(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Amid the fresh fuel scarcity in Nigeria, the Osun State Government led by Governor Ademola Adeleke has threatened to seal off filling stations hoarding Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) known as petrol. “Any fuel station found guilty of hoarding fuel to create artificial scarcity shall be sealed off and operators prosecuted for crime […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Hours after his inauguration, Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State on Monday reiterated his loyalty to his immediate predecessor and benefactor, Nyesom Wike. Speaking during an inauguration dinner organised in his honour in Port Harcourt, Fubara had a word for his critics — for him, his path to success is sure with […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Founder of DAAR Communications, Chief Raymond Dokpesi is dead His death was confirmed by a family member on Monday in Abuja. Dokpesi who was also a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) died at the age of 71. He was the owner of the AIT and Raypower FM.
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, will today (Monday) take the oath of office as Nigeria’s 16th President. Tinubu, who was declared the winner of the February 25 presidential election, will be sworn in by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Olukayode Ariwoola, at Eagle Square, Abuja. Our correspondent reports that all roads leading […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Governor-elect of Plateau, Caleb Mutfwang, has said that he would not witch-hunt anybody when he takes over as governor. The governor-elect stated this on Saturday at Government House, Jos, during a State Banquet organised for the incoming administration. He said that in areas where clarifications were required, he would handle such […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The SDP leader said the nation needed urgent review of the electoral process and body, to enhance conduct of good, free and fair elections in future. The Social Democratic Party (SDP) South West chapter, says President Muhammadu Buhari tried his best for the nation in the face of numerous challenges. The SDP […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Court of Appeal, Kano Division has granted an order for a stay and suspension of the judgement of a Federal High Court in Kano State sacking the Abia State Governor-elect, Dr. Alex Otti. The court also granted the governor-elect leave to appeal as an interested party against the judgement of Justice […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) has tasked members to embark on an indefinite strike. According to The PUNCH, Obinna Ogbonna, national vice-president of JOHESU, gave this directive on Thursday during a press briefing in Abuja. “It becomes imperative to inform you that since the federal government is yet to meet these […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The management of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, has denied any increase in tuition fees, describing the trending rumour of a hike in fees in social media as fake. This is contained in a statement signed by the institution’s acting registrar, Ambrose Odiase, and issued by its Public Relations Officer, Lawrence Isiraojie, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government says Nigerians can now request their commercial banks to issue them with a debit card which doubles as their National Identity Card at no extra cost. The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof Isa Pantami, who disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja, said the approval was obtained at […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta said Thursday he will make an early exit from Japanese side Vissel Kobe but intends to keep playing aged 39. The Spanish World Cup winner’s contract with Vissel runs until the end of the year but a tearful Iniesta said he will leave in July after seeing little […]
Tina Turner, the music superstar whose career spanned five decades, has Died at 83 years old. Her death was confirmed by her spokesperson, Bernard Doherty, on Wednesday afternoon. Known for hits like “What’s Love Got To Do With It,” Turner won eight Grammy Awards over her storied career in addition to a lifetime achievement award […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – With six days left till his exit from office, President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday presided over an extraordinary Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the chamber in the State House, Abuja. The council is expected to consider over 40 memos from various ministries, departments and agencies. The second extraordinary FEC meeting in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Monday said that it didn’t ask prospective pilgrims for the 2023 hajj to pay an additional $100. The Deputy Director of Information and Publications, NAHCON, Mousa Ubandawaki, made this known in a statement in Abuja. Ubandawaki said, “It has come to the notice of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A Federal High Court sitting in Kano on Monday declared culpable homicide charges, including criminal conspiracy prosecution against the House of Representatives Majority Leader, Alhassan Ado Doguwa as unconstitutional. The Presiding Judge of the Court, Justice Mohammad Yunusa, further declared jurisdiction to hear and grant the N500 million bail on exparte application […]
….. Report Unfounded, Mischievous – Governor’s Spokesman (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Famous rights group, International Society for Civil Liberties and rule of law, Intersiociety, has declared that a total of 1, 600 unarmed Citizens of Imo State, South East Nigeria were killed, while 300 disappared without traces within 29 months under the administration of the incumbent […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the government of President Muhammadu Buhari to “account for the spending of $460 million Chinese loan to fund the failed Abuja Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) project.” The court also ordered the government to “publish the total amount of money paid to Chinese and local companies […]
Kwaku Arhin-Sam, Alia Fakhry DOI: https://doi.org/10.59184/sa.022 (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – This article is part of a series on “What is Germany’s Africa Policy?” The series is edited by Dr. Melanie Müller and Dr. Olumide Abimbola. Summary Germany’s new coalition government announced a “paradigm shift” on migration, signaling its ambitions to transform Germany into a modern immigration country. The new […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), said the concessioning of three ports by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) would attract an investment 3.7 billion dollars from the private sector. The Director-General, ICRC, Micheal Ohiani said this in a statement signed by Mr Ifeanyi Nwoko, Acting Head, Media and Publicity, ICRC, in Abuja […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Buhari Media Organisation (BMO) has derided the latest outburst by Dr Oby Ezekwesili against President Muhammadu Buhari on a miscellany of issues, chief of which is the handling of security by the Buhari-led administration. The group, in a statement signed by its Chairman Niyi Akinsiju, noted that it has become a […]
