Posted by Nwa Diokpa
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Sunday, October 25th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Ekiti State government has issued a warning on Saturday saying that large quantities of poisonous items, mistaken as food and yet to be distributed Covid-19 palliatives, were looted in warehouses in Ado-Ekiti on Friday. Mr Akin Omole, commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, disclosed this in a statement in Ado Ekiti […]
Posted by Nwa Diokpa
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Saturday, October 24th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has lifted the 24 – hour indefinite curfew he imposed on the state, following the return of peace to Akure, the state capital. Mr Donald Ojogo, Commissioner for Information and Orientation, said on Friday in Akure, that the decision is with effect from Saturday. Akeredolu imposed […]
Posted by Ignatius Okpara
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Saturday, October 24th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A giant statue of the first Nigerian President, and the Owelle of Onitsha, late Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, was on Saturday completely set ablaze by some rampaging hoodlums infiltrating #EndSARS protesters in the Commercial city of Anambra state, South- East Nigeria. Our correspondent, learnt that the statue located at Denis Memorial Grammar School […]
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Saturday, October 24th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 77 new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country. The agency made this known via its verified website on Friday. The NCDC said that the 77 new cases brought the nation’s confirmed cases to 61,882. According to the agency, the latest update shows […]
Posted by Nwa Diokpa
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Friday, October 23rd, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, has enjoined hospitals across the country not to reject injured #EndSARS protesters due to inability to pay for service. Ehanire disclosed this on Friday in a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Labour, Mr Abdulaziz Abdullahi. The minister also directed all the […]
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Friday, October 23rd, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A renowned Economist, Dr. Chinwike Uba, and the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission ICPC, have identified lack of transparency, accountably, and prudent management of resources by local government areas bosses in the country as the key factor militating against development of the rural Communities. The Nigeria’s Anti-graft agency, declared […]
Posted by Nwa Diokpa
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Friday, October 23rd, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former president, Goodluck Jonathan, has berated the “use of deadly force” on #EndSARS protesters in Lagos state. Jonathan in a statement on Friday stated that violent crackdown will only make situation worse and he called on everyone to embrace peace. According to Jonathan, a nation needs both the old and the young […]
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Friday, October 23rd, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Lagos State Government on Friday announced the easing of curfew from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24 and Sunday, Oct. 25. Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, announced this on Friday at the Lagos House, Marina, adding that the curfew would likely be reviewed by Monday, Oct. 26. […]
Posted by Eric Ojo
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Friday, October 23rd, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Sequel to the current wave of unrest and public outcry over the unintended twist the EndSARS protests have taken across Nigeria, the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has postponed the 26th edition of it annual economic summit. This year’s summit with the theme “Building Partnerships for Resilience” was scheduled to hold from […]
Posted by Niyi Adeyi
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Friday, October 23rd, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gov. Gboyega Oyetola of Osun on Friday announced the suspension of the 24-hour curfew imposed on the state to tackle the rising violence and damages caused by hoodlums under the #EndSARS protest. Oyetola, in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Wole Oyebamiji, in Osogbo, noted the high level […]
Posted by African Examiner
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Thursday, October 22nd, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 138 new cases of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), with two deaths recorded in 12 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in the last 24 hours in the country. The NCDC made this known on its official website on Thursday. The Centre, however, […]
Posted by Ganiyu Nasirudeen
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Thursday, October 22nd, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), has debunked allegations making the rounds in the media that it refused to come to the aid of protesters during the shooting incident at Lekki on Tuesday night. The Director -General, LASEMA, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, made the declaration during an interview with the News Agency […]
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Thursday, October 22nd, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has postponed indefinitely, the outstanding 15 bye-elections earlier scheduled to hold on Oct 31. The commission made the disclosure in a statement issued by its National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Mr Festus Okoye, in Abuja after INEC’s meeting held on Thursday. He […]
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Thursday, October 22nd, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The United States House of Representatives has urged President Mohammadu of Nigeria to ensure that justice is served to the families of victims in the ongoing protests against police brutality in the country. The House also expressed particular concern with the documented force used by the Nigerian police and military, which has […]
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Thursday, October 22nd, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The US has frowned at the shooting of youths protesting against police brutality in Lagos state. African Examiner recalls that soldiers opened fire at protesters at the Lekki tollgate after Lagos government had imposed a 24-hour curfew. A large score of people sustained injuries and were taken to hospital for treatment. US […]
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Thursday, October 22nd, 2020
Fellow Nigerians, It has become necessary for me to address you having heard from many concerned Nigerians and having concluded a meeting with all the Security Chiefs. 2. I must warn those who have hijacked and misdirected the initial, genuine and well – intended protest of some of our youths in parts of the country, […]
Posted by Nwa Diokpa
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Wednesday, October 21st, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has enjoined President Muhammadu Buhari to be quick in acting concerning the security unrest in different parts of the country. The former president disclosed this on Wednesday in a statement he issued to the press saying Buhari “must act now before it is too late”. “This time demands […]
Posted by Nwa Diokpa
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Wednesday, October 21st, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has stated that they were casualties following the attack on #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki tollgate in Lagos on Tuesday. Men in military uniform had opened fire on protesters who gathered on the tollgate calling for an end to police brutality. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu […]
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Wednesday, October 21st, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Examinations Council (NECO) has rescheduled its examinations scheduled for Oct. 22, 23 and 24 to November, owing to insecurity and curfew imposed by some states. Mr Azeez Sani, Head, Information and Public Relations Division (NECO) said this in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Wednesday. Sani said […]
Posted by Nwa Diokpa
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Wednesday, October 21st, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, has issued a directive withdrawing police officers attached to very important persons (VIP). This directive was contained in a police wireless message on Wednesday. The directive given to police zonal commands will take immediate effect as only those attached to government officials are exempted. […]
