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Former presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Dumebi Kachikwu, has strongly criticised the ongoing convention dispute within the party…

The Federal Government on Wednesday inaugurated a high-level investigation committee to probe the gas poisoning incident at Zurak Mine in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State, which claimed 37 lives on February 18, 2026. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Faruk Yabo, […]

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Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has declared that the 2027 general election will mark his final attempt at becoming President of Nigeria.

Speaking during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time, the former presidential candidate said he has made multiple attempts in the past to clinch the nation’s highest political office but has yet to succeed.

Atiku, who has contested several presidential elections over the years, reaffirmed his long-standing ambition while suggesting that the 2027 race would be his last shot at the presidency.

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Renowned African industrialist and philanthropist, Aliko Dangote, has been named among TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World for 2026, reaffirming his standing as one of the most successful and iconic business leaders of his generation.

Dangote joins global influential figures from multiple sectors, including political leaders such as U.S. President Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, revered Pope Leo XIV, current head of Catholic Church as well as business and technology leaders including Google CEO Sundar Pichai and YouTube CEO Neal Mohan.

The annual TIME100 list, published on April 15, 2026, recognises global figures whose leadership, ideas, and actions are shaping the future across business, politics, culture, and society. Dangote’s inclusion places him alongside prominent international figures drawn from diverse spheres of global influence.

This marks Dangote’s second appearance on the prestigious TIME100 list, following his first recognition in 2014, when he was honoured for his exceptional impact on business and philanthropy. His return to the list more than a decade later underscores the consistency and scale of his influence on the global stage.

Dangote, who is being recognized for his African industrial drive is the only Nigerian on the list and featured in the titan and innovators category. Other prominent honorees named alongside Dangote in the titan category are Reid Wiseman, Commander of the Artemis II mission to the moon; Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet and Neal Mohan, CEO of YouTube.

Also featuring prominently under the titan category are Michael and Susan Dell, the high-profile American tech billionaires and philanthropists best known as the founders of the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, a global non-profit that focuses on improving the lives of children living in urban poverty. Included here also is the American designer and billionaire, Ralph Lauren, best known for founding the global lifestyle empire Ralph Lauren Corporation.

Recognized in the Pioneer category are individuals with breakthroughs in Science and Social Advocacy such Kiran Musunuru and Rebecca Ahrens-Nicklas, both of whom were cited for medical breakthroughs in genetic therapy as well as Aaron Williams, recognized for advancements in heart transplant readiness.

Influential figures recognized in global entertainment and culture include Ranbir Kapoor, prominent Indian actor; Dakota Johnson, recognized as an actress and cultural icon and Kate Hudson, included for her cultural influence.

As Founder and President of Dangote Group—Africa’s largest indigenous industrial conglomerate—Dangote has played a central role in advancing industrialisation across the continent. Under his leadership, the Group has made landmark investments spanning cement manufacturing, sugar and food processing, agriculture, infrastructure, and lately energy, significantly reducing Africa’s reliance on imports while creating millions of direct and indirect jobs.

In its citation, TIME Magazine highlighted Dangote’s vision of building African industries with local resources for global competitiveness, noting his recent investments in large scale energy and manufacturing infrastructure as emblematic of his long term commitment to Africa’s economic transformation.

Beyond business, Dangote is widely acclaimed for his philanthropic leadership through the Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF), one of Africa’s largest private philanthropic organisations. The Foundation supports critical initiatives across healthcare, nutrition, education, disaster relief, and economic empowerment, contributing to improved outcomes for vulnerable communities across the continent.

The 2026 TIME100 recognition further reflects a broader global acknowledgement of African leadership, innovation, and enterprise, with Dangote standing as a symbol of the continent’s growing influence in shaping global economic and development narratives.

This latest honour consolidates Aliko Dangote’s legacy as a visionary industrialist and philanthropist, whose work continues to drive sustainable development, inclusive growth, and long term value creation—both within Africa and beyond.
Under his leadership, Dangote Group recently launched Vision 2030, with which Dangote Industries aims to transform from a regional $30 billion conglomerate into a $100 billion global powerhouse by 2030.

This strategy focuses on industrial self-sufficiency for Africa, moving the group from “regional dominance to global relevance”.

Dangote said the roadmap to vision 2030 is divided into phases to “supercharge” the group’s expansion; with phase one spanning 2025-2028 focused on scaling existing businesses—cement, fertilizer, and energy—and optimizing assets for international competitiveness.

The Phase two running from 2028-2030 is for the deployment of new businesses and ventures into global markets to drive the final leap to the $100 billion revenue target. The Dangote Group plans to venture into steel manufacturing, power, and deep-sea ports to tackle industrial bottlenecks across Africa.

This recognition by Time Magazine underscores the growing global acknowledgment of African leadership and innovation, and highlights Aliko Dangote’s enduring influence as a visionary leader committed to sustainable development and inclusive growth.

The 2026 list underscores the expanding global visibility of African leadership and Dangote’s continued influence as a leading industrialist and philanthropist.

Dangote, Pope Leo XIV, Trump, Xi Jinping, others Named in TIME 100 Most Influential People for 2026

Justice Oyindamola Ogala of the Lagos State High Court, Ikeja, on Wednesday heard the testimony of a 20-year-old undergraduate of the University of Lagos in an ongoing rape and sexual assault trial involving a lecturer…

A presidential candidate in the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA election, Ofem Enang, and others have rejected their disqualification by the National Officers’ Committee.

They made their position known at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday.

Enang, a Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Calabar, described their disqualification as unconstitutional and a direct violation of NMA’s constitution.

He described the move as an attempt to manipulate the electoral process in favor of preferred candidates.

Enang revealed that he and others were disqualified over technical administrative interpretations on the ground of the number of copies of CVs submitted.

“Notably, the constitution does not empower the NOC to disqualify candidates based on administrative technicalities.

“Furthermore, Article 11(1b) provides thus: All members shall, subject to the provisions of Article 4 of this constitution, be eligible to contest elections to any office…

“The above clearly establishes that constitutional criteria, not administrative discretion, determine eligibility.

“The disqualification is, therefore, inconsistent with due process and represents an overreaction of authority,” he stated.

He demanded adherence to the NMA constitution, fairness in the electoral process, non-interference by the NOC, and a level playing field for all nominated candidates.

Enang also called on doctors across Nigeria, past presidents of NMA, and chairmen of the associations to rise and defend the professional body.

The other disqualified candidates, Dr. Muhammad Isah and Dr. Sodipo Olanrewa, went further to call on the Nigerian Police and the Federal Capital Territory Administration to intervene before the tension in NMA gets out of control.

NMA election: Enang, others reject disqualification, call for reversal