(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Kaduna State House of Assembly has established a 13-person ad-hoc committee to look into the financial dealings, loans, grants, and project implementation in the tenure of former governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai. According to The Leadership, Hon. Yusuf Mugu, representing Kaura constituency, proposed the motion to begin this investigation as he cited […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Ganduje ward executives of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Kano State, have denied the reported suspension of APC National Chairman, Dr Abdullahi-Umar Ganduje. The ward executives made the denial while briefing journalists at the APC State Secretariat, on Monday in Kano. According to the ward Chairman, Malam Ahmad Ganduje, those […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has declared April 7 as National Police Day. Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, made this known on Monday night during the maiden edition of the Nigeria Police Awards and Commendations ceremony held in the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja. He identified a complete overhaul of institutional mentality and memory […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former President of Ghana, John Mahama and Former President of Botswana, Lt. Gen.- Seretse Khama Ian Khama, have urged African leaders to consciously pursue unity and progress. This, they said, would enable the continent to reach its full potential and achieve sustainable economic prosperity. The former Presidents gave the advice via a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Pa Edwin Clark, Leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), has urged the Federal Government to appoint a special task force to ensure the rescue of the remaining Chibok girls held by Boko Haram. The elder statesman made the call while briefing newsmen in Abuja on Monday at a ceremony to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Again, Nigeria has experienced its sixth power grid collapse of 2024, as electricity generation on the system collapsed from 2,583.77MW at 2 am on Monday to 64.7MW around 3 am. The African Examiner writes that Nigeria generates an average of 4,000MW of electricity for an estimated 200 million citizens. The generation is […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The senior pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Dr Paul Eneche, is the news after he stirred the hornet’s nests after he rebuked a lady, identified as Veronica Anyim Nnenna, who was giving her testimony in his church about how despite the obstacles she faced, she still came out successful as a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has been suspended.. Members of his ward, the Ganduje Ward in the Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area of Kano State announced the suspension on Monday. The national chairman was suspended following allegations of corruption against him by the state government. Our […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has condemned the “large-scale attack” launched in Israel by Iran. Guterres, in a statement, urged maximum restraint by all parties and warned that neither the region nor the world could afford another war. According to the latest reports, Iran launched hundreds of drones and missiles from its territory […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it is probing an intricate web of fraudulent practices in the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development. “At the outset of investigations, past and suspended officials of the Humanitarian Ministry were invited by the Commission and investigations into the alleged fraud […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Exactly 10 years after the abduction of 276 students of Government Girls’ Secondary School, Chibok, in Borno State, former abductees, parents and relatives gathered at the multipurpose hall of the school on Sunday to pray for the safe return of 92 uncounted girls. At the inter-faith service of prayers, speakers expressed mixed […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – THE governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party during the 2021 Anambra State governorship election, Mr Valentine Ozigbo, has vowed to unseat the Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, in the governorship election in the state in 2025. Ozigbo, now a Labour Party aspirant for the Anambra State governorship election, said this […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Bayer Leverkusen’s record-breaking run to their first Bundesliga title was no fluke, with a 16-month plan coming to fruition. The team made sure of their first trophy in 31 years with five matches left in the season, snapping Bayern Munich’s 11-year stranglehold on the Bundesliga. Sunday’s 5-0 home victory over Werder Bremen […]
Liverpool’s hope for the Premier League title took a hit following a 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace at Anfield even as another title rivals, Arsenal suffered a shocking defeat at emirate stadium. Aston Villa humbled the gunner with 2 goals scored by in-form Ollie Watkins. Liverpool coach Klopp said, “If you look at my teams […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has drawn Nigerians’ attention to the ban on Dex Luxury Bar Soap (No 6 Mystic Flower), by the European Union (EU). The notification is contained in a public alert with No. 012/2024, signed by NAFDAC Director-General, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, and issued […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian Army (NA) has expressed deep concern over the alleged unprofessional conduct of some of its personnel in the tragic death of an hotel manager in Umuahia, Abia State, South East, Nigeria. In response to the unfortunate incident, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) has promptly ordered a comprehensive investigation to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Enugu state government has opened a condolence register for Nigerians to pay their tributes to the talented Nollywood Star, Obumneme Odonwodo fondly called junior pope who recently lost his life in a boat mishap at the River Niger. Governor, Peter Mbah of the state who expressed deep shock over the untimely […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Company (NDIC) has reassured Nigerian depositors that it remains unwavering in its commitment to prompt reimbursement to depositors affected by failed banks in the country. Managing Director/Chief Executive of NDIC, Mr Bello Hassan stated this on the occasion of NDIC’s Special Day at the ongoing 35th Enugu International […]
By Muhyideen Jimoh, (NAN) In 2003, the World Values Survey reported that Nigeria was home to world’s happiest people. The study, which was carried out over a period of three years showed that Nigeria beat no fewer than 65 countries to claim the top spot. More than two decades after, the 2024 World’s Happiness Report […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Gabriel Dewan, has explained the reason behind his swearing-in of only 9 out of 16 members of the House who are members of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The 16 APC members were returned to the House after the Court of Appeal sacked […]
