(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday met with the service chiefs led by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa at the Aso Villa in Abuja. The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun; the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; and the Director General of the Department Of State Services, Oluwatosin Ajayi; were […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has revoked the land occupancy rights of the national secretariat of his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja. In a letter dated March 13, 2025, and addressed to the PDP National Chairman, Umar Damagum, the Director of Land Administration at […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Microsoft has alerted users to a newly identified malware, StilachiRAT. In an announcement, Microsoft described StilachiRAT as a remote access trojan (RAT) with advanced capabilities to evade detection and steal data. StilachiRAT targets cryptocurrency wallets and collects sensitive browser information, including data from Google Chrome. The malware poses significant risks to cryptocurrency […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – There are strong indications that the 2022 Electoral Act will be amended to reinstate statutory delegates in political party primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections. enate President Godswill Akpabio made this known while addressing the leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Abuja on Monday. Akpabio described the omission of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria and Brazil, on Monday signed the commercial phase of the 1.1 billion dollars Green Imperative Project (GIP) to boost agriculture productivity and enhance private-sector investment in Nigeria. Reports say that GIP is the largest agricultural project in Africa which priotises the development of sustainable, low-carbon agriculture. It aims to develop structural […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Africa’s foremost Industrialist and President of the Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has disclosed his plan to build in Ogun State, a multi-billion-dollar Seaport, which will be the largest in Nigeria. He also said two new lines with a capacity of 6.0 million metric tons per annum, (Mta), for the cement plant […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Rwanda on Monday said it severed its diplomatic relations with Belgium, citing Brussels’ “pitiful attempts to sustain its neo-colonial delusions. The government of Rwanda today notified the government of Belgium of its decision to sever diplomatic relations, effective immediately,” the Rwandan foreign ministry said in a statement. Rwanda’s decision has been taken […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Operatives of the Kano Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have re-arrested TikTok influencer, Murja Kunya, for alleged Naira abuse and mutilation. The Commission’s Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, revealed this in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja. According to Oyewale, Kunya was earlier arrested for allegedly spraying Naira […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has approved revocation of 4,794 land titles over non-payment of ground rent for more than 10 years. Mr Lere Olayinka Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the minister announced the revocation at a news conference in Abuja on Monday. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo on Monday said he anticipated and prepared for the outcomes of the “disruptive” policies of President Bola Tinubu including petrol subsidy removal and the unification of the foreign exchange windows. At a media chat to celebrate his third anniversary in Awka, the state capital, the governor said […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Afrobeats sensation Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has made amends with his ailing father, Fatai Odunsi, and promised to purchase a house for him and as well cover his medical expenses. Reports say Odunsi made this known in a new video released online, confirming that his son has reached out to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Rivers State House of Assembly has accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy Ngozi Odu of gross misconduct. According to them, the action was in line with the Nigerian Constitution. “In compliance with Section 188 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) and other extant laws, we […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Foreign journalists have lauded China’s “opening up” strategy, calling it a powerful platform for diplomatic learning, knowledge-sharing and understanding millennia-old wisdom. They are participants in a four-month media exchange in Beijing, organised by the China International Press Communication Centre under the China Public Diplomacy Association. Bulgarian journalist Tania Glouhtcheva said in a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Dan Burn and Alexander Isak ended 70 years of hurt as they fired Newcastle to League Cup final victory over Liverpool on Sunday. Local boy Burn headed the Magpies into the lead on the stroke of half-time, and Isak’s 23rd goal of the season seven minutes after the restart secured a first […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Sule Lamido, a former governor of Jigawa state, has stated that the plan by Nasir el-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna, to unseat President Bola Tinubu in 2027 should not be because of personal issues but on national interest. It is worth recalling that El-Rufai shifted to the Social Democratic Party (SDP) from […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – In literature, an oxymoron refers to placing two opposing ideas side by side, such as “old news” or “deafening silence.” This concept mirrors the paradox in Anambra, where a state predominantly Christian, particularly Catholic, has seen a significant rise in the practice of traditional spirituality and native medicine. According to Catholic Hierarchy, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) announced that it has successfully thwarted attempts by Drug Trafficking Organisations (DTOs) to smuggle illicit consignments from Nigeria to five countries. NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi, said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. He said the organisations wanted to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc on Friday, hosted the 60th President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Chief Davidson C. S. Alaribe, FCA, in a meeting aimed at fostering collaboration and innovation between both institutions. The meeting signalled a pivotal moment in the relationship between […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), Africa’s leading philanthropy empowering entrepreneurs is set to announce the 11th cohort of the TEF Entrepreneurship Programme on Saturday, March 22, 2025. The 2025 announcement comes at a critical time, as Africa’s entrepreneurship ecosystem faces funding constraints and global economic headwinds. TEF continues to provide much-needed support, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – ) The Police Command in Lagos State has detained a 74-year-old man for allegedly defiling a 13-year-old girl. The command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this while briefing journalists in Lagos on Saturday. Hundeyin said that the incident happened on March 12 at the Iju area of the state. He said that […]
