(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Abba Yusuf, governor of Kano, has stated that the demolition of some structures across the state should not be seen as revenge. The African Examiner recalls that Yusuf, since assuming office on May 29, has ordered the demolition of structures he said were “illegally” built and approved by the previous administration of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has opened up about why it hasn’t paid corps members’ allowances in the month of June as expected. According to the Scheme, the delay was due to the “administration of funds by various banks”. This was disclosed in a statement issued by NYSC […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The senator representing Edo North senatorial district, Adams Oshiomhole, has said his blood pressure would have increased if he wasn’t elected to the national assembly. Medically, a normal blood pressure level is less than 120/80 mmHG, while 180/120 is considered a hypertensive crisis and requires immediate medical attention. Oshimhole, who spoke at […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – American singer, Selena Gomez, has expressed her love for Nigerian music star, Rema, saying he has changed her life forever. Rema featured Gomez last year on the remix of his smashing hit song, Calm Down. Their collaboration on the record has been topping charts worldwide till date. Taking to her verified Instagram […]
…It’s Not True, Says 82 Div. Spokesman (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Tension has enveloped Eke Community of Enugu State, following the alleged killing of a volunteer member of its neighborhood vigilante and a house wife from the locality by Soldiers of the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army Enugu. Newsmen who visited the Community yesterday and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu recognised that Nigeria is being looked upon for leadership, and he is prepared to step up to the challenge. A statement signed by Director, Information in the State House, Mr. Abiodun Oladunjoye said the Special Adviser to the President, Special Duties, Communications, and Strategy, Dele Alake made this known […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerians on social media are presently reacting to the news of the Nigerian chef, Adeyeye Adeola, who had started a 150-hour cook-a-thon to break the Guinness World Record (GWR) for the longest cooking marathon by an individual. The African Examiner writes that the cooking marathon began in Ile Oluji LGA, Ondo state, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has tasked President Bola Tinubu to urgently prevail on some government institutions to halt the implementation of policies that will further impoverish Nigerians. The organisation raised the concern following the planned increase in electricity tariff, the introduction of fees for proof of ownership certificates for vehicle owners […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has refuted claims that the association intends to increase the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, to N700 per litre nationwide. The Chairman of IPMAN Southwest Zone, Dele Tajudeen, disclosed this in an interview in Ibadan on Friday. He […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Following a request by the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, for a supplementary budget to be approved, the Rivers State House of Assembly has deliberated on the matter and it has passed the first reading. Fubara, earlier this month, made a N200bn supplementary budget request to the House in order to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in Lagos said he could have chosen to maintain the hitherto multiple foreign exchange systems and benefit from it, but instead opted to unify the official and parallel market rates to save the country from financial hemorrhage. Speaking at a civic reception organised in his honour by […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The management of the Lekki Deep Seaport has announced that Rimbaud has become the first transshipment vessel to berth at the port. Making this known in a series of tweets on Friday, the port management said the ship operated by CMA CGM, has a Length Overall of 270m, a breadth of 42.8m […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has again explained the reasons he removed the controversial fuel subsidy, which has led to the high cost of petroleum across the country. The African Examiner recalls that on Monday, May 29, 2023, President Tinubu while delivering his first speech as Nigeria’s President, Tinubu announced that ‘subsidy is gone.’ […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Nigerians to pray for him for the success of his administration. Tinubu made this known on Thursday at the palace of Adedotun Gbadebo, the Alake of Egbaland, in Ogun state.The former Lagos State governor talked about his commitment to bringing positive change to the country […]
-Says Cashless Policy Was Ineffective (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, said he invoked the spirits of freedom and determination, symbolised by “Baba Emilokan,” to overcome the obstacles in the election. According to a statement signed by Special Adviser to the President on Special Duties, Communications and Strategy, Dele […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned the public of a batch of “unwholesome” Sprite 50cl drink circulating in Nigeria. In a statement on Wednesday, the agency said the contaminated drinks have the batch number AZ6 22:32, manufacturing date of April 18, 2023 and an expiry […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The sustained advocacy of the Mohammed Bello Koko- led Management of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) for the decongestion of the Ports to pave way for efficient operations received a boost on 23rd June, 2023, when Permanent Secretary Federal Ministry of Transportation Dr. Magdelene Ajani led an inter-agency team consisting of the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Yoruba actress, Sidikat Odunkanwi aka Iyabo Oko, is dead at the age of 61. One of the actress’s daughters, Bisi Aisha announced her death on Thursday on her Facebook page saying that her mother died on Wednesday. Aisha writes: “May ur soul Rest In Peace mummy.” Also, uploading the dead actress’s pictures […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Retired staff of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) have expressed deep concern over the manner a former Acting Director-General of the Agency, Ambassador Mohammed Dauda, has gone to the public without due regard to in-service rules and regulations. A statement issued under the aegis of Dolphin Retired Staff Association and signed by […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The naira has appreciated by 0.68 per cent against the United States dollar on the Investor & Exporter forex window. The local currency closed at N763/$ on Tuesday, compared to N768.17/$ at the close of trading on Monday. There was no trading on Wednesday owing to the two-day public holiday to mark […]
