(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Kingsley Moghalu, former deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has stated that foreign direct investment (FDI) can help lift a country out of poverty if it is targeted at the real economy. He disclosed this at a US-Nigeria investment summit in New York saying that the most important ingredients […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former National Publicity Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party, Olisa Metuh, has called for a political solution for the crisis which caused the arrest and detention of the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. Metuh disclosed this in a statement . The former PDP spokesman was quoted to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor of Ebonyi State, Dave Umahi, says that the secessionist agitation of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra has been taken over by criminals and kidnappers. The governor disclosed this during an interview on Channels Television saying that IPOB is no longer in control of the whole agitation due to the alleged […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Presidential aide, Reno Omokri has reacted to reports that his former boss, Goodluck Jonathan, is set to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. African Examiner writes that there have been speculations that APC was wooing Jonathan to become its presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections. Also, the party […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Goodluck Jonathan Foundation (GJF) has enjoined African leaders to safeguard democracies. Ann Iyonu, Director of the organization founded by the ex-President, disclosed this in a statement on the 2021 International Day of Democracy. African Examiner writes that The day is observed in countries across the world every September 15. GJF tasked […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The minister of police affairs, Muhammad Dingyadi, has stated that former acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu is still on the payroll of the federal government. Dingyadi disclosed this in an interview on Channels Television. It could be recalled that Magu was the acting chairman of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Irrespective of public outcry concerning the incessant borrowing by the current administration, President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday has asked the Senate to approve $4 billion and €710 million external loans. This was contained in a letter addressed to Senate President, Ahmad Lawan and read at plenary. According to President Buhari, the proposed […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Edo State Commissioner of Police, Philip Ogbadu, says that due to the result of the #EndSARS protests that enveloped the country last year, policemen in the state were afraid to put on their uniforms when he assumed office in January. Speaking while on a courtesy visit from the National President, Police […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Comprehensive Secondary School, Nkume in Njaba Local Government Area of Imo State have been attacked by unknown gun men after the declaration of sit-at-home order by the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. The armed men reportedly attacked the school premises when some students were participating in the present 2021 West African […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has praised the Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) for securing the long-awaited promotion to the elite Nigerian Premier Football League. Makinde says the promotion was in line with his campaign promise to get the club promoted to the elite. Taiwo Adisa, Makinde’s Chief Press Secretary, in a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Special Task Force, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), maintaining peace in Plateau State and its environs, has constituted a Board of Enquiry to investigate the alleged murder of one Abdullahi Karafa, a taxi driver in Jos, the state capital, by its personnel. Maj. Ishaku Takwa, its Media Officer, disclosed this in a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State, on Friday, has stated that the All Progressives Congress, (APC) is not interested in Igbo presidency but a Nigerian President. Uzodinma said this as he refuted claims of APC zoning its presidential ticket to the Southeast. Appearing on Channels Television, the Imo governor stated that APC […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Imo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has berated President Muhammadu Buhari’s planned visit to the State. The State Publicity Secretary of PDP, Ogubundu Nwadike, stated that Buhari’s visit is a mockery on the people of the State. It could be recalled that Governor Hope Uzodinma had recently announced […]
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB has refuted claims that it issued a sit-at-home order in the Southeastern part of the country because of President Muhammadu Buhari’s visit to Imo State on Thursday. The African Examiner writes that there are reports that the secessionist group had ordered residents of the region particularly, Imo State to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA in Imo State has berated President Muhammadu Buhari, saying that his scheduled visit to the state is a huge mockery on the people of the state. APGA disclosed this in a statement issued to the press on Wednesday saying that President Buhari must be taken to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor Bello Masari of Katsina State has disagreed with the practice of open grazing, because herdsmen supposed to learn to graze their cattle in one place. He disclosed this during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today as he condemned the movement of herders from one part of the country to another […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, says President Muhammadu Buhari is not welcomed to the Southeast. IPOB Director of Socials, Chika Edoziem, announced this in a broadcast as he ordered a sit-at-home order in protest of Buhari’s visit to Imo State . He said: “Nigeria’s president is not welcome in Imo State, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The federal government says it will recover millions of Naira mistakenly paid to 588 medical doctors. Labour Minister, Chris Ngige, disclosed this during a chat with State House reporters in Abuja . According to the minister, the affected doctors mistakenly benefitted from the Medical Residency Training Fund meant for a particular category […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The wife and two children of Dr. Ibrahim Kurami, the lawmaker representing Bakori Constituency in Katsina State House of Assembly have been abducted by suspected bandits late hours of Saturday. According to available information, the bandits invaded the Kurami residence of the lawmaker in Bakori Local Government Area and abducted the wife […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation and former presidential aspirant, Chief Olu Falae, says that the country is already drifting towards precipice because of the rise in insecurity and the state of the economy. The elder statesman disclosed this while speaking in Akure saying that if the activities of bandits […]
