(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – With the presidential inauguration just two days away, the Senate is convening an emergency session. It is unclear at the moment what the upper chamber intends to handle during this session. Lawmakers are gradually trickling into the chambers but the Senate President is yet to arrive. This is the second time in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has described the outgoing President, Muhammadu Buhari, whose eight-year tenure ends in few days’ time as the worst in the history of the country. The Governor disclosed this while speaking at the commissioning of the Headquarters of the Benue State Community Volunteer Guards, BSCVGs, on Friday, May […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Soludo, has stated that he will remain steadfast in his quest for the release of Nnamdi Kanu from the Department of State Service (DSS) detention, even if the outgoing President, Muhammadu Buhari, does not heed to his pleas. The African Examiner recalls that Kanu, the leader […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A former minister of petroleum resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, told the federal high court in the Abuja division that she had been away from the country since May 2015 because of cancer treatment. This was contained in a writ of summons against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the attorney-general of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday in Abuja underscored the importance of correction in a virile justice system. Speaking at the virtual commissioning of a 3,000-Capacity Ultra-Modern Custodial Centre, Janguza , Kano State, the President noted that “the importance of a viable Correctional Service was critical, not only for executing court sentences thereby […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER)- President Muhammadu Buhari has said his strict adherence to the constitutional requirement of assets declaration before and after taking office is aimed at strengthening best practices, raising moral standards in Public Service, helping to build integrity and combating corruption. To this extent, he has directed that all out-going officials, elected and appointed from […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday said he had been counting the days to hand over government to the President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Buhari spoke at the launching of a book, which chronicles significant achievements of his administration from 2015-2023. He said, “I assure you, I have been counting the days, I am […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Enugu State Governor-elect, Dr. Peter Mbah, on Friday, declared his assets to the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), saying it is obligatory of every public officer to do so as required by law. Mbah, who personally visited the South East Zonal Office of the CCB in Enugu, where he submitted his […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday afternoon conducted the President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu around his own office building and other affiliated offices including the Executive Council Chamber, Tea Room, the Press Gallery, and the State House Banquet Hall. The President-elect took all explanations and interacted freely with the President and acknowledged State House […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The President-elect, Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, in Abuja, said that he will not disappoint the trust given to him by President Muhammadu Buhari and millions of Nigerians. The former Lagos State governor also disclosed that he understands the weight of the honour conferred upon him and the corresponding task ahead. Tinubu disclosed […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) has tasked members to embark on an indefinite strike. According to The PUNCH, Obinna Ogbonna, national vice-president of JOHESU, gave this directive on Thursday during a press briefing in Abuja. “It becomes imperative to inform you that since the federal government is yet to meet these […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The management of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, has denied any increase in tuition fees, describing the trending rumour of a hike in fees in social media as fake. This is contained in a statement signed by the institution’s acting registrar, Ambrose Odiase, and issued by its Public Relations Officer, Lawrence Isiraojie, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun says that the allegation that he was responsible for the relocation of Dangote refinery from Ogun to Lagos was a lie. The African Examiner recalls that on Tuesday, the state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun following the commissioning of the mega refinery in Lagos had […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government says Nigerians can now request their commercial banks to issue them with a debit card which doubles as their National Identity Card at no extra cost. The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Prof Isa Pantami, who disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja, said the approval was obtained at […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – There was some tension between the Speaker of the House of Representatives Femi Gbajabiamila and his deputy, Idris Wase at close of plenary earlier on Wednesday. Both men openly disagreed over the duration of Thursday’s plenary as the speaker insisted that proceedings should be short enough to allow him and other members […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Justice Efe Ikponwonba of Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City on Tuesday, convicted and sentenced fourteen internet fraudsters to various terms of imprisonment. The convicts are, Ehis Ezhibwe Okoawo, Benjamin Ifeanyi Aghaeze, Godwin Destiny, Liroy Nwanochie, Lucky Igbinosa, Terna Daniel, Sunday Stanley and Oyenyen Olusegun Blessing. Others includes, Odagwe Trust […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian Youtuber, Emdee Tiamiyu, has apologized concerning his controversial statement about Nigerian students in the United Kingdom. The African Examiner writes that during an interview with the British Broadcasting Corporation, Tiamiyu stated most Nigerian students in the UK hide behind studentship to begin a new life in the country, that is, their […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister for Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, has tasked Igbos to desist from putting all their eggs in one basket at every political dispensation. Ngige stated that the region played bad politics against the All Progressives Congress-led government in 2015 and in 2019 and the party ‘brought infrastructure to the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A press conference to formally announce support for the first projects under the $2 billion Room2Run Guarantee project facilitated by the United Kingdom (UK) will hold today (Thursday) in Egypt. The conference is being jointly organized by Egypt’s Minister of International Cooperation, Dr. Rania Al Mashat, the UK Minister for Development and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Immediate past Chairman of the All progressive Congress APC in Enugu State, Dr. Ben Nwoye, has applauded the recent statement by the national leadership of the party, cautioning state chapters, against incessant and arbitrary suspension and expulsion of members. Nwoye, a serving Federal Commissioner representing South East in the Federal competition and […]
