(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Indonesian rescuers raced to evacuate thousands of people Thursday after a volcano erupted five times, forcing authorities to close a nearby airport and issue a warning about falling debris that could cause a tsunami. The crater of Mount Ruang flamed with lava against a backdrop of lightning bolts overnight after erupting four […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The current acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Damagum, will continue in that capacity until another National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting that will hold after the one slated for today, Thursday April 18, 2024. This formed part of the resolution of the PDP caucus meeting on Wednesday night. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dragged Justice Usman Na’abba of the Kano State High Court before the National Judicial Council (NJC) for granting an ex parte order restraining the party’s National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, from further parading himself as the party’s leader. The restraining order by the judge followed Monday’s suspension […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has directed all Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre owners to arrest any parent, who is found near any of their facilities during the 2024 UTME exercise. The directive was issued at the final briefing of the Computer-Based Test (CBT) centre owners, which was held virtually on […]
Bayern Munich defeated Arsenal 1-0 to put an end to the gunners Champions League campaign as Real Madrid edged out English giant Man City football club in a penalty shootout. Bayern’s Joshua Kimmich was the unlikely scorer as he thundered a header past Arsenal goalie David Raya. It was the only goal of the second […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The European Union (EU) said it has approved 116.9 million U.S. dollars for stabilisation efforts in Somalia. The funds approved by the Political and Security Committee of the Council of the EU on Tuesday will support the transition process for the Somali National Army (SNA). The EU said that the Council of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A coalition of foreign and Nigeria based agro companies led by Shine Bridge Incorporated has indicated interest to partner with the Federal Government on large scale commercial cassava processing and food manufacturing. Shine Bridge is a U.S.-based agricultural policy think-tank and food technology transfer company. Dr Tony Bello, Chairman, Shine Bridge, spoke […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Police in Lagos State have recovered a day-old baby abandoned on Alhaji Masha Road, Surulere, on Monday, police spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, said on Wednesday. He told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that a social worker attached to a hospital in Surulere area reported the recovery of the baby to the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal High Court Sitting in Abuja has granted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) permission to arrest the former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, preparatory to his arraignment on Thursday. Justice Emeka Nwite granted the warrant this afternoon at the instance of the EFCC. This is as a Kogi […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Kano State High Court has issued an ex parte order affirming the suspension of ex-governor Abdullahi Ganduje as the National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC). This development followed a tumultuous period of internal strife within the APC. Justice Usman Malam Na’abba, presiding over the court, granted the order in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal High Court in Lagos State granted businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, better known as Cubana Chief Priest, N10m bail with two sureties in like sum on Wednesday. The African Examiner writes that Cubana Chief Priest pleaded not guilty to tampering and abusing the naira inhis trial. The socialite was arraigned […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has warned the Coordinator of Satellite Towns Development Department (STDD), Mr Abdulkadir Zulkiflu, against negotiating with contractors. Wike, who gave the warning while inaugurating the coordinator in Abuja on Tuesday, advised him to view the appointment as an opportunity to contribute […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Paris St Germain’s Kylian Mbappe has said that helping his hometown club to finally win their first Champions League title is a matter of pride for him. This was after he scored twice to help guide his side to a 4-1 comeback win at FC Barcelona and into the semi-finals with a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Borussia Dortmund are relishing a rematch with Paris St Germain in the Champions League semi-finals. This was after knocking out Atletico Madrid in a thrilling tie on Tuesday to set up a meeting with the French side they played in the group stage. Dortmund overturned a 2-1 deficit from their quarter-final first […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The All Progressives Congress (APC) says Abdullahi Ganduje remains the party’s national chairman despite moves by some persons who claim to be members of his ward to suspend him. Some acclaimed members of Ganduje’s ward in Kano had “suspended” him over alleged financial crime. But the spokesman of the APC Felix Morka […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Zambian Government has stopped the issuance of cordwood permits for charcoal production in an effort to control deforestation. Minister of Green Economy and Environment, Collins Nzovu, said in a statement that the decision would initially affect three districts where charcoal production is rampant. Nzovu said charcoal production was rampant in the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Arsenal are preparing for a potentially season-defining Champions League clash against Bayern Munich on Wednesday as familiar doubts simmer over whether they can handle the pressure after their damaging Premier League defeat by Aston Villa. Sunday’s 2-0 loss brought back uncomfortable memories for Mikel Arteta’s side, who led the way for most […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Association of the Bureau De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON) says the Nigerian currency Naira has appreciated faster than expected against the United States’ Dollar. Gwadabe said as of Tuesday afternoon, the BDC operators buy the dollar at N980/$1 and sell at N1,020/$1, as against the official rate of N1161/$1 by […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government has started the disbursement process for the Presidential Conditional Grant scheme. This is according to a Tuesday statement from the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment. “We are pleased to inform you that the disbursement process for the Presidential Conditional Grant Programme has officially commenced,” the statement read. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Adamawa State Governor, Umaru Fintiri, has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle of the State Executive Council. Six commissioners affected by the development will swap positions, said a statement on Friday by the Press Secretary to the Governor, Humwashi Wonosikou. Mr Sanusi Jauro who until recently was the Commissioner for Youth and Sports […]
