(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – To some people, he is a rubber stamp senate president, to some he is regarded as a poor manager of people, while to some he is a Judas Iscariot. Mr Lawan campaigned strenuously to become senate president of the 9th assembly even as he vowed to ensure the independence of the senate […]
Kwaku Arhin-Sam, Alia Fakhry DOI: https://doi.org/10.59184/sa.022 (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – This article is part of a series on “What is Germany’s Africa Policy?” The series is edited by Dr. Melanie Müller and Dr. Olumide Abimbola. Summary Germany’s new coalition government announced a “paradigm shift” on migration, signaling its ambitions to transform Germany into a modern immigration country. The new […]
By Makeba White Chanay (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Every parent has a single priority in their lives, and it is to find the best available opportunities to help their children have a wonderful life. Whether we are parents yet or not, we would all want our children to have the best life could offer, to lead […]
By Idowu John Bakare (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The race for leadership in the two chambers of the National Assembly has intensified. Expectedly, gladiators for the coveted seats of the President of the Senate and Speaker of House of Representatives are bracing up for a serious ‘fight’. The stakes are high, especially in the House of […]
By Ken Ugbechie (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The next governor of Delta State is Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori. His date with history is May 29, 2023. Currently the Speaker of the State Assembly, Oborevwori could be likened to a lamb who transformed into a lion. Humble and humane, he carries a swag of meekness not common […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A university don, Netball Africa certified instructor and a sport for change activist, Dr. Grace Ataha has said that dancing is an empowering tool that could help women to reduce their level of stress. Dr. Ataha, who teaches, “Traditional Dances and Sports in Nigeria” a third year course at the Department of Physical […]
By Femi Fani-Kayode (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Obidients are (with apologies to Governor Charles Soludo) “a headless mob” similar to the demonised and emotionally unhinged rabble that insisted on the crucifixion of our Lord Jesus Christ. They are filled with the same violent, angry, divisive, rebellious, treacherous, mutinous, treasonous, deceitful, mendacious, deceptive, ungrateful, covetous, vain, […]
By Kenneth Uwadi The next governorship election in Imo state will be held on Saturday November 11, 2023. This is due to the belated inauguration of the incumbent Governor Hope Uzodinma after he was declared winner of the last governorship election in the state by the Supreme Court. Following Peter Obi”s winning in all the […]
By Prince Ejeh Josh (AFRICAN EXAMINER)- While exploring the beautiful world of artistic and poetic appreciation to draw inspiration that would enable a graphic, precise and remarkable description of the fascinating qualities that ought to adorn the human existence and shape our world to a just, peaceful, secure and egalitarian society where the spur and […]
By Adaku B. Kalu (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Below is the full text of the letter by the Nigerian-Americans with Disabilities living in the United State, addressed to the President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, dated March 5, 2023, calling for the immediate resignation of Hajia Sadiya Umar Farouq, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management & Social Development […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – This year, 23 African countries will hold elections – ranging from local to parliamentary and presidential. Considering that election seasons are known to come with many digital rights violations, including internet shutdowns, digital platform clampdowns, privacy breaches and other digital restrictions, it is essential to pay attention, anticipate likely infringements and work […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Africa’s energy sector sits on the precipice of many exciting opportunities for expansion and development. There is great purpose and benefit for both individuals and organizations alike in staying abreast of the most recent developments and trends that are shaping the industry’s future. By now, most people know that African nations are, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – In the build up to the 2023 general elections, the Network and Advocacy Group of Lux Tera Leadership Foundation has been in the forefront of organizations working assiduously to drive citizenship education. It has organized various leadership training programmes, targeted campaigns, public enlightenment programmes, youth development initiatives and community-based initiatives. The Foundation […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Few days ago, we commemorated the 4th anniversary of the Nigerian Discrimination Against Persons With Disabilities (Prohibition) Act, which was assented to by President Muhammadu Buhari on January 23rd 2018. On 24th of August, 2020, President Buhari also established an Independent National Commission for Persons With Disabilities (NCPD), which is the first of kind in […]
By Jimmy Samuels, Africa Executive at Workforce Staffing Africa and Barend Matthee, National Projects Director at Workforce Holdings (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – With the recent announcement of the biggest discovery of oil in Namibia’s history – an estimated 4 billion barrels – comes great economic opportunity. Namibia has one of the highest unemployment rates in the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – With about four months to the end of his constitutionally allowed two-term tenure as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari and his close associates in the presidential villa, from indications, appear ready to force Godwin Emefiele out of office in order to create the path for the appointment […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The arena is set for Enugu’s turn of Asiwaju’s political buga dance . Yet, February 25th and March 11th 2023, the hour will come for _Ndi Enugu_ to decide their fate for the next four years and for incumbent and aspiring political leaders to test their popularity amongst the people and their […]
“Nigerians do not want an office of the first daughter, first son, last-born, or side chick. It is not everything we see overseas that is good for Nigeria. Some (if not most) of them are not designed for us. Before we add any office to the country, we should evaluate to see if such an […]
By Kenneth Uwadi (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – I condemn in very strong terms, the attempted assassination of Dr Ikedi Ohakim, a former governor of Imo State and one of Imo finest by unknown gunmen. While I express great satisfaction with the Imo State government’s performance in this war against hoodlums, gunmen and bandits in the state […]
By Steve Oruruo (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Mary Teresa Bojaxhiu of Calcutta, the Indian-Albanian catholic saint once said that *“If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.”* These timeless profound words provide a philosophical lens through which earth’s long gruesome history of insecurity could be appraised. Bottomless […]
