(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has frowned at the declaration of a state of emergency In Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu describing it as “political manipulation” and also an attack on democracy. Atiku, in a statement released via X, Atiku accused Tinubu of purposely allowing the crisis in Rivers to increase […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP), has strongly condemned the suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and the Rivers State House of Assembly by President Bola Tinubu, saying, “this action is a blatant violation of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) and an alarming abuse of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has launched the Afrigo Card, a revolutionary domestic card scheme aimed at transforming the Nigerian payments landscape. The Afrigo Card, introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in collaboration with the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS), offers a robust alternative to international […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Aliko Dangote Foundation, (ADF) has flagged off the distribution of 80,000 10kg bags of rice to the vulnerable in Lagos state. President of Dangote Group and Chairman of the foundation, Aliko Dangote, who was represented by an Executive Director, in the Group, Hajiya, Marya Dangote noted that the gesture is part […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – TEXT OF THE BROADCAST BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF THE ARMED FORCES, DECLARING STATE OF EMERGENCY IN RIVERS STATE ON TUESDAY 18 MARCH 2025. Fellow Nigerians, I feel greatly disturbed at the turn we have come to regarding the political crisis in Rivers State. Like many of you, I have […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The governor of Anambra state, Chukwuma Soludo, has stated that the detention of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, is not linked to the insecurity in the south-east. The African Examiner writes that recently, there have been calls for the release of the IPOB leader as many stakeholders […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency in Rivers following the lingering political crisis in the state. The President made the declaration in a national broadcast on Tuesday. He said it had become compelling for him to invoke the provision of section 305 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu will address Nigerians today (Tuesday) in a nationwide broadcast on the situation in Rivers State, his presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga said. “The NTA and Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria will transmit the broadcast at 7 pm. “All TV and radio stations are requested to link up with the broadcast,” […]
(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 […]
