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Friday, July 28th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Anthrax, an infectious disease caused by Bacillus anthracis, affects domesticated animals such as cows, pigs, camels, sheep, goats, and wild animals. The Lagos State Government, through its Ministry of Agriculture has started free vaccination of domestic animals to check the spread of Anthrax disease. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Olatokunbo Emokpae, […]
Posted by Rotimi Fadeyi
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Friday, July 28th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Following the coup in Republic of Niger that toppled the constitutional political leadership in the West Africa country, the Chairman of Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS) Authority of Heads of State and Government, President Bola Tinubu would host a special meeting of the regional leaders on Sunday in Abuja. This […]
Posted by Samson Kankan
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Friday, July 28th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu’s administration has hinted at the possibility of creating new ministries in the country. “Mr President intends to separate portfolios or restructure the ministries in such a way you might be hearing of new ministries that were not standalone ministries before. So the process continues,” he stated. Tinubu submitted the […]
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Friday, July 28th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Ogun State Election Petitions Tribunal has ruled on the admissibility of video evidence tendered by a star witness of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sunkanmi Oyejide. Lawyers on Wednesday had engaged in serious arguments when the witness, Sunkanmi Oyejide, tendered video evidence in the petition filed by the PDP and its […]
Posted by Nwa Diokpa
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Thursday, July 27th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has accused former Niger Delta militant leader Asari Dokubo of raising an Islamic militia and they caution him not to allow the militia to get into Southeast. The group in a statement by its spokesperson, Emma Powerful, stated that the Eastern Security Network (ESN) will confront […]
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Thursday, July 27th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has nominated former governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike and his Ebonyi counterpart, as his ministers. The Senate President, Goodwill Akpabio revealed the long-awaited list of 28 ministerial nominees in plenary on Thursday. The African Examiner writes that Chief of Staff and former Speaker of the House of Representatives, […]
Posted by Nwa Diokpa
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Thursday, July 27th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has called for the reopening of the Ariaria International Market after security operatives blocked traders from gaining access to the popular market in Aba. The African Examiner writes that a detachment of policemen from the Abia State Police Command were reported to have barricaded the traders from […]
Posted by Rotimi Fadeyi
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Thursday, July 27th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – FIRST BATCH OF 28 MINISTERIAL NOMINEES ANNOUNCED AT SENATE PLENARY THUR JULY 27 1. Abubakar Momoh 2. Yusuf Maitama Tukur 3. Ahmed Dangiwa 4. Hannatu Musawa 5. Uche Nnaji 6. Betta Edu 7. Dorris Aniche Uzoka 8. David Umahi 9. Nyesom Wike 10. Badaru Abubakar CON 11. Nasiru Ahmed Elrufai 12. Ekperipe […]
Posted by Rotimi Fadeyi
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Wednesday, July 26th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Presidency has declared that tuition in all federal universities remains free. A statement issued on Wednesday by Special Adviser to the President on Special Duties, Communications and Strategy, Mr. Dele Alake said reports that the federal government increased tuition fees in federal universities are inaccurate and not correct. According to the […]
Posted by Samson Kankan
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Wednesday, July 26th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – There are fears that medical services might be paralysed in Zamfara State as the State branch of the National Association of Resident Doctors have joined their counterparts Nationwide to embarked on indefinite strike until Government acceding to their demands. The General Secretary of the National Association of Resident Doctors, Zamfara State branch, […]
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Wednesday, July 26th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Niger President Mohamed Bazoum is being detained by members of the Presidential Guard, who have been given an “ultimatum” by the army, a source close to Bazoum said on Wednesday. Disgruntled members of the guard sealed off access to the president’s residence and offices, and after talks broke down “refused to release […]
Posted by Samson Kankan
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Wednesday, July 26th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – One unidentified person was feared killed on Wednesday as traders of Ogbete Main Market in Enugu State protested the sealing off of their shops by the state government. The Governor Peter Mbah administration in Enugu State had sealed some commercial banks and some shops for allegedly observing an illegal Monday sit-at-home order […]
Posted by Nwa Diokpa
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Tuesday, July 25th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has stated that most leaders in Nigeria are empty and very far from development issues are concerned. Obasanjo made this revelation while speaking at the launch of “Reclaiming the jewel of Africa”, a book written by Olusegun Aganga, former minister of finance, Obasanjo stated that most people aspiring […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
