(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Violence raging in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has killed “more than 7,000 compatriots”, many of them civilians, since last month, the Congolese premier said Monday. The Rwanda-backed M23 armed group has seized large swathes of the mineral-rich eastern DRC — including the main cities of Goma and Bukavu — in the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, says that less than 30% of Nigerians pay taxes to the Federal Government. Akpabio stated this on Monday as he declared open a public hearing on tax reform bills which was sent to the National Assembly on October 3, 2024, by President Bola Tinubu. The former Akwa Ibom […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has justified its recent crackdown on fake drugs across the country and dismissed claims that the organisation was against businesses. NAFDAC’s recent crackdown on fake drugs saw it raiding markets and shops where these substances were discovered. That has triggered condemnation […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday — the eve of the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion — that he was ready to quit as Ukraine’s president if it meant Kyiv would be admitted to the NATO military alliance. Zelensky, who has faced fierce criticism from the new US administration, said he wanted to meet […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Southeast All Progressives Congress (APC) Renewal Movement (SARM), has alerted President Bola Tinubu of the danger that may rock his electoral boat in the Southeast if he does not as a matter of urgent national importance call the Minister of Works, David Umahi, to order. National Coordinator of the group, and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt condolences to Professor Tom Adaba’s family, the government, and the people of Kogi State over the passing of the first Director-General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC). This was contained in a press release issued on Saturday and signed by Special Adviser to the President, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The recent reports concerning the health of Annie Idibia have generated reactions online as many netizens are expressing their feelings over reports that doctors are planning to amputate her leg due to a worsening injury. The health report concerning Annie Idibia emerged on some online news platforms over the weekend as it […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has enjoined the federal government to intensify efforts against the importation and sale of counterfeit drugs. In a post on X on Sunday, Soludo stated that banned drugs are going past law enforcement and regulatory agencies into the country. The African Examiner writes that […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Saturday amended its contract with Mashariq al Dhabia, a Saudi-based service provider, to ensure a hitch-free 2025 Hajj exercise. The Chairman of NAHCON, Prof. Abdullahi Usman, signed the contract amendment on behalf of the commission, while Muhammad Hassan, Chairman of Mashariq al Dhabia, signed […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has won all the chairmanship and councilor seats in all the 30 local government areas (LGAs) in Osun State. The Chairman of the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC), Hashim Abioye, announced this at a press conference on Saturday. The commission defied warnings by the police and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Pope Francis’s condition “remains critical,” the Vatican said on Saturday, confirming that the 88-year-old pontiff was alert but had suffered a respiratory attack requiring “high-flow oxygen” and blood transfusions. “At the moment, the prognosis is reserved,” the statement read, as the head of the Catholic Church prepared to spend his ninth night […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Regional Africa Human Rights Academic Network Conference 2025 has ended in Abuja, the Nigeria’s capital with a resolve by participants to focused on enhancing collaboration between continental and regional bodies on climate justice issues It took place from February 19-21 with the theme: “Human Rights, Environment and Climate Change: Access to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As part of its effort towards improving water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) access in Enugu state, WaterAid Nigeria, has handed over a water facility it rehabilitated at UmuAdogwa Ulo, Umuida Community, in Igbo Eze North Council Area of the State to the state government for onward presentation to the Community. The facility […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Despite the political tension ahead of the Osun State local government election, the exercise commenced on Saturday morning, with Governor Ademola Adeleke casting his vote Governor Adeleke cast his vote as early as 8am on Saturday morning at Unit 9, Ward 2 in Ede North Local Government Area (LGA). After casting his […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu on Thursday recalled how he once challenged the former military President, Ibrahim Babangida, and told him that he failed to make history. Babangida, former military dictator, ruled Nigeria from 1985 to 1993. He is renowned for annulling the June 12, 1993 presidential election believed by many to be won […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Senate spokesman, Yemi Adaramodu, on Friday, faulted the action of his colleague, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, over a seating arrangement dispute in the hallowed chamber. Natasha, who represents Kogi Central under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had on Thursday, refused to use the seat allocated to her, citing Order 10 of the Senate Standing […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says that there will be a seven-hour power outage in some parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). In a statement, TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, said the affected areas will experience blackouts on Saturday, February 22, and Sunday, February 23, 2025, from […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, has asked Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State to put the local government election scheduled for Saturday, February 22, 2025, on hold. According to the justice minister, the Court of Appeal, Akure division, on February 10, 2025, nullified the judgement of the Federal […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, says Edo North Senator Adams Oshiomhole is not a dictator as some of his detractors have described him. Rather, the governor said, the federal lawmaker allows to handle the affairs of the state without interference. “Whenever I want to talk to him, he will say: ‘My son, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in Abuja, said former President Gen. Ibrahim Babangida showed unusual courage and patriotism by admitting that late M.K.O. Abiola won the June 12 election in 1993. Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga disclosed this in a press release The President, who was […]
