(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Argentina ended their 28-year wait to lift the Copa America after Angel Di Maria’s first-half goal clinched a 1-0 victory over Brazil in Saturday’s final at Rio de Janeiro’s Maracana. Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) midfielder Di Maria, who was promoted to the starting line-up for the final match, coolly lobbed over Brazil goalkeeper […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has enjoined the military to have a “crushing response” in the wake of bandits’ abductions and killings in Kaduna and Zamfara respectively. Recall that at least 35 people were killed on Thursday when five communities in Maradun LGA of Zamfara state. Reacting, the president in a statement signed by […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – At least 27 people died in two road accidents in Algeria overnight, including when a bus smashed into a truck, local media reported Saturday. In one crash on Friday night, a bus and truck collided on a road connecting Constantine to the Mediterranean port of Jijel in the northeast of the country, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Lagos State Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his Ondo State counterpart, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu, on Friday eulogised the late Prophet T.B. Joshua as he was laid to rest in Lagos. The governors, who were at the burial ceremony of Joshua, Founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), Ikotun, Lagos State, said […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Johannesburg Mayor Geoff Makhubo has died of complications after contracting COVID-19. The provincial government announced this on Friday as South Africa’s economic hub is undergoing a severe third wave of the pandemic. Makhubo had recently been transferred to hospital after falling ill. South Africa, a country of almost 60 million, is increasingly […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gov. Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi State on Friday disclosed that the state government had secured a N1.7 billion bank loan to boost livestock production and dairy in the state. Bagudu stated this at the commissioning of the new Kara ultramodern livestock market in Jega Local Government Area of the state towards boosting […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Plateau Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has confirmed the escape of four inmates from the Jos Custodial Centre. Mr Samuel Aguda, the Controller- in-Charge of the command, confirmed the development to newsmen on Friday in Jos. Aguda, who said the incident occurred in the wee hours of Thursday, attributed […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, Director-General, National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), says overlapping functions remain a significant problem encountered by Nigerian security agencies. Sulaiman said this during a National Security Legislative Reform Retreat for Leadership, Chairmen of Committees on Security and Sponsors of Security Bill of the House of Representatives on […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), operator of Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos Terminal Two (MMA2) in a swift response by its Spokesman, Mikail Mumuni has denied owing the Federal AirportsAuthority of Nigeria (FAAN) any amount at all. Ina statement on Thursday night, he said “ On the contrary, it is FAAN that owes […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Ebonyi Government has flagged-off the planting of over five million trees across the state, to confront the adverse effects of climate change. Mr Sunday Ugwuocha, Senior Special Assistant to Gov. Dave Umahi, on Environment, made the disclosure in Abakaliki, on Thursday, during the flag-off. Ugwuocha said that the tree planting policy […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has warned admission seekers into the NAF College of Nursing (NAFCON) against activities of fraudsters. NAF’s Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet gave the warning in a statement on Wednesday. Air Commodore Gabkwet said the attention of NAF has been drawn to a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Lagos State Government on Thursday inaugurated the Board of Trustees (BoT) for the J.K. Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History to restore the lost glory of the centre. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony in Lagos House, Ikeja, Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, who is the Chairman of the Board, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, has reiterated the Nigerian Army’s commitment to prompt and adequate attention to the medical needs of wounded troops at the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital in Kaduna. The COAS gave the assurance when he visited wounded personnel in the hospital on Thursday in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Director Africa Centre for Desease Control (CDC) on Thursday said that only 1.19 per cent of Africa’s population have been fully vaccinated against the coronavirus as third wave hits. A paltry number that is worrying experts as the continent experiences a third wave of cases. The current rise in infections is […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Uganda has reopened the Central Corridor to transport cargoes across Lake Victoria from the Tanzanian town of Mwanza to the Ugandan capital Kampala, its transport authorities said on Wednesday. “The revitalisation of the Central Corridor after many years of inactivity is a clear testimony of Uganda’s commitment to strengthen our economy,’’ Fred […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ex-South African President Jacob Zuma has been jailed. He will on Thursday (today), begin a court-ordered prison sentence despite days of protests by his supporters. The 79-year-old had long tried to resist, and veterans’ associations supporting him also threatened to destabilise the country if he was arrested. Dozens of them had posted […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – No fewer than 950 pupils have been abducted from their schools by gunmen in the last six months, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Wednesday. The United Nations (UN) agency expressed concern about the attacks and abduction of children in some parts of West and Central Africa. Its concern was […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Three frontline social accountability initiatives, Follow The Money, BudgIT and Global Integrity, have jointly launched a website to track funding for COVID-19 pandemic in Africa. Dubbed, “COVID-19 Africa website”, the initiative which is aimed at providing African citizens with access to evidence on COVID resources, is part of the COVID-19 Transparency and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Executive Director, Henrietta Fore, has expressed alarm at the spate of attacks against children and their abductions, including students, in Nigeria and parts of West and Central Africa. Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, Stephane Dujarric stated this while briefing correspondents at the UN headquarters in New York, on […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A penalty kick rebound converted by Harry Kane gave England a deserved 2-1 win over Denmark in Wednesday’s Euro 2020 semi-final. Victory helped them to set up a home showpiece against Italy on Sunday. Kane saw his 104th minute penalty kick controversially not overturned by video review in spite of Raheem Sterling […]
