(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – There was a gas explosion in the Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos State on Tuesday. It was learnt that many people were injured in the incident that happened at Iyasoko Street Agboju, Amuwo-Odofin. It was gathered that the incident happened a few minutes to 7 pm. The Public Relations Officer, Lagos […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Convener of the movement and number one bestselling author, Pastor Reno Omokri, has said that his group has temporarily suspended the #HarassBuhariOutofLondon protest to allow President Muhammadu Buhari who had been in London for a “rest” to “observe his Islamic fast in peace.” Pastor Omokri who was former aide to ex-president Goodluck […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Legislative aides under the auspices of the “Concerned National Assembly Legislative Aides Forum” on Tuesday protested at the lobby of the National Assembly over unpaid salary arrears. The aides stormed the lobby of the National Assembly carrying placards with various inscriptions. They accused the Clerk to the National Assembly, Arc Olatunde Ojo, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Pastor Enoch Adeboye has met with Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai. The meeting is coming days after eight members of RCCG kidnapped in Kaduna were released. It held at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim Government House in Kaduna. Members of RCCG, Region 30, Trinity […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) –There was pandemonium everywhere as people scampered for safety on Monday as sound of gunshots echoed in different directions at the venue of the south west Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) congress in Osogbo , Osun State Capital. African Examiner gathered that the build up to the internal election was tension-soaked between Oyo State […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The ECOWAS Parliament has pledged intervention, to end extortion of citizens of the sub-region at border posts by security operatives in ECOWAS countries. The Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament, Mr Sidie Tunis, made the pledge late on Monday at Gbahjakeh in Bomi County in Liberia. He was on an oversight visit to […]
…Nigeria Price Lower Than Prices Across West African Coast (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Management of Dangote Cement Plc has clarified that the price of a bag of cement from its factories and plants across Nigeria (as at 12th April, 2021) is N2,450 in Obajana and Gboko, and N2,510 in Ibese inclusive of VAT. The clarification was […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Family of the late spokesman of Afenifere, Yinka Odumakin, has disclosed the date for his burial. The African Examiner recalls that Odumakin Died on Friday, April 2, 2021. In a statement on Monday by his widow and popular activist, Dr. Joe Okei-Odumakin, the rites would span three days, starting from Thursday, April […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ramadan, the Muslim fasting month would begin on Tuesday in many Arab countries, as the holy month comes amid restrictions for the second year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Egypt and Tunisia announced on Sunday night that the new moon was not spotted and therefore, Monday marks the last […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – – Gov. Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, has approved the appointment of Mrs Esther Oni, as the state new Accountant-General. This is contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Richard Olatunde on Monday in Akure. Akeredolu congratulated the new Accountant-General, while urging her to discharge her duty with utmost […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared Tuesday, April 13, as the first day of Ramadan 1442 AH in Nigeria. Abubakar announced the sighting of the new moon in a radio and television broadcast in Sokoto on Monday. He said the new moon was sighted in different parts of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Mr Taofeeq Arapaja, a former deputy governor of Oyo State, has emerged the South-West Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Gov. Seyi Makinde-backed Arapaja scored 343 votes to emerge the winner at PDP South-West delegates congress held on Monday in Osogbo. He defeated his rival, Mr Eddy Olafeso, the immediate past […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, has negated reports the United States allegedly placed him on a ‘terror watch list’ for alleged ties with the late Boko Haram founder, Mohammed Yusuf. He said he has been preaching against Boko Haram for over 15 years over its condemnable doctrines and practices. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Anambra state governorship screening committee is presently screening 14 aspirants for the June 26 primaries, which will produce the candidate for the November 6 election. The committee chaired by former Kogi state governor, Capt. Idris Wada, arrived the Wadata Plaza, national secretariat of the party at exactly […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Commissioner of Police in Ebonyi, Aliyu Garba, has confirmed the recent attack perpetrated by gunmen in Ohaukwu Local Government Area (LGA) of the state on Sunday. He stated that , gunmen attacked Ebele village, Umuogodo Akpu, Mgbo in the LGA. African Examiner reports that gunmen attacked five communities in the state […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The abducted Imo State Catholic priest, Rev. Prof. Izu Marcel Onyeocha has been released. The priest’s release was contained in a short statement issued by the Owerri provincial secretary of Claretian Missionaries, Rev. Fr. Matthew Iwuagwu on Monday. Also, the spokesman of the state police command, Orlando Ikeokwu, confirmed the release. The […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian Film Corporation (NFC) has slated the 12th Zuma Film Festival (ZUFF), from Dec. 1 to Dec. 7 in Abuja. This is contained in a statement by its Head of Public Affairs, Mr Brian Etuk in Jos on Sunday. Etuk said that entries would be opened to all interested film makers […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Imam Marooph Raji, the Chief Imam of Nasrul-lahi-li Fathi Society of Nigeria (NASFAT), has urged Muslims to embrace and practice the teachings of the Holy Qur’an for peace, stability and progress to reign in the country. The Imam made the call during the commencement of the 2021 Annual Ramadan Tafsir on Sunday […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The police commissioner in Imo, Nasiru Mohammed, says he has activated tactical units of the command to rescue Reverend Father Marcel Onyeocha and arrest his kidnappers. In a statement issued on Sunday by the command’s spokesman, Orlando Ikeokwu, the police commissioner called for calm, assuring that the priest would be rescued. African […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Government has announced that the 10 schools involved in a recent hijab controversy in the state would resume their third term academic session on Monday, April 12. A statement from Kemi Adeosun, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development on Sunday, said the decision was to bring students in the […]
