President Bola Tinubu has stated that the removal of subsidy on petrol was necessary to stop Nigeria from collapsing. The African Examiner recalls that Tinubu on assumption into office in May during his inauguration speech stated that fuel subsidy “is gone” and this immediately triggered an increase in the petrol pump price which led to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Police Force has stated that two suspects were killed in a chase of armed robbers who robbed a bank and attacked a police station on Friday. The African Examiner writes that four police officers, the Divisional Police Officer in charge of Otukpo, Chief Superintendent John Adikwu, three other police officers […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Engr. Chidi Ibeh-led faction of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has enjoined the Nigerian police to arrest and prosecute popular Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmed Gumi concerning his recent outburst on Christians in Nigeria. The African Examiner recalls that Gumi was recently quoted as saying it was dangerous to entrust Nigeria’s national security in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian Oscar Selection Committee (NOSC) has selected the Sundance Festival award-winning film “Mami Wata” as a contender for the 96th Academy Awards’ International Feature Film (IFF) category. Already, the selection has garnered overwhelming support from the Nigerian movies industry and movie lovers. Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, the 14th Emir of Kano and former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), says reduced dependence on petrol will be the long-term solution to the petrol subsidy removal crisis. “In the short term, the most effective measure to offset the removal of fuel subsidies is cash transfers. “The […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Arsenal’s late winner against Manchester City two weeks ago has fuelled the Gunners’ belief that they can end a 20-year wait to win the title. Mikel Arteta’s men are second, behind north London rivals Tottenham only on goals scored, and will end Saturday top of the table if they win because Spurs […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State says the Federal Government should reform its laws to allow people to buy arms for protection. He made the comment during a media chat in Abuja on Friday, wondering why people cannot buy arms to defend themselves when criminals have access to firearms. “It is a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gaza’s Hamas rulers released two Americans on Friday among some 200 hostages they abducted in brutal October 7 attacks in Israel and indicated that more could follow. Judith Tai Raanan and her daughter Natalie Shoshana Raanan were back in Israel late Friday, the Israeli government said. No details were given on their […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – An Official on Thursday said Angola plans to maintain its current crude oil production of 1.1 million barrels a day (bpd) into 2024. Belarmino Chitangueleca, Executive Director at the National Agency of Petroleum, Gas and Biofuels (ANPG) said the country expects to maintainits goal even as the country looks to stabilise declining […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Mr Don Onyenji, Commissioner for Culture, Entertainment and Tourism in Anambra says the state will hold the largest and most colourful new yam (Iri Ji) festival on oct.21. Onyenji, who spoke to the newsmen in Awka on Thursday, said the festival would hold at the Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka with Igwe Alfred […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Canada said Thursday it had withdrawn 41 diplomats from India — fallout from a bitter row over the killing of a Sikh separatist on Canadian soil. New Delhi planned to revoke diplomatic immunity for all but 21 of Canada’s diplomats and their families by Friday, forcing Ottawa to pull out the others, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A former Minister of Power, Prof. Barth Nnaji, has alleged that diesel suppliers and generator dealers are sabotaging efforts for Nigerians to enjoy regular power supply. Nnaji made this known while featuring in a radio programme, captioned: “The South East Political Roundtable” by Flo FM, Umuahia on Wednesday. Nnaji said that the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The former lawmaker who represented Kogi West in the ninth Senate, Adeyemi Smart on Wednesday said President Bola Tinubu will throw out any minister who fails to perform in six months. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, the governorship aspirant in Kogi State, described Tinubu as someone who will […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The People’s Republic of China has indicated its readiness to refinance and complete the Abuja-Kano, and Port-Harcourt-Maiduguri railway projects following a request by President Bola Tinubu. China’s President, Xi Jinping disclosed this on Wednesday in Beijing while receiving Vice President Kashim Shettima who represented Tinubu in a bilateral meeting on the sidelines […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Ola Olukoyede as the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The red chamber also confirmed the appointment of Muhammad Hammajoda as the Secretary of the anti-graft agency. The confirmation of both men followed their screening by the upper chamber on Wednesday afternoon, about a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The embattled senator representing Adamawa North Senatorial District, Elisha Abbo, has apologised concerning his allegation that Senate President Godswill Akpabio planned his removal by the Court of Appeal. Abbo tendered his apology when he appeared in an interview on Arise Television on Wednesday. He said, “I have to say with all sense […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The US Treasury announced sanctions on 10 Hamas members, operatives and financial facilitators Wednesday, including a key commander, as conflict rages after the militant group’s surprise attack on Israel. The new sanctions target individuals based in Gaza and elsewhere, including Sudan, Turkey, Algeria and Qatar, the US agency said in a statement. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Barcelona president Joan Laporta has been charged as part of the investigation into alleged bribes paid to referees, a Spanish court said on Wednesday. The club itself and two of its former presidents, Josep Maria Bartomeu and Sandro Rosell, as well as the former head of Spain’s referees body, Jose Maria Enriquez […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has slammed members of the National Assembly for their recent purchase of luxury cars, describing it as the “biggest threat to our Democracy.” Ezekwesili’s remarks come on the heels of the news that lawmakers had acquired 109 brand-new 2023 model Toyota Land Cruisers for senators and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri has hailed the verdict by the Court of Appeal sacking Elisha Abbo and declaring Amos Yohanna as the Senator representing Adamawa North in the National Assembly. Delivering judgment on Monday, a three-member panel of the Appeal Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice C.E. Nwosu-Iheme, sacked Abbo […]
