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Impeachment Rumours Deepen Divide Among Oyo Assembly Members

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April 15, 2026

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Rising speculation over a possible impeachment plot against Seyi Makinde has triggered fresh tensions within the Oyo State House of Assembly, exposing divisions among lawmakers.

The development, initially dismissed as rumours, has escalated into a political crisis drawing attention from the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC).

According to reports, lawmakers recently held a crucial meeting at the governor’s residence amid concerns over a possible breakdown in relations between the executive and legislative arms of government.

Following the meeting, members of the Assembly have begun publicly declaring their positions. While some lawmakers, including the Deputy Speaker, have denied any involvement in an impeachment move, others have remained silent—fueling speculation of internal cracks within the legislature.

Chief Whip Gbenga Oyekola has strongly rejected claims of any impeachment plan, stating that he was neither aware of nor invited to such discussions. He distanced himself from any action that could destabilise the state.

Oyekola also disclosed details of the meeting with the governor, alleging that the Speaker, Adebo Ogundoyin, had been approached by influential political and traditional figures over his future ambitions, including alleged financial inducements, which were reportedly declined.

Reaffirming his stance, Oyekola pledged loyalty to Governor Makinde, stressing the need to preserve peace and stability in the state. His position mirrors that of several lawmakers who have openly aligned themselves with the governor.

Despite these assurances, uncertainty persists over the Speaker’s position, with observers questioning whether the public declarations of loyalty are sufficient to calm tensions or merely mask deeper divisions.

Analysts note that the silence of some lawmakers may signal unresolved disagreements within the Assembly, suggesting that the situation could further escalate.

The unfolding crisis has also brought renewed attention to earlier warnings by former governor Ayodele Fayose, whose comments on potential instability are now being revisited.

With more lawmakers expected to speak in the coming days, political observers remain focused on Oyo State, as the situation continues to evolve and may significantly influence the state’s political landscape.

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Ogunsanya Wins Nigeria’s First Medal at Ulaanbaatar Open Wrestling Ranking Series

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June 6, 2026

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Nigeria’s Christiana Ogunsanya has secured the country’s first medal at the ongoing 2026 Ulaanbaatar Open Ranking Series in Mongolia after winning bronze in the women’s 53kg category.

Ogunsanya delivered a spirited performance to defeat Mongolia’s Otgontuya Bayanmunkh 6-6 on criteria in the bronze medal bout on Friday, handing Team Nigeria its first podium finish at the prestigious United World Wrestling Ranking Series event.

The Nigerian wrestler showed resilience throughout the competition, battling against a strong international field that included top athletes from Asia and Europe.

Her bronze medal finish marks another important milestone for Nigerian wrestling on the global stage.

The women’s 53kg gold medal was won by DPR Korea’s Kyong Ryong Oh, who defeated Japan’s Moe Kiyooka 10-6 in the final, while Romania’s Andreea Ana claimed the second bronze medal in the category.

Ogunsanya’s achievement comes as Nigeria continues to strengthen its reputation in international wrestling competitions, especially in women’s wrestling where the country has consistently produced world-class talents.

At the Ulaanbaatar Open, India emerged as one of the standout nations in women’s wrestling, winning gold medals through Manisha in the 57kg category and Neha in the 59kg division, while DPR Korea also secured multiple titles.

The Ulaanbaatar Open Ranking Series is one of the major international wrestling tournaments sanctioned by United World Wrestling, attracting elite wrestlers from across the world as they prepare for upcoming global championships.

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Reid Hoffman is leaving Microsoft’s board to go ‘founder mode’ with startup Manus

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June 6, 2026

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After a very profitable decade on Microsoft’s board, Reid Hoffman is stepping down, the company announced Thursday. Hoffman joined the board after Microsoft bought his company LinkedIn for $26.2 billion in 2016.

Hoffman was on Microsoft’s board when it invested its first $1 billion into OpenAI in 2019. Hoffman was one of OpenAI’s original investors and served on the model maker’s board until he stepped down in 2023, citing too many potential conflicts of interest to continue. He was also on Microsoft’s board when the tech giant entered into one of those non-acquisition, acqui-hire deals for $650 million with his AI startup Inflection AI. Microsoft hired Inflection co-founder Mustafa Suleyman through that deal.

Hoffman said on a recent episode of his “Possible” podcast, while talking with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, that he’s ready to go “founder mode” with his latest AI startup, Manus. Manus is a drug discovery company that raised over $50 million through a couple of seed rounds last year. Hoffman is an investor, as is General Catalyst.

Hoffman is cited as a co-founder of Manus and chairman of the board, not the CEO, though. That job belongs to Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee, a physician, biologist, and Pulitzer Prize-winning author of the 2011 book “The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer.”

Still, Hoffman said he’s excited to give Manus more attention.

“One of the things I realized over the last month was that, we’re seeing such progress with Manus. I need to get back to founder mode,” he said. He believes the startup is making progress on “Move 37” AI, meaning AI that supersedes human creativity in chemistry, especially to combat various cancers, he added.