Posted by Nwa Diokpa
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Thursday, December 7th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian transgender, Daniel Anthony Nsikan, aka Jay Boogie, has stated that he wished for death after he suffered complications after a botched cosmetic surgery. Jay Boogie made this revelation concerning his health condition in a recent chat with media personality, Chude Jideonwo saying that his health got bad to the point that […]
Posted by Rotimi Fadeyi
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Thursday, December 7th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of four new members of the National Council on Privatization (NCP), representing the private sector in the Council. According to a statement issued on Thursday and signed by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, the new members are: (1) […]
Posted by Rotimi Fadeyi
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Thursday, December 7th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – In conformity with Sections 71(1), 72, and 73 of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development Act (2010), President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of qualified Nigerians to serve on the Governing Council and Management team of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB). According to a statement issued […]
Posted by Rotimi Fadeyi
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Thursday, December 7th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has received the news of the passing of Frank Kokori, former Secretary-General of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), with deepest sympathies. A statement issued on Thursday and signed by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, the late elder statesman […]
Posted by Nwa Diokpa
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Thursday, December 7th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – On Thursday, a group of seven opposition political parties formed a new coalition as they strive to strengthen democracy in the country and wrestle power away from the ruling ALL Progressive Congress (APC). The movement tagged the Coalition of Concerned Political Parties was established in Abuja during a meeting attended by leaders […]
Posted by African Examiner
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Thursday, December 7th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Custom Service (NSC), Kano Area command on Thursday handed over 665 pieces of Donkey skins to the North-West Coordinator of the Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Services, Dr Adamu. The NCS also handed over 450 blocks of compressed Indian hemp to the Commander of NDLEA and 1,290 cartons of unregistered pharmaceutical products […]
Posted by Nwa Diokpa
Latest Headlines, Sports News
Thursday, December 7th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen and Super Falcons forward, Asisat Oshoala have been shortlisted in the CAF Player of the Year final three-man list for the men and women categories, respectively. Osimhen, who plays for Italian side, Naples, finished as the top scorer in the 2023 African Cup Nations qualifiers will slug […]
Posted by Ignatius Okpara
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Wednesday, December 6th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Institute for peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR), Ministry of Foreign Affairs Abuja Nigeria, says the recently signed National Commission for Almajiri and Out- of-school children Act 2023, and proposed bill on Council for Christian Education before the nation’s National Assembly (NASS), is a major step towards enthroning a broad religious dialogue aimed […]
Posted by Ignatius Okpara
Latest Headlines, News Across Nigeria
Wednesday, December 6th, 2023
…..As Education Gets Lion Share Of N134.5bn (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Enugu state governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, on Tuesday, presented a total of N521.5 billion budget proposal to the State House of Assembly, the highest since inception of the state. He explained that the estimate, being his administration’s first full year budget estimate, will go a […]
Posted by Ignatius Okpara
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Wednesday, December 6th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Enugu State Government weekend sealed up 13 hotels and one private school for non-compliance with its tax obligations and liabilities. The hotels sealed include Top 10 Hotel, The Gate Luxury Apartment, Pentagon, Ekulu Green Guest House, Bonterra Suite, Richmond Hill Suite and Maybach Hotel. Others are ; La Virgen Suites & Residence, […]
Posted by Samson Kankan
Latest Headlines, Sports News
Wednesday, December 6th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A brace from Scott McTominay earned Manchester United a 2-1 win over Chelsea in the Premier League (PL), making it 11 matches since the Blues last won at Old Trafford in a run stretching back to May 2013. The Red Devils have received enough criticism lately to take the decision to ban […]
Posted by African Examiner
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Wednesday, December 6th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Chairman of the Senate Appropriation Committee, Senator Adeola Olamilekan, on Wednesday, directed the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari, to appear before the committee in 24 hours. Olamilekan, who asked Kyari to appear in company of the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Upstream […]
Posted by African Examiner
Business News, Latest Headlines
Wednesday, December 6th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The World Bank will allocate $5 billion to deliver “reliable, affordable, renewable electricity” to 100 million Africans by the end of the decade, the president of the development lender announced Wednesday. The World Bank estimates that around 600 million people in Africa do not currently have access to reliable electricity, a key […]
Posted by Samson Kankan
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Wednesday, December 6th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Agbo Major, has insisted that the 2023 presidential candidate of the party, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has been expelled. Major, who said he is now the chairman of the party, claimed that Kwankwaso’s expulsion was necessitated by an attempt by the former Kano State governor […]
Posted by African Examiner
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Wednesday, December 6th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian Army on Wednesday launched a military operation, codenamed Operation Golden Dawn III, to tackle security challenges in Abia. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Gov Alex Otti launched the exercise at the 14 Brigade Step-Up Headquarters, Isuochi, in Umunneochi Local Government Area of the state. Otti, represented by […]
Posted by African Examiner
Latest Headlines, World News
Wednesday, December 6th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson arrived on Wednesday at a public inquiry where he is expected to be grilled over his government’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Johnson, who has faced a barrage of criticism from his former aides for his indecisiveness and a lack of scientific understanding during the pandemic, […]
Posted by African Examiner
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Wednesday, December 6th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has been listed on Forbes’ 100 Most Powerful Women list. According to Forbes’ 20th annual ranking released on Tuesday, the distinguished Nigerian economist holds the 87th spot, surpassing South African businesswoman Mpumi Madisa, who stands at 88th. Tanzanian President Samia Hassan also […]
Posted by Nwa Diokpa
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Wednesday, December 6th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The news that the Chief of Staff to President Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, will get from the budget a whopping sum of 10 billion naira to renovate his official residence has sparked reactions on social media. The African Examiner writes that on Wednesday, a publication stated that the former speaker of the House […]
Posted by African Examiner
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Tuesday, December 5th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, returned to Abuja after attending the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference, which took place in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Apart from participating in the conference, the President had bilateral talks with King Charles of England, the President of UAE, and leaders of several countries […]
Posted by Nwa Diokpa
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Tuesday, December 5th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) -The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, says it has intercepted nine trailers of parboiled imported rice worth over N872 million. The NCS also disclosed that its Federal Operations Unit intercepted 5,459 bags of 50kg of foreign bags of rice in one month. Addressing journalists, the comptroller of the unit, Mr. Hussaine Ejibunu, stated that […]
