(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A Civil Society group, Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has accused the federal government of Nigeria of adopting counterproductive approach in its fight against insecurity in the Southeast Geo political zone of the country. It equally launched a five chapter comprehensive report with executive Summary on insecurity and widespread human rights […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – After weeks of speculations in many quarters, six members of the Enugu State House of Assembly elected on the banner of the Labour Party LP, have officially announced their defection to the ruling Peoples Democratic Party. They announced their defection on the floor of the house during their plenary on Thursday. The lawakers, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, has stated that the veteran actor, Zack Orji underwent two successful brain surgeries. The national President of AGN, Emeka Rollas, stated this on Thursday saying that Zack Orji is in good health. According to Rollas, Zack needed to be flown abroad for a post-surgery evaluation and […]
….NSA, Info Minister, NUJ, NGE, others Hailed for his Release (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – There was massive jubilation on Thursday among journalists following the release of Segun Olatunji, the editor of FirstNews. Olatunji was whisked away from his Lagos home on March 15 by men of the Nigerian Army and was kept in a detention facility […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Mr. Bassirou Faye on his election as the President of the Republic of Senegal. A statement issued by Presidential Spokesman, Chief Ajuri Ngelale on Wednesday said Tinubu noted that President-elect Faye comes with great promise and a sterling record, wishing him success as he takes on this […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has described rumours of petrol price adjustment as false. Dispelling the rumours in a statement on Wednesday, the Chief Communications Officer, NNPCL, Olufemi Soneye, urged Nigerians to disregard them entirely. He reaffirmed the NNPCL commitment to sustaining the current sufficiency in petroleum products supply across […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Following the conclusion of collation of votes, Mr Diomaye Faye has officially been declared winner of the presidential election in Senegal, winning 54.28% of votes in the first round. Reports from the country’s vote counting commission, which falls under the judiciary, stated that Faye placed well ahead of the governing coalition’s candidate, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The news report by a popular Cable network, CNN, concerning the travail of Chioma, the lady who was detained by Erisco Foods Limited, because of her review. The African Examiner recalls that Chioma made a review of Erisco tomato puree online and now she is facing imprisonment after Erisco, the manufacturer accused […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has described the 17 officers and soldiers killed in Okuama on March 14 as patriotic, brave and gallant Nigerians. He said that the deceased gave their lives to defend and protect the nation against internal and external threats. At the burial ceremony of the officers and soldiers on Wednesday […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Labour Party has reserved its 2027 presidential ticket for Peter Obi who was its candidate in the 2023 election. This was announced in a communiqué issued after the party’s national convention that was held in Nnewi, Anambra State, on Wednesday. The communiqué was signed by the National Chairman of the party, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Dr. Paul Akintelure is dead. Dr. Akintelure, who was a governorship aspirant of the party, was reported to have died in Lagos in the early hours of Tuesday, 26th March, 2024. Reactions have been trailing the demise of Dr. Akintelure, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has declared that individuals involved in despicable crimes such as kidnapping must be treated as terrorists. The President made the declaration on Tuesday at a Ramadan dinner with members of the Federal judiciary led by the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola. Reiterating the government’s resolve to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of a retired Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Johnson Babatunde Kokumo, as the new Coordinator of the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons under the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA). The appointment of Kokumo was announced in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nollywood veteran actress, Rita Edochie, has called on Nigerians to stop questioning the death of Nollywood movie stars, saying death is only a displeasing call of nature that comes knocking and cannot be avoided. The renowned actress, who took to her Instagram page @ritaedochie to frown at questions like “What is happening […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Port Harcourt division of the Rivers State High Court has ruled that Celestine Omehia is not a former governor of Rivers State and as such not entitled to the pensions meant for former governors and their deputies. Ruling on the matter brought before the court by Omehia, Justice Daketima Kio in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A major bridge in the US city of Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday after being struck by a container ship, sending multiple vehicles and people plunging into the frigid harbor below. Dramatic footage showed a 300-meter vessel hitting the Francis Scott Key Bridge, bringing the steel-built structure crashing into the Patapsco River. Lights […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Presidency on Tuesday, said a total of $35bn is needed yearly, to cover the country’s infrastructure expenditure for the next 16 years. This was revealed on Tuesday in a statement titled ‘WHAT THE RENEWED HOPE INFRASTRUCTURE FUND MEANS’ by the Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has hiked the benchmark interest rate by 200 basis points to 24.75 percent. This is according to a Tuesday communique by the CBN governor Yemi Cardoso after the second MPC meeting of his tenure in Abuja. The new interest rate […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As the naira gradually appreciates against the dollar after months of unprecedented uncertainties, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), on Monday, announced the sales of $10,000 to each of the eligible Bureau De Change (BDC) operators in the country at the rate of N1,251/$1. In a circular to the President of the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has approved the Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development Fund to facilitate effective infrastructure development across the pivotal areas of agriculture, transportation, ports, aviation, energy, healthcare, and education in Nigeria. This was contained in a statement issued on Monday by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri […]
