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Nollywood’s Ali Nuhu is Colgate Brand Ambassador

I am committed to using my role and influence to encourage the use of Colgate among consumers

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December 6, 2024

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Colgate-Palmolive, has unveiled a popular Kannywood and Nollywood actor, Ali Nuhu as its brand ambassador for the northern part of Nigeria.

The ambassador was unveiled during the ‘Yanga with Your Smile” market activation held recently at Bata market in Kano.

The activation exercise saw residents troop out in their numbers to have their dental checks done.

Regional Sales Manager, Colgate North, Abdul Musa, explained that the choice of Nuhu was informed by his wide acceptability and recognition in the North, considering his role and influence in the Nigerian movie industry.

Musa noted also that Nuhu remains the best fit to communicate and promote the importance of good oral care and the benefits of using Colgate products in a way that resonates with the local audience.

He said, “We are quite excited to have Ali Nuhu as the face of the brand, particularly for the northern part of Nigeria.

This is someone who resonates easily with the local audience. We know how much he is respected and revered here and will be glad to leverage his influence to promote oral hygiene.

Ali Nuhu expressed pride and excitement to join hands with Colgate as their brand ambassador.

He said, “I am committed to using my role and influence to encourage the use of Colgate among consumers owing to its far-reaching effect of addressing cavity issues and improving oral health in general. I hope to take this message to every nook and cranny of the North.

“My message to Nigerians is that they should be conscious of their dental health and the best way to do that is to patronise Colgate.

Based on my experience, I can say that Colgate remains the number one oral care product to address any dental issues.”

▪︎Source: Daily Trust

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Senate confirms Oyedele as minister

During the screening, Oyedele proffered solutions to getting out of the various economic issues in the country.

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March 11, 2026

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The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance.

His confirmation comes after two hours of screening as lawmakers grilled him on various aspects of the economy.

Oyedele’s screening followed a motion moved by Opeyemi Bamidele, the Senate leader, after he called for the suspension of the Senate rule to allow strangers to come into the chamber.

During the screening, Oyedele proffered solutions to getting out of the various economic issues in the country.

Oyedele was escorted to the chamber by Bashir Lado, the Special Adviser to the President on the National Assembly ( Senate), alongside others.

His screening followed President Bola Tinubu’s letter to the Senate on Tuesday, requesting his confirmation as a minister.

Tinubu had, on March 3, nominated Oyedele, who currently serves as chairman of the presidential committee on fiscal policy and tax reforms, as Minister of State for Finance.

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Tinubu appoints Lamido Yuguda as CBN’s Deputy Governor

Lamido Yuguda’s last public post was as director-general of the Securities and Exchange Commission, a position he held from 2020 to 2024.

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March 11, 2026

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PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Lamido Abubakar Yuguda as Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)

The appointment is in accordance with Section 8(1) of the Central Bank of Nigeria Act, 2007.

This was disclosed on Wednesday by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga.

The President charges Yuguda to discharge his responsibilities with renewed dedication, professionalism, and commitment to Nigeria’s economic stability and growth.

Lamido Yuguda’s last public post was as director-general of the Securities and Exchange Commission, a position he held from 2020 to 2024.

He is an alumnus of Ahmadu Bello University, where he graduated in 1983 with a B.Sc. in Accountancy.

In 1991, he obtained a master’s degree in Money, Banking and Finance from the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom.

He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and a CFA charterholder.

He began his career in 1984 at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) as a Senior Supervisor in the Foreign Operations Department.

He also worked as an economist in the Africa Department of the International Monetary Fund from 1997 to 2001, when he returned to the CBN.

He retired from the CBN in 2016, after he had served as Director of the Reserve Management Department for six years.

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JUST IN: IGP Disu Assigns Portfolios to New DIGs

DIG Zachariah Fera Achinyan has been deployed to Legal Services, DIG Zango Ibrahim Baba to Research and Planning, and DIG Isyaku Mohammed to Training and Development departments.

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March 10, 2026

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The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Olatunji Disu has assigned the new Deputy Inspectors -General of Police (DIGs) their duties responsibilities.

Sources said that the DIGs were assigned departments based on their areas of competence.

DIG Zachariah Fera Achinyan has been deployed to Legal Services,

DIG Zango Ibrahim Baba to Research and Planning, and DIG Isyaku Mohammed to Training and Development departments.

Similarly, DIG Margaret Agebe Ochalla has been posted to the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID);

DIG Mohammed Abdul Sulaiman to Finance and Accounts; DIG Kenechukwu Onwuemelie will oversee the Force Intelligence Department (FID); DIG Fayoade Adegoke will head Information and Communication Technology, while DIG Umar Shehu Nadada has been posted to Operations departments.