(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The immediate past chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Enugu State, Dr. Ben Nwoye has faulted the claim that governors are the Chief Security Officers of their states, describing the claim as a mere rhetoric, even as he advocated for state policing in Nigeria. He stated this at the weekend […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Enugu state chapter of the apex Igbo umbrella body, Ohaneze Ndigbo, has urged members of the public to ignore any statement or publication from one Mazi David Ani, and cohorts masquerading as Ohanaeze Youth Council OYC) Enugu State, saying such group does not exist. They posited that those operating under the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, has stated that President Bola Tinubu will nominate his 2027 running mate after the next convention of the ruling party. Onanuga stated this in an interview with Daily Trust on Thursday. This statement is coming on the heels of the controversy […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The United Nations (UN) Fact-finding mission in Sudan has said that the war in that country is intensifying with devastating consequences for civilians. The group also noted that over 20 million people are facing famine and are in desperate need of assistance in the war torn country. Expert Member, UN Independent International […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ahead of the next general elections in Nigeria, a group, drumming support for the reelection of president Ahmed Bola Tinubu and Vice president, Senator Kashim Shettima in South East Nigeria, under the platform of Arise for Tinubu/Shettima 2027, has urged people of South East geo political zone of the country to throw […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Serious tension is brewing in the Iwollo Omashi Kingdom, made up of four autonomous communities in Ezeagu Council Area of Enugu State over alleged fraudulent Mining Royalties, as some youths in the area are accusing the traditional rulers, President- Generals of corruption, sabotage, and abysmal leadership failure. The Autonomous Communities includes, Iwollo […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A human rights group, Civil Rights Realisation and Advancement Network (CRRAN); has petitioned the Chief Judge of Enugu State over unlawful arrest and detention of a POS operator. Mr. Omotara Yusuf and subsequent withdrawal of the sum of N4,995,000 (Four million nine hundred and ninety five thousand naira from his Access bank […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Africa Women Summit (AWS), is a highly revered platform that encourages women to network, connect, and collaborate with like-minded individuals. The organization is equally designed to empower women across the African continent, bringing together leaders, innovators, and change makers to discuss pivotal issues, share success stories and forge new paths. Since […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A 10-year-old boy has killed his police inspector father, Okolie Amechi, with the deceased AK 47 rifle in Akwa Anambra state. Confirming the incident in a statement made available to newsmen on Monday, Anambra state police Command Spokesman, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the incident, which occurred Sunday evening “was allegedly due to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Enugu State Pioneer Deputy Chairman of the All progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Adolphus Ude, has accused the Imo state Governor, Senator Hope Uzodima, of destroying the party in Enugu state, calling on the national leadership to as a matter of urgency call him to order. He said all the concerned party […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President General of the Unity Schools Old Students Association (USOSA), Mr. Michael Magaji, has expressed concern over declinning standard of Education in Nigeria, recommending Smart School model. He made the observation during the 44th USOSA Plenary Session held in Enugu at the weekend. Magaji, noted that most public schools lacked critical infrastructure […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and law professor, Joy Ngozi Ezeilo, has demanded for an immediate and thorough investigation by the Nigerian Police into the alleged brutal murder of one Mrs. Blessing Eze, by touts in Ogun State, South West Nigeria over ₦1,500 festival contribution. The human rights Advocate in a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Wife of Nigeria’s President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has launched the distribution of professional kits to 10,000 midwives and nurses across the five states of Southeast ge- political zone of the country. The states include Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu and Imo. She explained that the initiative is part of the Renewed Hope Initiative […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Enugu state Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has transmitted an Executive Bill to the Enugu State House of Assembly to checkmate criminal activities among native doctors, herbalists and related persons in the state. The proposed legislation entitled “Maintenance of Internal Security, Vigilance and Order”, also outlaws money rituals otherwise known as ‘okite’, criminal […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF said it has so far within the past one year mobilized and supported no fewer than 3,068 youths to take climate actions such as climate education and awareness in Enugu and Cross River states. Within the period under review, youths of the areas were equally supported […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Foremost human rights group, International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety), has again raised concern over the criminal activities of suspected armed Fulani herdsmen in South East Nigeria, and the alleged “conspiratorial role of the five governors of the zone in ceding communal land and issuance of Certificates-Of-Occupancy to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Determined to get things right through the exercise of its regulatory powers, the Enugu State Electricity Regulatory Commission, EERC, has ordered MainPower Electricity Distribution Company to refund over 20,000 estimated customers over “wrongful billing” by the company. This was contained in a public notice issued by EERC on Monday where the commission […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The governor Peter Mbah’ lad government in Enugu state has reacted to the arrest of the fleeing suspected ritualist and kidnap kingpin, Obi Levi Obieze, by men and officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service NIS along the Badagry-Seme Road, commending the vigilance of the officers. The government, which also disclosed that the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – International Civil Society group, Solidaridad, has built the capacity for stakeholders and government agencies from Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Enugu, and Kogi states for the development of an oil palm traceability system to enhance smallholders’ access to green financing and markets. The organization is supporting a robust traceability system in Nigeria through […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Human Rights group, International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) has again reechoed its call on the National Agency for food Drug Administration and control NAFDAC, to as matter of urgency refund the estimated N3.5 billion it allegedly extorted forcefully from traders at the Onitsha Drug market shut down […]
