(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Many British gas stations were still dry on Friday after a chaotic week that saw panic buying, fights at the pumps and drivers hoarding fuel in water bottles. These situations follow an acute shortage of truck drivers strained supply chains to breaking point. Shortages of workers in the wake of Brexit and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Edo State Police Command has arrested three suspected cultists who were involved in the assault and déshumanisation of à Tik Tok user simply identified as Olivia. In a press statement on Friday, the Command’s spokesman, SP Kontongs Bello, said the suspects were arrested after a viral video of the assault went […]
…Armed Policemen Disperse Protesters (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Protesters in the early hours of Friday stormed the Dantata Bridge on the popular Airport Road in Abuja, demanding the resignation of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.). The protest coincided with the nation’s 61st Independence Anniversary. The protesters, wielding large banners, made bonfires on the highway. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – ThE killings in Anambra State continued unabated as six policemen were shot dead by hoodlums despite the heavy presence of security operatives in major towns of the state. Also, at Nnobi in Idemili South Local Government Area of the state, a car belonging to a member of the House of Representatives for […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) says there is no directive yet banning travellers without proof of vaccination from traveling both local and international flights. Mr Sam Adurogboye, the General Manager, Public Relations of the authority said this in a statement in Lagos . According to him, this is contrary to claims […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the postponement of the proposed launch of its digital currency, e-Naira. A statement by apex bank’s Director of Communications, Mr Osita Nwanisobi, said that the launch, which was earlier scheduled for Oct. 1, was postponed due to other activities lined up to commemorate the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Citizens of Nigeria. It is with full gratitude to God that today, we celebrate Nigeria’s sixty-first Independence Anniversary. For 1st of October 1960 to happen, all hands were on deck. East, West, North all came together to celebrate freedom. Today should not only serve as a reminder of the day the British […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has approved conditional lifting of ban on microblogging giant Twitter. The president made this position known during a broadcast to mark Nigeria’s 61st Independence Anniversary in Abuja. The Federal Government suspended the operations of Twitter in Nigeria on June 5, to allow the government put measures in place to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has again warned that the Federal Government remains ready to take decisive actions against secessionist agitators and their sponsors who threaten national security. The president issued the warning in a nationwide broadcast to mark Nigeria’s 61st Independence Anniversary on Friday in Abuja. He said already high profile financiers of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas, LPG, also known as cooking gas, spikes further across various parts of the country, indications have emerged that marketers’ inability to off-take 450,000 metric tonnes per annum, MTPA, of the product allocation is said to be responsible for the supply shortages. findings showed that the price […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams has lamented Nigeria’s unending borrowings despite oil wealth. Adams, in his independence anniversary message, stated that the nation was built on falsehood and he stated that the regions be given the autonomy so that they can develop at their own pace. Adams noted that allowing […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Men of the Indian Police Service, attached to the K.G. Halli police division on Wednesday arrested a Nigerian national, Chekwume Malvin, who works as an actor in the Indian film industry for allegedly peddling drugs in the city. The 45-year-old was caught red-handed near the BDA Complex in HRBR Layout. The police […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP) has enjoined the Ogun State Assembly to begin the impeachment processes against Governor Dapo Abiodun and his Deputy, Nomiot Salako-Oyedele. The NNPP disclosed this thursday saying it was worried by the “lackadaisical attitude” of the administration of Governor Abiodun since he assumed office. The party also […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The People’s Democratic Party, (PDP), has described the six years of President Muhammadu Buhari administration as the worst in Nigeria’s history as an independent, sovereign state. The party stated this in its message to Nigerians ahead of the 61st independence anniversary. Addressing newsmen at the party’s national headquarters, PDP national publicity secretary, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Prof. Akin Alao has kicked against the recent cancellation of national admission cut-off mark, by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Alao, a professor of History at the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), described the action as “a disservice to excellence and to quality education.” He made the remark while delivering a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The People’s Democratic Party has zoned the national chairman’s office to the North. No announcement yet on office of presidency, vice presidency or other executive and legislative positions These offices are outside the terms of reference of the National Convention Zoning Committee, it was learnt. Details soon…
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has released the revised timetable/schedule of activities for the October 16 nationwide State Congresses to elect party State Executive Committee (SEC). This was contained in a notice issued by the Secretary to the party’s Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC), Sen. John James Akpanudoedehe in Abuja on […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says 441 trucks and articulated vehicles were involved in road traffic crashes in Ogun between January and August. Mr Ahmed Umar, the State Sector Commander disclosed on Thursday at Ogere Trailer Park at the flag-off of the command’s end-of-year road safety campaign. He said the rate […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A chieftain of the All Progressive Change (APC), Mr Anene Chikezie, says the killings in the South-east region of the country are totally nightmarish as the zone is known for peace and love. He stated this in Enugu that he received the news of the killings, especially that of Dr Chike Akunyili […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari and the 36 State governors in the country to rally and earnestly begin the process of correcting the ills in society. CAN President, Rev Samson Ayokunle, made the call in a message to mark Nigeria’s 61st Independence Day Anniversary in […]
