(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – African Development Bank (AfDB) has said that to combat climate change and support green growth, African countries need more climate investments to achieve their national targets for emissions reductions and adaptation to the impacts of climate change. Africa, the continent that pollutes the planet the least, is today one of the world’s […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nollywood actor, Segun Arinze, has stated that he no longer watches English Premier League side, Chelsea’s games. Segun Arinze made this known in a video he uploaded on his Tiktok page recently. In the video, a reporter asked the actor his thoughts on Chelsea’s performance this season but he stated that he […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Femi Adesina, the presidential spokesperson, has stated that President Muhammadu Buhari is unaware of many promises made to Nigerians in 2015. The African Examiner recalls that in the buildup to the 2015 presidential election, many promises were made to the electorate by Buhari’s camp. The campaign promises were hinged on Buhari’s track […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The chairperson of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has stated that universities in the country have offered admissions to Nigerian students returning from Sudan. Dabiri-Erewa made this known on Thursday on Sunrise Daily, a Channels TV programme. According to her, the return of the stranded students was the focus […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Manchester City took control of the Premier League title race as Kevin De Bruyne scored twice in a dominant 4-1 win over leaders Arsenal to close in on retaining their crown as English champions on Wednesday. Arsenal hold a two-point lead at the top of the table but City have two games […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has assured Nigerians of safety of their money in banks through operation of the e-naira. taken its e-Naria digital currency policy sensitisation to community comprising students, teaching and non teaching staff. Mr Chika Ugwueze, Assistant Director Payments System Management Department, CBN, Abuja, disclosed this in Nsukka […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The President-elect, Sen. Bola Tinubu, and the Vice-President-elect, Sen. Kashim Shettima, alongside other APC stakeholders on Wednesday visited the Defecse House, Maitama, to inspect facilities. The African examiner reports that the Defecse House will serve as official operational base of the President-elect till May 29, when he will be inaugurated as the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian Army will on April 27, 2023, hold a parade at Eagle Square in Abuja, where President Muhammadu Buhari will be the Special Guest of Honour and also the reviewing officer. This event will commemorate the first Trooping and Presentation of Colours Parade since 2007. A total of 81 units […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A contender for the Speakership position of the 10th House of Representatives, Rep, Muktar Betara, on Tuesday held a closed-door meeting with the President-elect Bola Tinubu. Betara, member representing Biu/Bayo/Shani and Kwaya Kusar Federal Constituency of Borno has been canvassing support for his speakership aspiration with party members, House of Reps members-elect, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday, presided over the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the State House in Abuja. Before the commencement of the meeting, the President swore in six newly appointed Federal Permanent Secretaries. They include Adam Mahmud Kambari (Borno State), Esuabana Nko Asanye (Cross River), Lamuwa Adamu Ibrahim (Gombe State), […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Barcelona women’s team are confident of achieving their goal of reaching a third consecutive Champions League final when they host Chelsea on Thursday, boasting a 1-0 advantage from the semi-final first leg. The Catalans, who lifted the trophy as part of a treble in 2021 with a 4-0 romp over the Blues, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Police Service Commission PSC, has approved the appointment of twelve Commissioners of Police to different State Commands in the Country. They are; Mohammed Usaini Gumel, posted to Kano State Command; Haruna Gabriel Garba; Federal Capital Territory, FCT Command Abuja; Tajudeen A. Abass; Delta State Command; Oladimeji Yomi Olarewaju; Ogun State Command; […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is to commence afresh the prosecution of a former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode and three others at the Federal High Court, Abuja on alleged misappropriation of N4.6bn and money laundering. Counsel for the EFCC, Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN) told Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The CEO of Meta, the parent company of the popular messaging app, WhatsApp, Mark Zuckerberg, has announced a new update to the app which will enable users to log into as many as four smartphones with the same account simultaneously. In a statement posted to his verified Facebook page on Tuesday, Zuckerberg […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has rescheduled the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination for candidates in 100 centres due to technical challenges experienced on Tuesday. JAMB Head of Public Affairs and Protocol, Fabian Benjamin, made the announcement in a statement on Tuesday night in Abuja. The African examiner reports that 1.6 […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A former minister of justice and attorney-general of the federation (AGF), Michael Aondoakaa, has stated that having dual citizenship cannot disqualify anyone who is a Nigerian by birth from contesting elections in the country. Aondoakaa, who spoke in a chat with Arise TV on Tuesday, stated that dual citizenship can only disqualify […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has endorsed former Abia State governor, Orji Uzor Kalu to be the next Senate President. In a statement on its official social media accounts on Tuesday expressing confidence that the Kalu would lead the 10th Senate competently if elected as the Senate President. According to him, Kalu’s […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has stated that Nigerians may be ready to forgive President Muhammadu Buhari if he effects changes to alleviate suffering in the country before he leaves office. The African Examiner recalls that on Friday, President Buhari enjoined Nigerians to forgive him for any way he has offended them. Afenifere, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – U.S. President Joe Biden, plans to run for another term in office, he announced on Twitter on Tuesday. “Every generation has a moment where they have had to stand up for democracy. “To stand up for their fundamental freedoms. I believe this is ours,” Biden tweeted. “That’s why I’m running for reelection […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government on Tuesday expressed its sympathies with Nigerians stranded in Sudan. The African Examiner recalls that there has been fighting between the Sudanese Army and the Rapid Effort Forces in the country’s capital, Khartoum which has led to countries evacuating their nationals. The Nigerian government also cautioned Nigerians against making […]
