(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The evacuees who arrived early on Sunday aboard a Max Air chartered flight, consisted of 79 males, 460 females and 3 infants. On arrival, the returnees were screened by the Health officials, profiled by various relevant agencies and cleared by Nigerian Immigration Service before being given a token of transport fare by […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Two of the Premier League’s most iconic clubs collide at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, with Chelsea and Manchester United accounting for 18 of the 30 Premier League titles on offer since the competition’s inception in 1992. Both are now embarking on journeys under new managers, with Blues boss Graham Potter unbeaten in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag confirmed on Friday that Cristiano Ronaldo refused to come on as a substitute during this week’s win against Tottenham, saying there had to be “consequences” for his behaviour. Ronaldo headed down the tunnel before the final whistle and made a hasty departure from Old Trafford. United […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Archbishop Daniel Okoh has distanced himself from a revised list of members of the Tinubu/Shettima 2023 President Campaign Council. In a statement, Archbishop Okoh said the development was worrisome. He said CAN is noted for its stance on non-partisanship and that the body will […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government says it will no longer tolerate industrial strikes that do not follow due process “, particularly during the transition period of the current administration”. A statement by Mr Olajide Oshundun, Head of Press and Public Relations in the Ministry of Labour and Employment, said that Sen Chris Ngige, the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Contenders to succeed British Prime Minister Liz Truss canvassed for support Friday, with her predecessor Boris Johnson reportedly considering a sensational comeback as he picks up dozens of early nominations from Conservative MPs. Truss’s announcement Thursday that she will resign after less than seven weeks in office has also prompted renewed calls […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Manchester United produced arguably the best performance of Erik ten Hag’s short reign to overwhelm Tottenham in a 2-0 win at Old Trafford on Wednesday. Fred and Bruno Fernandes got the goals in the second half in a thoroughly deserved win that puts the Red Devils within one point of the top […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Manchester United will be in action today when they face an in-form Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford. United will hope to be in and around the top-four by the end of the season, but they currently sit seven points in arrears of third-placed Spurs, and as such, this appears to be a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – British Prime Minister Liz Truss on Tuesday battled to stabilise her position after an economic crash forced her into humiliating U-turns on tax reforms, putting her future as leader in doubt. Truss on Tuesday was to meet her cabinet and attempt to rally support among Conservative MPs, some of whom have publicly […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – France striker Karim Benzema won the Ballon d’Or at a ceremony in Paris on Monday, the reward coming after his stunning performances helped Real Madrid win the Champions League and La Liga last season. Benzema, who is the first French winner of the most prestigious individual prize in football since Zinedine Zidane […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated that the goal to increase electricity generation to 25,000 Megawatts in six years is on course. He made the comment on Monday in Abuja when he chaired the third ministerial performance review retreat for ministers, permanent secretaries, and top government functionaries. According to him, the plan, through […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Police have stated that Labour Party’s senatorial candidate in Ebonyi South, Hon. Linus Okorie has been arrested for utterances that incited violence in the state. Following the sudden disappearance of the former lawmaker representing Ohaozara/Onicha/Ivo Federal Constituency in Ebonyi State, there were reports that he was kidnapped on Sunday night. But […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria’s Flamingos on Monday beat Chile 2-1 to qualify for the quarter-final of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. While Nigeria needed a draw to reach the next stage of the competition having one and losing one match each. Coach Bankole Olowookere’s says the girls began the game on a good note […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The pound jumped more than one percent against the dollar Monday as Britain’s fourth finance minister in as many months prepared to update on UK tax and spending plans that spooked markets in recent weeks. Sterling rallied 1.1 percent to $1.1293 ahead of Jeremy Hunt’s fiscal announcement due 1000 GMT. Hunt became […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Sunday accused his US counterpart of “inciting chaos” after President Joe Biden expressed support for protests in the wake of Mahsa Amini’s death in custody. “The remarks of the American president, who is inciting chaos, terror and the destruction of another country, serve as a reminder of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Mr Abiodun Oyebanji, has taken his oath of office as the fifth Ekiti State Governor. He was sworn in by the Chief Judge of Ekiti State, Hon. Justice Oyewole Adeyeye at exactly 12:53 pm amid cheers from the huge crowd present. He pledged to preserve, protect and defend the office as governor. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ekiti State on Saturday witnessed its first plane landing as Governor Kayode Fayemi commissioned an airport. The NAF 930 aircraft conveying the Minister for Aviation, Hadi Sirika, and his team landed on the runway at 20 minutes past 10am. Speaking after the landing, Sirika described the airport as a bridge that will […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Sen. Bola Tinubu has expressed his confidence in winning the 2023 presidential election. Tinubu made the declaration while speaking at the 7th edition of the Kaduna Investment Summit on Saturday in Kaduna. He promised to solve all the challenges confronting the country, if elected president, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Britain’s new finance minister on Saturday warned of looming tax hikes as he admitted to “mistakes” made in a disastrous budget that still threatens to bring down Prime Minister Liz Truss. “Truss fights for survival,” The Times newspaper headlined a day after she forced chancellor of the exchequer Kwasi Kwarteng to carry […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, on Saturday, disclosed to the 2023 presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu that he has no political party. Sanusi spoke in Kaduna State, North-West Nigeria on the occasion of the seventh edition of KadInvest, an annual event organised by […]
