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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 […]
Posted by Nwa Diokpa
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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 […]
Posted by Ignatius Okpara
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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 […]
Posted by Ignatius Okpara
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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 […]
Posted by Ignatius Okpara
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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 […]
Posted by Nwa Diokpa
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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 […]
Posted by Rotimi Fadeyi
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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 […]
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Tuesday, November 5th, 2024
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested a former Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, for alleged diversion of N1.3 trillion 13% derivation fund from the federation account between 2015 and 2023. Okowa was arrested on Monday, November 4, 2024, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, when he reported […]
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Tuesday, November 5th, 2024
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A former presidential spokesman Doyin Okupe says Nigerians will vote for President Bola Tinubu again in 2027, for him to complete the constitutionally allowed double terms of eight years. He said former President Muhammadu Buhari “did not do well” yet he was in office for eight years and now that Tinubu “is […]
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Monday, November 4th, 2024
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has directed the immediate release of the minors arrested during the End Bad Governance protests. Alhaji Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation, made the disclosure on Monday in Abuja when he addressed State House correspondents. Idris said that Mr Lateef Fagbemi, Minister of Justice and Attorney General, […]
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Monday, November 4th, 2024
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, on Sunday, stated that his recent suggestion to convert ‘church vigils into night shifts’ was misinterpreted. Obi was in the eyes of the storm after his interview on the Honest Bunch podcast released on Saturday. The African Examiner writes […]
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Monday, November 4th, 2024
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Director General, National Financial Investigation Agency in Equatorial Guinea, Baltasar Engonga, has been nabbed by the law enforcement agencies for allegedly recording over 400 sextapes of the wives of prominent people in the country. The African Examiner writes that the scandal came to light during a fraud investigation against the 54-year-old […]
Posted by Nwa Diokpa
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Monday, November 4th, 2024
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – First Lady Oluremi Tinubu and Nuhu Ribadu, national security adviser (NSA), will be in charge of a national prayer on the numerous issues facing the country. Reports say the 7-day event which is titled “Seeking the Intervention of God in Nigeria’s Affairs”, is organised in collaboration with Christian and Muslim leaders. Segun […]
