…Magu Not Arrested, Was Invited By DSS –EFCC Spokesman By Ayo Balogun, Abuja (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Security agents have reportedly arrested Ibrahim Magu, the acting chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC.) African Examiner gathered that Mr Magu was picked up at Wuse II area in Abuja, Monday afternoon. Reports say his convoy […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has lifted the ban on political campaigns in Edo State by political parties ahead of the Saturday, September 19 State Governorship election. Head of Voter Education, Edo State INEC, Timidi Wariowei, who announced this, confirmed that campaigns have officially commenced in the state. While noting that […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Saudi Arabia authorities have mandated wearing of face masks at all times, for the 2020 Hajj intending pilgrims. In addition to this, the Kingdom said it would ensure workers do not allow overcrowding or gatherings during the pilgrimage. Saudi Arabia recently decalraed that only few thousands who reside in the country […]
By Nwa Diokpa Former Ghana President, Jerry John Rawlings, has stated that corruption has increased in Ghana since he departed office. He stated this while speaking to Kwaku Sakyi-Addo on Asaase Radio lamenting that he supervised “neat and clean” politics during his time as president but subsequent presidents have not followed the pattern, instead have […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The absence of an Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) witness, on Monday, stalled hearing in an alleged N6.9billion fraud and money laundering suit filed against Ayodele Fatose in a Federal High Court in Lagos. Fayose was first arraigned on Oct. 22. 2018, before Justice Mojisola Olatotegun, alongside his company, Spotless Investment […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Director-General Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, has confirmed seven deaths, while 14 people were rescued at the end of the rescue operation of a boat mishap Sunday, July 5. Oke-Osanyintolu made the confirmation Monday in an interview at the Ipakodo Jetty during the conclusion of the search and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Secretary to Ondo State Government (SSG), Mr. Ifedayo Abegunde, has reportedly resigned his appointment. The former SSG stated in a letter written to the governor and a copy made available to journalist in Akure. He said that his resignation is effective from Monday (today), July 6, 2020. Abegunde, a close friend to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – South Africa will further reopen its schools in line with its phased-in reopening strategy amid an upsurge in confirmed COVID-19 cases, the government announced on Sunday. Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga, who made this known in a statement, said that from July 6, schools would reopen for Grades R, 6 and […]
By Sufuyan Ojeifo (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – In a season of partisan frenzy, with many red-eyed politicians focused on various power-grab projects, discipline, party supremacy and rule-governed processes become threatened, as it was in the enclave of the governing All Progressives Congress (APC) until recently when a decisive presidential intervention was brought into the mix. President […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria has recorded 544 new COVID-19 cases, a development which has taken the country’s total infection tally to 28,711. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) disclosed this on its official twitter handle on Sunday. NCDC said that as of July, 5. 2020, 544 new confirmed cases and 11 deaths were recorded […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – At Least 166 People Were Killed In Ethiopia After A Popular Singer’s Death Sparked Violent Protests, Which Resulted In Riots, In The Country’s Oromia Region And Capital Addis Ababa, Police Sources Said Sunday. Girma Gelam, Oromia Region’s Police Deputy Commissioner, Told Media on Saturday Night That 156 People Have Died In The […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has gone into a 14-day self-isolation after one of his close associates tested positive for the novel coronavirus, a statement has said. The statement signed by the Minister for Information, Kojo Oppong-Nkrumah, late Saturday said Akufo-Addo decided to take the precautionary measure in compliance with the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has announced new appointments and redeployments of senior management positions in the corporation. African Examiner learnt that this is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen and reposition the corporation for greater efficiency and profitability. Mr. Adokiye Tombomieye, the Group General Manager, Crude Oil Marketing Division (COMD), […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Enugu State Government has announced 30 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections in the state to 372. The state’s Commissioner for Health, Prof. Ikechukwu Obi, made the announcement in a statement on Sunday. Obi stated that the ministry confirmed the 30 new cases in the update by […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria has recorded 603 new COVID-19 cases in the country, as total infections from the virus climbed 28,167. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) made this known on its official twitter handle on Saturday. The NCDC said that as at the June 4, 603 new confirmed cases and 6 deaths were […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The People’s Democratic Party has called for prayers for speedy recovery of Gov. Dave Umahi of Ebonyi, the wife of Benue governor, Eunice Ortom and other Nigerians, who have tested positive to COVID-19. The PDP National Publicity Secretary, Mr Kola Ologbondiyan, in a statement on Saturday in Abuja, described the increase in the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Rev. Yakubu Pam as the Executive Secretary of Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC). Malam Garba Shehu, the President’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, confirmed this in a statement in Abuja on Saturday. Until his appointment, Pam was the Chairman of the Plateau […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Enugu state police Command has arrested a 24 year old house wife, Mrs. Ifeoma Ozougwu, for using hot pressing iron, nail, and other sharp objects to inflict various degrees of body injuries on her 10 year old housemaid, Miss Nneoma Nnadi. According to the command’s spokesman, Mr. […]
Abuja, July 4, 2020 (NAN) The Federal Government say 322 Nigerians, who departed New Jersey in the U.S. are expected to arrive at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos on Saturday. Minister of Foreign Affairs Geoffrey Onyeama made this known via his verified twitter handle on Saturday. According to him, the returnees are expected to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gov. Samuel Ortom of Benue said the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Tony Ijohor and Chief of Staff, Mr Terwase Orbunde have tested positive to COVID-19. The governor disclosed this on Saturday while briefing newsmen in Makurdi. He further said that the State Head of Service, Mrs Veronica Onyeke also tested […]
