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Thursday, September 1st, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Samuel Ortom, governor of Benue state, has tasked President Muhammadu Buhari to repair his “battered image” by addressing the security issues in the country. Ortom’s comment is coming after a statement attributed to Garba Shehu, presidential spokesman, on Wednesday. African Examiner recalls that Shehu had stated that Ortom was engaging in “dog […]
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Thursday, September 1st, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Hoodlums on Wednesday pelted the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Dr Rabiu Kwankwaso, with sachets of water while on a visit to Kogi State. Kwankwaso was in Lokoja, the state capital to inaugurate the party’s secretariat and his campaign offices. On getting to a popular hotel where he was […]
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Wednesday, August 31st, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Anambra State Government has faulted the autopsy result reportedly released by the family of Chidiebere Iloka, wife of the Transition Committee Chairman of Nnewi North Local Government Area, Mbazuluike Iloka. Mrs Iloka slumped and died on 7 August after reportedly serving her husband breakfast. The family of the deceased was said […]
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Wednesday, August 31st, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Jigawa state governor, Muhammad Badaru Abubakar has expressed his satisfaction on how the state has significantly and progressively transformed in all sectors of human endeavour. This was contained in a state broadcast to mark the 31st anniversary of the creation of Jigawa State, he said that, the development achieved in the […]
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Wednesday, August 31st, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Police Command in Osun, had debunked reports that Isaac Fayose, younger brother to ex-Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, was attacked by suspected kidnappers at Gbongan Area of the state. The command, in a statement issued by its spokesperson, SP Yemisi Opalola, on Tuesday, said the report being circulated on social media […]
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Tuesday, August 30th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mele Kyari, has said that the country would stop importing petroleum products by 2023. Kyari disclosed this during a press briefing at the state house in Abuja, on Tuesday. Kyari, who spoke during the weekly Ministerial Briefing, hosted by the […]
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Tuesday, August 30th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Isaac Foyose, younger brother of Ekiti state former governor, Ayodele Fayose on Monday evening escape attempt to kidnap him by unknown gunmen. Fayose wrote on his Facebook page that while traveling to Lagos state some unknown gunmen attacked his vehicle along with several others and abducted some persons. According to him, many […]
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Tuesday, August 30th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of Finance and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, has said the federal government will borrow over N11 trillion and sell national assets to finance the budget deficit in 2023. She also said the government’s budget deficit is expected to exceed N12.42 trillion if it should keep petroleum subsidy for the entire […]
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Monday, August 29th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerians on social media have reacted angrily at the comments made by Bashir El-Rufai, a son of the Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, on Monday, after he described the Academic Staff Union of Universities as a ‘useless union’ that should be dissolved and replaced with educators who care about students. This comes […]
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Monday, August 29th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Abuja Federal High Court, on Monday has rejected an application filed by the Federal Government to extradite the suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP, Abba Kyari, to the United States of America to face trial over his alleged involvement with a notorious internet fraudster, Ramon Abbas, popularly known as Hushpuppi. Justice […]
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Monday, August 29th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – After a series of heated discussions, the Academic Staff Union of Universities has decided to extend its ongoing strike. The decision was taken after the National Executive Council meeting at the union’s headquarters at the University of Abuja on Monday morning. Details later…
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Sunday, August 28th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, paid a visit to Abdulsalami Abubakar, the former head of state, in Minna, Niger state capital, on Sunday. According to THISDAY, Obasanjo stated that he was in Minna to meet with Abubakar who has been indisposed. The former Nigerian leader reportedly arrived at Abdulsalami’s residence at about 12.30pm. […]
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Sunday, August 28th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Party, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has said he has the backing of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), to lead Nigeria come 2023. He commended Buhari for his ‘loyalty and commitment’ to the party, even as he expressed confidence of the APC’s “victory in […]
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Sunday, August 28th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, will Sunday night/Monday morning decide on whether the union will continue its over six-month strike or not, The Nation has learnt. African Examiner reports that ASUU commenced a nationwide industrial action on February 14 and has continued to extend […]
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Saturday, August 27th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The 241 RECCE Battalion of the Nigerian Army on Saturday dismissed John Gabriel and Lance Cpl Adamu Gideon who allegedly killed an Islamic scholar, Sheikh Goni Aisami, in Yobe. Lt. Col. Ibrahim Osabo, Ag Commanding Officer of the Battalion, Nguru, Yobe, disclosed this to newsmen shortly after the suspects were de-kited in […]
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Saturday, August 27th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has stated that the Labour Party Presidential flag-bearer, Peter Obi, is no longer an Igbo project. This was made known by the National Publicity Secretary of the organisation, Chief Alex Ogbonnia, who stated that the Igbo had exported the frontline candidate to the rest […]
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Saturday, August 27th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – All is not well among Niger Delta militants following the recent award of a N48 billion per year (N4b per month) pipeline surveillance contract to ex-warlord, Chief Government Ekpemupolo a.k.a Tompolo by the Nigerian National Petroleum Limited. Several militant groups in the region are angry with the federal government for leaving them […]
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Friday, August 26th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The All Progressives Congress vice-presidential candidate, Kashim Shettima, has clarified why he wore sneakers to the Nigerian Bar Association Conference in Lagos State on Monday. Shettima, who represented APC presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, at the event, was dressed in a black suit and red tie, accompanied by a pair of gym shoes, […]
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Friday, August 26th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Several persons have been trapped as a shopping mall in Kubwa, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja collapses in the early hours of Friday. The shopping mall is close to Aso Savings Bank. Our correspondent confirmed that there was no presence of a rescue team at the time of filing this report. Details later… […]
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Friday, August 26th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, has just come out the the Uyo Correctional Centre. Inibehe came out one month after he was sent to prison by Akwa Ibom Chief Judge, Ekaette Obot, for contempt of court. He was seen given a heroic welcome march by a team of supporters. The lawyer, who […]
