(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says the era of abandoning government projects has come to an end under the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Wike stated this during the flag off ceremony of the construction of Yangoji-Sukuku Ebo Road, 11KM in Kwali Area Council of the FCT. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will present certificates of return to 18 newly elected members of the National Assembly on Wednesday. INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, said this on Tuesday, days after re-run and bye-elections across the country. “Certificates of Return will be presented […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) wants the opposition to go beyond criticisms and partner with the government by offering solutions to the country’s bitting challenges. Since President Bola Tinubu’s government took over the reins in May, the cost of living has soared in the country with inflation hitting new highs. A […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – One of the spokespersons for the Obi/Datti Presidential Campaign Council, Kenneth Okonkwo, has stated the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), is responsible for the level of hardship in the country as Nigeria did not vote for what they are presently experiencing now. Taking to his X account the actor lamented on the […]
By Sam Omatseye (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – This has nothing to do with the slugfest in Ivory Coast, where Nigeria’s Super Eagles seem airborne. With the exploits of gangling Osimhen and the dribbling wizardry of diminutive Simon, we can only hope that the sing-song endures. The team that started like a stutter seems to be hitting […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s musical talents nominated for the 2024 Grammy Awards: Burna Boy, Davido, Olamide, Tems, Asake, and Ayra Starr. According to a statement issued on Monday and signed by Presidential Spokesman, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, the President celebrated these musical marvels who have put Nigeria on the chart of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Senate is considering an upward review of the N5.079 billion revenue target of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) from the second half of the year to save the country from further borrowings. The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Customs Isah Jibrin stated this during a meeting with the Comptroller General […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Senegalese lawmakers on Monday began debating a proposal to postpone the presidential election, which was previously set for February 25, according to an AFP journalist. President Macky Sall on Saturday announced a delay to the vote hours before campaigning was set to officially begin, sparking a political crisis. Parliament is examining a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – King Charles III has been diagnosed with a form of cancer and has begun treatment, Buckingham Palace said on Monday, just a week after he was discharged from hospital for prostate surgery. Following the announcement, the 75-year-old Charles’s estranged son Prince Harry made it known that he had spoken with the king […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has begun the enforcement of the ban on the importation, manufacture, distribution, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages in sachets, PET, and glass bottles of 200ml and below. The Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, disclosed this on Monday at a press […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu has assured that the hard times being faced by Nigerians will soon come to an end with the right policies of the Federal Government. The President’s wife gave the assurance on Monday in the State House during a meeting with the Governors Wives on her pet […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Justice Mobolaji Olajuwon of the Federal High Court Abuja has denied bail to five Port Harcourt-based men allegedly loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State. They were charged with terrorism offences by the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. The suspect were accused of burning the Rivers State House of Assembly […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Here is a list of winners in the major categories for the 66th annual Grammy Awards, which were handed out on Sunday in Los Angeles. Taylor Swift made history with her fourth Album of the Year Grammy, the most of any artist. Supergroup boygenius earned three awards, as did SZA, the night’s […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Presidency and ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar, on Sunday, traded words over the state of the Nigerian economy and the monetary policies of President Bola Tinubu. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Atiku, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), said there is hunger in the land as […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Residents of Minna, the Niger State capital, on Monday, protested high cost of living in the country, blocking major roads within the metropolis. The protesters including women and youths were heard chanting protest songs, while security agents including policemen looked on. The protesters said the rising cost of food items and poor […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Honourable Pius Ashakia has won the Obanliku State Constituency rerun election in Cross River State. He was declared the winner of the February 3, 2024 rerun election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Returning Officer, Dr Blessing Anyalebechi. Ashakia polled a total of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Fuad Laguda, as winner of the Surulere Federal Constituency 1 Bye-Election. Declaring the results, the Returning Officer for the bye-election, Prof Simeon Adebayo, revealed that the APC candidate scored a total of 11, 203 votes. Laguda, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Tyson Fury has been forced to postpone his unification fight with Oleksandr Usyk after the British heavyweight suffered a “freak cut” above his eye during a sparring session in Riyadh, Queensberry Promotions announced Friday. Fury’s World Boxing Council title and Ukrainian fighter Usyk’s World Boxing Association, International Boxing Federation and World Boxing […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Department of State Services (DSS) has asked politicians and their supporters to adhere to the Electoral Act in Saturday’s rerun and bye-elections across the country. While the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will hold polls in areas in 26 states of the federation, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun on […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Super Eagles of Nigeria have defeated Angola to become the first team to book a place in the semi-final of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. Ademola Lookman was once again the hero, connecting with a cross from Moses Simon to put the Eagles in front in the […]
