Senate Approves Yuguda for CBN, Onwu for NDIC Board
The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of Lamido Abubakar Yuguda as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria following a voice vote during plenary. The confirmation followed a strong endorsement by Muhammad Danjuma Goje, who described Yuguda as highly qualified and experienced. He noted that the nominee began his career at the […]
Tinubu Replaces NMDPRA Boss With Rabiu Umar
Bola Ahmed Tinubu has removed Saidu Mohammed as the Authority Chief Executive of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and nominated Rabiu Abdullahi Umar as his replacement. The decision, announced in a statement by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, takes immediate effect and was made in the “public interest.” Umar’s appointment is, however, […]
2027: Tinubu Picks Hamzat as APC Lagos Candidate
Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally endorsed Obafemi Hamzat as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State for the 2027 election. The endorsement followed a high-level meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, with members of the Lagos Governance Advisory Council (GAC), led by Tajudeen Oluyole Olusi, and attended by Governor Babajide […]
King Charles III and Queen Camilla Visit New York Amid Tight Security
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are set to arrive in New York City on Wednesday as part of a high-security visit that includes stops in Lower Manhattan and Harlem. The royal couple will begin at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, where they are expected to meet with first responders and families of […]
Supreme Court Weighs Legality of Ending Protections for Haitian and Syrian Immigrants
The Supreme Court of the United States heard arguments Wednesday on whether the administration of Donald Trump unlawfully moved to revoke legal protections for hundreds of thousands of immigrants from Haiti and Syria. The cases could determine the fate of roughly 350,000 Haitians and about 6,000 Syrians who have been living in the United States […]
Former FBI Director Comey Indicted Over Social Media Post Allegedly Targeting Trump
A federal grand jury in North Carolina has indicted former James Comey over a social media post that allies of U.S. President Donald Trump claim amounted to a threat against the president. The case, brought by prosecutors from the U.S. Department of Justice, follows an earlier indictment against Comey that was dismissed last year on […]
Court Halts FCCPC Lending Rules, Restores Airtime Credit
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has suffered a legal setback after two Federal High Court rulings temporarily suspended enforcement of its controversial digital lending regulations, restoring airtime lending and related telecom services across Nigeria. The interim injunctions, issued in Lagos and Abuja, restrain the commission from enforcing the Digital, Electronic, Online or […]
Sanusi Warns Nigeria May Lag Without AI Strategy
The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has called on Nigeria to urgently develop a clear national strategy and policy framework to harness emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), for sustainable development. He made the call at the 8th Biennial Conference of the Committee of Pro-Chancellors of State-Owned Universities in Nigeria held in Kano, […]
Rhodes-Vivour: Lagosians Must Decide 2027 Governor, Not ‘Power Brokers’
Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, former Labour Party governorship candidate in Lagos State, has declared that the 2027 election presents an opportunity to end what he described as “baba sope criminality” and ensure the emergence of an accountable governor. Rhodes-Vivour stressed that only the people of Lagos have the right to determine who governs them, rejecting any form […]
Atiku Slams ADC Ruling, Warns of Democratic Threat
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly criticised the judiciary over a recent ruling that removed the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), warning that it could undermine Nigeria’s democracy ahead of the 2027 general elections. The ruling by the Court of Appeal of Nigeria has effectively left the party without recognised leadership, creating […]
