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Tuesday, May 14th, 2024
(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 […]
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Tuesday, May 14th, 2024
(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 […]
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Tuesday, May 14th, 2024
(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 […]
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Monday, May 13th, 2024
(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 […]
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Monday, May 13th, 2024
(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 […]
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Monday, May 13th, 2024
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 […]
Posted by Rotimi Fadeyi
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Monday, May 13th, 2024
(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 […]
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Monday, May 13th, 2024
(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 […]
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Monday, May 13th, 2024
(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 […]
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Monday, May 13th, 2024
(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 […]
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Monday, May 13th, 2024
(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.
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Monday, May 13th, 2024
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Members of the organised labour have started picketing the offices of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) and distribution companies (DisCos)’s premises nationwide over the hike in electricity tariff. The action of the workers follows a joint directive from the leadership of both the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union […]
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Monday, May 13th, 2024
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Femi Falana (SAN) insists Rivers State House of Assembly members who decamped to the All Progressives Congress (APC) from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have lost their positions in the lawmaking body. About 25 lawmakers loyal to the immediate past governor of Rivers State and the current Minister of the FCT Nyesom […]
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Monday, May 13th, 2024
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Pro-Fubara sect of the Rivers State House of Assembly is set to commence the screening process for a commissioner nominee appointed by Governor Siminalayi Fubara. This decision marks the first responsibility to be undertaken by the recently formed leadership of the group headed by Victor Oko-Jumbo. In an official communication, the […]
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Monday, May 13th, 2024
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – On Sunday, the video of the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu sharing rice with some indigenes of Oyo State which is a federal government initiative sparked reactions online. The African Examiner writes that in the video, Adelabu was seen giving the bag of rice to some of the beneficiaries saying that […]
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Sunday, May 12th, 2024
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has conceded that he made a mistake to support Siminalayi Fubara to succeed him as the governor of Rivers State. Wike, who was speaking at a function in Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area of Rivers State on Saturday, apologized to the people of […]
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Sunday, May 12th, 2024
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – In a bid to rid the country of fake and substandard products, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has dismantled an illegal alcohol factory in Badagry. The agency, in a statement on Sunday in Lagos, by Mr Sayo Akintola, NAFDAC Resident Media Consultant, said its enforcement team […]
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Sunday, May 12th, 2024
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – ) Fourteen students of Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH), Osara in Kogi, abducted by bandits on Thursday night, have been rescued Mr Bethrand Onuoha, the Commissioner of Police in the North-Central State, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lokoja. The CUSTECH students had been […]
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Sunday, May 12th, 2024
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Many residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have lamented the increasing cost of Garri and how the staple food is becoming inaccessible to the average Nigerian.The latest National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) Food Price Report revealed that the average price of 1kg of white garri increased by 112.34 per cent on […]
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Sunday, May 12th, 2024
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated President-Elect of the Republic of Chad, Mahamat Déby, on his election victory. Presidential Spokesman Chief Ajuri Ngelale in a statement issued on Sunday, said Tinubu affirmed that the successful conduct of elections in the nation showed the commitment of the government and the people of Chad to […]
