(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A cholera outbreak in Jigawa has killed at least 30 people with more than 2,000 hospitalised in the past two months in the state. Dr Salisu Mu’azu, Permanent Secretary, Jigawa State Ministry of Health, who confirmed the outbreak, said that most of the infected cases were children recorded in nine local government […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian singer, songwriter and actress, Tiwatope Savage a.k.a Tiwa Savage has lost her father to the cold hand of death. The African super musician took to her Instagram page @tiwasavage on Monday to announce the sad news. She wrote, “Early hours of this morning you made a peaceful transition, you fought till […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo also known as Sunday Igboho, has been arrested in Cotonou, Benin Republic. He was arrested at an airport in Cotonou on Monday night, a top source familiar with the matter told our correspondent. Igboho was arrested by the security forces in Benin Republic about three weeks after […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The police command in Imo has confirmed the death of a senior Pastor in Owerri, Thompson Onyekwuru, while trying to separate a fight between a couple in the state. The police confirmed the incident in a statement on Monday by the command’s spokesperson, SP Mike Abattam. Abattam said that the incident occurred […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Provost of Federal Cooperative College, FCC, Oji-River, Enugu State, South-East Nigeria, Dr. Owam Obodoagu Tonica, has advised students of the college to shun any form of anti-social practices such as cultism, hooliganism as well as examination malpractice. He gave the charge during the 23rd matriculation ceremony of the College recently, saying the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar, has called for an end to the killing of innocent Nigerians and hateful messages. Atiku disclosed this in a statement to mark the Eid-el-Kabir celebration saying that Nigeria needs to heal. The former Vice President tasked Nigerians to use the Eid-el-Kabir celebration […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, restrained the Zamfara House of Assembly from impeaching the Deputy Governor of the state, Mahdi Gusau. Justice Obiora Egwuatu gave the order while delivering a ruling in an ex-parte motion with suit number: FHC/ABJ/CS/650/2021 brought by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), through its Lawyer, Ogwu […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Danish cartoonist Kurt Westergaard has died at the age of 86, Danish newspaper Berlingske reported. He died peacefully after a long illness, the newspaper reported, citing his family. Danish broadcaster TV2 cited the former editor of Jyllands-Posten confirming Westergaard’s death, while Danish public broadcaster DR also cited one of his longtime friends. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Presidency has described as unfortunate and disappointing the way and manner Bishop Matthew Kukah castigated his country, Nigeria, before the United States Congress. A statement by the President’s spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu, on Sunday in Abuja, advised Kukah to desist from sowing discord and strife among Nigerians. The presidential aide believed […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – ) Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara, on Sunday in Gusau, expressed shock at the killing of 13 police officers by suspected bandits. The police personnel were gunned down at a mobile camp in Kurar Mota community in the Bagudu Local Government Area of the state. The governor’s reaction is contained in a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), says it is yet to renew Airtel’s Mobile Operating License. Dr Ikechukwu Adinde, NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, made this known in a statement on Sunday, in Abuja. According to him, the attention of the NCC was drawn to a recent statement on an online publication, credited […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Enugu State Ministry of Health has confirmed that the deaths at the new Enugu Artisan market was as a result of an outbreak of Cholera. African Examiner had reported on Friday that seven persons have died at the Livestock market mostly dominated by Nigerians of Northern extraction. African Examiner gathered that […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Aloy Ejimakor, lawyer of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has stated that the IPOB leader is preaching unity while in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS). Recall that in June, Kanu was arrested and extradited to Nigeria to face trial for alleged treason. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian Air Force has refuted claims that a military plane crashed in Kaduna. “No crash in Kaduna. No aircraft left Yola for Kaduna,” Air Force spokesman Edward Gabkwet stated in a message to Journalists. “I am making contact and awaiting information from other locations.” Recall that reports circulating online had stated […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says the opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement necessitate more inclusive trade initiatives and expanded intra-regional trade. Osinbajo’s spokesman, Laolu Akande, in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, said the vice president spoke at the inaugural gala night of the Economic Community of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The popular Prince Ebeano Supermarket at Lokogoma district in Abuja was on fire late on Saturday. Mr Ibrahim Muhammad, Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Federal Capital Territory Fire Service confirmed the development in an interview with a correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday. Muhammad said that fire […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recovered 548,000 tramadol tablets branded as “Tarkadol” at Nkwelle, Oyi Local Government Area, Anambra State. Its Director, Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi, said this in a statement made available to Journalists on Sunday in Abuja. Babafemi said the drugs were seized at the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Femi Adesina, spokesman for President Muhammad’s Buhari, has berated Primate Elijah Ayodele of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church describing him as a fake prophet whose prophecies often fail to come true. Adesina’s criticism of Primate Ayodele comes after the cleric predicted that Nigeria will collapse between 2035 or 2040. In an article published […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa state says President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the establishment of the Agricultural Machinery and Equipment Development Institute in the state. He stated this in Lafia on Saturday at the opening ceremony of the Lafia City Mall, a subsidiary of Wave Mart Group of Companies. Sule said the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Oyo State Government says men of the Nigeria Custom Service raided Igangan and other parts of Ibarapa areas of the state on Friday night, not unknown gunmen. Mr Taiwo Adisa, the Chief Press Secretary to Gov. Seyi Makinde, said in a statement on Saturday in Ibadan, that this was contrary to the […]
