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FG Says Twitter Must Register In Nigeria Before Ban Is Reversed

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The federal government of Nigeria has stated that the management of Twitter has reached out for a “high-level discussion” to settle the issue that led to the suspension of its operations in Nigeria. Lai Mohammed, minister of information and culture, disclosed this to state house correspondents after the meeting of the federal […]

Crisis Rocks Zimbabwe Justice System As Malaba Clings To Power

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Zimbabwe’s justice system has been thrown into turmoil which is capable of compromising delivery of justice. The decision by President Mnangagwa last month to extend the term of office for Chief Justice Luke Malaba who had reached retired age has sparked a lot of controversy. Justice Malaba turned 70 last month, and […]

Sen. Andy Uba Optimistic Of Winning Anambra Guber Poll

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Sen. Andy Uba, an aspirant for Nov.6 Anambra governorship poll, under the All Progressives Congress (APC) says he is optimistic of victory, because the entire issue lies in the hands of God and the electorate. Uba who is re-contesting for the governorship election under the APC platform, said this at the party`s […]

Food, Cattle Dealers In Nigeria Threaten Nationwide Strike

 (AFRICAN EXAMINER) –  The Amalgamated Union of Food Stuff and Cattle Dealers of Nigeria (AFUCDN) says it will embark on a nationwide strike over alleged illegal roadblocks and multiple taxations on its members. The National President of the union, Mr Muhammed Tahir, stated this while addressing newsmen at the end of an emergency meeting of […]

Cultural Library Opens In New York To Promote Nigeria`s Heritage

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A cultural library to promote Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage and arts in the U.S. has opened at the Nigeria House in New York. The Consul-General of Nigeria in New York, Amb. Lot Egopija, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of the 12th Annual New York City […]

ECTDA Bars LGAs From Collection Of Development, Empowerment Levies

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority, (ECTDA), has barred the three municipal councils areas  in Enugu capital city from collection of various  building levies which it said is its sole responsibility and illegal for local governments to collect. It listed the levies to include, building approval and Due Process Compliance levy; Development […]

[OPINION] The Prophet TB Joshua the Media Didn’t Know

By Prof. R. A. Ipinyomi (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Temitope Balogun, with Joshua as his prophetic name, we believe was called by God and filled with God’s Spirit. Generally a prophet is called to speak God’s word to people who had in one way or another distanced selves from God. TB Joshua was one of them, […]

World Environment Day: NNPC Restates Commitment to Sustainable Environment

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says it remains committed to the promotion of sustainable environment across it operations, stressing that its energy transition programme and support for carbon neutral projects are proofs of that commitment. The Group Managing Director of the Corporation, Mallam Mele Kyari, stated this at an event organized […]

More PDP Governors Joining APC Soon – Ganduje

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State says more governors elected under other political parties platforms have expressed willingness to defect to All Progressives Congress (APC). Ganduje said this when he received members of APC membership registration/revalidation appeals committee, led by Alhaji Faruk Aliyu on a courtesy visit at Governor’s Lodge, Asokoro, Abuja. […]

Twitter Ban: Malami’s Threat To Prosecute Violators Illegal, Unconstitutional, Say Lawyers

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Dr Kayode Ajulo, a Legal Practitioner, has said that the planned prosecution of users of the suspended twitter microblogging platform by the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Mr Abubakar Malami, is unknown to the county’s laws. Ajulo, also a Constitutional Lawyer, stated this on Sunday, while speaking with the NAN. He […]

BREAKING NEWS: Prophet T.B. Joshua Is Dead

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Founder of the Synagogue Church Of All Nations (SCOAN), Prophet Temitope Joshua is dead. He was 57-year-old. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by his church to confirm the incident. The statement reads: “PROPHET TB JOSHUA – JUNE 12th 1963 to JUNE 5th 2021” “Surely the Sovereign […]

Biafra, Yoruba Nation Agitators Are Foolish, Says Aregbesola

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola on has said, those leading and supporting agitation for the Yoruba and Biafra nations are foolish for not considering the consequences of another civil war. Aregbesola while speaking at Zenabab Hotel, Ilesha, Osun State during his 64th birthday celebration warned that agitators must consider the women, children, […]

At Least 100 People Killed After Gunmen Attack Burkina Faso Village

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – At least 100 people were killed in a “barbaric attack” by gunmen targeting a village in north-eastern Burkina Faso, said the West African country’s president, Roch Kabore, on Saturday. Kabore said he had ordered three days of national mourning over the attack on the village of Solhan in the conflict-ridden Sahel region. […]

Former Petroleum Minister, Dan Etete Tasks Biden on Global Peace, Security

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Chief Dan Etete, has called on President Joe Biden of the United States of America to use his position as the leader of the most powerful country in the world to steer the world away from disaster by bringing hope, love and unity to the poor, homeless, […]

US, UK, EU, Canada, Norway, Others Express Disappointment Over Twitter’s Ban In Nigeria

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The United States (US), the United Kingdom (UK), the European Union (EU), the Canadian Government and the Republic of Ireland, have expressed disappointment over the ban on Twitter’s operations in Nigeria. In a joint statement issued in Abuja, the diplomatic missions of Canada, the Delegation of European Union to Nigeria, the Republic […]

Finally, Dangote Fertiliser Commences Production Of Urea; Hits Market Monday

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – To the admiration of key financial sector operators present, the Dangote Fertilizer Limited announced on Friday the formal commencement of production of Urea in commercial quantity and the plan to hit the Nigerian market on Monday. In what industry watchers have described as a potent step to liberalize of the fertilizer market […]

NBA Threatens To Sue Nigerian Government Over Twitter Ban

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has threatened to sue the Nigerian government if it fails to reverse its decision to suspend Twitter operations in Nigeria. Recall that the Nigerian government on Friday announced the suspension of Twitter operation in the country about 48 hours after the microblogging site deleted a controversial post […]

Lagos Warns Residents Against Indiscriminate Refuse Dumping

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has warned residents against indiscriminate dumping of refuse as anyone caught would be prosecuted. Ibrahim Odumboni, LAWMA Managing Director, gave the warning in a statement signed by his Spokesman, Hakeem  Akinleye. “The Authority  hereby states categorically that anyone or group of persons, no matter how highly […]

Facebook Joins Twitter To Remove Buhari’s Offensive Post On Biafra

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Facebook on Friday also removed a post by President Mohammadu Buhari in which he threatened punishment for Biafra agitators. The social media giant said it removed the post for breaking its rules on hate and violence incitement. Recall that Twitter had earlier removed similar Tweets  from its platform, an action that enraged […]

Femi Adesina Under Fire For Saying Buhari Should Rule Nigeria With Iron Fist

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to President Buhari on Media and Publicity have come under severe criticism after he stated that Nigeria needs a leader with an iron fist like President Muhammadu Buhari. The African Examiner had reported that the presidential aide in a statement on Friday had stated that Buhari won’t […]

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