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Sunday, December 26th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Mr George Omo-Iduhon, Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation Europe (NIDOE), Italy Chapter, said more than 1.5 million registered Nigerians urgently needed the Nigerian passport. Omo-Iduhon stated this in an interview in Lagos on Saturday while reflecting on the activities of NIDOE in Europe. African Examiner reports that NIDOE is the European arm […]
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Saturday, December 25th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Vice President, Abubakar Atiku, on Saturday enjoined Nigerians to extend love to their neighbours. Atiku disclosed this in his Christmas message which he uploaded across his social media platforms. Speaking on the essence of the celebration, the former Presidential aspirant stated that Nigerians should trust God for a better tomorrow. He […]
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Saturday, December 25th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria on Saturday shortlisted a 28-man squad for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations and the list was made public by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Huesca’s Kelechi Nwakalu, Union Berlin’s Taiwo Awoniyi, Almeria striker Sadiq Umar and in-form Watford forward Emmanuel Dennis all made the list. The usual regulars are also […]
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Saturday, December 25th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lt. Gen. Faruq Yahaya, has pardoned the female soldier who publicly accepted the proposal of a male youths corps member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Kwara State in the spirit of Christmas. According to available information, it was gathered by the Nigerian military […]
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Saturday, December 25th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Germany, France, Britain and other members of the international community have chided the government of Mali for recruiting Russian mercenaries in the protracted armed conflict in the West African nation. Mali has experienced sustained political instability, with three military coups since 2012. A military transitional government took power in May this year. […]
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Saturday, December 25th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says Friday’s inferno in Lagos that led to the collapse of five high tension towers was caused by petroleum products pipeline vandals. The inferno occurred at vandalised pipeline on Isheri Olofin, off Igbando-LASU Expressway and it caused massive damage to the 330KV Ikeja-West Akangba Transmission Line […]
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Saturday, December 25th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former President Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has enjoined Nigerians and others around the world to embrace peace and show love to one another, as a reflection of what Christmas symbolises for all of humanity. Dr Jonathan stated this in a goodwill message to Christians in which he also noted that Christmas presents […]
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Saturday, December 25th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Renowned Ifa priest, Chief Ifayemi Elebuibon, has urged monarchs in Yorubaland to always follow tradition before choosing wives. Elebuibon advised during an interview with journalists that the Ifa oracle should be consulted before an Oba would take a woman as wife. He, however, said martial issues between couples were usually very difficult […]
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Saturday, December 25th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), says it has completed 330KV line Patrol and energised second 330kV Akangba- Ikeja West Line on full load. This is contained in a statement signed by the General Manager, Public Affairs of the company, Mrs Ndidi Mbah on Friday night in Lagos. The statement said the […]
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Saturday, December 25th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19 has stated that indoor religious gatherings should be limited to 50 per cent with full compliance to public health measures. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and Chairman of the PSC, Boss Mustapha. The statement, which […]
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Saturday, December 25th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A frontline financial institution in Nigeria, Fidelity Bank Plc has expressed its delight in partnering with the the Akwa-Ibom State government to host this year’s Christmas Carol Festival. The Akwa-Ibom Christmas Carols Festival has once again lived up to its billing as one of the most delightful Christmas experiences in Nigeria as […]
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Saturday, December 25th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Military President, Ibrahim Babangida, has stated that Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is the best person to lead Nigeria in 2023. Babangida disclosed this when he received the Osibanjo Grassroot Organisation at his Hill Top residence in Minna, the Niger capital, a press statement quoted by the News Agency of Nigeria said. […]
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Friday, December 24th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue has signed the 2022 budget of N155.6 billion into law. Ortom signed the budget on Friday in Makurdi. The governor promised to adhere strictly to the provisions of the budget. “I will not do anything outside of the provisions of the budget. “Even if the state needs […]
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Friday, December 24th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, has ordered Commissioners of Police in the 36 states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja as well as their supervisory Assistant Inspectors General of Police, to initiate and implement well-coordinated crime prevention strategies and ensure round-the-clock visibility patrols towards peaceful Christmas […]
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Friday, December 24th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – There is panic at the Ayobo Ipaja area of Lagos State over a gas explosion that occurred in the area on Friday. African Examiner gathered that the gas explosion happened around 1 am on Friday – Christmas eve. Details of the explosion were sketchy as of the time of filing this report. […]
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Friday, December 24th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government has declared free train rides for citizens from Dec.24 to Jan 4, 2022. Mr Fidet Okhiria, Managing Director, Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) disclosed this in an interview on Friday in Abuja. ”The decision which was made in collaboration with the Ministry of Transportation, is to ease movement of citizens […]
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Friday, December 24th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Los Angeles police on Friday confirmed the death of a 14-year-old girl who was accidentally killed when an officer opened fire while arresting an assault suspect in a clothing store. In a statement released on Thursday, the police said they received calls about an armed attack at a store and when the […]
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Friday, December 24th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 82 Division, Nigerian Army Enugu, Major General T. A. Lagbaja has stressed the need for the promotion and development of grass root sports in the country, saying it would assist in channeling youth restiveness into productive ventures He said sports remain a veritable tool for unity across […]
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Friday, December 24th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Enugu state police Command has paraded a total of 120 criminal suspects arrested between the months of August and December 2021 in parts of the state for various crimes. Some of the criminal offences includes, kidnapping, murder, armed robbery, rape, arson, unlawful possession of firearms and Ammunition, amongst others.. Commissioner […]
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Friday, December 24th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The internal crisis bedeviling the Imo State House of Assembly took a new Twist, as the lawmakers slammed indefinite suspension on three of its members. Our Correspondent reports that the action took place in the hallowed chamber of the house following announcement made by the Speaker, Hon Kennedy Ibeh. The three members […]
