Seyi Tinubu has urged young Nigerians at his 41st birthday colloquium in Lagos, to demand their place at the table while defending his father’s economic reforms ahead of the 2027 elections.
Meanwhile, Works Minister David Umahi has defended changes to the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway route, citing difficult terrain and insisting that construction remains on track.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu attended the event, where guests also expressed support for President Tinubu’s re-election.
The Federal Ministry of Works clarified that the East-West Road reconstruction is an additional route, not a replacement for the planned 750-kilometre coastal highway.
However, PRP presidential candidate Donald Duke has criticised the project as a misplaced priority, arguing that the funds would be better spent on electricity, healthcare and education.
ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has also demanded the release of the project’s contract documents, payment records and feasibility studies.
In a celebration of Nigerian excellence, renowned business leader Dr Michael Omolayole marks his 98th birthday. The former Unilever Nigeria chairman has had a distinguished career in corporate management and national development, with the annual Omo-layole Management Lecture Series preserving his legacy.
Also celebrating a milestone is Professor Olufemi Akinyanju, who turns 90. The renowned haematologist established the National Sickle Cell Centre in Lagos in 1994 and has spent decades championing improved care and support for Nigerians living with sickle cell disorder.
Finally, Arise News has announced that political analyst Anthony Kila will no longer appear on its platform following allegations about his academic credentials reported by Premium Times. The network said it contacted Kila on October 3, 2026, but had not received a response ten days later, adding that it takes credibility and integrity seriously.
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