(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The governor Peter Mbah led Enugu State government has agreed to host the 2023/2024 edition of the Super eight competition of the Nigeria National league (NNL) in Enugu, with Champions smiling home with a trophy and N5 million price money at the end of the week long soccer fiesta. Chairman of NNL Mr. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Robert Lewandowski hit a second-half hat-trick to power Barcelona to an entertaining 4-2 win over 10-man Valencia on Monday in La Liga. The champions’ victory denies leaders Real Madrid the chance to take the crown by simply beating Cadiz next Saturday. Los Blancos are 11 points clear with five matches remaining. Fermin […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released modalities for the checking of the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results via SMS. JAMB’s registrar Ishaq Oloyede confirmed the release of the 2024 UTME results in a press conference in Abuja on Monday. How to Check 2024 UTME Results Via SMS […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) in Rivers State says Port Harcourt and other surrounding areas are unlikely to face the fuel scarcity hitting some parts of the country. Queues have resurfaced in major cities like Lagos and Abuja, snaking into the roads and leaving millions of commuters stranded. The […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – )The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), has denied allegation of shooting at pro Yahaya Bello protesters at its headquarters on Monday in Abuja Spokesman for the commission, Dele Oyewale said this while responding to a video trending on social media on the allegation of attack by the. EFCC operatives on protesters […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nasarawa State House of Assembly says it is working on a proposal to regulate the activities of telecommunications operators in the state. The Speaker of the House, Mr Danladi Jatau, said this during the proceedings on Monday in Lafia, when he received a report of the Joint Committee on Information/Housing and Environment, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A UN spokesman on Monday said that the world body is against the taxes on aid deliveries and peacekeeping operations imposed by South Sudan. “Obviously, this goes against the agreements that we had with them (the South Sudanese authorities),” said Stephane Dujarric, chief spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. In spite of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – ) The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. has assured Nigerians that the ongoing fuel scarcity and queues will be cleared out by Wednesday, April 31. Mr Olufemi Soneye, Chief Communications Officer, NNPCL, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos. According to Soneye, the company currently has an availability […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has assured that any customer not currently enjoying 20 hours of electricity would not pay the new tariff. The minister stated this on Monday while appearing before the Senate Committee on Power, for a one-day investigative hearing on the need to halt the proposed increase in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The governor revealed this while commissioning the new Labour House in Edo state on Monday. According to him, the new wage comes into effect on May 1st, 2024. The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has approved a new minimum wage of N70,000 for civil servants in the state. Details soon… […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Residents in Sokoto State have continued to lament the untold hardship they are subjected to following the fuel scarcity being experienced in all parts of the state that has made businesses and other activities very difficult. Commuters in the state said most filling stations are locked under the guise that they lack […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – UN Security Council members on Saturday called on the warring parties in Sudan to immediately halt the military build-up and take steps to de-escalate the situation in El Fasher, the provincial capital of North Darfur. The call comes amid reports of an imminent offensive by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and their […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has approved the automatic employment of 15 persons living with disability, who have degrees, NCE, diploma and vocational training certificates. The governor gave the approval in Maiduguri on Saturday at the Government House when he met with members of the Association of People Living with Disability. “I […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) won all the 11 local government chairmanship and 114 councilors elections held in Gombe State on Saturday. Chairman of Gombe State Independent Electoral Commission, Malam Saidu Awak who announced the results in Gombe, said out of 19 registered political parties in the state, only five fielded candidates […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti has enjoined the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to see to a logical conclusion the case involving the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. It could be recalled that the EFCC accused Bello of committing fraud to the tune of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Lagos State Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service has debunked the allegations that the controversial cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, aka Bobrisky is staying in luxury in the correction centre. The African Examiner recalls that Bobrisky is presently serving a six-month prison sentence over abuse of the naira notes. Justice Abimbola Awogboro of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ange Postecoglou insisted Tottenham will stick to his attacking philosophy in Sunday’s crucial north London derby against Premier League leaders Arsenal. Postecoglou’s side cannot afford to lose to their bitter rivals at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as they try to stay in the race to qualify for the Champions League. Fifth-placed Tottenham […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – British head of state King Charles III will make a limited return to public duties next week after doctors said they were “very encouraged” by the progress of his treatment for cancer. His first engagement with Queen Camilla would be to a cancer treatment centre on Tuesday. The couple will also host […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Liverpool reached an agreement with Feyenoord on Friday for Arne Slot to succeed Jurgen Klopp as manager, British media reported. The Press Association said that a compensation package for the 45-year-old, who had two years left on his contract, has now been agreed. The BBC claimed that the deal is worth up […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has condoled with the Eze family over the passing of Senator Ayogu Eze. This was contained in a statement issued on Friday and signed by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale The late politician represented Enugu North Senatorial Zone in the Senate from […]
