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Monday, August 21st, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Economic Community of West African States has rejected the Niger junta’s objective for a transition if power presumably to a democratic government within three years. “Our ambition is not to confiscate power,” the Head of the military junta, General Abdourahamane Tiani said in a televised address. Any transition of power “would […]
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Monday, August 21st, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The inauguration of the 45 confirmed ministers-designate is being held at the Conference Centre of the State House, Abuja. The current portfolios include former Rivers State governor Nyesom Wike as Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Wale Edun (Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy), Adegboyega Oyetola (Marine and Blue Economy), David […]
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Sunday, August 20th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Pope Francis on Sunday urged a diplomatic solution to a political crisis in Niger, sparked by a coup that threatens stability in the region. “I am following with concern what is happening in Niger, and join the bishops’ call in favour of peace in the country and stability in the Sahel,” said […]
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Sunday, August 20th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has asked the Department of State Services (DSS) to release the suspended Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa from illegal custody without any further delay. According to him, a remand order issued by a Magistrate Court in the Federal Capital […]
Posted by Samson Kankan
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Sunday, August 20th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, on Sunday, posted a cryptic message on social media weeks after his ministerial nomination was not confirmed by the Senate. In a message on X, formerly known as Twitter, the ex-governor dropped lyrics of ‘Who The Cap Fit’ by the late Jamaican singer, Bob Marley. […]
Posted by Samson Kankan
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Sunday, August 20th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian Army says it has commenced investigation into an alleged killing of a Lagos-based driver simply known as Lawal. Lawal was allegedly killed by some persons in military uniform on August 17, 2023. This was contained in a statement on Sunday by Lieutenant Colonel Olabisi Ayeni, Acting Deputy Director of Army […]
Posted by Rotimi Fadeyi
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Sunday, August 20th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has approved the redeployment of Abubakar Momoh from the Federal Ministry of Youth to the Federal Ministry of Niger Delta Development. The Federal Ministry of Youth is to be re-assigned to a Minister-Designate soon. According to a statement signed by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, […]
Posted by Samson Kankan
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Friday, August 18th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Presidency says the Federal Government is on standby to monitor the distribution of palliatives – meant to cushion the impact of subsidy removal – to Nigerians at the state level. “It is fair to say that there does not need to be a check. There needs to be a means of […]
Posted by Ignatius Okpara
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Friday, August 18th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – All is now set for a two-day retreat of retired Inspectors General of police (IGPs) in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital, South-West Nigeria. The two-day programme, with the theme: ‘Intervention Of Ex-Inspectors General of Police For Strategic Contribution To Effective Policing In Nigeria,’ is held at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture […]
Posted by Samson Kankan
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Friday, August 18th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu warned there will be “grave consequences” if Niger’s military regime allows ousted President Mohamed Bazoum’s health to worsen under house arrest, a European official said Friday. During a call to EU chief Charles Michel, the Nigerian leader, chair of the ECOWAS regional bloc which opposes the Niger coup, said: […]
Posted by Samson Kankan
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Friday, August 18th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to be patient with his administration in the wake of the fuel subsidy removal, saying the move is in the country’s best interest. Tinubu spoke in Abuja on Thursday during the public presentation of the autobiography of an elder statesman, Edwin Clark. The Nigerian leader, […]
Posted by Samson Kankan
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Thursday, August 17th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government has announced a N5bn palliative for each state of the federation, including the Federal Capital Territory to cushion the impact of the removal of the petrol subsidy. The governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, made the announcement in Abuja on Thursday when he spoke to State House correspondents at […]
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Thursday, August 17th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Thursday, chaired the National Economic Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja. The meeting being held at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, has in attendance, governors from across the Federation and other stakeholders. The meeting is expected to address some of the pertinent economic challenges in […]
Posted by Rotimi Fadeyi
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Thursday, August 17th, 2023
—Tinubu Assures Digital Adoption Across Government Processes (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Google has offered Nigeria a N1.2 billion grant as well as train 20,000 women and children with requisite skills to establish new digital tech job opportunities, which the economy urgently needs. The Director of Google West Africa, Mr. Olumide Balogun disclosed this when he led […]
Posted by Samson Kankan
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Thursday, August 17th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Thursday said 36 officers were killed in Niger State. Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, made this known when he gave a breakdown of casualties in the ambush of troops in Niger State and an evacuation helicopter that crashed on August 14, 2023. The breakdown […]
Posted by Samson Kankan
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Thursday, August 17th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The arraignment of suspended Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja over N6.9 billion alleged procurement fraud has been stalled due to the absence of the second defendant who are said to be indisposed. Although Emefiele (the first defendant) was present […]
Posted by Samson Kankan
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Thursday, August 17th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has allowed the Federal Government to withdraw the charge of “illegal possession of firearm and possession” against the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. Justice Nicholas Oweibo, in his ruling, held that the application filed by the Director of Public […]
Posted by Rotimi Fadeyi
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Thursday, August 17th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Following the announcement of their portfolios yesterday, President Bola Tinubu will on Monday swear in ministers that had been confirmed by the National Assembly. According to a statement by the Director, Information, Office of Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Willie Bassey, the swearing-in ceremony by the President will hold at […]
Posted by Ignatius Okpara
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Thursday, August 17th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The 2023 Enugu state Governorship Election petition Tribunal has reserved it’s judgement on a day to be communicated to the parties involved. Chairman of the three man panel, Justice Kudirat Akano, disclosed this Wednesday after the defendant, and Governor of Enugu state, Dr. Peter Mbah of the peoples Democratic party PDP and […]
Posted by Samson Kankan
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Thursday, August 17th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Lagos State Government has announced a traffic diversion at the Lane Inbound Ikorodu General Hospital for the completion of the Asphalt binder course and wearing course of the new slip road from Thursday, August 17. This is in continuation of the Junction Improvement Works at Ikorodu Roundabout to free gridlock points […]
