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Tuesday, February 16th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Kaduna State Government on Tuesday, said that accidental detonation of an object injured seven children in Igabi Local Government Area of the state. Mr Samuel Aruwan, Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, confimed the incident in a statement issued in Kaduna. Aruwan said: “Security agencies have reported the accidental detonation […]
Posted by Ignatius Okpara
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Tuesday, February 16th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A Chieftain of the ruling All Progressive Congress APC and Director- General of Voice of Nigeria, (VON), Mr. Osita Okechukwu has faulted the criticism of the ongoing revalidation/ membership registration of the party by two ex- national Chairmen of the party Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, Pa Bisi Akande and it’s national leader, Asiwaju […]
Posted by Nwa Diokpa
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Tuesday, February 16th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Governor of Ogun State, Gbenga Daniel, has left the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, for the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. Daniel, who was the campaign manager for PDP’s former Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, disclosed this on Tuesday. According to him, his decision to defect was due to his support for Governor […]
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Monday, February 15th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Primero Transport Services Ltd., operators of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in Lagos State, said that no passenger sustained any form of injury when one of its buses got burnt in a fire incident on Monday. The Spokesman for the firm, Mr Mutiu Yekeen, made the remarks during an interview in […]
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Monday, February 15th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Chairman of the Enugu state chapter, All Progressive Congress APC membership registration/ revalidation committee, Senator Jonathan Zwingina, has wooed civil servants and residents of the state and South- East zone in general to take advantage of the ongoing exercise to join the Nigeria’s ruling party. He said it is no longer news […]
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Monday, February 15th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ex-Deputy Governor of Osun State, Senator Iyiola Omisore, has defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday. Omisore contested in the 2018 governorship poll on the platform of the Social Democratic Party but he later went into coalition with the APC in the rerun of the September 28 rerun. He […]
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Monday, February 15th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed concerns over ethnic violence and clashes in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital, which led to loss of several lives. A misunderstanding ensued between two men of different ethnic extractions at the Shasha market in Akinyele Local Government Area in Ibadan sparked off an ethno religious […]
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Monday, February 15th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), has congratulated Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on her appointment as the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). The OPEC Secretary-General, Dr Barkindo Mohammad, disclosed this in a congratulatory message on Monday, in Abuja. Okonjo-Iweala, 66, was appointed director-general of the WTO on Monday by representatives […]
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Monday, February 15th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The African Diaspora Congress (ADC) said on Monday that the confirmation of Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), a win not only for Nigerians in particular and Africans in general, but for women in the global community. Prof. Apollos Nwauwa, Secretary-General of ADC and Chairman of Nigerian […]
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Monday, February 15th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state, has explained himself over a comment he made about Fulani herdsmen carrying Ak-47 rifles for self defence, that he meant no harm in the statement. This was disclose in a statement issued by Mr Mukhtar Gidado, his Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on media The governor said […]
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Monday, February 15th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has vowed that his government would protect all religious and ethnic groups, whether majority or minority in line with its responsibility under the constitution. Malam Garba Shehu, one of the President’s spokesmen, said in a statement on Sunday in Abuja that Buhari made the assertion while reacting to reports […]
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Monday, February 15th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has cautioned the Federal Government against further increase in fuel price in the country. PDP said this in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Kola Ologbondiyan in Abuja on Saturday. Ologbondiyan said that Nigerians were already faced with economic hardship following the November 2020 increase […]
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Sunday, February 14th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Lagos State Government has warned property owners and developers in the Magodo Residential Schemes to immediately desist from any development on the wetlands in the area, or face sanctions, a government statement issued on Sunday has said. Dr Idris Salako, the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, who handed the […]
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Sunday, February 14th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has warned motorists and other road users to desist from indulging in drunk driving, excessive speed, and reckless driving while celebrating the 2021 Valentine Day. The Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO), Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM) Bisi Kazeem, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. Kazeem […]
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Sunday, February 14th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is to commence implementation of tariff reduction on vehicles before the end of this month. The NCS Comptroller-General, retired Col. Hameed Ali, made the announcement at the flagship in Abuja on Sunday. He said that the commencement of the policy followed the transmission of the directive to […]
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Sunday, February 14th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The historic second impeachment trial of former U.S. President Donald Trump in the Senate ended with his acquittal in a 57-43 vote on Saturday. Seven fellow Republicans, including former Majority Leader, MitchMcConnell, voted to convict Trump of the single charge of incitement of insurrection. The Senate trial followed impeachment of the former […]
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Sunday, February 14th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mr Olukayode Popoola Sunday said the Third Mainland Bridge will no longer be opened on Monday but at the of February. Popoola said this in a telephone interview that the bridge would experience one more total closure from Feb. 19 to 21 before completion of […]
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Saturday, February 13th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ms Chimamanda Obiekwe, the Protocol Officer of Musharak Esteem Fumigation, says no fewer than 109 Police Primary and Secondary Schools will be decontaminated to make the environment safe against COVID-19. Obiekwe made this known in an interview during the decontamination and fumigation exercise at the POWA International Primary and Secondary Schools at […]
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Saturday, February 13th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has ordered the indefinite closure of Shasha Market Ibadan in Akinyele Local Government Area, sequel to traders’ clash in the market. Mr Taiwo Adisa, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, announced this in a statement on Saturday in Ibadan. The governor equally imposed 6p.m. to […]
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Saturday, February 13th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Google search on Saturday revealed that Nigerian ladies top the search rating on how to make this year Valentine’s Day memorable for their lovers. Valentine’s Day is celebrated every Feb. 14 around the world and is associated with love. Google, in a statement in Lagos by its Communication Officer, Taiwo Kola-Ogunlade , […]
