(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Lionel Messi’s stop-start Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) career has stalled again, with the superstar forward ruled out of Sunday’s game at Monaco by illness. The Argentinian was absent from training on Saturday due to flu, and PSG have confirmed he is out of their plans for the fixture. PSG came into the weekend […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Commissioner of police in Enugu State, (CP) Abubakar Lawal, has ordered a thorough investigation on police officers that allegedly assaulted a young man and masquerade recently at Agbani, in Nkanu West Council area of the Enugu He ordered the State Criminal investigation Department CID to fish out, “thoroughly investigate and ensure […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Africa Investment Forum, a multi-stakeholder investment platform has attracted $32.8 billion in investment interest in bankable projects across the continent. The Forum is an initiative of the African Development Bank Group and seven other partners, which include Africa 50; the Africa Finance Corporation; the African Export-Import Bank; the Development Bank of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The alarming rate of insecurity in South East Nigeria, particularly Imo State on Saturday continues, as unknown armed men invaded and razed the country home of the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Professor George Obiozor, at Awo-Omanma in the Oru East Council Area of Imo State. Almost all parts of Orlu Senatorial zone […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says the immediate-past governor of Anambra State is currently being grilled over alleged misappropriation of funds to the tune of N42 billion. An authoritative source in the EFCC disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Abuja. The source said the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Bianca Ojukwu has given reasons why she slapped Ebelechukwu, the wife of former Governor Willie Obiano at Thursday’s inauguration of Charles Soludo as the sixth elected governor of Anambra State. Bianca is the widow of the late Biafran leader, Odumegwu Ojukwu. The scuffle between the two women drew the attention of security […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – At least, seven people were injured on Friday in clashes between police and supporters of the former ruling party of Guinea-Bissau. According to newsmen, the incident took place in the capital Bissau at the headquarters of the African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde, opposite the presidential palace. Police […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Russian Football Union (RFU) has failed in a bid to stay the suspension of its national team from World Cup qualifying, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) said on Friday. The RFU had wanted a decision from the ruling body FIFA frozen until a full decision from CAS on its […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Students Union body of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, has given the LAUTECH chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) 72 hours to withdraw from the ongoing strike. This is contained in a statement jointly signed by its President, Anuoluwa Adeboye, and Public Relations Officer, Gabriel […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has returned from London after a routine medical check-up. African Examiner reports that the Nigerian leader departed Abuja for the routine medical check-up in London on March 6. The president had earlier wanted to embark on the medical trip from Nairobi, Kenya after attending the United Nations Environmental Programme […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved funding of $127.8 million to develop and improve access to farming and pastoral lands in the eastern part of Niger Republic, along its border with Nigeria. The funding package which was approved by the Board of Directors of the African Development Fund, the Bank’s concessional arm, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Immediate past chairman of the Enugu State Chapter of the ruling All Progressive Congress, Dr. Ben Nwoye has said the ongoing attack on the declaration of the Ex- Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu to contest for gubernatorial election in 2023 is a show of weakness by members of his the people’s […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As the 2023 general elections draw near, Chairman, Nike Patriotic Front, Dr. Sam Ngwu has appealed to political leaders and stakeholders in Enugu State to support the agitation for Nike clan to produce the governor of the state in 2023. He made the appeal when members of the group and traditional rulers […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Pope Francis has stated that the present war in Ukraine is a “perverse abuse of power” that has damaged defenseless people to “brutal violence”. “The tragedy of the war taking place in the heart of Europe has left us stunned,” the Pope stated this in a message to a Catholic Church conference […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Angered by the show of shame displayed by Wife of Immediate past governor of Anambra State, Mrs. EbeleChukwu Obiano and Widow of late Odumegwu Ojukwu, Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu, Thursday, the Obi of Awka Ancient Kingdom, His Imperial Majesty, the Eze Uzu (111) of Awka , Obi Dr Austin Ndigwe has given the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The news that Leicester City midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi may not be available for the crucial tie of Nigeria’s all-important Qatar 2022 World Cup first leg qualifying play-off clash against Ghana has sparked social media reactions after he sustained a knee injury in the match against Rennes at Roazhon Park in the Europa […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo, has opened up concerning the thinking behind making Okpoko his first place of visit after his inauguration as the state governor on Thursday. According to him, since Okpoko has been known as the weakest link in the state, he had no other option but to start […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Friday, March 18, 2022, issued an order vacating the restraining injunction against the National Convention of the All Progressives Congress fixed for March 26th. Justice Bello Kawu in his ruling stated that a member of a political party can’t sue the party. African Examiner […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian businessman, Tony Elumelu, has lamented the impact of poor power supply and fuel scarcity on the citizens and businesses, urging Nigerians to hold their leaders accountable. In a rare public commentary on Twitter Thursday, Mr Elumelu, who heads UBA, Transcorp and Heir Holdings, wondered how the nation would be so rich […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gov. Mai Buni of Yobe and Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretake and Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC), has lauded Gov. Abubakar Bello of Niger for effectively managing the party’s affairs in his absence. Buni, while speaking with newsmen on Thursday in Abuja, said activities at the party’s national secretariat did not […]
