(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Some politicians have expressed mixed feelings over the resignation of Mr Nuhu Gidado as Deputy Governor of Bauchi state. While some told News Agency of Nigeria that the action of Gidado could have negative effects on the development of the state and democracy, others saw it as a good omen. Mr Yusuf Garba, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A non profit, female centric organisation, ImpactHER, has successfully concluded the training of female African entrepreneurs on how to access finance from corporate organisations for the growth of their business. The training conference held last week in Canton Concourse, Maroko, Lagos, saw over 100 women engaged in different lines of business in attendance. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – An Israeli court on Wednesday froze a deportation order for a Human Rights Watch (HRW) staffer in a case that has spurned condemnation from the EU and other rights groups. Earlier this month, Israel’s Interior Ministry revoked the work permit of Omar Shakir, a U.S. citizen, who heads the HRW office in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) Bauchi State Deputy Governor, Alhaji Nuhu Gadado on Wednesday tendered his resignation letter , some of his aides have confirmed to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). Mr Yakubu Adamu, his Special Assistant on Communication Matters said Gidado’s letter was sent to the Governor, through the Office of the Secretary to the State […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to probe President Olusegun Obasanjo for allegedly spending $16bn on power projects. While reacting to comment credited to President Buhari that despite the huge expenditure, there was no corresponding power supply to Nigerians, the CNPP Secretary General, Chief Willy Ezugwu […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The managing director/chief executive officer of Transcorp Hotels, Mr. Valentine Ozigbo, has lamented the neglect of the Nigeria’s tourism sector by governments at all levels. Ozigbo revealed that this was demonstrated by the abysmal marketing of the sector by relevant ministries and agencies of government. Speaking at a national tourism transport summit and expo […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Renowned master cartoonist Josy Ajiboye on Wednesday urged the Federal Government to create a department of cartoon and comic arts in tertiary institutions to grow the nation’s animation industry. Ajiboye told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos that cartoon and comic arts should be removed from Fine, Applied Arts and […]
ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Despite being admitted in the hospital, Justice Okon Abang of a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered further trial of a former National Publicity Secretary of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party PDP Olisa Metuh in absentia. Metuh collapsed in the court room Monday while the trial was about to […]
Photo: Unai Emery (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Arsenal has confirmed Unai Emery confirmed as the club’s head coach. The confirmation of the 46-year-old was made by the Gunners’ Chief Executive, Ivan Gazidis. Emery joined Arsenal after leaving the French champions PSG after guiding them to the Ligue 1 title. The Spaniard also won four domestic cups with […]
Photo: Commercial motor cycle operators popularly called Okada in Nigeria From Ignatius Okpara ANAMBRA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Anambra State Governor Willy Obiano has given commercial motor cycle operator fondly called (Okada) in Onitsha and Awka, the capital city until July 1, 2018, to change to another trade or vacate the two cities for good. AFRICAN EXAMINER reports […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Brighton and Hove Albion have signed Nigeria international defender Leon Balogun with the free agent signing a two-year deal, the Premier League side said, according to media reports on Wednesday. Balogun, 29, arrives at the south coast side after reaching the end of his contract with German side Mainz. The tall centre-back […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A Senior Terrorist Official activating in the Sahel Region surrendered to the Algerian Military Authorities on Monday, according to Algerian Defence Ministry statement on Tuesday. “As part of the fight against terrorism and thanks to the efforts of the National People’s Army, a dangerous terrorist senior official at one of the terrorist […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former South African President Jacob Zuma’s son Edward on Tuesday agreed to pay 5,000 U.S. dollars and apologised for his insulting letter. In 2017 Edward wrote an open letter, in which he labeled the then finance minister Pravin Gordhan and tourism minister Derek Hanekom, two critics of Zuma, as “sell outs.’’ On […]
BENUE, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has assured the people of Benue that the killers of the two catholic Priests; Rev Frs. Felix Tyolaha and Joseph Gor and 17 other parishioners recently killed by gunmen during a church service at Saint Ignatius Parish, Mbalom, will not go unpunished. Osinbajo gave the assurance […]
Photo: Nigeria’s President Mohammadu Buhari From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu (AFRICAN EXAINER) – Apex Igbo socio cultural body, Ohaneze Ndigbo, has canvassed for the adoption of a six-year rotational single tenure for the president and governors of 36 states in Nigeria The body also suggested the scrapping of local government system in the country even as […]
ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari is said to be meeting with a delegation of the Senate over an allegation last week by the President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki that the Inspector General of Police IGP Mr. Ibrahim Idris was plotting to frame him up in the case of some arrested suspected cultists […]
ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Tuesday confirmed that a total of 35 political parties nominated candidates for Ekiti State governorship election within the deadline. INEC boss disclosed this Tuesday in Abuja, in an interview with newsmen, when he received a delegation of the ECOWAS Female Parliament Association (ECOFEPA). Prof. Yakubu […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Kwara State Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development says it has closed no fewer than 40 schools operating illegally across the three senatorial districts of the state. Mrs Mariam Garba, Permanent Secretary in charge of the ministry, made this known in a statement in Ilorin on Tuesday. Garba said that […]
ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As the Super Eagles prepare for their friendly with the DR Congo, the Minister of Sports, Mr. Solomon Dalung has confirmed that the visiting players will be screened for Ebola Virus Disease EVD when they arrive Nigeria. The Match is scheduled for next Monday, May 27, 2018 in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo on Monday visited the leader of the Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti at his country home in Akure, Ondo after over 20 years of such meeting. The meeting, which was held behind closed doors for about 30 minutes, was believed to be ahead of 2019 election and way […]
