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President Bola Tinubu has nominated a former Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Lamido Yuguda, as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria. The nomination, which is subject to confirmation by the Senate, was announced in a statement issued on Wednesday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, the appointment was made in line with Section 8(1) of the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, 2007. Onanuga said Yuguda’s nomination follows the recent appointment of the former CBN Deputy Governor, Bala Bello, as Special Adviser to the President on Political Economy.…

The Federal Government on Wednesday evening confirmed the receipt of a popular HIV prevention injection known as Lenacapavir. The development, approved by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Ali Pate, and supported through the Global Fund, represents a major advancement in the country’s HIV prevention efforts and further strengthens Nigeria’s commitment to expanding innovative HIV prevention options. The introduction of Lenacapavir for pre-exposure prophylaxis marks a significant step toward broadening the range of prevention choices available to individuals at risk of HIV infection. As a long-acting injectable option, LEN PrEP has the potential to improve adherence and expand…

The Senate has approved the appointment of Taiwo Oyedele as a minister-designate under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, announced the approval after lawmakers endorsed the nominee through a voice vote in the Committee of the Whole. Oyedele is expected to succeed Mrs Doris Uzoka-Anite as Minister of State for Finance. The confirmation of the outgoing chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms followed his screening by the lawmakers on Wednesday. Senators spent over two hours grilling the nominee before eventually confirming him as a minister-designate. In response to questions from lawmakers, Oyedele described his nomination as…

In a decisive move to fortify regional security, the Executive Chairman of Somolu Local Government, Hon. Lateef Ashimi, joined the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Moshood Jimoh, on Monday to officially commission the operational headquarter of the EKO Strike Force. The ceremony, attended by the Executive & Legislative Council Members, mark the transformation of the former Bashua Police Post, originally constructed during the administration of Hon. Abdul Hamed Salawu (Dullar), into a high-level tactical hub. Chairman Ashimi revealed that security remains the cornerstone of his administration. “With the permanent presence of this tactical squad, public order in Somolu…

An Ekiti State High Court, Ado Ekiti Division, on Tuesday sentenced a quack nurse, Olatide Emmanuel, to death by hanging over the killing of a woman. The 48-year-old was arraigned in 2025 on a two-count charge bordering on murder and impersonation. The charge reads, “That the defendant, on 24th June, 2019 at Odo Ikole compound, Erinmope Ekiti, did murder one Bosede Falade, and also on June 9, 2019 at Ajebamidele Street, Otun Ekiti did falsely represent himself to be a medical doctor.” Prosecutor Kunle-Shina Adeyemo said, “The offences are contrary to Section 316 and punishable under Section 319(1) of the…

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State will on Wednesday conduct a fresh state congress to elect members of the party’s State Working Committee (SWC), The Nation has learnt. The exercise is scheduled to take place at the International Culture and Event Centre, popularly known as The Dome, in Akure, with delegates from the 18 local government areas of the state expected to participate. The decision to organise a fresh congress was conveyed in a statement jointly signed by the party’s National Chairman, Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, and National Secretary, Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru, in a letter addressed to the Independent National…

Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage has selected 100 young talents for a specialised training under the newly unveiled Tiwa Savage Music Foundation. Savage unveiled the foundation on Monday evening in Lagos as part of efforts to develop young music talents and strengthen infrastructure within Nigeria’s creative industry. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the launch event, held at The Delborough Lagos, attracted celebrities, industry stakeholders and government officials. Notable guests included Don Jazzy, Mo Abudu, Johnny Drille and Cobhams Asuquo. Other dignitaries were Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Sen. Florence Ita-Giwa, Daisy Danjuma and Shade Okoya. Speaking on the red carpet,…

SpaceX Starlink is planning to deploy its next generation of mobile connectivity satellites to deliver full cellular coverage, including 5G capability, directly to smartphones. Specifically, the Elon Musk-owned firm said its upcoming Starlink Mobile V2 satellites will power what it describes as the highest-performing satellite-to-mobile network built so far, enabling users to connect seamlessly to mobile networks from virtually anywhere. Through its website, the firm said the system is expected to complement terrestrial mobile networks and could significantly expand coverage in rural and underserved regions, including Nigeria, where connectivity gaps remain wide. The Guardian checks showed that Starlink, as of Q2…

The Federal Government has commenced the evacuation of willing Nigerians in Iran, escorting them safely across the Armenia border amid rising tensions in the Middle East. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), confirmed the operation in a post on her X (formerly Twitter) handle on Tuesday. She said officials from the Nigerian Embassy in Tehran are coordinating the movement of citizens wishing to leave the country, ensuring their safe passage into Armenia. “The willing Nigerians in Iran are being safely escorted across the Armenia border by officials from the Nigerian Embassy in Tehran, ensuring smooth and…

The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) on Monday announced the arrest of 93 Nigerians suspected of involvement in internet fraud and breaches of immigration laws. According to a statement by the GIS Head of Public Affairs, Maud Anima Quainoo, the arrests followed an intelligence-led raid on a suspected cybercrime network operating at Devtraco Estate in Accra. The suspects reportedly include 91 men and two women, who allegedly engaged in online scams and other fraudulent activities. During the operation, 73 victims were rescued, many of whom were subjected to severe abuse and torture by the suspects. Authorities recovered 82 laptops, 57 mobile phones,…