(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The House of Representatives on Monday lost one of its member, Rep Adedayo Omolafe, member, representing Akure South/North Federal Constituency of Ondo state. Rep. Tunji Olawuyi, the Chairman House Committee on Emergency and Disaster Preparedness confirmed this on Monday in Abuja. He said that Omolafe died in the early hours of Monday, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Lebanese President, Michel Aoun, on Monday said he would not resign and would continue to assume his responsibilities until the end of his tenure. The statement came following remarks by citizens over the social media and TV outlets urging the president to resign to pave way for new parliamentary elections, the appointment […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye housemate, Kayvee, has been withdrawn from the BBNaija season six show due to health issues. This was announced via a brief from Big Brother, read by the Head of House, Pere, to all the housemates on Monday. According to the brief, Kayvee has been advised by […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, in his forthcoming book scheduled for release in November, has described the role he played in encouraging then Vice-President Goodluck Jonathan to assume the presidency when then President Umaru Yar’Adua became incapacitated. Otedola said that his action was predicated on the advice of an ex-maximum ruler who had […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Two staff and one student were among the abducted victims of Zamfara College of Agriculture and Animal Science Bakura have escaped and returned to the college. This was announced by the Deputy Provost of the College, Ali Atiku, while speaking to newsmen on Monday. He said, “Two staff and one student escaped […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Zambia opposition leader, Hakainde Hichilema has defeated incumbent president Lungu, after he won the presidential election by a landslide. The Electoral Commission announced the results on Monday in Lusaka, the Capital. Hichilema got 2,810,777 votes against President Edgar Lungu who got 1,814,201, with all but one of the 156 constituencies counted. “I, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – At least four workers of Lee Engineering Company have been confirmed dead after gunmen ambushed them on Monday morning in the Assa community in the Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State. Our correspondent gathered that the oil workers were on transit to their oil plant in the Assa community when the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – There was tension in Plateau State yesterday, following the killing of 23 persons on Rukuba Road in Jos North Local Government Area on Saturday. Governor Simon Lalong, in a broadcast, announced a curfew in three local government areas. He said 23 people were killed; 23 injured, 26 rescued unhurt and 20 suspects […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – World Health Organization (WHO) has said that more than 28,000 children died of cancer in sub-Saharan Africa in 2020 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. WHO noted that drastic measures to prevent coronavirus spread, and heightened focus by health systems on response, led to disruptions in other essential health services on the continent. Consequently, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Media Rights Agenda (MRA), a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) with a focus on the promotion of freedom of expression in Nigeria, has urged Federal Government to reverse steady decline in Internet subscriptions in the country. MRA said the Federal Government and it relevant agencies must take urgent measures aimed at reversing the decline […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Four persons were allegedly killed as suspected armed bandits abducted many students and teachers in Zamfara State. It was gathered that the bandits had attacked Zamfara College of Agriculture in Bakura Local Government Area of the state on Sunday when the incident happened. The college deputy registrar, Atiku Aliyu Bakura, confirmed the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gov. Mai Mala Buni of Yobe, Abubakar Badaru of Jigawa and Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi, on Sunday held closed-door meeting with former Gov. Rashidi Ladoja of Oyo State in Ibadan. The trio arrived at the Ondo Street residence of the former governor in company of Rep. Dimeji Bankole, former Speaker, House of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has approved the suspension of another Development Centre Coordinator in the state, Mr James Abba. Abba was the coordinator of Ishielu Local Development Centre. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that his suspension was coming barely a week after the suspension of the Coordinator of Ohaozara […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Two housemates, Arinola Olowoporoku, popularly known as Arin and Francis Princess were on Sunday evicted from the 2021 BBnaija reality TV Show titled ‘Shine Ya Eyes. They were the fourth and fifth housemates to be evicted in this season and this had brought the number of the housemates to 21. As usual, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The police in Zambia on Sunday appealed for calm following a spate of violence experienced in some parts of the country following elections held on Thursday. Police Spokesperson Esther Mwaata-Katongo said the police have observed an emerging tendency where violence has erupted as a result of others failing to contain emotions and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Alhaji Sanusi Lamido, has stated that Nigeria had made zero progress since 1981. The former Emir of Kano disclosed this on Saturday in Kaduna during his colloquium to mark his birthday. He stated that the government must make the economy grow for the sake […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano says that Prof. Chukwuma Soludo is the best person to succeed him as the next governor of the state. Obiano made the statement at the 2021 New Yam Festival of Isuofia Community in Aguata Local Government Area held at Isuofia Civic Center on Saturday. Soludo is […]
By Emmanuel Aziken (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As part of his strategies to open up Akwa Ibom for business, Governor Udom Emmanuel has decentralized the issuance of certificates of occupancy for lands in the state. The move, which was disclosed by the State Commissioner for Lands, Pastor Umo Eno, he said would unleash the entrepreneurial spirit […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Special Task Force, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) in Plateau, has arrested 12 suspects over Saturday morning killings at Rukuba road, Jos North Local Government Area of the state. OPSH is responsible for maintaining peace in Plateau and its environs. Maj. Ishaku Takwa, Media Officer of the operation, disclosed this in a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disassociated itself from activities of scammers, who opened fake employment websites and were issuing fake employment letters purporting to be acting on behalf of the Commission. The commission issued the disclaimer in a statement by Festus Okoye, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter […]
