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Tuesday, July 25th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), on Tuesday, re-arrested suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, after a tussle with officials of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS). The re-arrest occurred after Justice Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal High Court in Lagos admitted Emefiele to bail in […]
Posted by Samson Kankan
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Tuesday, July 25th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Enugu State Government on Monday sealed shops in major markets across the state that refused to do business in observance of the sit-at-home order of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). This comes after last week’s warning by Governor Peter Mbah that businesses in the state should open for business or […]
Posted by Ignatius Okpara
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Monday, July 24th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Enugu State Police Command has arraigned the embattled Councillor representing Umualor Ward in Isi-Uzo Council of Enugu State, Hon. Maxwell Aluagbo in court over alleged fraud and embezzlement of N1.1m meant for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in his constituency. Our Correspondent writes that the 33 year old suspended male Councillor was […]
Posted by Nwa Diokpa
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Monday, July 24th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Vice-President Kashim Shettima, has stated that Nigeria no longer needs handouts from foreign economies, but needs real partnerships and investments. Shettima made this known at the ongoing UN Food Systems summit in Rome, according to a statement on Monday. Making a reference to Napoleon Bonaparte, a French military commander, and political leader, […]
Posted by Samson Kankan
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Monday, July 24th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Adams Oshiomhole is urging Nigerians to be patient with President Bola Tinubu’s government, saying the former Lagos State governor is not a “magician” that will solve the country’s problems in one fell swoop. “They know they were not electing a magician. And nobody promised a magical solution,” he said. “You don’t need […]
Posted by Samson Kankan
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Sunday, July 23rd, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A leaked memo addressed to the Lagos State Ministry of Health indicating that the State Government approved N61,285,000 for the mass burial of 103 persons identified as 2020 EndSARS victims has gone viral on social media, sparking outrage. The memo dated July 19, 2023, captures steps for the processing of funds after […]
Posted by Rotimi Fadeyi
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Sunday, July 23rd, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Vice President Kashim Shettima departed Abuja on Sunday to represent President Bola Tinubu at two major international Summits in Rome, Italy and St Petersburg, Russia. This was contained in a statement issued by Director, Information, Office of the Vice President, Olusola Abiola. At the Rome event, Shettima wouldh join other global leaders […]
Posted by Samson Kankan
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Sunday, July 23rd, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State says crude oil prices will dictate the pump price of petroleum in Nigeria, adding that the product sells for over N1,000 per litre in some West African countries. There has been a hike in the price of petrol in Nigeria since President Bola Tinubu pronounced the […]
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Saturday, July 22nd, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The suspended Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, will be arraigned at the Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. The African Examiner recalls that Emefiele is facing charges of illegal possession of firearms and ammunition brought against him by the Department of State Service (DSS). On […]
Posted by Rotimi Fadeyi
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Saturday, July 22nd, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu on Friday in Kaduna said Nigeria and the neighbouring countries in the Lake Chad region must display courage in reforming their military doctrine and practices. The President noted that the change in tactics had become necessary because the countries in the region are battling a “mobile and elusive irregular […]
Posted by Eric Ojo
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Friday, July 21st, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President of African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has expressed his worries over the endemic poverty rate in Nigeria, saying that the citizens are tired of being poor. The AfDB president made the observation while speaking at this year’s edition of BusinessDay CEO Forum in Lagos, penultimate Thursday. Established in […]
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Friday, July 21st, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has however promised that his administration will deploy the entire machinery of state power to ensure adequate security of the lives and property of the Nigerian people. He said this on Friday in a speech delivered at the graduation ceremony of the Senior Course 45 of the Command and […]
Posted by Rotimi Fadeyi
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Friday, July 21st, 2023
…FAAC Shares N907B from N1.9 l?rn June Revenue (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of Infrastructure Support Fund (ISF) for the 36 states of the federation as part of measures to cushion the effects of the petrol subsidy removal on the people. The approval was disclosed at the monthly meeting of […]
Posted by Samson Kankan
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Thursday, July 20th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The 2023 Women’s World Cup has kicked off in New Zealand and Australia with Nigeria starting their journey against Canada early Friday (WAT). Nigeria are in Group B of the competition and are gearing up to reach the knockout stage for the second time in a row. The Super Falcons and Canada […]
Posted by Samson Kankan
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Thursday, July 20th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Following the removal of the petrol subsidy and the recent hike in petrol prices to up to N617/litre, the National Executive Council (NEC) has agreed on palliative measures for Nigerians. The decision was reached on Thursday at a meeting held at the Council Chambers of the State House in Abuja. The meeting, […]
Posted by Samson Kankan
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Thursday, July 20th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The House of Representatives has taken a firm stance against the National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) by rejecting the proposed increase in electricity tariff. This resolution was reached following a motion presented by Honourable Aliyu Madaki, who expressed strong disapproval of the price hike, especially considering the recent increase in petrol prices […]
Posted by Samson Kankan
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Thursday, July 20th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has assured Nigerian workers of the readiness of the government to review the salaries of its workers as a move towards cushioning the effect of the removal of fuel subsidy. The President of the Senate, gave the assurance while receiving in courtesy, the Governor of Ekiti […]
Posted by Rotimi Fadeyi
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Thursday, July 20th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration would deliver on its promises in spite of the present challenges. According to him, the country will witness prosperity, stressing that there is light at the end of the tunnel. The President stated this while felicitating with Muslims on Islamic New Year. He […]
Posted by Samson Kankan
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Thursday, July 20th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Human rights lawyer Femi Falana, SAN, criticised the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited for its adjustment of the pump price for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), or petrol, from around N500 to N617 per litre. Falana was reacting to the NNPCL’s seemingly overnight price hike on Tuesday, which saw the second impromptu petrol […]
Posted by Samson Kankan
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Thursday, July 20th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) met behind closed doors Wednesday evening to discuss the state of affairs of the party, following the resignation of its National Chairman, Senator Abdullahi Adamu; and National Secretary, Senator Iyiola Omisore. The pair stepped down on Monday, paving the way for the emergence of the […]
