By Ayomide Otitoju Bola Tinubu has nominated former Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Lamido Yuguda, as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The nomination was disclosed on Wednesday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, who said the appointment is subject to confirmation by the Nigerian…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria Police Force, through the Inspector General of Police, has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss a fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai. El-Rufai is seeking ₦1 billion in damages against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Former Sokoto State governor and senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Tambuwal, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a letter dated March 11, 2026, addressed to his ward chairman in Tambuwal/Shinfiri Ward of Tambuwal Local Government Area, the former governor announced his resignation…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government of Nigeria says it is closely monitoring escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East involving the United States, Israel and Iran, amid concerns about potential effects on Nigeria’s economic stability. The development followed a meeting of the Economic Management Team (EMT) chaired by Wale Edun, Minister of Finance and…
North Korea on Wednesday said it respects Iran’s decision to appoint a new supreme leader, while accusing the United States and Israel of undermining peace and stability in the Middle East. State media reported that an unnamed spokesperson for North Korean Foreign Ministry said Pyongyang supports the Iranian people’s right to choose their leader. The…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government has advised residents seeking cosmetic or aesthetic procedures to exercise caution and ensure such services are obtained only from accredited health facilities and qualified medical practitioners. The advisory comes as the Health Facilities Monitoring and Accreditation Agency (HEFAMAA) continues its investigation into the reported death of a Lagos…
By Ayomide Otitoju Several Sub-Saharan African economies are emerging among the world’s fastest-improving in global connectedness, according to the latest DHL Global Connectedness Report 2026, which shows that globalization remains resilient despite rising geopolitical tensions and uncertainty in global trade policies. The report, released by DHL in partnership with New York University Stern School of…
By Ayomide Otitoju The United States has launched a major offensive against Iranian minelaying vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as President Donald Trump warned Tehran of unprecedented military repercussions if it disrupts the strategic waterway. Trump’s remarks on Tuesday followed Iran’s vow to prevent Gulf oil shipments from passing through the strait, a move…
Japan will release strategic oil reserves as early as Monday to relieve pressure on gasoline and energy prices, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced Wednesday, citing supply concerns from the ongoing Middle East conflict. “Without waiting for a formal decision on coordinated international stock releases with the IEA, Japan has decided to take the lead in…
