(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Senator Magnus Abe on Wednesday said he worked hard to bring former Rivers State Governor and President Bola Tinubu together. In the build-up to the 2023 general elections, Abe dumped the All Progressives Congress (APC) after losing the Rivers State governorship primary to Tonye Cole. He pitched his tent with the Social […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto, Matthew Kukah, has tasked Nigerians to be careful as they react to the political crisis rocking Rivers State. Kukah, stated this on Wednesday shortly after meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the State House Abuja, expressing hope that the lingering crisis would soon be a thing of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Wednesday, arraigned a former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Godwin Emefiele for approving the printing of N684.5m notes at the rate of N18.96bn. Emefiele was arraigned before Justice MaryAnn Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory High court on four counts. He […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Two members of the Abia State House of Assembly have dumped the Young Progressive Party (YPP) for the ruling Labour Party (LP) in the state. The lawmakers are Iheanacho Nwogu, representing Osisioma North State Constituency; and Fine Ahuama, representing Osisioma South State Constituency. Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, who was joined by […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, says any reversal in the hike of electricity tariff for Band A customers in the country will derail the reform agenda of the President Bola Tinubu administration for the power sector. Adelabu spoke on Tuesday after the Federal Executive Council (EFC) meeting at the Aso Villa […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – HIGHLIGHTS OF THE FEDERAL EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEETINGS HELD ON 13TH AND 14TH MAY, 2024 The Federal Executive Council concluded its meeting that started on Monday, May 13 to Tuesday, May 14, 2024. After exhaustive deliberations, the council approved a number of policies and projects that will further boost the economy, facilitate investments […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Since the return of democracy in Nigeria in 1999, different parts of the country have had unpleasant experiences in the area of security. This development, naturally, has been a source of worry to politicians and other citizens alike. To many observers and security experts, state police hold the key to fixing these […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has said that it will no longer tolerate the pervasive non-reinstatement or reconstitution of Governing Councils in public universities. The union took the decision at its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, between May 11 and May 12. A […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – In continuation with its engagement with relevant stakeholders ahead of the forthcoming Edo and Ondo States governorship election, the Independent National Electoral Commission, has announced its preparedness to train 794 Civil Society Organisations officials. The Commission’s Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, revealed this at the opening of Tuesday’s meeting, where he informed the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has decried the substantial debt burden inherited from the previous administration of Nyesom Wike, saying most of the projects commissioned in the state were not fully funded. Governor Fubara stated this during the commissioning of the Aleto-Ogale-Ebubu-Eteo Road, also known as Old Bori Road in Eleme Local […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The decision of the Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, that the state government would set up a judicial panel of inquiry to investigate how the affairs of governance were conducted in the State before he assumed office has stirred reactions from some Nigerians on social media. The African Examiner writes […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will arraign a former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Godwin Emefiele on Wednesday for approving the printing of N684.5m at the rate of N18.96bn. The arraignment was originally scheduled for April 30, 2024, but was rescheduled following the agreement of the court […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Trading opened negatively on the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. (NGX) on Monday with the market capitalisation dropping by N297 billion. The market capitalisation closed lower at N55.264 trillion compared with N55.561 trillion, a decrease of 0.53 per cent. Also, All-Share index also went down by 0.53 per cent or 525.02 points to close […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A new Commissioner of police for Anambra State, Command, CP, Nnaghe obono Itam has assumed office in Awka, the state capital. Until his new office, he was Commissioner of Police in charge of General Investigation Force Criminal Investigation Annex, Kaduna. Itam assumed duty as the 34th Commissioner of Police in the State […]
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Monday had a meeting with the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Atiku disclosed this on his X handle. Atiku writes: “It was my honour and privilege to host #PeterObi today.” However, as of the time of filing this report, the details and reasons behind their meeting are […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – In line with his commitment to ensure energy security, drive utility, and cut high fuel costs, President Bola Tinubu has directed the mandatory procurement of compressed-natural-gas-powered vehicles by all government ministries, departments, and agencies. Presidential Spokesman, Chief Ajuri Ngelale said the President’s directive is also in furtherance of Nigeria’s effort to transition […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, launched a campaign to promote inclusive education, skill development, and gender equity. The campaign tagged, #WeAreEqual, is an initiative of the Organization of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD). A statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), Ajuri Ngelale, and made available […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that it will start the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) in Edo and Ondo states where governorship elections would be holding later this year. The electoral body said that the CVR exercise in the two states is to enable eligible citizens who are not registered […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has sworn in two commissioners from Ogun and Osun States as members of the National Population Commission. The two commissioners, Hon. Fasuwa Johnson from Ogun State and Hon. Amidu Raheem from Osun State, were sworn in just before the Federal Executive Council meeting commenced in the Council Chamber on […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Independent Electoral Commission (INEC), has issued May 20, 2024 as deadline for political parties contesting in the forthcoming Ondo State governorship election, to submit names of their candidates. Yakubu also urged the political parties to adhere strictly to all electoral guidelines for the exercise.
