(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Two housemates, Arinola Olowoporoku, popularly known as Arin and Francis Princess were on Sunday evicted from the 2021 BBnaija reality TV Show titled ‘Shine Ya Eyes. They were the fourth and fifth housemates to be evicted in this season and this had brought the number of the housemates to 21. As usual, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The British Government has deployed a team of emergency medical experts to help Tunisia in tackling COVID-19 crisis more effectively. The team which arrived the shores of the North African country on Friday, includes nine doctors, nurses and logistics experts, from the United Kingdom (UK), France, the Democratic Republic of the Congo […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The police in Zambia on Sunday appealed for calm following a spate of violence experienced in some parts of the country following elections held on Thursday. Police Spokesperson Esther Mwaata-Katongo said the police have observed an emerging tendency where violence has erupted as a result of others failing to contain emotions and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Alhaji Sanusi Lamido, has stated that Nigeria had made zero progress since 1981. The former Emir of Kano disclosed this on Saturday in Kaduna during his colloquium to mark his birthday. He stated that the government must make the economy grow for the sake […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Few hours after the imposition of a dusk to dawn curfew in Jos North, Bassa and Jos South LGAs, Governor Simon Lalong, has imposed a 24 hour curfew in Jos North LGA where the chaos took place on Saturday that claimed many lives and left many injured. Governor Lalong in a statement […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano says that Prof. Chukwuma Soludo is the best person to succeed him as the next governor of the state. Obiano made the statement at the 2021 New Yam Festival of Isuofia Community in Aguata Local Government Area held at Isuofia Civic Center on Saturday. Soludo is […]
By Emmanuel Aziken (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As part of his strategies to open up Akwa Ibom for business, Governor Udom Emmanuel has decentralized the issuance of certificates of occupancy for lands in the state. The move, which was disclosed by the State Commissioner for Lands, Pastor Umo Eno, he said would unleash the entrepreneurial spirit […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Special Task Force, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) in Plateau, has arrested 12 suspects over Saturday morning killings at Rukuba road, Jos North Local Government Area of the state. OPSH is responsible for maintaining peace in Plateau and its environs. Maj. Ishaku Takwa, Media Officer of the operation, disclosed this in a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disassociated itself from activities of scammers, who opened fake employment websites and were issuing fake employment letters purporting to be acting on behalf of the Commission. The commission issued the disclaimer in a statement by Festus Okoye, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has received another Chibok Schoolgirl rescued by troops of the Operation Hadin Kai in Gwoza Local Government Area of the state. Malam Isa Gusau, the Special Adviser to the governor on Media and Communication Strategy, confirmed the development in a statement on Saturday in Maiduguri. Gusau said […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Zambian opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema took an early lead in the country’s presidential election over long-time rival and incumbent Edgar Lungu, according to first results issued by the electoral commission on Saturday. Lungu, 64 and in power since 2015, faces a potentially tight contest against Hichilema – known as “HH” – a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – First Bank of Nigeria Limited has announced its sponsorship of the 5th edition of the Chief Olusegun Obasanjo golf tournament, organized by the Abeokuta golf club. The competition, which is scheduled to hold on Saturday, 14th August 2021 will have Chief Obasanjo perform the ceremonial Tee-off to the glamour of the 150 […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Zambia on Friday began announcing results of the tight presidential election between top contenders President Edgar Lungu and main rival Hakainde Hichilema held amidst restrictions on internet access and violence in three regions. The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) said voting continued overnight in some areas with the last polling station closing […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Osun Police Command on Friday announced the dismissal of the police officer who shot and killed a man on a motorcycle in Osogbo. Sgt. Adamu Garba shot and killed Saheed Olabomi on July 27. In a statement by the Osun Police Spokesperson, SP Yemisi Opalola, the officer was dismissed after an […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian Mission in Tripoli said on Friday that it was evacuating 100 Nigerians stranded in Libya, with another set of 100 stranded Nigerians to be returned home in the next 10 days. Mr Kabiru Musa, Chargé D’affaires en titre of the Nigerian Embassy in Libya, disclosed this in a statement made […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Brentford announced their arrival in the English Premier League (EPL) in style on Friday as goals from Sergi Canos and Christian Norgaard secured a memorable 2-0 win over Arsenal. A below-par Gunners side missing captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and fellow striker Alexandre Lacazette were deservedly beaten in the 2021/2022 season opening game. The […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on Friday said 22 suspected arsonists were arrested in connection to massive wildfires that killed at least 69 people in the North African country. The fires broke out in 17 Algerian provinces on Monday amid scorching temperatures and authorities said evidence showed the fires had been started deliberately. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Africa Center for Disease Control (AfricaCDC) has explained that the Johnson and Johnson (J&J) vaccine was chosen for the continent because ‘it is a single shot vaccine, with a long shelf-life and partly manufactured on the African continent’. “First of all, as a single-shot vaccine, it is easier and cheaper to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Paradigm Initiative (PIN), a non-profit social enterprise that builds ICT-enabled support systems and advocates for digital rights and inclusion in Africa, has urged the Government of Zambia to respect the digital rights of its citizens during country’s general elections holding tomorrow. The group said the government must keep the internet on during […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Consul General of Nigeria to South Africa, Malik Abdul paid a solidarity visit to Nigerians affected by the recent unrest in Gauteng province. Mr Malik Abdul visited some of the business locations affected by the widespread rioting and looting spree at Jules Street in Johannesburg Central Business District. African Examiner reports […]
