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Friday, April 4th, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) -The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected the petition to recall the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who has not met the requirements. In a short statement on Thursday, the electoral commission said the petition to recall Senator Natasha did not meet constitutional requirements. “The petition for the recall of the […]
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Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says he is healthy, strong and performing his duties as the minister of FCT. Wike stated this in Abuja on Thursday, while reacting to the rumour going round that he collapsed on Friday and was flown to France for medical treatment. […]
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Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Enugu state Commissioner of Police, Mammam Bitrus Giwa has warned policemen in his command against all forms of misconduct, including extortion, saying personnel caught in the act will be made to face the music. He handed down the warning on Thursday during a town hall stakeholders meeting convened by the command […]
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Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Thursday refuted claims that it has introduced ₦5,000 and ₦10,000 banknotes, saying the reports circulating are false. In a statement on its official handle on X (formerly Twitter), the apex bank disclosed that the viral circular is “fake” and tasked Nigerians to stick to its […]
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Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Elisha Abbo, a former senator who represented Adamawa north, has stated that Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, carries out the affairs of the upper legislative chamber like an emperor. Abbo made this revelation on Wednesday when he featured on ‘Prime Time’, a programme on Arise Television. The former lawmaker stated this as he […]
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Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has reached out to his Peoples Democratic Party counterpart, Asue Ighodalo, shortly after the state tribunal affirmed him as the governor of the state, asking that they put their political differences aside. ”The Governor calls upon all citizens, including the opposition and the candidate of the […]
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Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The former Director General (DG) of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig,-Gen Maharazu Tsiga (rtd) has regained freedom from bandits. A family member of the General, Malam Suleiman Tsiga confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in Katsina on Wednesday. According to Tsiga, the former DG who was released […]
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Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER Enugu State, governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, on Wednesday, welcomed the state gubernatorial candidate of the opposition Labour Party, LP, in the 2023 governorship election, Chief Chijioke Edeoga, back into the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP fold. He commended him for demonstrating that politics is not a do-or-die affair. Mbah said that Edeoga’s return to […]
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Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Kofi Adams, Ghana’s minister for sports and recreation, has stated that an investigative committee will be created to probe the death of Segun Olanrewaju who died during a boxing match in Ghana. Adams made this known during a chat with Sporty FM, a Ghanaian radio station, on Tuesday. The African Examiner recalls […]
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Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu will depart for Paris on Wednesday on a short working visit. During the visit, the President will appraise his administration’s mid-term performance and assess key milestones, Mr Bayo Onanuga, his spokesman, said in a statement. “He will also use the retreat to review the progress of ongoing reforms and […]
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Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Management of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has welcomed the appointment of its new Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) Mr Bayo Ojulari, and Board of Directors by President Bola Tinubu. Mr Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPC Ltd., in a statement on Wednesday appreciated the outgoing GCEO, […]
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Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Daniel Bwala, the special adviser to the president on policy communication, has stated that Peter Obi has not yet recovered from the “painful defeat” he received during the 2023 presidential poll. The African Examiner had reported that Obi, in an interview on Tuesday, slammed the administration of President Tinubu. Obi was the […]
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Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday embarked on a working visit to Paris, France. During the visit, the President would appraise his administration’s mid-term performance and assess key milestones. He would also use the retreat to review the progress of ongoing reforms and engage in strategic planning ahead of his administration’s second anniversary. […]
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Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Peter Obi, the candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 presidential election, has stated that Nigeria is not practising democracy. Obi, who was also a former governor of Anambra State, stated this on Tuesday when he appeared on Arise TV, saying that the standards for measuring democracy don’t exist in […]
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Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has approved the removal of Chief Pius Akinyelure, the chairman of the board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd. and Malam Mele Kyari, the group chief executive officer. Kyari was replaced by Mr Bashir Ojulari as Group CEO and Akinyelure was replaced by Mr Ahmadu Kida as […]
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Tuesday, April 1st, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State has stated that he feels depressed concerning the situation of things presently in the state. Fubara’s remark comes on the heels of the state of emergency declared by President Bola Tinubu in Rivers State. It is worth recalling that Fubara was suspended for six months and […]
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Tuesday, April 1st, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan OF Kogi Central on Tuesday was welcomed by a large crowd of supporters irrespective of a government ban on rallies and processions. The African Examiner writes that supporters from Kogi Central’s five local government areas converged early in Ihima, Okehi LGA as they welcomed the embattled PDP lawmaker. Amid […]
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Tuesday, April 1st, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Executive Committee of the revered Ozo traditional title institution in Nigeria, has said it is highly committed to drive the proposals for Ndi Igbo, to have central socio-cultural events such as Iguaro, New yam festivals, among other celebrations. It equally expressed its disposition towards rediscovering the institution from the perceived […]
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Tuesday, April 1st, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor Ademola Adeleke has warned of stern state action against traditional rulers of Ifon, Erin Osun and Ilobu communities if they fail to sustain current peace and de-escalation of the crisis in their communities. The Governor issued the warning against the backdrop of online reports that some faceless groups across the conflict […]
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Tuesday, April 1st, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has approved the amended Investment and Securities Act (ISA) 2024. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which disclosed this, said the legislation strengthens the legal framework of the Nigerian capital market, enhances investor protection, and introduces critical reforms to promote market integrity, transparency, and sustainable growth. “The new Act […]
