(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a rise in confirmed Lassa fever cases, with 162 deaths recorded across 21 states as of epidemiological week 35, spanning August 25–31. The NCDC via its official website on Tuesday reported 10 new confirmed cases in week 35 alone, up from […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated two distinguished Nigerians, Farouk Gumel and Tobi Amusan, on their recent outstanding achievements. Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga disclosed this in a press release issued on Tuesday Gumel was appointed Chairman of Botswana Sovereign Wealth Fund Limited, while Amusan won a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr Mariya Mahmoud, has cautioned Christian pilgrims travelling to Israel and the Kingdom of Jordan to uphold national values.She also warned them to avoid any act of absconding, stressing the importance of representing Nigeria with dignity. Speaking during a pre-departure orientation in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) -) Nigeria’s sensational 100 meters hurdles champion, Toby Amusan on Monday delivered a splendid performance when she ran 12.29 seconds to clinch silver medal at the World Championships in Tokyo, Japan. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the event monitored in Lagos is her first medal following a disappointing three years […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Resident doctors in Abuja on Monday commenced an indefinite strike over the failure of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to address longstanding issues affecting doctors in the capital. The President of the Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Capital Territory Administration (ARD-FCTA), Dr George Ebong, alongside other executive members, announced the strike during […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The 2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) Mr Peter Obi, has underscored the importance of Ibadanland to the human and capital development of the nation. Obi said this when he visited the Olubadan-designate, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, at his Bodija residence on Sunday. He noted that socio-economic and political history of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Enugu state police Command says it arrested a total of 5,176 criminal suspects involved in various crimes in the last six months, just as it warned its operatives against all manner of corrupt practices, including extortion. The state Commissioner of police CP, Mamman Bitrus Giwa, disclosed this to newsmen on Thursday while […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President John Mahama of Ghana has stated that Ghana has started receiving West African nationals, including Nigerians who were deported from the United States. According to the BBC, Mahama, who announced the decision on Wednesday, stated that it followed a bilateral agreement with Washington and was guided by the Economic Community of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A Makurdi Chief Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, ordered the remand of a 34-year-old Pastor, Kelvin Imo at the Correctional Centre, Makurdi for allegedly raping a church member. Imo, who resides at No. 5, Gboko Road, Makurdi was charged with rape. However, the Chief Magistrate, Mr Kevin Mbanongun, did not take his plea […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Independent National Electoral Commission on Wednesday finally officially recognised the David Mark-led leadership of the African Democratic Congress. This development is coming after a period of internal wrangling within the party, which led to the emergence of new national officers targeted at repositioning the ADC ahead of future electoral contests. Alongside […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has slammed the Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong and striker Cyriel Dessers after Nigeria were held to a draw by South Africa in a World Cup qualifier. The result has put Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the 2026 tournament in jeopardy with only two matches left. The match […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Western Zone, has suspended its strike action following agreements reached with Dangote Group and the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas (NUPENG) workers. The suspension, effective Sept. 9, was contained in a statement issued by the Western Zone Chairman of IPMAN, Chief Oyewọle […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The House Committee on Land Transport has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the Minister of Transportation, Sa’idu Alkali, to appear before it over the derailment of an Abuja–Kaduna train on Aug. 25. This followed the inability of the minister to honour an earlier invitation by the committee on the incident on Tuesday. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As part of activities to mark this year’s World Spinal Cord day, members of the Enugu Metropolitan Lions Club have donated some essential items to the Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) patients in the area. Presenting the Items which includes toiletries, surgical gloves, detergents and cartons of toothpaste at the Spinal Cord Injury […]
… Again, Calls For Higher Custom Duty on Sugary Drinks (AFRICAN EXAMINER) — The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has commended the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led federal Government’s decision to develop a draft policy that will earmark revenues from excise taxes on alcohol, tobacco, and sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) for health financing. It […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has welcomed the adoption of a Policy Framework on Information Integrity in West Africa and the Sahel, describing it as a timely and necessary step towards addressing the growing challenges of disinformation, misinformation, and other threats to the information ecosystem in the region. The outcome document was adopted […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has sacked his Special Assistant on Digital and Creative Economy (Office of the Vice President), Fegho John Umunubo. Director, Information and Public Relations, State House, Abiodun Oladunjoye in a press release issued on Monday said Umunubo has been disengaged with immediate effect. Oladunjoye in the release said, “Stakeholders and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command, attached to the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Awkuzu, have arrested a suspect in connection with the production of fake and potentially toxic soft drinks in Okpoko, Ogbaru Council Area of the state. The 48-year-old Suspect identified as Chigozie Okafor, was nabbed after the police uncovered […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and federal government workers have asked for a quick review of the national minimum wage, saying that the present N70,000 is no longer sustainable. The workers made this demand after the agitations of several states across the country calling for an increase in the minimum wage of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, says that it is going on its planned strike on Monday, September 8, 2025, since Dangote Refinery and its management intend to bring slavery into the Nigerian workforce. The union stated this in a statement released on Sunday, signed by Williams Akporeha […]
