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Monday, February 7th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The kidnapped cousin of former President Goodluck Jonathan, Jephthah Robert, has been released by his captors after spending 14 days in their custody. Jephthah was kidnapped on January 24 in front of his residence at Biogbolo-Epie suburb of Yenagoa, the state capital. Austin Ekeinde, a media aide to the victim’s younger brother, […]
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Monday, February 7th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), says it plans to introduce self-service registration outlets in Abuja and Lagos to leverage the digital competence of its computer-savvy candidates. JAMB disclosed this in its Weekly Bulletin from the Office of the Registrar, on Monday in Abuja. It said that the system is expected […]
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Monday, February 7th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Afrobeat maestro Femi Kuti has declared that he wants to be cremated when he dies. Kuti said he doesn’t want to be buried with a loud ceremony but prefers cremation and a close-knit burial ceremony. The son of late Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti disclosed this at the New Africa Shrine during […]
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Lagos, Latest Headlines, News Across Nigeria, News From The State
Monday, February 7th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – More than 22,160kg of codeine syrup, methamphetamine and cannabis have been seized at Apapa seaport and a notorious drug den, Akala, in Mushin, Lagos in two major operations in the state by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The agency’s spokesman, Femi Babafemi, said in a statement yesterday that […]
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Monday, February 7th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Sadio Mane made up for an earlier penalty kick miss with the decisive kick on Sunday in Yaounde as Senegal claimed their first Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title. They claimed the title with a 4-2 penalty kick shootout win over Egypt at the Olembe Stadium in the final match of the […]
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Monday, February 7th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – French President Emmanuel Macron spoke with U.S. President Joe Biden on Sunday ahead of a trip to Moscow. The White House disclosed this in a statement. “The leaders discussed ongoing diplomatic and deterrence efforts in response to Russia’s continued military build-up on Ukraine’s borders,. “And (they) affirmed their support for Ukraine’s sovereignty […]
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Sunday, February 6th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has stated that Africa’s growth and development will require strong, visionary leadership that looks to the people’s needs and effectively strengthens institutions that will encourage peaceful co-existence and also provide uniqueness to conflicts and coups. The Nigerian leader disclosed this on Sunday in Addis Ababa, at a meeting […]
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Sunday, February 6th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Saturday confirmed the release of the Director-General, Voice of Nigeria (VON), Mr Osita Okechukwu, who was detained over alleged fraud. Spokesperson for the commission, Mr Wilson Uwujaren, disclosed in Abuja that Okechukwu was released on Jan. 31. Okechukwu was detained over an alleged case […]
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Sunday, February 6th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Bandits have killed at least 30 people, abducted several others, mostly women, in separate attacks Friday afternoon in Zamfara State. The attacked communities are Nasarawar Mai Fara in Tsafe local government area, Yar Katsina in Bungudu local government area and Nasarawa village in Bakura local government area. Zamfara, like many of the […]
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Sunday, February 6th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Hosts Cameroon on Saturday came back from the dead to wrestle the bronze medal from Burkina Faso in a thrilling contest at Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo in Yaounde. After going down to three goals, the Lions roared back to 3-3 before nicking the ensuing penalty kick 5-3 to win the thrilling contest. After […]
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Sunday, February 6th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Three persons have died in a building collapse in Ochanja Central Market, Onitsha, Anambra State. The structure, a two-storey building, reportedly collapsed around 5:45pm on Saturday. Eye witnesses blamed the incident on further development on the already weak structure without necessary reinforcement. A group of traders at the market had on Friday, […]
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Sunday, February 6th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Students of two secondary schools in the Meiran area of Lagos reportedly clashed on Friday after closing time, resulting in injuries on both sides. African Examiner learnt that the warring pupils destroyed about three vehicles parked at the scene of the clash on Imulokanle Street, Meiran. It was gathered that some residents […]
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Saturday, February 5th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Bayern Munich had to fight hard for a 3-2 win against RB Leipzig on Saturday to extend their 2021/2022 Bundesliga lead over Borussia Dortmund to nine points. Thomas Müller broke the deadlock in the Allianz Arena in the 12th minute, taking the rebound after goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi saved Robert Lewandowski’s effort. However, […]
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Saturday, February 5th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, says Africa is “a source of hope” for the world, highlighting the examples of the African Continental Free Trade Area and the decade of financial and economic inclusion for African women. Guterres also said that in the last 20 years, the African Union (AU) “has helped to […]
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Saturday, February 5th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – After a relentless digging operation, rescuers in northern Morocco on Saturday retrieved the body of a 5-year-old boy who had been trapped deep inside a well for five days, the country’s state news agency MAP said. The child, named Rayan, was officially declared dead shortly after his extraction from the well, according […]
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Saturday, February 5th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Taliban Defence Ministry in Kabul announced on Saturday that five Afghan Air Force (AAF) pilots who fled the country when the Taliban seized power in August have returned to Afghanistan after consultations with the Islamist government. The ministry claimed in a statement that the pilots fled the country following the Taliban’s […]
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Saturday, February 5th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – An Abuja-based human rights lawyer Pelumi Olajengbesi has hinted Yoruba Nation activist Sunday Adeyemo aka Sunday Igboho, will soon be released from detention. Although Olajengbesi has since resigned from the team of Nigerian lawyers for Igboho, he advised Yoruba leaders not to be selfish. Igboho has been in detention in Benin Republic […]
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Saturday, February 5th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation, Abdulmumin Jibrin, has alleged that 14 state governors have already endorsed former Lagos State Governor, Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s presidential ambition. Jibrin had earlier stated that Tinubu would surely succeed President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023, saying that the All Progressives Congress, APC’s national leader is […]
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Saturday, February 5th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A 50-year-old woman, Ajoke Esomojumi, who sold sachet alcohol on Ikorodu Road, Lagos, has been allegedly stabbed to death by her lover, one Victor Dadeowo, during a disagreement between the duo. African Examiner learnt that the argument ensued between the lovebirds last Sunday evening while they were at her shop. Esomojumi, and […]
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Entertainment, Latest Headlines
Saturday, February 5th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Notable filmmaker Tunde Kelani has been honoured by the Vice President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo. Osinbajo hosted Kelani at the Aso Rock in a private and close knit affair that had associates of the VP and the filmmaker in attendance. Earlier, the filmmaker had hosted Osinbajo in Ibadan at the launch […]
