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Saturday, November 9th, 2024
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is ready for the Ondo State Governorship election holding on Saturday 16th November, its Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu has assured. Speaking before an impressive audience at the Stakeholders’ Meeting, held at the Dome in Akure, Ondo State on Thursday 7th November, Prof Yakubu also affirmed that […]
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Friday, November 8th, 2024
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister for Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu has ordered the Transition Company of Nigeria (TCN) and all other relevant agencies of the ministry to begin the immediate implementation of the recommendations of the inter-agency committee, set up to address the incessant grid collapses in the power sector. This is as the TCN […]
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Friday, November 8th, 2024
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The black box, flight data recorder (FDR), or cockpit voice recorder (CVR) of the Sikorsky SK76 helicopter have been recovered, the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) said on Friday. On October 24, the ill-fated aircraft, operated by East Wind Aviation and hired by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, nosedived in […]
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Friday, November 8th, 2024
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government on Thursday said that it appreciated the endurance of Nigerians on side effects of economic reforms which according to it, have started yielding results. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, stated this during an interactive session with the Senate Committee on Finance. According […]
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Friday, November 8th, 2024
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Defence Headquarters has confirmed the emergence of a new terror group known as ‘Lukarawas’ in the Northwestern states of Sokoto and Kebbi. Addressing a news conference in Abuja on Thursday, the Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, said the new terror group is exacerbating insecurity in the North-West region […]
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Friday, November 8th, 2024
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo says the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will do everything within its power to fix the party and Nigeria. Makinde stated this on Thursday in Abuja at the inauguration of the Board of Governors and the unveiling of the Roadmap for Peoples Democratic Institute (PDI). PDI is the […]
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Thursday, November 7th, 2024
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian Presidency has reiterated the safety of its Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) initiative amid recent plans of the Malaysia government to phase out natural gas vehicles because of safety issues. The African Examiner writes that the Malaysian Transport Minister, Loke Siew Fook, had earlier stated that Malaysia will stop registering and […]
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Thursday, November 7th, 2024
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – the national grid has collapsed again for the second time in 72 hours which has left Nigerians in total blackout. According to data obtained from the Nigerian system operator’s portal on Thursday the grid recorded zero megawatts (MW) as of Thursday. The African Examiner writes that the generation power reduced from 3,743MW […]
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Thursday, November 7th, 2024
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Wife of the Enugu State governor, Mrs. Nkechinyere Mbah, has advocated the adoption of a comprehensive and sustainable approach that prioritizes environmental protection and economic growth to address the challenges of climate change. She stated this Wednesday during an Award Presentation Ceremony for the winners of the first essay competition in Enugu […]
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Thursday, November 7th, 2024
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Central bank of Nigeria (CBN), has requested Mayfresh Mortgage Bank Limited to respond to its query on the reported fraud cases of N30 million and N23.854 million leveled against some management Staff of the financial institution within fourteen (14) days of receipt of her letter. This was contained in a […]
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Thursday, November 7th, 2024
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Culture and tradition, they say, are peoples way of life, and their identity. It began from time immemorial, and as old as man. In many climes especially African continents, Nigeria, and Igbo land in particular, it’s highly revered and celebrated by the people, especially at the localities. Although, due to modern day […]
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Wednesday, November 6th, 2024
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Oyo State Government has approved a minimum wage of ₦80,000 for the State workforce. Disclosing this in a statement on Wednesday, the State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Dotun Oyelade, said the Technical Committee set up by the State Government recommended and got approval from Governor Seyi Makinde for the implementation […]
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Wednesday, November 6th, 2024
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ahead of the Nov. 16 governorship election in Ondo State, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday conducted mock accreditation of registered voters in Okitipupa Local Government Area of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the mock accreditation exercise was to test the deployment of the Bimodal […]
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Wednesday, November 6th, 2024
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated President Donald Trump on his re-election as the 47th President of the United States of America. This was contained in a Press Release issued on Wednesday and signed by Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga. Tinubu said he looks forward to strengthening […]
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Wednesday, November 6th, 2024
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has announced the passing of Lieutenant-General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Chief of the Army Staff, at age 56. This was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday morning by Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga The statement said Lagbaja passed away on Tuesday night in […]
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Wednesday, November 6th, 2024
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ali Ndume, a federal lawmaker representing Borno South Senatorial District in the National Assembly (NASS), says the tax reform bills sent to the legislative arm of government by President Bola Tinubu are dead on arrival. Ndume said the President should listen to the National Economic Council (NEC) and the Northern Governors’ Forum […]
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Wednesday, November 6th, 2024
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government has reversed the decision to benchmark the admission age for tertiary institutions at 18 years. The newly appointed Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, announced the decision during his maiden news conference in Abuja on Tuesday. The briefing allowed the minister to unveil his blueprint and the highlight is the […]
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Wednesday, November 6th, 2024
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday honoured the acting chief of army staff, Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oloyede, by promoting him to the rank of Lieutenant General during a ceremony held at the State House. A statement issued on Tuesday and signed by Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo […]
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Tuesday, November 5th, 2024
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Senate Committee on Defence, says no investment in security and the Armed Forces of Nigeria will be too much for the country to bear. The committee’s Chairman, Sen. Ahmad Lawal, said this while speaking to newsmen after an oversight visit to the Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC), Jaji, in […]
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Tuesday, November 5th, 2024
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Petroleum Products Retail outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has accused Dangote Refinery of trying to suppress competitors in the downstream sector. The marketers’ accusation follows Dangote Refinery’s claim that marketers are complaining of its petrol pricing because they want to import substandard products at cheaper rates. The refinery had in a […]
