(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has said that approximately 14.3 million Nigerians are involved in drug abuse. The agency said the 14.3 million Nigerian drug abusers are within the age range of 15 and 64 years, adding that more women are now involved. The Ogun state Commander of the NDLEA, Ibiba […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – On day four of its total and indefinite strike action, the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has restated its position as it insists that the Federal Government has yet to accept its demands. The NARD President, Dr Emeka Oji, during a press conference in Lagos State on Saturday to review the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has approved the payment of another batch of half salary arrears owed by the administration of one of his predecessors, Rauf Aregbesola. The move is part of efforts by Adeleke to settle the salary debts of state workers and support them in line with […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, has reiterated the need to restore peace and put an end to insurgency in the South-East, while echoing calls for the extradition of Finland-based separatist Simon Ekpa over the illegal Monday sit-at-home order. This came a day after the Senate condemned the order under the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Representatives of organised labour on Friday walked out of a meeting with the Federal Government’s team on palliatives. The meeting was a continuation of their deliberations on palliatives to cushion the effect of subsidy removal in the country. The labour team, which was led by the president of the Nigeria Labour Congress […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Working Committee of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has fixed its National Caucus and National Executive Committee meetings for August 2 and 3, 2023. This was contained in a statement issued Friday in Abuja and signed by the party’s Acting National Secretary, Barrister. Festus Fuanter. He said the notice […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Arsenal legend Ian Wright has called out the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to do the needful by paying the Super Falcons players. This is coming after the super falcons won in their match against Australia beating them 3-2 in a Group B game at the 2023 Women’s World Cup on Thursday. The […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu’s administration has hinted at the possibility of creating new ministries in the country. “Mr President intends to separate portfolios or restructure the ministries in such a way you might be hearing of new ministries that were not standalone ministries before. So the process continues,” he stated. Tinubu submitted the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – There are fears that medical services might be paralysed in Zamfara State as the State branch of the National Association of Resident Doctors have joined their counterparts Nationwide to embarked on indefinite strike until Government acceding to their demands. The General Secretary of the National Association of Resident Doctors, Zamfara State branch, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – One unidentified person was feared killed on Wednesday as traders of Ogbete Main Market in Enugu State protested the sealing off of their shops by the state government. The Governor Peter Mbah administration in Enugu State had sealed some commercial banks and some shops for allegedly observing an illegal Monday sit-at-home order […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – With the removal of fuel subsidy, Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State believes his government’s payment of N10,000 cash payments to workers and pensioners in the civil service will alleviate the hardships and serve as a model for similar interventions in the private sector. The payment is one of the palliatives recently […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Enugu State Government on Monday sealed shops in major markets across the state that refused to do business in observance of the sit-at-home order of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). This comes after last week’s warning by Governor Peter Mbah that businesses in the state should open for business or […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Africa’s four representatives at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup began the tournament last week with something of a whimper, playing one game each without a single win. The continent is being represented by Nigeria who have participated in all editions of the competition; champions, South Africa; Morocco, and Zambia. While all […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Twitter launched its new logo on Monday, replacing the blue bird with a white X on a black background as the Elon Musk-owned company moves toward rebranding as X. The social media network’s website showed the company’s new logo, but its URL was still showing as twitter.com and the blue “Tweet” button […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Adams Oshiomhole is urging Nigerians to be patient with President Bola Tinubu’s government, saying the former Lagos State governor is not a “magician” that will solve the country’s problems in one fell swoop. “They know they were not electing a magician. And nobody promised a magical solution,” he said. “You don’t need […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A leaked memo addressed to the Lagos State Ministry of Health indicating that the State Government approved N61,285,000 for the mass burial of 103 persons identified as 2020 EndSARS victims has gone viral on social media, sparking outrage. The memo dated July 19, 2023, captures steps for the processing of funds after […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State says crude oil prices will dictate the pump price of petroleum in Nigeria, adding that the product sells for over N1,000 per litre in some West African countries. There has been a hike in the price of petrol in Nigeria since President Bola Tinubu pronounced the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The 2023 Women’s World Cup has kicked off in New Zealand and Australia with Nigeria starting their journey against Canada early Friday (WAT). Nigeria are in Group B of the competition and are gearing up to reach the knockout stage for the second time in a row. The Super Falcons and Canada […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Following the removal of the petrol subsidy and the recent hike in petrol prices to up to N617/litre, the National Executive Council (NEC) has agreed on palliative measures for Nigerians. The decision was reached on Thursday at a meeting held at the Council Chambers of the State House in Abuja. The meeting, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The House of Representatives has taken a firm stance against the National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) by rejecting the proposed increase in electricity tariff. This resolution was reached following a motion presented by Honourable Aliyu Madaki, who expressed strong disapproval of the price hike, especially considering the recent increase in petrol prices […]
