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BREAKING NEWS: Joe Biden Wins US Presidential Election

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Democratic candidate and former vice president Joe Biden has been projected as the new president of the United States of America. Mr Biden defeated controversial incumbent President Donald Trump. Joe Biden becomes the 46th president of the United States, having been projected to have won the highest number of the electoral college […]

IGP Orders Use Of Lawful Force To Protect Lives, Property

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr Mohammed Adamu, has ordered the deployment of legitimate force to protect lives and property of citizens, including police officers. The Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Mr Frank Mba, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. Adamu said the protection must also cover personnel […]

Nigeria Reports 223 New COVID-19 Cases, Total Now 63,731

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has reported 223 new cases of the Coronavirus (COVID19) pandemic with one death in the country. The agency disclosed that Lagos state led the chart with 85 infections, while FCT occupied the second spot with 35 infections, Akwa Ibom, Enugu and Plateau confirmed cases were […]

AfDB Backs Digital Technology Development In Rwanda

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The African Development Bank (AfDB) has signed a grant agreement with the Ministry of Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) and Innovation in Rwanda to support the East African nation’s Coding Academy. The Rwanda Coding Academy (RCA) was set up to develop top technology talent to drive a booming, innovation-driven digital economy in […]

Enugu Bye Election: APC Candidate Alleges Threat to His Life, Petitions IGP

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The All progressive Congress APC Candidate in the forthcoming Isi Uzo State constituency election in Enugu state, Southeast Nigeria, Engr. MacDonald Ejiofor Okwor, has petitioned the Inspector General of police (IGP), Adamu Mohammed, over threat to his life, and that of members of his family by political thugs alleged to be working […]

Better To Lose Power And Gain Honour –Jonathan

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former President Goodluck Jonathan has sent a cryptic remark to United States President, Donald Trump as he says that it is better to gain honour at the cost of losing power. It is a bit hazy to say if the message is meant for Donald Trump but it is coming at a […]

COVID-19: Nigeria Announces 180 New Infections – Lagos 87

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced an additional 180 new cases of the Coronavirus (COVID19) infections in the country, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 63,508. The Director-General of NCDC, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, gave the figures in Abuja on Thursday while updating newsmen on COVID-19 infections in […]

Strange Disease Hits Enugu Communities, Kills Over 30

…We Are On Top Of It, Says Enugu govt (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Tension has enveloped Ette Uno and Umuopu Communities of  Enugu Ezike, in Igbo- Eze North Council area of Enugu state, South- East Nigeria, as over 30 persons have reportedly died as a result of a strange ailment that hit the locality. Following the […]

Philips Partners AU To Strengthen Healthcare Systems In Africa

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Philips, a global leader in health technology has joined forces with the African Union (AU) to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and access to care in AU Member States. The new partnership which was announced in Amsterdam today is also aimed at improving access to medical equipment by AU Member States and access to […]

We’ll Prosecute Rogue Police Officers –Buhari

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that there are plans to bring to book rogue elements that have tarnished the image of the Nigeria police force. Buhari disclosed this during a meeting a meeting with a delegation of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria in Abuja on Thursday. He stated that the effort with the […]

EndSARS: El-Rufai Speaks On Destruction Of Properties In Lagos

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor Nasiru El-Rufai of Kaduna State, says he cried due to the destruction of public assets in Lagos State. African Examiner recalls that the #EndSARS protest was hijacked by hoodlums as they perpetrated havoc and vandalized and looted public and private properties. Governor, El-Rufai, who paid a visit to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu […]

Uganda Fixes Jan. 14 For 2021 Presidential Election

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Uganda’s electoral body on Wednesday set Jan. 14, 2021 as polling date for the country’s presidential election. The Electoral Commission said in a statement issued in Kampala that the 11 presidential candidates who were nominated on Monday and Tuesday, would start campaign on Nov. 19 till Jan. 12. The Electoral Commission urged nominated […]

Jubilation In Kwara Community As Indigene Wins US Congress Election

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – There was wild jubilation in Omu-Aran community of Kwara on Wednesday as its indigene, Adeoye Owolewa, was declared winner of the U.S. Congress election for Columbia District. The residents, especially members of Igangu family where Owolewa hails from, embarked on celebration across the metropolis as news of the election victory filtered in. […]

Group Faults Call For Social Media Censorship By Northern Governors

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The International Press Centre (IPC) has faulted the call for social media censorship by Governors of the Northern States of Nigeria. The IPC is a leading media development and press freedom organization dedicated to building media capacities for democracy and development. Northern Governors under the aegis of the Nigerian Northern Governors’ Forum […]

Nigerian Lady Trafficked To Oman Begs For Rescue

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A 28-year-old Nigerian, Miss Kemi Najeeb who hails from Ikire town in Osun State has appealed to the Nigerian government to come to her rescue in Oman where she is being held in captivity. The President, Journalist International Forum for Migration (JIFORM), Mr Ajibola Abayomi, narrated Kemi’s situation in a statement issued […]

Court Remands Man For Raping 14-Year-Old Step Daughter

(AFRICAN EXAMINER)- An Ado Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday ordered that one Jayeoba Oluwafemi, 51, be remanded at the Correctional Centre, Ado Ekiti, for allegedly raping his 14-year-old step daughter. The Police prosecutor, Insp. Caleb Leramo, said the offence was committed on Oct. 4 at Ado-Ekiti. He said the defendant unlawfully raped his step daughter […]

COVID-19: Nigeria Announces 72 New Infections – Lagos 51

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Centre For Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 72 new infections of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country. The NCDC made this known on its verified website on Monday. Nigeria has continued to report new cases of infections on a daily basis, despite the measures put in place to curb the […]

Zimbabwe Announces New Policy To Combat Smuggling

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – In an effort to prevent smuggling that is rampant at the country’s borders, the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has come up with a deliberate policy that seeks to compel all importers especially of vehicles to clear them in advance. Zimbabwe has been losing millions of dollars to smuggling that is exacerbated by […]

EFCC Confirms Babatunde Fowler’s Invitation Over Fraud Allegation

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the invitation of Mr Babatunde Fowler, former Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) for questioning. “He was invited by the Commission and responded today,” EFCC spokesman, Mr Wilson Uwujaren, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday via SMS. When […]

Lekki Shooting: APC Kicks As PDP Calls For Sanwo-Olu’s Resignation

Seye Oladejo, the APC Publicity Secretary in Lagos State, in a statement on Sunday stated that Gov. Sanwo-Olu will concentrate on his duties and not be distracted stressing that the unfortunate incident that happened in the state in the past two weeks should not be politicized. “The call for resignation remains the wish of a […]

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