Nigerian-born legal scholar Dr. Ibironke Odumosu-Ayanu has been appointed Dean of the College of Law at the University of Saskatchewan in Canada. According to Leadership, she will assume the five-year position on October 1, 2026, succeeding Martin Phillipson, who completed two five-year terms as dean. The appointment is described as a major milestone in her distinguished academic career, adding to the growing international recognition of Nigerian academics in leadership roles at institutions abroad.

Lamir Umar Ibrahim, Special Advisor on Youths to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, marked his 40th birthday with a medical outreach and cash empowerment programme for vulnerable people in Yelwan Shendam, Plateau State. According to Daily Trust, Ibrahim turned 40 on Sunday, September 6, 2026, with the celebration also featuring a prayer session held in the nation's capital area.

Former Ogun State governors Gbenga Daniel and Ibikunle Amosun joined other dignitaries in Abeokuta to celebrate Olori Omolara Tejuoso, wife of the Osile of Oke-Ona Egba, on her 75th birthday. According to Punch, the celebrants praised her humility and generosity during the event, which drew prominent figures from the state to honour the octogenarian's wife on the milestone occasion.

Pat Utomi, a Professor of Political Economy, stated that individuals over the age of 70 should not be eligible to run for political office in Nigeria. He expressed this view in a post on his verified X account, highlighting concerns about impunity and a lack of respect for order in the political landscape, referencing past political situations in the country.

Rivers State Deputy Governor, Prof. Ngozi Nma Odu, has called on children to emulate the godly values, sacrifices and dedication of their parents, describing such virtues as the foundation of legacies worth celebrating. According to The Tide, she made the remarks during the 70th birthday celebration of Mrs. Compassion Dapa, held at the White Jade Event Centre in Port Harcourt, where she joined family and well-wishers in honouring the celebrant.

Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Governor of Lagos State, recently turned 61, prompting discussions about his legacy and service to the region. As public leaders face the transition from current debates to historical judgment, Sanwo-Olu's contributions to Lagos are being evaluated. The article reflects on his tenure and the impact of his leadership on the state.