omigbodun has spent her career building the intellectual and clinical foundations for child […]

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