(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says 19 political parties will be participating in the November 16 governorship election in Ondo State. Ondo State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the commission, Mrs Oluwatoyin Babalola, said 19 political parties will be participating in the November 16, 2024 governorship election in the state. Speaking […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Third Mainland Bridge which has been partially closed to traffic is set to be opened to motorists within the next seven days. David Umahi, the Minister of Works, disclosed this in Lagos while inspecting ongoing projects in the state in the company of members of the Senate and House Committee on […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Manchester United hopes of an UCL return is gone with a draw against Brentford. The Red Devils could have been hammered again by the Bees but almost won the game through their forgotten man before conceding in the 98th minute Had it not been for some heroic saves from Andre Onana and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has said that he inherited a huge debt burden of $587m, N85bn and 115 contractual liabilities from the immediate past administration of Nasir El-Rufai, lamenting that the huge debt has eaten deep into the state’s federal allocation. The governor, who disclosed at a town hall meeting […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Rivers State House of Assembly has accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of dishonesty, threatening to resume impeachment proceedings against him if he continues to breach the constitution. Martin Amaewhule, the Speaker of the House, made this known on Saturday during a press briefing in Port Harcourt, Rivers state. Amaewhule, who was accompanied […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Uganda’s Ministry of Health said Friday that international donors have significantly cut funding for malaria projects in the country over global crises, including conflicts and climate change. Jimmy Opigo, Head of the National Malaria Control Division at the ministry, said this at a news conference in Kampala, the capital of Uganda. He […]
(AfRICAN EXAMINER0) – Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino accused his players of lacking the hunger needed to compete in the Premier League after his side were held to a 2-2 draw at home by 10-man Burnley on Saturday. Despite Cole Palmer’s brace, struggling Burnley came from behind twice and Dara O’Shea equalised late at Stamford Bridge. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Imposition of 5 per cent annual tax on private schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) would be injurious to business and drive the school owners out of business. The submission was made on Saturday in Abuja by the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS), reiterating its immediate reaction when […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO) of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Jonas Agwu, has been honoured with the Outstanding Security Spokesperson Award, even as Corps Marshal, Dauda Biu said the CPEO exemplifies excellence in security communication. Mr. Agwu, an Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM) was honoured at the maiden National Spokesperson’s Award […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government has approved the disbursement of N25 billion through the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) to bolster healthcare infrastructure in states. Prof. Muhammed Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, made this known on Saturday in Abuja at the sixth meeting of the BHCPF Ministerial Oversight Committee. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Thousands of Israelis took to the streets again on Saturday to protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing religious government. This is happening as there is no sign of a let-up in Israel’s military campaign in Gaza almost six months in. In Tel Aviv, demonstrators called for early elections as well as […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Arsenal’s assault towards the Premier League title begins on Sunday as they travel to Manchester City looking to secure their first win at the Etihad since 2015. The conclusion of the March international break signals the start of the run-in, and this is the last head-to-head fixture between the three title contenders. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Pope Francis pulled out of Friday’s Way of the Cross ceremony at the last minute, with the Vatican saying he wanted to “preserve his health” ahead of other Easter events this weekend. The 87-year-old’s armchair had been set out on the hill facing the Colosseum in Rome, but was withdrawn as the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says it has successfully restored the national grid following a system disturbance at 4:28 p.m. on Thursday. In a statement on Friday evening, the TCN said full recovery was achieved by 10:00 p.m. that same day. The TCN said that a report from the National Control […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has called on religious leaders to refrain from vilifying or denigrating the nation in their sermons. Tinubu spoke during Ramadan Iftar with traditional rulers and religious leaders at the State House on Thursday in Abuja, the President emphasized the important role of religious leaders in shaping public opinion and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A non governmental Organization, Custos Care Foundation, has taken a one day Sensitization campaign on Maternal and Child Health Care, Water Sanitation and hygiene (WASH), best practices to Women of Ugwuaji rural Community, in Enugu South local government area of Enugu State. The programme according to the organizers, is part of the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has joined the Christian faithful to commemorate Easter, a significant moment and a glorious celebration of the triumph of life over death. A statement issued on Friday and signed by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale said Tinubu warmly greets Christians in Nigeria […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A leading tech career Accelerator, ALX, has announced its partnership with the Enugu State Government through the Ministry of Youth and Sports to provide its Artificial Intelligence Career Essentials (AiCE) course to 5,000 youths in Enugu State. According to the organization, the strategic collaboration is aimed at equipping young people in the state with essential […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled new minimum capital requirements for banks, pegging the minimum capital base for commercial banks with international authorisation at ₦500 billion. A circular signed by the Director, Financial Policy and Regulation Department, Haruna Mustafa, to all commercial, merchant, and non-interest banks and promoters of proposed […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The King of Ewu Kingdom in the Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, Clement Ikolo, who is one of the eight persons declared wanted by the Defence Headquarters in connection with the killing of 17 military personnel in Okuama community has turned himself in to the Delta State Police Command. […]
