Tinubu nominates Yuguda as CBN deputy governor
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Lamido Abubakar Yuguda as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, subject to confirmation by the Senate. The appointment is in accordance with Section 8(1) of the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, 2007. Yuguda’s nomination follows the recent appointment of the erstwhile Deputy Governor, […]
Democracy, rule of law will survive under my administration, Tinubu pledges
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday reiterated his firm commitment to sustaining democracy and the rule of law in Nigeria as a lasting legacy. He said the unity and stability of the country rest on the pillars of good governance and assured that his administration will uphold these principles for posterity. The President gave […]
Again, three senators dump PDP for APC
The number of All Progressives Alliance (APC) senators has swelled by three more as Senators Amos Yohanna (PDP Adamawa), Abass Iya (PDP Adamawa) and Ikra Bilbis (PDP Zamfara) have defected from Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to APC. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), that the senators’ defection was announced in separate letters […]
Insecurity: Ondo bans night operation by commercial motorcyclists
The Ondo State Government has banned the operation of commercial motorcyclists (Okada) from 7 p.m. till 6a.m due to the level of insecurity in the state. Mr Adetunji Adeleye, Commander, Ondo State Security Network Agency, Amotekun Corps, said on Wednesday in Akure while parading 70 suspects for various offences that the restriction was to […]
How food environments shape Nigerian women, girls’ lives
By Bukola Olukemi-Odele Healthy eating is often portrayed as a matter of willpower or personal choice. Yet, for millions of women and girls, the concept of choice is an illusion. Their health is significantly influenced by their food environment—the physical, economic, and social factors that determine what food is accessible, affordable, and promoted. […]
Govt approves employment of 50 doctors
100 nurses across correctional centres The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has said President Bola Tinubu has approved the employment of 50 medical doctors and 100 nurses across the nation’s correctional centres’ hospitals. He disclosed this on Tuesday when the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, paid him a […]
UAE defence ministry intercepts new missiles, drones targeting Dubai
The UAE Ministry of Defence on Wednesday said that its air defence systems were responding to incoming missile and drone threats originating from Iran. Residents in Dubai received mobile alerts warning of a potential missile strike and were urged to seek shelter, the alerts were later lifted. The incidents come amid rising regional tensions […]
Fuel price hikes driven by market expectations, global oil volatility – Iledare
An energy expert, Prof. Wumi Iledare, has said the recent increases in petrol pump prices in Nigeria are largely driven by market expectations and fluctuations in global crude oil prices. Iledare, a Professor Emeritus of Petroleum Economics and Policy Research at Louisiana State University’s Centre for Energy Studies, said fuel prices in […]
Onigbinde’s death a great loss to Nigerian football – SWAN Officials
Malam Umar Said, a former National Deputy President, Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), has mourned the death of former Super Eagles Coach, Festus Onigbinde, describing him as a trailblazer in Nigerian football. Said stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Bauchi. He described the late […]
Tinubu seeks Senate confirmation of Mainasara Illo as NADC Executive Secretary
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday forwarded a letter seeking the approval of the Senate for the appointment of Mr Mainasara Illo as Executive Secretary of Nigerian Anti-Doping Centre (NADC). Tinubu’s request is contained in a letter addressed to the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and read at plenary on Tuesday in Abuja. The president, […]
