(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has said he was aware of the difficulties that the people are facing in the country, stress8ng that he would not rest until he brings relief to Nigerians Buhari said this in his Eid-el Kabir message to Nigerian Muslims and other citizens contained in a statement signed by Senior […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has summoned emergency National Security Council meeting with Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, some cabinet Ministers and all security and service chiefs in attendance. African Examiner reports that others attending the security meeting include Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, Chief of Staff to the President, Prof. Ibrahim […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government on Friday declared wanted, 33 of the inmates who escaped from its Kuje Medium Security Custodial Centre in Abuja on Tuesday night. The 33 inmates were said to have cases relating to terrorism and being members of the Boko Haram sect. African Examiner reports that terrorists had on Tuesday […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has unveiled his running mate, Senator Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed. Baba-Ahmed, the founder of Baze University, Abuja, was announced as the LP vice-presidential candidate in Abuja on Friday. The 46-year-old was a former lawmaker who represented Kaduna North Senatorial district. Baba-Ahmed’s announcement was coming barely 24 […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Civil rights advocacy group, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, has urged the president Muhammed Buhari to sack the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, with immediate effect over his failure to put an end to the incessant Jail break attacks on prisons in the country. This was issued in a statement on […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government has declared Monday, July 11 and Tuesday, July 12 as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government. He congratulated all Muslims and Nigerians on the occasion. “I call on Muslims to continue […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Anambra State Government says it commenced the demolition of illegally constructed buildings earlier marked for demolition in Onitsha on Thursday. Mr Christian Aburime, Press Secretary to Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists in Awka. The press secretary said that several illegal structures along […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The rumour that former Governor of Lagos State, Akinwumi Ambode has decamped to Labour Party and will be contesting the 2023 gubernatorial election has made many Nigerians happy. African Examiner recalls that Ambode was the governor of Lagos State who after his first-year term from 2015 to 2019 and was unable to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of Water Resources, Mr Suleiman Adamu, has called for support in implementing the National Water Resources bill, saying it is not targeted at grabbing the land and waterways of states. Adamu made the call at the ongoing Advocacy and Sensitisation workshop on implementation of the 2013 Water Resources Master plan […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has resigned as the leader of the Conservative Party and effectively as prime minister. Johnson announced his resignation on Thursday afternoon at 10, Downing Street, London. He said he will, however, remain in office until the Conservative Party elects a new leader who will also assume office […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A Westminster Magistrates Court in the United Kingdom has ruled that David Nwamini Ukpo, the alleged kidney donor for the daughter of Senator Ike Ekweremadu, is 21 years old and not 15 years old as widely reported. Ekweremadu and his wife appeared in the court on Thursday and pleaded not guilty to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A fighter jet looking for terrorists in Safana Local Government Area of Katsina State has accidentally bombed villagers at Kunkuna. According to Daily Trust, many persons lost their lives in the accidental bombing of Kukunna villagers. According to available information, the jet reportedly bombed the wrong targets during an operation launched against […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has stated that he would remove the costly petrol subsidy if there is an alternative. Obi made this known on Wednesday during a live interview on Arise TV. According to him, petrol subsidy is not beneficial to the country’s economy and he described […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The news that the convoy of President Muhammad Buhari was attacked by terroists have unsettled many Nigerians who are of the view that if the president convoy can be attacked what about ordinary Nigerians without any support. African Examiner had reported that unknown gunmen had on Wednesday attacked the advanced team of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday carried out a minor cabinet reshuffle as four ministers were re-assigned to new positions. Ministers that were re-assigned were Senator Adeleke Mamora, Minister of Science and Technology (formerly Minister of State, Health), Mu’azu Jaji Sambo, Minister of Transportation (formerly Minister of State, Works and Housing); Sharon Ikeazor, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Some high profile inmates at the Kuje Correctional Centre, Abuja may have escaped Tuesday night’s attacks on the facility by some gunmen. The attacks, which lasted some hours, were said to have been resisted by military personnel and prison guards on duty. Sources said Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari and his […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola, has come under heavy criticism on social media after a picture of him with the presidential flag bearer of the All Progressive Congress ( APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu, emerged on social media. African Examiner writes that Bola Tinubu is presently in Paris for some important political engagement according […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – US pastor, Creflo Dollar has rubbished reports that failing to pay tithe opens the door for devourers to come in and damage a person’s life. The popular evangelist, who is renowned for his teachings on the importance of tithing, disclosed this while speaking to his congregation recently. The preacher stated that he […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As the debate for the coalition of the New Nigerian Party with the Labour Party continues to rage on, Nigerians have taken a swipe at the former governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso and President Muhammad Buhari former ally, Buba Galadima for their insistence that Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi cannot […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Examinations Council (NECO) has refuted claims that it has rescheduled any of its ongoing Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) for school-based candidates fixed for Saturday, July 9. In a statement issued to the press on Monday, which was signed by the NECO’s Head of Information and Public Relations Division, Azeez […]
