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Sunday, September 5th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Nigerian Government have strongly condemned the coup d’état that took place in the Republic of Guinea Conakry on Sunday. President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana and Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, condemned the action in separate statements made available to Journalists […]
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Sunday, September 5th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Controller of Housing in Lagos State, Mrs Margaret Adejobi, has cried out against activities of land grabbers who deliberately encroach and sell off gazetted Federal Government land acquisitions in the state. In an interview on Sunday in Lagos, Adejobi urged prospective buyers to verify all lands with state and federal […]
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Sunday, September 5th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Mr Dennis Idahosa, member representing Ovia Federal Constituency, warned on Sunday in Benin that Ugbogui Bridge in Ovia Southwest Local Government Area of Edo would soon collapse. A section of the bridge before Okada Junction on the Lagos-Benin Highway has caved in and has been causing unending gridlocks. The lawmaker inspected the […]
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Sunday, September 5th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Presidential aspirant, Adamu Garba, has joined the conversation concerning the crisis rocking the marriage of popular singer, Tuface Idibia and his wife, Annie. Garba, while reacting to allegations of infidelity leveled against the singer by his wife in a video on his social media account, enjoined the “African Queen” crooner to […]
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Sunday, September 5th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular activist, Aisha Yesufu, says that the People’s Democratic Party,( PDP), is a party of terrorists. Yesufu disclosed this on Sunday on her Twitter account as she also expressed her displeasure for former President Goodluck Jonathan. She stated that she would have voted for Jonathan to be stoned. According to the activist, […]
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Sunday, September 5th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Osun State Governor, Gboyega Oyetola on Sunday criticized those agitating for Yoruba nation and Biafra Republic. Oyetola said those agitating for secession are “unserious” people. Featuring on the News Agency of Nigeria,( NAN) Forum, Oyetola harped on Nigeria’s unity. The Governor said he believes in the economic restructuring for more economic […]
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Sunday, September 5th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 22-year-old National Youths Service Corps (NYSC) member, Arnold Maniru, for importing four kilograms (kg) of drugged candies from the UK. Its Director Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi said this in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja. Babafemi said the corps […]
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Sunday, September 5th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Police Command in Niger, on Sunday, confirmed the abduction of Dr Mahmud Aliyu, the District Head of Wawa in Borgu Local Government Area of the state. The command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the incident in an interview with News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Minna. The district head […]
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Sunday, September 5th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has redeployed five state Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs). INEC disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja by Mr Festus Okoye, its National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee. Okoye said that those affected included Mr Olusegun Agbaje, who was redeployed from Osun […]
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Sunday, September 5th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Libyan President of the Presidency Council Mohamed Menfi has issued orders to start an investigation into the clashes that erupted in southern Tripoli between two security forces. The orders also included an immediate cease-fire and the return of all fighting forces to their headquarters. “The General Commander of the Military Staff must […]
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Saturday, September 4th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Akwa Ibom Commissioner of Police (CP), Amiengheme Andrew, has ordered the arrest of ASP Joweigha Michael for alleged involvement in the death of a suspect, Kubiat Isaac in custody. The Police Public Relations Officer in Akwa Ibom, SP Odiko Macdon, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Uyo […]
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Saturday, September 4th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has condemned the murder of Olajide Sowore, brother of activist Omoyele Sowore. Recall that Sowore, the human rights activist, had on Saturday stated that his brother was killed by suspected herdsmen on his way from Igbinedion University in Edo State where he was studying Pharmacy. Reacting, Atiku […]
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Saturday, September 4th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Lagos Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Saturday has stated that he could not contain his excitement in the match between the Super Eagles and Liberia. It could be recalled that the Super Eagles defeated the Lone Stars on Friday in a 2022 World Cup Qualifier after Leicester City forward, Kelechi Iheanacho, scored two […]
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Saturday, September 4th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has stated that Nigeria cannot disintegrate since the elites are united in preserving their advantages over the masses no matter the differences. Lamido speaking with youths who were calling on him to vie for the 2023 presidency on the occasion of his 73rd birthday. […]
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Saturday, September 4th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A leaked letter allegedly from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) directing all telecommunications providers to shut down services in Zamfara State from September 3 has generated anxiety and confusion within the industry. Many Nigerians are also anxious following the refusal of the NCC to confirm the authenticity of the letter. The letter […]
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Saturday, September 4th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Suspected gunmen have killed a senior staff of the Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi, Abubakar Garba Muhammad. He was said to have been murdered at his residence at Burshin Fulani along Bauchi – Dass road on Saturday around 2.30am. African Examiner gathered that the late Abubakar Garba Muhammad came out of his apartment on […]
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Saturday, September 4th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Olajide, the younger brother of Sahara Reporters’ Publisher and human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, has been killed. Sowore announced this in a Facebook post on Saturday, adding that the Divisional Police Officer of Okada Police Station confirmed the death to his family. The activist said his brother was killed by suspected herdsmen […]
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Saturday, September 4th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC), has recorded seven more Coronavirus (COVID-19)-related deaths and 444 new infections from 20 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), in Nigeria. The NCDC made this known via its verified website on Saturday morning. The 444 fresh cases reported on Friday, indicate a decline from […]
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Saturday, September 4th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Leader Of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, on Friday cautioned former president, Goodluck Jonathan on his political moves ahead of the 2023 presidential election. Primate Ayodele stated that Jonathan is ready to dump the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, for the All Progressive Congress, APC. In a statement by his […]
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Saturday, September 4th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Super Eagles of Nigeria got their World Cup qualifier for Qatar 2022 campaign on a good start courtesy of in-form Leister City forward Kelechi Iheanacho’s brace in the first half of the game. The Day 1 Qatar 2022 World Cup qualifier played in a near-empty Teslim Balogun stadium, Surulere, Lagos, had […]
