(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – House of Representatives Committee on Power, has called on the Federal Government, to prevail on the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) and other relevant stakeholders, to urgently tackle the power outage problem in some areas of Bayelsa State. The committee led by its Chairman, Hon. Victor Nwokolo, made the call during […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – It’s a good day for Nigeria’s entertainment industry as superstars Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, Asake, Tems, Davido, Lojay, and Seyi Vibez have all been nominated for the 2024 BET Awards. The organizers of the annual BET Awards announced the nominations for the 2024 edition on Thursday with African stars making a significant […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu on Thursday said West African countries must unite to crush banditry, terrorism and other criminal activities plaguing the region. Tinubu stated this at the Presidential Villa in Abuja while receiving President Bassirou Diomaye Faye of Senegal where he called for an alignment of purpose and structure in West Africa […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The student loan application portal will open on May 24, 2024, the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) said on Thursday. “The management of Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) led by its Managing Director, Mr Akintunde Sawyerr are thrilled to announce the 24th of May, 2024 as the official date for the opening […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A Forensic Scientist and Pathologist from the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Prof. Sunday Osiyemi has told the coroner inquiring into the cause of death of late Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba popularly known as Mohbad that the results of an autopsy conducted on the deceased body has failed to ascertain the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Senator Magnus Abe on Wednesday said he worked hard to bring former Rivers State Governor and President Bola Tinubu together. In the build-up to the 2023 general elections, Abe dumped the All Progressives Congress (APC) after losing the Rivers State governorship primary to Tonye Cole. He pitched his tent with the Social […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s table tennis pacesetter, Mr. Aruna Quadri, on winning the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Africa Cup title. Quadri achieved a resounding victory in the final match of the 2024 ITTF Africa Cup in Rwanda, reclaiming his title and sealing his place as Africa’s table tennis champion. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular street singer Habeeb Okikiola, best known as Portable, has been arrested by the police for allegedly refusing to pay the balance of a G-Wagon vehicle he purchased from a car dealer. “Portable was arrested in the Abule Egba area of Lagos on Tuesday,” Hundeyin said. The ‘Zazoo Zeh’ crooner was reported […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Wednesday, arraigned a former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Godwin Emefiele for approving the printing of N684.5m notes at the rate of N18.96bn. Emefiele was arraigned before Justice MaryAnn Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory High court on four counts. He […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Two members of the Abia State House of Assembly have dumped the Young Progressive Party (YPP) for the ruling Labour Party (LP) in the state. The lawmakers are Iheanacho Nwogu, representing Osisioma North State Constituency; and Fine Ahuama, representing Osisioma South State Constituency. Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, who was joined by […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, says any reversal in the hike of electricity tariff for Band A customers in the country will derail the reform agenda of the President Bola Tinubu administration for the power sector. Adelabu spoke on Tuesday after the Federal Executive Council (EFC) meeting at the Aso Villa […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – HIGHLIGHTS OF THE FEDERAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETINGS HELD ON 13TH AND 14TH MAY, 2024 The Federal Executive Council concluded its meeting that started on Monday, May 13 to Tuesday, May 14, 2024. After exhaustive deliberations, the council approved a number of policies and projects that will further boost the economy, facilitate investments […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria’s inflation rate rose to 33.69% in April 2024 compared to March 2024 headline inflation rate which was 33.20%. This was according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS)’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released on Wednesday. “In April 2024, the headline inflation rate increased to 33.69% relative to the March 2024 […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Since the return of democracy in Nigeria in 1999, different parts of the country have had unpleasant experiences in the area of security. This development, naturally, has been a source of worry to politicians and other citizens alike. To many observers and security experts, state police hold the key to fixing these […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has said that it will no longer tolerate the pervasive non-reinstatement or reconstitution of Governing Councils in public universities. The union took the decision at its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, between May 11 and May 12. A […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Erling Haaland scored twice to settle Manchester City’s nerves as the Premier League champions beat Tottenham 2-0 to take a giant step towards a historic fourth consecutive English title on Tuesday. The Norwegian forward tapped home a pinpoint Kevin De Bruyne cross early in the second half to score City’s first-ever league […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – In continuation with its engagement with relevant stakeholders ahead of the forthcoming Edo and Ondo States governorship election, the Independent National Electoral Commission, has announced its preparedness to train 794 Civil Society Organisations officials. The Commission’s Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, revealed this at the opening of Tuesday’s meeting, where he informed the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has decried the substantial debt burden inherited from the previous administration of Nyesom Wike, saying most of the projects commissioned in the state were not fully funded. Governor Fubara stated this during the commissioning of the Aleto-Ogale-Ebubu-Eteo Road, also known as Old Bori Road in Eleme Local […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – UK MPs arrested on suspicion of serious sexual or violent offences could be barred from attending parliament after lawmakers changed the rules in a narrow vote late on Monday. Parliament decided by just one vote that any MP arrested over such accusations should face a risk assessment, which could lead to them […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has hinted that the apex bank will keep interest rates high until inflation subsides by implementing orthodox policies. In an interview with the Financial Times, Cardoso said that the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), which he chairs, would do whatever is necessary […]
