…Says NNPC Will Remain Transparent, Accountable to Nigerians (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – In yet another recognition of his efforts since becoming the GMD/CEO of the NNPC, Mallam Mele Kyari has been honoured with the “The Sun Man of The Year Award”, the biggest recognition by The Sun Publishing Comapany Ltd, publishers of The Sun Newspaper titles. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) -. There was tension at the Ogo-Oluwa area via Ladsol where the loyalists of Minister for Interior, Rauf Aregbesola are holding the All Progressives Congress (APC) State Congress on Saturday. The loyalists under a group within the party named The Osun Progressives (TOP) gathered to endorsed the Caretaker Secretary of the party, Hon […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gunmen have abducted the village head of Banye in Charanci local government area of Katsina State during an attack on Friday night on the community. The village head, Bishir Gide, is related to Bala Almu Banye, a federal Commissioner at the National Population Commission. Details of the attack are still sketchy but […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says the Nov. 6 Anambra governorship election will be embarrassingly transparent as it has put facilities in place to achieve an all- inclusive electoral process. INEC’s Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, Anambra state, Dr Nwachukwu Orji, made the assertion in Awka, on Saturday during a voter education […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Some Government Departments and Agencies in Uganda have started demanding proof of full COVID-19 vaccination before allowing access to their premises. The National Medical Stores (NMS) on Friday said all staff and visitors must show proof of full vaccination before admission to their premises. It said the move is in line with […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Kayode Fayemi, governor of Ekiti state, has stated that no political position is worth the blood of anyone. Fayemi disclosed this at the State programme lined up as part of activities to mark his third anniversary as governor, saying that “it is only God that enthrones leaders” and he tasked political parties […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Shehu Sani, the former senator representing Kaduna central, has stated that the inclusion of power rotation in the constitution will put an end to debate on zoning. He disclosed this when he appeared in an interview on Channels Television , saying that the principles of fairness and equity must be enshrined to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Mrs Evelyn Mitaire, a Nigerian Fashion Designer, has called on the Federal Government to revamp indigenous textile mills and stop the importation of foreign-made fabrics. Mitaire made the call at the closing ceremony of the International Arts and Crafts Expo (INAC), while speaking on the topic: “Beyond the Oil Economy: Creative Industry […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerians have decried the hike in cooking gas and have urged the Federal Government to check the frequent hike in price of cooking gas in the country. African Examiner reports that in Lagos , Abuja , Ibadan Kaduna, Kano, Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina and Kebbi state, are lamenting that the increase had almost become a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Road Safety Corps, Ondo State Command, vowed on Saturday in Akure that it would impound vehicles without number plates and those with illegal registration. Mr Ezekiel SonAllah, State Sector Commander of the corps stated that the command would ensure that only duly registered vehicles ply on roads in the state. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Campaign posters of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo have appeared at some strategic areas of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The posters, which bear the portrait of the Vice President, ‘Osinbajo for All 2023’ boldly written on them. Our correspondent observed that the posters were pasted at Dugbe, Mokola and University of Ibadan/Bodija […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of Defence, Major General Bashir Magashi (retd.), has said a total of 102 ex-Biafran soldiers granted presidential pardon have been captured for payment of gratuity and other emolument by the Military Pensions Board. Magashi spoke at the ministerial briefing to inaugurate the 2022 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration in Abuja […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The national leadership of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the suspension of the ongoing State Congress in Oyo State due to forged documents meant for the exercise and other irregularities. Governor of Yobe State and Chairman, Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee, Hon Mai Mala Buni, issued the command. In a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Police Chiefs of some ECOWAS member countries lamented the misuse of social media which in recent times had become a major trigger of post-election crises. They disclosed this during discussions on “Security Forces and Inclusive, Peaceful Democratic Elections in the ECOWAS Region Consolidation’’ at the on-going ECOWAS Parliament High-level seminar in Winneba, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibadan Zonal Command, have arrested 12 suspected internet fraudsters in Ibadan. This is contained in a statement signed by EFCC spokesman, Mr Wilson Uwujaren, and made available to newsmen in Ibadan. The suspects were arrested at Alapata and Awotan areas of Ibadan in Oyo State. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Police Command in Ogun said they will not tolerate any act of hooliganism and brigandage before, during and after the state congress, organised by All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state on Saturday. Police Spokesman in Ogun, Abimbola Oyeyemi, stated this in a press statement in Ota, Ogun. Oyeyemi warned miscreants […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Femi Adesina, presidential spokesman, has stated that Nigerians are more attracted to President Muhammadu Buhari than first republic leaders like Nnamdi Azikiwe and Obafemi Awolowo. Adesina disclosed this in an article on Thursday entitled, ‘The Essential Buhari: VP Osinbajo got it!’, saying that he has not seen any Nigerian leader that has […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A consultant cardiologist, Dr Ramon Moronkola, has advised Nigerians to cut down their intake of seasonings to reduce the risk of having cardiovascular diseases. Moronkola, who works with the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), gave the advice on Friday in an interview Lagos. He said the major component of most seasonings […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – At least seven people were killed and 15 wounded when an explosion hit a Shiite mosque in the Afghan city of Kandahar on Friday, a doctor told AFP. “So far seven dead and 13 wounded have been brought to our hospital,” the medic in the southern city’s central hospital said. Details later… […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Some Government Departments and Agencies in Uganda have started demanding proof of full COVID-19 vaccination before allowing access to their premises. The National Medical Stores (NMS) on Friday said all staff and visitors must show proof of full vaccination before admission to their premises. It said the move is in line with […]
