The Executive Secretary/CEO of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), Dr. Ayodele Ogunsan, has felicitates the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, on the occasion of his 62nd birthday, describing him as a loyal, dependable and patriotic leader whose contributions to Lagos’ development remain significant and exceptional.

In a congratulatory message, Ogunsan celebrated Hamzat’s commitment to public service, political stability and the progressive ideals of the All Progressives Congress (APC), noting that his loyalty to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Executive Governor, the party and the people of Lagos reflects a deep sense of responsibility and institutional discipline.

Born on September 19, 1964, Hamzat is an engineer and technocrat who holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Agricultural Engineering from the University of Ibadan and a PhD in Systems Process Engineering from Cranfield University, United Kingdom. His professional experience spans technology, financial services and corporate management, including roles with Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley and Oando Plc.

Before becoming Deputy Governor in 2019, Hamzat served as Lagos State Commissioner for Science and Technology and later Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure. He was also involved in federal public service as an adviser on works. His public-service record includes contributions to technology-driven governance and major infrastructure initiatives in Lagos. He was re-elected Deputy Governor in 2023 and emerged as the APC’s candidate for the 2027 Lagos governorship election in May 2026.

Ogunsan described Hamzat as “a great party leader, a faithful servant and a leader whose loyalty is matched by competence, humility and dedication.”

He praised the Deputy Governor’s collaborative relationship with Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, stressing that such cooperation has strengthened policy continuity and effective governance in Lagos.
“Your Excellency, your life reflects service, loyalty and commitment to the greater good. On behalf of my family, the management and staff of the LSSTF, I wish you renewed strength, sound health, wisdom and many more years of impactful service,” Ogunsan said.

He prayed: “Your Excellency Sir, I pray that this New Year would bring you to the realization of your mandate as the next Executive Governor of Lagos State come 2027. I pray that you will enjoy divine guidance and continued peace, joy and health to contribute to the progress and prosperity of Lagos State.”

Veteran Nigerian actor and elder statesman, Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, has died at the age of 84.

The actor’s death was announced by his son, Olusoji Jacobs, on Instagram on Wednesday.

Olu Jacobs was one of Nigeria’s most respected actors and a towering figure in the country’s theatre, television and film industries.

For more than five decades, Jacobs built a career that took him from the stage in Britain to international films and, ultimately, to becoming one of the most recognisable faces of Nollywood.

Born on July 11, 1942, in Kano, Jacobs had his roots in the Egba Alake community of Abeokuta, Ogun State. He grew up in Kano, where he developed an early interest in acting through school drama, debating activities, and church programmes.

His passion for the performing arts was strengthened after he watched a performance by legendary Nigerian theatre practitioner Hubert Ogunde. The experience inspired him to pursue acting professionally.

Michael Dell, on Tuesday, overtook Jeff Bezos in Forbes’ billionaire rankings, edging past the Amazon co-founder as shares of Dell Technologies reached an all-time high, extending a six-month rally.Dell’s estimated net worth rose $4.6 billion to reach $267.7 billion at market close Tuesday afternoon, making him the third-wealthiest person in the world for the first time ever.

Dell trails Alphabet co-founder Larry Page ($277.9 billion) and Tesla chief Elon Musk ($942 billion).

Shares of Dell Technologies rose 1.9% to close at an all-time high of $533.88 on Tuesday, and traded as high as $538.47 earlier in the day.

Bezos’ estimated net worth dropped $1.4 billion to $265.2 billion as Amazon shares fell 0.6%.

Dell’s net worth has more than doubled since last year as his company has benefited from booming demand for artificial intelligence hardware.

327%. That is how much Dell’s stock has rocketed since the start of the year, when shares were priced around the $128 mark. Michael Dell holds a roughly 40% stake in his company and has much of his fortune wrapped up in his private investment firm DFO Management, which invests in hotels and liquid corporate credit. Dell’s net worth has soared alongside his company’s earnings, allowing him to surpass Meta co-founder Mark Zuckerberg and Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison in recent months.

Dell Technologies is a week removed from its second-quarter earnings report in which it logged $47 billion in revenue, a 58% jump year-over-year, and adjusted earnings per share of $7.04, a threefold increase from the same period last year. The company’s AI server business logged a record $60.9 billion in orders and accounted for $16.4 billion in revenue. The growth, and what chief financial officer David Kennedy called “AI momentum,” resulted in Dell Technologies raising its full-year revenue guidance $25 billion to an anticipated $192 billion.