(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Daniel Bwala, the Special Adviser on Policy Communications to President Bola Tinubu, says governors are in their oil boom era following an increase in their revenue. “All the governors in Nigeria are having the best of times, like they are having what we call the oil boom in their history as a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government on Wednesday announced a 50 per cent increase in scholarship grants to Nigerian students across all tertiary levels. It said the “landmark reform of Nigeria’s national scholarship programme—its most ambitious overhaul in more than a decade,” was aimed at easing the financial burden on students and families, while enhancing […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Deputy Controller-General (DCG) Adeyemi Olumode, as the new Federal Fire Service (FFS) Controller-General (CG). The appointment was announced on Wednesday on behalf of the Federal Government by retired Maj.-Gen Abdulmalik Jubril, Secretary to the Civil, Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB). Jubril […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, said President Bola Tinubu has boosted the capacity of the agency to effectively deliver on its mandate. Marwa stated this during his presentation at the two-day interactive Session on Government-citizens’ Engagement on Tuesday in Kaduna. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, on Tuesday said the Federal Government is determined to avert industrial action in the education sector. “The President has directed that not again in this country will ASUU, or tertiary institution trade unions go on strike,” he said on the current affairs show. According to the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Some Ghanaians have protested against Nigerians for allegedly indulging in mass prostitution and ritual killings in their country. In a video that went on viral on Tuesday, the protesters in their large numbers, were seen with placards with many inscriptions like, “Armed robbery and violent attacks must stop; “Our health at stake […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gov. Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi has suspended 25 commissioners, 22 permanent secretaries, and 38 other aides for one month over absenteeism at a key government event. This is contained in a statement on Monday night by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Dr Monday Uzor. According to the statement, affected commissioners include […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Veteran Nigerian singer and entertainer, Charles Oputa, better known as Charly Boy and Area Fada, has joined the argument that Lagos State does not belong to any particular tribe in the country. Joining his voice with the popular phrase that “Lagos is a no man’s land”, Charly Boy likened the coastal city […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Ondo State Security Network Agency code-named Amotekun Corps, has confirmed the abduction of seven farmers in Itaogbolu, Akure North Local Government Area of the state. Mr Adetunji Adeleye, the State Commander of Amotekun Corps, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in a telephone interview on Monday in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu on Monday bestowed the national honour of Officer of the Order of the Niger on the Super Falcons and the entire technical crew. The president also allocated three-bedroom apartments in Abuja to each of the players and the technical crew at the Renewed Hope Estate. President Tinubu also directed […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The second launch show of Big Brother Naija Season 10, with the theme “10/10”, held on Sunday with the introduction of 14 charismatic male contestants. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that this is following Saturday’s unveiling of 15 fierce female housemates, completing the lineup for the reality TV juggernaut. The […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecasted rainy and thundery weather conditions across the country from Monday to Wednesday, warning of possible flash floods in some areas. NiMet’s weather outlook, released on Sunday in Abuja, predicted thunderstorms with moderate rainfall on Monday morning over parts of Jigawa, Zamfara, Kano, Kaduna, Bauchi, Yobe, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Oil prices rose on Monday after the U.S. reached a trade deal with the European Union (EU) and may extend a tariff pause with China, reducing concerns that potentially higher levies would limit economic activity and impact fuel demand. Brent crude futures inched up 22 cents, or 0.32 per cent to 68.66 […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has hinted at the imminent defection of more political heavyweights to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), dismissing claims of intimidation and witch-hunt levelled against the party. “Yes, we have discussed,” Sule said when asked if APC governors had considered the implications of the new opposition coalition. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A Financial Expert, Mr Okechukwu Unegbu, says poor production quality of Nigeria’s Naira notes is mostly responsible for its quick mutilation. Unegbu, a former President of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Abuja. He spoke […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Super Falcons of Nigeria have defeated hosts Morocco to clinch their 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title at Rabat’s Olympic Stadium, The Super Falcons came from 2 goals down to win the tournament following a dramatic 3-2 victory. Echegini scored the all-important winning goal in the 88th minute to complete […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has condoled the management and staff of Tribune Newspapers over the death of its Abuja Bureau Chief, Dr Leon Usigbe. Idris also commiserated with the government of Edo as well as friends and family of the deceased for the loss. Idris, in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has concluded the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in Anambra recording 168,187 new registrants. The National Commissioner and Chairman Information and Voter Education Committee (IVEC), INEC, Mr Sam Olumekun said this in a statement on Friday in Awka. Olumekun said the figure was the highest recorded […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Investors on the floor of the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) traded a total of 3.691 billion shares, valued at N112.261 billion, in 138,250 deals this week. This performance shows a significant drop compared to the previous week’s trading of 17.498 billion shares worth N500.762 billion across 142,082 transactions on the Exchange. The decline […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Unidentified gunmen attack on Ndi-Ejezie, Umualaoma, and Ndiakuwata Uno villages in Arondizuogu community, Ideato North Local Government Area of Imo, has allegedly left many people dead. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) gathered that the incident occurred between Thursday night and early Friday morning. An eyewitness who pleaded anonymity, told […]
