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Monday, August 13th, 2018
From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As the 2019 general Elections gathers momentum, a United States of America Based Aspirant for the Udi/Ezeagu Federal Constituency in Enugu state under the banner of the All Progressive Congress {APC} Chief Paschal Agubuzo has advised the party to resist temptation of imposition of candidates. The Aspirant who […]
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Monday, August 13th, 2018
From Ignatius Okpara, Awka (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Anambra state governor, Willy Obiano on television documentary, Mr. Randie Chima, was at the weekend found dead in his room at Nwakpodulu Avenue, Awka, the Anambra State capital, South-East Nigeria . It was gathered that the deceased was last seen on Friday […]
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Monday, August 13th, 2018
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As the 2019 elections draw near, the Bayelsa State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Daniel Iworiso-Markson has charged journalists to be fair, balanced and objective in their reportage of political activities. Iworiso-Markson, represented by the Director of Information in the ministry, Chris Odi, gave the charge while speaking at the 2018 Bayelsa […]
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Sunday, August 12th, 2018
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The candidate of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mrs. Abbey Ukpukpen, has been declared the winner of the Saturday’s Obudu State Constituency Bye-Election into the Cross River State House of Assembly. Mrs. Abbey Ukpukpen is widow of a member of the State’s House of Assembly, Hon. Stephen Ukpukpen, who died in […]
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Sunday, August 12th, 2018
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Alhaji Ahmed Babba-Kaita of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), as the winner of the Saturday bye-election conducted in the Katsina North Senatorial District. INEC Returning Officer, Prof. Hudu Ayuba-Abdullahi announced the result early hours of Sunday in Daura. While the winner scored 224,607 […]
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Banking & Finance, Business News, Featured, Latest Headlines
Sunday, August 12th, 2018
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Fidelity Bank has reacted to a video going viral on social media saying no staff of the bank ordered any violence against customers as alleged in the video. A statement issued by Mr Charles Aigbe Divisional Head, Brand and Communication, explained that “the two individuals featured in the video were suspected of […]
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Sunday, August 12th, 2018
By Sufuyan Ojeifo (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The battle for presidency of Nigeria has always approximated the struggle for the soul of the nation. This is understandable given the fact that Nigeria’s presidency is a superintending allocator of values. The consistent and burgeoning groundswell of public desires, yearnings and aspirations for the elusive and illusive good […]
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Saturday, August 11th, 2018
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The bye-election to fill the vacant seat in the Lokoja-Kogi Federal Constituency which started peacefully Saturday was later marred by violence, vote buying and intimidation in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital. Reports confirmed that the political thugs have a field day as they were freely moving from one polling unit to another […]
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Saturday, August 11th, 2018
By Iman Imar (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A great tree has indeed fallen and it was no surprise a mammoth crowd came out last Wednesday to see if they could perceive what happened to Senator Godswill Akpabio last Wednesday in Ikot Ekpene stadium. A respected elder in the state and former minister of lands and housing, […]
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Saturday, August 11th, 2018
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A popular leader and financier of the All Progressive Congress(APC) in Boripe Local Government of Osun state,Prince Olusola Adejumo has led key grassroot leaders and supporters to defect to the Peoples Democratic Party in support of Senator Ademola Adeleke. This is coming few days after top leaders of the Social Democratic Party(SDP) […]
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Saturday, August 11th, 2018
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, has said that the call for his resignation by National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole and other members of the party was a wishful thinking. Saraki made this assertion in a statement by his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Mr […]
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Saturday, August 11th, 2018
By Tajudeen Balogun, Head, African Examiner, Nigeria Bureau BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Almost two weeks ago, I wrote a piece with the title: ‘’The Defection Blow; 2019 Politics Has Just Begun’’ In that analysis, I concluded that the intriguing games of politics could not be said to be over until it is over. Not […]
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Saturday, August 11th, 2018
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – An ally of a former Governor of Ekiti State Engr. Segun Oni, Mr. Bunmi Ojo, has been killed by suspected hired assasins. Ojo was reportedly shot dead in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital around 8:30pm Friday. An Eyewitness narrated “He was trailed to a viewing centre along Adebayo road, here in Ado-Ekiti. […]
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South Africa, Southern Africa
Thursday, August 9th, 2018
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The South African government has embarked on a range of measures to accelerate comprehensive land reform and expand agricultural production, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Thursday. “These measures, in addition to correcting a historical injustice, aim to unlock the economic potential of our land and our people,” Ramaphosa said at an event […]
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Thursday, August 9th, 2018
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Without government subsidy, Ghana’s cocoa sector would have difficulty financing its core activities, said Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Joseph Boahen-Aidoo. Government support has become critical due to the lowering price of cocoa on the world market that has made Ghana, the second largest producer of cocoa in […]
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Thursday, August 9th, 2018
…Your Accusation Baseless, Saraki Replies (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday said that the President of the Senate, Dr. Bukola Saraki is definitely not a fit and proper person to preside over the country’s upper and revered legislative house. The ruling Party said that having suffered under the 16-year misrule of […]
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Thursday, August 9th, 2018
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Eight pilgrims from Kebbbi have fallen prey to the nefarious activities of some Saudi-based fraudsters in Madinah, losing their Basic Traveling Allowances, BTA. The fraudsters, mostly Nigerians resident in the Holy land illegally often gained access to Nigerian pilgrims outside their hotel accommodation, where they lured their unsuspecting victims into shady business […]
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Thursday, August 9th, 2018
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – UEFA has shortlisted Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi for the best forwards who played in its Champions League last season. The body announced Thursday that the nominees were selected by a jury of 32 coaches from last year’s UEFA Champions League participants and 55 journalists chosen by the European […]
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Thursday, August 9th, 2018
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Senator Dino Melaye has again failed to appear before the court over alleged gunrunning leveled against him and two others. Following the allegation from Melaye that he was attacked on his way to Lokoja, the Kogi State capital to honour an invitation from the Police, the trial Magistrate Sulyman Abdalah, at the […]
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Thursday, August 9th, 2018
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC has reportedly arrested a former Director-General DG of the Department of State Services DSS, Mr. Ita Ekpeyong. Ekpeyong was said to have been arrested Thursday afternoon at 46, Maman Nasir Street, Asokoro, Abuja, by the EFCC operatives who stormed the residence with three buses and […]
