(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ahead of the 2023 general election, the Director General of Voice of Nigeria (VON), Mr. Osita Okechukwu on Sunday disclosed that the ruling, All Progressives Congress (APC) may likely zone the party’s presidential ticket to South East geo political zone of the country in the interest of equity, justice and good conscience. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As Nigeria continues to battle the alarming spate of insecurity currently ravaging parts of the nation, the Commandant General (C-G) of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Mohammadu Gana Abdullahi, has challenged the Association of licensed private security operators in the country to join hands with the conventional agencies in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Olamilekan Agbeleshe, fondly called Laycon has emerged winner if this season lockdown edition of the show. Laycon secured 60 per cent votes the highest in the history of BBNaija finale followed by Dorathy with 21.85 per cent votes.| Nengi had 15.03 per cent votes while Neo and Vee had 1.94 per cent […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Quadruple winners Bayern Munich slumped to a shock 4-1 loss at Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga on Sunday to end their 32-match unbeaten run in all competitions stretching back to last year. Bayern Munich, winners of the UEFA Super Cup against Sevilla after extra time on Thursday, had not lost since Dec. 7, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The representatives of the Federal Government (FG) are scheduled to meet with the Leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) (Sunday) evening, over the imminent industrial action slated for Monday – September 28, 2020. Earlier, the meeting has been scheduled for tomorrow (Monday), but the Spokesman of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Top seed and former champion Simona Halep swept into the French Open second round on Sunday with a 6-4, 6-0 victory over Spanish world number 70 Sara Sorribes Tormo. Second-ranked Halep, who won the 2018 title, trailed 4-2 under the roof on Court Philippe Chatrier but claimed the final 10 games to […]
(ARICAN EXAMINER) – Former Governor of Ondo State, Olusegun Mimiko, says the people of Ondo will reject Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu in the upcoming election in the state as he has failed the people. Mimiko stated that the people of Ondo are tired with the lack of performance that characterizes the administration of Governor Akeredolu. Mimiko […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno decried the killing of eight policemen and three members of Civilian Joint Task Force (JTF), who were ambushed in Kukawa Local Government Area on Friday. Zulum lamentation is contained in a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media and Strategies, Malam Isa Gusau, in Maiduguri on Saturday. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Kennedy Uzoka, has been announced as a winner of the 2019 Zik Award for Professional Leadership. Uzoka clinched the much-coveted award alongside the Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive Officer at the Nigerian Communications Commission, Prof Umar Danbatta. The Zik Leadership awards […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A coalition of civil society organizations has urged the Federal Government of Nigeria to accelerate the national plans to a rapid, just transition towards 100 percent renewable energy for all Nigerians. The group also called on the Federal Government to abide by their commitments to the Paris Agreement which requires phased reduction […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor of Cross River State, Ben Ayade, has approved the appointment of 18 special assistants on religious matters. African Examiner reports that nine persons were previously appointed for the same position in 2016 and they were retained. The special assistants represent the 18 local government areas in the state and were picked […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki, says that he won’t be returning to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as it is immoral for him to do so. African Examiner reports that Obaseki moved to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to contest the Edo election following his disqualification from the APC and he won […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike says the last Saturday Edo Governorship poll is adjudged credible because the process was transparent, and the result reflected the wish of the people. Wike in a statement issued by the State’s the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Paulinus Nsirim, pointed out that the Governor made […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The United Kingdom says it respects the sovereignty of Nigeria, but also reserves the right to determine who gets a visa. Catriona Laing, British high commissioner to Nigeria, said this on Thursday at an orientation programme for people with disability seeking Chevening scholarship opportunities in the UK. The UK had threatened to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has suspended Governor Kayode Fayemi over alleged anti-party activities. According to a statement released by the faction on Friday, the governor was suspended due to his role in the recently concluded governorship election in Edo State which is contrary to the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says no death was recorded in the last 24-hours, as the country recorded 125 new cases of COVID-19. The NCDC made this known on its official twitter handle on Thursday. According to the agency, 125 new cases were confirmed around the country, bringing the total […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Zimbabwean authorities are excited about the renewed call by African leaders for America, Britain and their allies to remove sanctions on the country. Zimbabwe has been under sanctions which came through the Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act (Zidera) following the contentious land reform. Heads of State and Government are attending a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Zimbabwe government is seeking to attract investors to the country’s tourism town of Victoria Falls by establishing a stock exchange which will be trading in foreign currency. Initially the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX) will trade under the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) before it becomes independent, backed by international investment banks […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – One of the presidential jets has been put up for sale by the federal government. The 4000 aircraft with registration number, 5N-FGX/: RC 066, was advertised for sale as interested buyers were enjoined to make a bid in some national dailies on Wednesday. Although, the cost of the jet was not indicated […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Many residents and passers-by were injured, while properties worth millions of naira burnt Thursday, during a gas explosion at Iju-Ishaga area, a Lagos suburb. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has confirmed the incident. LASEMA spokesperson, Nosa Okunbor, who confirmed the explosion said upon being informed about the incident which occurred around […]
