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Wednesday, October 28th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has confirmed 113 new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19), with three additional coronavirus-related deaths in 11 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The NCDC made this known via its verified website on Tuesday. The public health agency said that the new infections bring the nation’s total […]
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Tuesday, October 27th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Social media have been set abuzz concerning the oath of secrecy issued to the representatives of the youths in the ongoing judicial panel probing the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). African Examiner recalls that the Lagos Panel of Enquiry and Restitution for Victims was constituted by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the Lekki […]
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Tuesday, October 27th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former presidential aspirant and former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has informed President Muhammadu Buhari that the blood of the dead #End SARS protesters shot at the Lekki Toll Gate, Lagos State is crying for justice. Ezekwesili disclosed this on her Twitter handle on Tuesday morning She tweeted: “It is 7 days […]
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Tuesday, October 27th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Hundreds of irate youths on Monday defied the 24-hour curfew imposed on Jalingo, invaded and vandalised the State Radio station. The state Commissioner of information and reorientation,Mr Danjuma Adamu, who visited the Taraba State Broadcasting Corporation (TSBS) premises to inspect the damage done to the station, condemned the action of the youths, saying […]
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Monday, October 26th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Zimbabweans held isolated demonstrations countrywide on Sunday calling for removal of sanctions imposed on the country by America and European Union countries. Zimbabwe has been under sanctions for the past two decades following an embargo that was imposed after the country implemented the land reform starting in 2000. The country is divided […]
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Monday, October 26th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Kaduna State Government, says it will trace, arrest and prosecute those who looted COVID-19 items in Kaduna on Saturday. The state Acting Governor, Dr Hadiza Balarabe said in a state-wide broadcast on Sunday. She said that security agencies had already arrested some of those involved. “There can be no other word but […]
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Sunday, October 25th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – South-West governors and ministers visited Lagos on Sunday to commiserate with Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Lagosians over the EndSARS protest mayhem in the state. The visitors, who also called for peace to reign, went round some of the property that were destroyed during the mayhem. Sanwo-Olu, in company of state government officials, […]
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Sunday, October 25th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The number of confirmed cases in the African continent has reached 1,707,741, the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said on Sunday. The Africa CDC said in a statement that the death toll related to the pandemic stood at 41,145 as of Sunday afternoon. A total of 1,399,238 people […]
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Sunday, October 25th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Some hoodlums have vandalised the Plateau State Secretariat, the Plateau Publishing Company (PPC), publishers of the Nigerian Standard Newspaper, and the State Water Board, all located in Jos. Mr Tanimola Obasa, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), confirmed the incident. According to Obasa, the […]
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Sunday, October 25th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 48 new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country. The NCDC, on its verified website on Saturday, noted that COVID-19 related mortalities stands at 1,129 as no new death was recorded in the last 24 hours. The public health agency said that 95 treated […]
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Sunday, October 25th, 2020
(AFRICANEXAMINER) – Diogo Jota’s second half header secured a 2-1 win for Liverpool over struggling Sheffield United at Anfield on Saturday. But the English Premier League (EPL) champions were made to dig deep for the points. Sheffield United, still looking for their first win of the season, went ahead in the 13th minute when Sander […]
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Saturday, October 24th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 77 new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country. The agency made this known via its verified website on Friday. The NCDC said that the 77 new cases brought the nation’s confirmed cases to 61,882. According to the agency, the latest update shows […]
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Friday, October 23rd, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A renowned Economist, Dr. Chinwike Uba, and the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission ICPC, have identified lack of transparency, accountably, and prudent management of resources by local government areas bosses in the country as the key factor militating against development of the rural Communities. The Nigeria’s Anti-graft agency, declared […]
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Friday, October 23rd, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Lagos State Government on Friday announced the easing of curfew from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24 and Sunday, Oct. 25. Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, announced this on Friday at the Lagos House, Marina, adding that the curfew would likely be reviewed by Monday, Oct. 26. […]
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Thursday, October 22nd, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 138 new cases of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), with two deaths recorded in 12 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in the last 24 hours in the country. The NCDC made this known on its official website on Thursday. The Centre, however, […]
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Thursday, October 22nd, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has postponed indefinitely, the outstanding 15 bye-elections earlier scheduled to hold on Oct 31. The commission made the disclosure in a statement issued by its National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mr Festus Okoye, in Abuja after INEC’s meeting held on Thursday. He […]
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Thursday, October 22nd, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The United States House of Representatives has urged President Mohammadu of Nigeria to ensure that justice is served to the families of victims in the ongoing protests against police brutality in the country. The House also expressed particular concern with the documented force used by the Nigerian police and military, which has […]
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Thursday, October 22nd, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The US has frowned at the shooting of youths protesting against police brutality in Lagos state. African Examiner recalls that soldiers opened fire at protesters at the Lekki tollgate after Lagos government had imposed a 24-hour curfew. A large score of people sustained injuries and were taken to hospital for treatment. US […]
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Thursday, October 22nd, 2020
Fellow Nigerians, It has become necessary for me to address you having heard from many concerned Nigerians and having concluded a meeting with all the Security Chiefs. 2. I must warn those who have hijacked and misdirected the initial, genuine and well – intended protest of some of our youths in parts of the country, […]
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Wednesday, October 21st, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Examinations Council (NECO) has rescheduled its examinations scheduled for Oct. 22, 23 and 24 to November, owing to insecurity and curfew imposed by some states. Mr Azeez Sani, Head, Information and Public Relations Division (NECO) said this in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Wednesday. Sani said […]
