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Monday, August 16th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gov. Mai Mala Buni of Yobe, Abubakar Badaru of Jigawa and Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi, on Sunday held closed-door meeting with former Gov. Rashidi Ladoja of Oyo State in Ibadan. The trio arrived at the Ondo Street residence of the former governor in company of Rep. Dimeji Bankole, former Speaker, House of […]
Posted by Ignatius Okpara
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Monday, August 16th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Youth leaders in the 17 Council Area chapters of the All progressive Congress APC in Enugu state as well as it’s Women leaders, have condemned in strong terms the recent attempt to sack the State Caretaker Committee Chairman, Dr. Ben Nwoye through the back door, by some aggrieved members, describing the act […]
Posted by Ganiyu Nasirudeen
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Monday, August 16th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has condemned the tragic incident that led to the loss of 23 travellers at Rukuba Road in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau. The forum flayed the attacks in a statement issued by its Head, Media and Public Affairs, Mr Abdulrazaque Bello-Barkindo, in Abuja on Sunday. […]
Posted by Niyi Adeyi
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Monday, August 16th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Even without the services of their embattled striker Harry Kane, Tottenham Hotspurs overcame the firepower of Manchester city and defeated the league defending champions 1-0. As usual City began the game with a barrage of attacks on Spurs goal but the London team stood firm with occasional counter attacks that unsettled Pep […]
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Sunday, August 15th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has approved the suspension of another Development Centre Coordinator in the state, Mr James Abba. Abba was the coordinator of Ishielu Local Development Centre. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that his suspension was coming barely a week after the suspension of the Coordinator of Ohaozara […]
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Sunday, August 15th, 2021
(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, […]
Posted by Eric Ojo
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Sunday, August 15th, 2021
(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 […]
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Sunday, August 15th, 2021
(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 […]
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Sunday, August 15th, 2021
(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 […]
Posted by Nwa Diokpa
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Sunday, August 15th, 2021
(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 […]
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Saturday, August 14th, 2021
(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 […]
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Saturday, August 14th, 2021
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 […]
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Saturday, August 14th, 2021
(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 […]
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Saturday, August 14th, 2021
(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 […]
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Saturday, August 14th, 2021
(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 […]
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Saturday, August 14th, 2021
(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 […]
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Saturday, August 14th, 2021
(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 […]
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Saturday, August 14th, 2021
(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 […]
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Saturday, August 14th, 2021
(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 […]
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Saturday, August 14th, 2021
(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 […]
