(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin on Monday said the United States will provide more arms and munitions to Israel, whose forces battle Palestinian militants in Gaza following deadly attacks. Austin also warned Iran to “stop” supporting Yemen’s Huthi rebels who were increasingly attacking vessels in the Red Sea since the Israel-Hamas war began […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – After weeks of dramatic twists in Rivers State, the political gladiators in the oil-rich South-South state reached a truce on Monday after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Villa in Abuja. The meeting had in attendance Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, who is now the Minister […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says re-run and bye-elections may be held across the country next February. This is according to the Chairman of the electoral body Mahmood Yakubu who spoke at a meeting with political parties. “With regard to the bye-elections, you may recall that in my recent address at […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Court of Appeal Abuja, affirms the declaration of Ahmadu Fintiri as Governor of Adamawa State. Upholds the Judgment of the Adamawa state Governorship Election Petition Tribunal. More to follow…
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Amid the feud between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, and the gale of resignations trailing the crisis, the Rivers State Government has said the governor did not force any of his commissioners to resign. “Whatever their reason, I will like to say that the governor did not force, compel […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – FIFA announced details regarding the new format for the Club World Cup on Sunday, saying the first edition will take place in 2025 and feature European heavyweights Real Madrid and Manchester City. The tournament will take place from June 15 to July 13 in the United States and bring together 32 teams, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Amid the political crisis rocking Rivers State, ex-governor Nyesom Wike, has warned politicians not to pull the ladder they used in getting to exalted positions. “Don’t pull the ladder that you use in climbing. When you are coming down, the ladder may not be there,” Wike said on Sunday. “And leave the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Renowned Rights Activist, Mr Omoyele Sowore, on Saturday, at a townhall at the Akure City Hall demanded the resignation of Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State. Sowore at the meeting said it was necessary to rescue the state from the few individuals allegedly siphoning the resources of the state. He also challenged […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia combined to give Napoli a 2-1 win over struggling Cagliari on Saturday and send their side into Serie A’s Champions League places. The inspiration behind last season’s stunning league title triumph, Napoli’s attacking stars struck a goal each as the reigning champions moved up to fourth. Kvaratskhelia […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Labour Party (LP) has dropped its petition against the election of Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in the 2023 poll. LP had challenged Fubara’s victory in the exercise with the Appeal Court in Lagos dismissing its petition and upholding the PDP candidate’s win. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare Professor Ali Pate has dismissed the rumoured resurgence of COVID-19 in the country, stating that there is no scientific research record to back the claims. Professor Pate disclosed this at the maiden public lecture series of the Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The new head of Turkey’s central bank said she has been priced out of Istanbul’s property market by rampant inflation, leaving no choice for the former finance executive but to move back in with her parents. “We haven’t found a home in Istanbul. It’s terribly expensive. We’ve moved in with my parents,” […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says the 2022 floods impacted 16,000 families, while 6,000 farmers lost various seedlings and farm produce in Lagos State. The Lagos Coordinator, Lagos Territorial Office, NEMA, Ibrahim Farinloye, said this in a statement on Friday in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has commended the level of global recognition of the Nigerian entertainment industry, stating that the industry is conquering the world. Musawa, represented by Mariam Ajaga, her Special Adviser on Visual Arts and Culture, gave the assessment in her speech at the 4th […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Wahab Shittu has said that the decision of the apex court on Nnamdi Kanu is in line with the law. The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), should face trial despite a previous dismissal of charges […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President of the Senate Godswill Akpabio has given more details about events in the aftermath of his 61st birthday colloquium, saying he was exhausted. The former Akwa Ibom governor held the event in Abuja with several reports saying he slumped on the occasion. But giving details about what transpired on that day, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Unai Emery insists Aston Villa cannot afford to start dreaming of a Premier League title challenge despite their “amazing” rise to third place. Emery’s side have moved within two points of leaders Liverpool after statement victories over Manchester City and Arsenal in their last two league games. Villa also advanced to the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has assured foreign investors of ease in the repatriation of funds as the Federal Government ramps up efforts to attract more businesses to the country. Tinubu spoke on Friday when he received Letters of Credence from the Ambassador of Hungary, Lorand Endreffy; the High Commissioner of Rwanda, Christophe Bazivamo, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Niger’s deposed president Mohamed Bazoum must be freed immediately from detention, where he has been held since a July 26 coup, the court of the West African bloc, ECOWAS, ordered on Friday. The court called for his “immediate and unconditional release” and ordered that Bazoum be reinstated, according to the judge in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Niger’s ruling military has agreed to terms and conditions of a transition back to civilian rule, and will present the plan to a regional bloc, the chief diplomat from mediator Togo announced Thursday. Speaking on Niger’s national television, Togo Foreign Minister Robert Dussey said he had reached an agreement “on the content […]
