(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, has resigned. Ganduje cited ill health as reason for his resignation Sources said he submitted his resignation letter to the APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru, on Friday in Abuja.
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has fixed Aug.16 for the conduct of outstanding by-elections in 16 constituencies across 12 states. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu announced this during the commission’s quarterly meeting with political parties on Thursday in Abuja. Yakubu noted that the commission would deploy 30,451 officials for the by-elections […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Jigawa, Kebbi Government has declared Friday a work-free day to commemorate the Islamic New Year 1447 AH. This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen on Thursday by the state’s Head of Civil Service, said the holiday would allow residents in the state to participate in the Islamic New […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Senate has confirmed several nominees appointed by President Bola Tinubu to serve on the boards of Regional Development Commissions across the country. Among the confirmed nominees is Chibudom Nwuche, a former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, who will serve as chairman of the newly established South-South Development Commission (SSDC). […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has assented to the four tax reform bills recently passed by the National Assembly. The short ceremony which took place at the Presidential Villa on Thursday was attended by the leadership of the National Assembly and some legislators, governors, ministers, and aides of the President. The four bills: the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Vehicle Inspection Office has said the compulsory driving test for applicants of driving license is meant to improve driving proficiency, check accidents and road carnage. The Chief Vehicle Inspection Officer in Enugu State, Engr. Val Chime, told newsmen in Enugu on Wednesday that the agency would soon revoke driving license of fresh […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, has slammed Nasir el-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna, concerning his comment against the administration of President Bola Tinubu. El-Rufai, speaking in an interview with Arise Television programme, had stated that Tinubu would require a miracle to be re-elected in 2027. According […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – MultiChoice Nigeria has reduced the price of its DStv decoder by 50 per cent, dropping it from ₦20,000 to ₦10,000. The company stated that this move is targeted to attract more customers and reduce declining subscriptions. According to the firm’s Chief Executive Officer, John Ugbe, in a statement issued on Tuesday, the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – After 31 years, the Federal Government has eventually fulfilled its three-decade-old promise of house allocations to members of the 1994 Super Eagles squad that won the Africa Cup of Nations in Tunisia. This was announced in a statement posted on the ministry’s website on Wednesday. One of the beneficiaries, former striker Efan […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Igbo umbrella body, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, led by Senator Azuta Mbata, has applauded Governor Josh Stein, the government and citizens of the State of North Carolina, United States of America), on the recent Proclamation of June 14 as Igbo Day in his State. “Suffice it to say that Ohanaeze Ndigbo, by […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed receiving letters of intent from 110 associations seeking registration as political parties. Chairman of the Commission, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this on Wednesday, noting that the requests are being processed in line with the relevant laws and the Commission’s Regulations and Guidelines. “As of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reinstated Samuel Anyanwu as the National Secretary of the party, following its meeting with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday. The party has also suspended its planned National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting scheduled for June 30th, and instead, the planned meeting will be an […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), in partnership with the Ministry of Youth Development and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has commenced the training of selected Youth Corps members to drive National Identification Number (NIN) enrolment to all the wards in the federation. A statement by NIMC’s Head, Corporate Communications, Kayode […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – There was commotion on the floor of the Senate following the submission and consideration of the ad-hoc committee report on the emergency rule in Rivers State, particularly regarding the screening and approval of the Chairman of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC). The session became contentious after lawmakers argued on the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – NATO leaders are set to sign off Wednesday at their Hague summit on a defence spending pledge to satisfy US President Donald Trump’s demand for a headline figure of five per cent of GDP. Here are the details of what NATO is signing up to: Trump has insisted NATO countries hit the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Real reason behind an attempt to dissolve and impose a caretaker Committee to pilot the affairs of Obeagu Ugwuaji Community Development Union in Enugu South Council area of Enugu state by the Commissioner for local Government, Rural Development and Chieftaincy Affairs, Deacon Okey Ogbodo against a court order has been exposed. The […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Police operatives of the Enugu State Command attached to the Nsukka Urban Division, in synergy with law-abiding members of the community have arrested three male suspects in connection with the physical assault of members of the public by the Oriokpa Masquerade group on in Nsukka, as seen in a viral video. The […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The police command in Nasarawa State said there will be traffic diversion in Lafia, the state capital, due to the scheduled official visit by President Bola Tinubu. The state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Rahman Nansel, stated this in a statement to journalists in Lafia on Tuesday. The PPRO also said that […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has enjoined the presidency to clarify the recent statement of President Bola Tinubu, who stated that Belarusian businessman, Alex Zingman, was a former classmate at Chicago State University (CSU). As there are inconsistencies in the timeline and the background of the businessman. The request was contained in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi faces a tantalising reunion with former club Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup last 16 after both sides on Monday progressed to the knockout phase. Miami drew 2-2 with Palmeiras to go through second in Group A, after the Brazilian side fought back from two goals down […]
