(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Pope Francis has stated that the present war in Ukraine is a “perverse abuse of power” that has damaged defenseless people to “brutal violence”. “The tragedy of the war taking place in the heart of Europe has left us stunned,” the Pope stated this in a message to a Catholic Church conference […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian businessman, Tony Elumelu, has lamented the impact of poor power supply and fuel scarcity on the citizens and businesses, urging Nigerians to hold their leaders accountable. In a rare public commentary on Twitter Thursday, Mr Elumelu, who heads UBA, Transcorp and Heir Holdings, wondered how the nation would be so rich […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gov. Mai Buni of Yobe and Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretake and Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC), has lauded Gov. Abubakar Bello of Niger for effectively managing the party’s affairs in his absence. Buni, while speaking with newsmen on Thursday in Abuja, said activities at the party’s national secretariat did not […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The African Union Commission (AUC) and Morocco on Thursday signed bilateral agreement to boost air transport market services in Africa. According to statement issued by AUC, the agreement was on Revised Constitution of the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) and the Memorandum of Implementation (MoI) of the Single African Air Transport Market […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Barely few hours of handling over the reins of government to Prof. Charles Soludo, The immediate past governor of anambra , Willie Obiano has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. Obiano was reportedly arrested around 8.30pm on Thursday. It was gathered […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – No fewer than eight people have been kidnapped between Araromi Opin and Obbo Ile in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara. A relative of one of the victims, Mr Adekunle Oluwole, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Ilorin the incident took place on Wednesday evening. He also said […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Delta State University, Abraka, has stepped out of the ongoing Academic Staff Union of Universities strike as the institution’s management have called on students to immediately resume for academic activities. According to available information, this decision was agreed upon after the 183rd regular meeting of DELSU Senate held on Wednesday in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has stated that he is open to “harmonious resolution” with Peoples Democratic Party leaders and his Rivers State counterpart, Nyesom Wike. This development is coming days after a verbal war between the two governors. Governor Wike has stated that he was not in the same category […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Drama ensued on Thursday at the inauguration of Prof Chukwuma Soludo as the governor of Anambra when the wife of outgoing Gov. Willie Obiano, Ebelechukwu and Mrs Bianca Ojukwu were involved in a fracas at the event. There are, however, contradictory reports as to who slapped who first. But The News Agency […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Mali has launched a procedure to suspend broadcasts by French state-funded international RFI radio and France 24 television, accusing the news outlets of reporting “false allegations” of abuse by the Malian army. The Military junta in a statement published on Thursday said the allegations were made by the head of the United […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As the controversy over zoning of the People’s Democratic Party PDP Governorship position rages in Enugu State, the Senator Ike Ekweremadu’s Ikeoha Campaign Organisation has said no amount of intimidation, lies and forgery can stop him from vying for the seat in 2023. The Campaign body of the former Deputy President of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Abba Kyari, a suspended deputy commissioner of police, has accused the operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) of providing cover for drug cartels to ferry in cocaine into Nigeria. Mr Kyari, who is standing trial at the Federal High Court in Abuja over his alleged involvement in a cocaine […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – UN Political Affairs Chief, Rosemary DiCarlo, says amid a political impasse that threatens to see Libya fractured again by two parallel governments, the priority must be to conduct peaceful election. Ms Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peace-building Affairs, told the Security Council on Wednesday that the priority should be how to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – VONa Communications has become the largest shareholder at Global Village Extra, thereby necessitating a change of name at the organization. This was contained in a statement signed by the Managing Director of Global Village Extra, Mr Taiye Olayemi. He explained that the website will hitherto change to voiceofnaija.ng, a shift from globalvillageextra.com […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Bandits have killed no fewer than seven policemen in Kebbi and Niger states while Seven other persons, including vigilantes, were also killed in the attacks. Four of the policemen and one other person were gunned down in Ngaski town in Ngaski council of Kebbi State, it was learnt. The attacks took place […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Lagos State Police Command on Wednesday assured Lagosians to go about their daily activities without fear, saying it has deployed “massive” patrol teams in every nook and cranny of the state to forestall the breakdown of law and order. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Adekunle Ajisebutu, in a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Atletico Madrid dumped Manchester United out of the Champions League round of 16 after edging to a 1-0 victory at Old Trafford on Tuesday. Renan Lodi scored the only goal just before half-time as Diego Simeone’s side won 2-1 on aggregate after a late draw in the first leg last month. Tuesday’s […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The U.S. government announced it would provide an additional 186 million dollars in humanitarian aid for refugees that have fled the war in Ukraine. “The additional humanitarian assistance for refugees in Ukraine’s neighboring countries supports the provision of food, safe drinking water, protection, accessible shelter, and emergency health care. “Through the support […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) -The Police Command in Ebonyi has confirmed that four persons were killed on Tuesday’s attack on the facility of the Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in the state. Police Spokesperson, DSP Loveth Odah, who confirmed the incident said that security agencies killed two of the gunmen, while others escaped with injuries at […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerians are reacting to the news that power generation on the national grid has collapsed to zero megawatts around 10.40 am on Monday and this has caused a widespread blackout across the country. African Examiner had earlier reported that various power distribution companies had informed their customers concerning the grid collapse, saying […]
