(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi was sworn in Tuesday before parliament for his third term in office as leader of the Arab world’s most populous country. In power for the past decade, Sisi is set to remain president until 2030, after winning a December election with 89.6 percent of the vote against […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has approved the Federal Capital Territory’s over N1.1trn statutory budget for the 2024 fiscal year. The FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, disclosed this during an ongoing media chat at his office in Abuja on Tuesday. He expressed delight over the assent by the president, and explained that the budget will […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – At least thirty children are believed to have been kidnapped by suspected bandits at Kasai village in Batsari Local Government Area of Katsina State. Batsari is one of several Security Frontline Local Government Areas in Katsina State where activities of bandits, and other criminal elements have been on the increase almost on […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Israeli air strikes destroyed the Iranian embassy’s consular annex in Damascus Monday, Syrian and Iranian officials said, with a top Revolutionary Guard commander among seven members the force said were killed, amid worsening regional tensions. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps named Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Zahedi and another high-ranking officer, Brigadier General […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Democratic Republic of Congo’s planning minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka on Monday became the African nation’s first woman prime minister, state television announced. An economist, she takes over as prime minister from Jean-Michel Sama Lukonde, following President Felix Tshisekedi’s sweeping re-election on December 20. Tuluka said on national television that the “task […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Google has agreed to delete a vast trove of search data to settle a suit that it tracked millions of US users who thought they were browsing the internet privately. If a proposed settlement filed Monday in San Francisco federal court is approved by a judge, Google must “delete and/or remediate billions […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Mathew Hassan Kukah, on Sunday, expressed concern concerning what he described as the “ubiquity of the military in our national life”. Kukah stated that the presence of soldiers everywhere “it is impossible to explain how we can say we are in a civilian democracy with the military […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Tuesday for Dakar, Senegal, to attend the inauguration of Senegal’s President-elect, Bassirou Faye. A press statement by the Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), Chief Ajuri Ngelale on Monday, said the president’s trip is at the invitation of the Republic of Senegal. President […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – With the Premier League title race reaching its climax, attention turns to the crucial remaining fixtures that will determine the destiny of the 2023–24 season. As 20 teams gear up for the final sprint, analysis reveals intriguing insights into who holds the advantage and who faces an uphill battle in the pursuit […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says 19 political parties will be participating in the November 16 governorship election in Ondo State. Ondo State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the commission, Mrs Oluwatoyin Babalola, said 19 political parties will be participating in the November 16, 2024 governorship election in the state. Speaking […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Third Mainland Bridge which has been partially closed to traffic is set to be opened to motorists within the next seven days. David Umahi, the Minister of Works, disclosed this in Lagos while inspecting ongoing projects in the state in the company of members of the Senate and House Committee on […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Manchester United hopes of an UCL return is gone with a draw against Brentford. The Red Devils could have been hammered again by the Bees but almost won the game through their forgotten man before conceding in the 98th minute Had it not been for some heroic saves from Andre Onana and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has said that he inherited a huge debt burden of $587m, N85bn and 115 contractual liabilities from the immediate past administration of Nasir El-Rufai, lamenting that the huge debt has eaten deep into the state’s federal allocation. The governor, who disclosed at a town hall meeting […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Rivers State House of Assembly has accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of dishonesty, threatening to resume impeachment proceedings against him if he continues to breach the constitution. Martin Amaewhule, the Speaker of the House, made this known on Saturday during a press briefing in Port Harcourt, Rivers state. Amaewhule, who was accompanied […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Uganda’s Ministry of Health said Friday that international donors have significantly cut funding for malaria projects in the country over global crises, including conflicts and climate change. Jimmy Opigo, Head of the National Malaria Control Division at the ministry, said this at a news conference in Kampala, the capital of Uganda. He […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Imposition of 5 per cent annual tax on private schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) would be injurious to business and drive the school owners out of business. The submission was made on Saturday in Abuja by the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS), reiterating its immediate reaction when […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO) of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Jonas Agwu, has been honoured with the Outstanding Security Spokesperson Award, even as Corps Marshal, Dauda Biu said the CPEO exemplifies excellence in security communication. Mr. Agwu, an Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM) was honoured at the maiden National Spokesperson’s Award […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government has approved the disbursement of N25 billion through the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) to bolster healthcare infrastructure in states. Prof. Muhammed Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, made this known on Saturday in Abuja at the sixth meeting of the BHCPF Ministerial Oversight Committee. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Thousands of Israelis took to the streets again on Saturday to protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing religious government. This is happening as there is no sign of a let-up in Israel’s military campaign in Gaza almost six months in. In Tel Aviv, demonstrators called for early elections as well as […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Arsenal’s assault towards the Premier League title begins on Sunday as they travel to Manchester City looking to secure their first win at the Etihad since 2015. The conclusion of the March international break signals the start of the run-in, and this is the last head-to-head fixture between the three title contenders. […]
