(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, in the Feb. 23 election, Atiku Abubakar, has formally filed their 66 grounds of appeal against the judgment of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal at the Supreme Court. Chief Mike Ozekhome, SAN, a senior lawyer in the legal team of Atiku and PDP, disclosed […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – U.S. aeroplane maker Boeing says it has launched a compensation fund for the relatives of those who were killed in crashes involving the company’s 737 MAX model in Indonesia and Ethiopia. The families of the 346 victims are each to receive 144,500 dollars, according to a statement by the fund, which is […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – World leaders will begin the annual days of speeches at the UN General Assembly in New York on Tuesday, with U.S. President Donald Trump’s address expected to draw much of the focus. Trump is speaking amid worsening tensions between the U.S. and Iran. While the U.S. president has not ruled out meeting […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu Nigeria (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As the recent introduction of charges on withdrawal and deposits above 500,000 (five hundred thousand naira) by commercial banks as directed by the Central bank of Nigeria(CBN) continues to generate reactions in the country, the Archbishop of Enugu Ecclesiastical province of the Anglican church, Most Rev. Emmanuel […]
By Sufuyan Ojeifo (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – According to the 1921 Nobel laureate for Literature, Frenchman Anatole France, “To accomplish great things, we must dream, as well as act.” Thousands of kilometres away from Europe, another bold visionary, entrepreneur and film producer – Walter Elias Disney – echoed the compelling philosophical thoughts of Anatole France. Observed […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Lagos Police command on Sunday said it has smashed a baby trafficking syndicate and recovered a week old baby from it. DSP Bala Elkana, the Police Public Relations Officer, in a statement, said one Gift Michael, 24, and Florence Doughlas, 50, were apprehended for buying and selling of babies. He said […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A 75 year old man identified as one Moses Eze has been arrested by operatives of the Enugu state criminal investigations Department of the police Command over his alleged involvement in the defilement of a five year old girl. The state police Spokesman, Ebere Amarizu, who disclosed this […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Governorship Election Petition Tribunal for Imo sitting in Abuja on Saturday affirmed the election of Gov. Emeka Ihedioha of Imo. Delivering judgment, Chairman of the tribunal, Justice Mallami Umar-Dogondagi, dismissed the petition of the candidate of the Action Alliance Party, Mr Uche Nwosu, for incompetence. In a unanimous decision, the three-member […]
Photo: L-R: Group Managing Director/CEO, UBA, Mr. Kennedy Uzoka; Group Head, Marketing, UBA, Mrs Dupe Olusola; Group Head, Online Banking, UBA, Mr Austine Abolusoro, during the launch of LEO on Apple Business Chat. ————– (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has announced that the services of its Chatbot, Leo is now available […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan has said that the National Assembly is eager to receive the 2020 budget proposals. “We are hopeful and optimistic, as well as hungry and thirsty, to receive the 2020 appropriations bill,” Lawan told reporters shortly on his arrival from a private visit abroad. Lawan seized […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), has pledged to partner with the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) to improve power supply across the country. The Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, announced this while reading the communiqué of the forum meeting held on Wednesday night in Abuja. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A former member of the Nigerian senate, Sen. Nimi Barigha-Amange has announced his intention to abandon the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Barigha-Amange stated this on Wednesday in Abuja while submitting his letter of intention to join APC to the party’s Acting National Secretary, Mr Victor […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Dr Folashade Yemi-Esan as the Acting Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF). Dr Yemi-Esan will replace the embattled Mrs Winifred Oyo-Ita who has been sent on indefinite leave to allow conclusion of the investigation being carried out by the Economic and […]
From Ignatius Okpara Enugu (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Enugu state governor, Lawrence Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi on Tuesday forwarded the names of additional eleven commissioners designate to the State House of Assembly, for confirmation. It would be recalled that he had about a week ago, presented eight commissioner nominees who were members of his first tenure in office […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National and State Houses of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Umuahia on Wednesday dismissed the petition against the Senate Minority Leader, Enyinnaya Abaribe, challenging his re-election as senator for Abia South. The All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) and its candidate, Mr Chris Nkwonta, had approached the court to nullify the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Mr Olujonwo Obasanjo, son of former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Wednesday told an Ikeja High Court that he has been unable to serve his estranged wife, Mrs Temitope, divorce papers. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Temitope nee Adebutu, is the daughter of popular Premier Lotto magnate, Sir Kessington Adebutu […]
Photo: David Umahi, Ebonyi State Governor (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has announced his plan to appoint 800 aides, in addition to the 4,000 appointments already made by his administration. Umahi said this on Monday in Abakaliki when he met with members of the state Executive Council (EXCO), state House of Assembly, Local […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The court judgment of $9.6 billion against Nigeria by a United Kingdom court for its inability to perform a subsisting contract between both parties continues to elicit reactions and controversy in the polity. In a judgment against the nation, the Irish company, Process and Industrial Developments Limited (P&ID) has been given the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ms Maria Espinosa, the President of the 73rd UN General Assembly, on Monday handed over to Nigeria’s Muhammad-Bande, who will lead the 74th session of the assembly in the next one year. The ceremony, held inside the General Assembly Hall of the UN headquarters in New York, marked the end of the […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has constituted an Economic Advisory Council (EAC). According to a statement issued by the President’s media aide, Femi Adesina, the advisory council will replace the current Economic Management Team (EMT) and will be reporting directly to the President. The council is made of the following Nigerians: Prof. Doyin Salami – Chairman […]
