(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Northern Elders Forum on Tuesday asked the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), to resign for failing to provide security in the country. The forum made the demand in a statement by its spokesperson, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed. It said it was disappointing that after nearly seven years of being in office, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said that he contested for the governorship position four different times before he finally won in 1999. The former Vice President made this revelation on Tuesday while having an interaction with leaders of over 200 support groups across the country in Abuja. Addressing the leaders of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government on Tuesday declared Friday, April 15 and Monday, April 18, as public holidays to mark the Easter celebration. The Minister of Interior, Mr Rauf Aregbesola, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government. The minister urged Christians to emulate the attributes of sacrifice, togetherness, forgiveness, kindness, love, peace […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Lai Mohammed, minister of information and culture, has stated that it is an abuse of press freedom for journalists to refer to President Muhammadu Buhari as a major general. Mohammed disclosed this on Tuesday when executives of the International Press Institute (IPI), Nigeria chapter, visited him at his office in Abuja. According […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A Nigerian professor of political economy and management expert, Prof. Patrick Utomi, on Tuesday, said that Nigeria needs leaders who understand economics and how economies work to double output in production. Utomi said this in an interview in Lagos State. He said that unemployment and poverty, among others, need leaders who have […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – North-East Development Commission (NEDC) has decried the impact of Boko Haram insurgency, saying that it has affected over 23 million people in Cameroon, Chad, Niger and Nigeria. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NEDC, Mohammed Alkali said the insurgency alone has gravely affected people in these four countries surrounding the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has appealed to electoral stakeholders to as it in mobilising more people for the ongoing Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) in Enugu State. Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), in the state, Dr. Emeka Ononamadu, made the call in Enugu during INEC Engagement with Critical Stakeholders on the Ongoing […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – African Development Bank (AfDB) and African Union (AU) have signed protocol of agreement for the execution of AU Institution capacity building project. The new agreement was signed in Addis Ababa on Monday by the Deputy Chairperson of AU Commission, Monique Nsanzabaganwa and the AfDB Development Bank Group’s Acting Vice President for Regional […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, on Tuesday, cautioned Vice President Yemi Osinbajo concerning his presidential ambition. Primate Ayodele heaped praises on Osinbajo for finding courage to declare his intention, however, he stated that the former Lagos State commissioner can never become Nigeria’s President. In a statement issued […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi has enjoined Nigerians ahead of the 2023 presidential elections to question aspirants concerning their major past achievements before vying for the number one political position in the country. Obi, who is also a presidential aspirant, announced this on Monday during a meeting with some stakeholders […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The German Government has reiterated its commitment to continue supporting the fight against terrorism in the Sahel region of Africa. German Defence Minister, Christine Lambrecht gave the assurance during her recent visit to West African country of Niger. Germany is part of the European Union Capacity Building Mission in Niger, which helps […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gunmen have reportedly hijacked two commercial buses with passengers in Rivers State. The buses are heading to Kalabari riverine axis in Degema, Asaritoru and Akukutoru Local Government Councils from Port-Harcourt were allegedly hijacked along Degema/Buguma/Abonnema Road on East/West road. Rivers Police Command was yet to confirm the incident but locals said the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Abdullahi Adamu on Tuesday formally resigned from the Senate. Senator Abubakar Kyari representing Borno North also resigned from the Upper Chamber. Adamu and Kyari, in separate letters read by Senate President Ahmad Lawan on the floor, said their action became necessary following their […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Candidates who sat the West African Senior School Certificate Examinations conducted between 2021 and 2022 by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) but whose results were withheld over suspected cases of irregularities and now exonerated will have their results released “latest by Friday, April 15, 2022.” The acting head of the public […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Osun state Governor Adegboyega Oyetola yesterday urged security operatives in the state to fish out killers of chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) of Atakumosa East local government area of the state, Chief Gbenga Ogbara. African Examiner gathered that the APC chair was killed in the early hours of yesterday when gunmen […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Clearing agents operating in the nation’s maritime sector may withdraw their services following the reintroduction of a 15 per cent National Automotive Council levy on imported used vehicles by the Nigeria Customs Service. NAC had in 2011 proposed 35 per cent duty differentials between imported fully-built units and locally assembled cars. The […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Police rescued 39 kidnap victims in Zamfara and arrested 10 suspects including members of the outlawed “Yankasai’’ group. Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Eyuba Elkanah, stated this on Monday in Gusau. He stated that operatives rescued the victims abducted in March and in early April at various villages and locations […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Kinsmen of Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike and Transport Minister Rotimi Amaechi from Ikwerre ethnic nationality have praised the politicians for declaring their ambitions to contest the presidential primaries of their parties. Wike had declared his interest in the presidential ticket of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), while Amaechi at the weekend […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) mock examinations conducted on April 9. Announcing the results in its weekly bulletin released on Monday in Abuja, the board said that candidates could now visit the board’s site to check their results. It said, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The exchange rate of the naira at the Investors and Exporters window closed at 417 to 1 dollar on Monday, representing a 0.08 per cent depreciation compared to N416.17 recorded on Friday. The open indicative rate also closed at N416.15 to the dollar on Monday. An exchange rate of N444 to the […]
