(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – In the wake of gale of defections within Rivers State, a People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Karibo Wilson, says he is confident that Governor Siminalayi Fubara enjoys great support from the people of the state. The PDP chieftain said traditional leaders, youths, and other segments of the populace have broad support for […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Leaders of the Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS) have resolved to resume talks with the military junta in Niger Republic with the setting up of a committee to demand for a short transition roadmap and the emplacement of monitoring mechanisms. The regional body also resolved to urgently review efforts to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – On Sunday, the General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, sparked social media debate after he made a prophecy concerning his death. Pastor Adeboye speaking during the ongoing annual Holy Ghost Congress of the church in Ogun State, stated that he intends to die similarly to his uncle. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The founding Bishop of the Living Faith Church, David Oyedepo, has stated that running for president is like a demotion to him. Bishop Oyedepo disclosed that the Bible has shown him that he’s on top of the nation and that is why he can’t run for president. The cleric disclosed this after […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Enugu State Police Command says it has arrested a young man who allegedly killed his mother, Mrs Charity Orji, and his sister, Miss Ukamaka Orji, and buried them in a shallow grave in their backyard in Enugu. According to the police, the suspect, identified as Somadina Orji from Igboariam in Anambra […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu state, has solicited the cooperation of the Enugu Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture ( ECCIMA), in his quest of moving the state GDP from 4.4 billion to 30 billion, saying his administration cannot achieve the feat without support of the private sector. He spoke on […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has encouraged members of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to remain committed to ensuring that democracy remains the only form of governance in the sub-region. Speaking in his capacity as Chairman during the opening ceremony of the 64th ordinary session of the ECOWAS Authority of the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship candidate, Dino Melaye has rubbished reports that he collected N3 billion from the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar and billionaire businessman, Aliko Dangote for the just-ended Kogi gubernatorial elections. Melaye made this known during a dinner organised in his honour by members of his campaign organisation, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, has stated that Bishop David Oyedepo of the Living Faith Church prayed for her to become a minister in Nigeria. Edu disclosed this while recounting her Shiloh 2022 experience during the church’s annual programme in Ota, Ogun State. The minister disclosed this […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, says the state requires about a N7 trillion budget size to meet up with infrastructural and basic amenities in 2024. Sanwo-Olu spoke at the eighth Lagos Corporate Assembly, a business forum, tagged ‘BOS Meets with Business Community’, at the Lagos House in Alausa, Ikeja. The […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu says Nigeria has the requisite and sufficient manpower to spur development across all sectors of the economy. According to a statement by his spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu said this while receiving a report titled, ‘Industrialisation, Energy Security, and Climate Change: Issues, Challenges and Prospects,’ submitted by the Senior Executive […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) says it discovered over 4,800 illegal connections on oil pipelines in the country in what is a grim picture of the country’s major income earner. “We have over 4,800 illegal connections on our pipelines. That means in some lines, within 100 kilometres of pipelines, you […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Court of Appeal Abuja has affirmed the April 27 decision of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, ordering the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde to pay the outstanding balance of 3.4 billion naira from the 4.9 billion naira debt, arising from a May 7, 2021, judgment of the Supreme Court. The […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has stated that the statement by the Defence Headquarters, DHQ, on the Tudun Biri airstrike is careless. The African Examiner recalls that an Army drone had bombed villagers of Tudun Biri in Igabi Local Government Area of the state which led to the death of several […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A people’s Democratic party PDP Stalwart and Social Crusader in Enugu state, prince Marcel Nnah, has urged the state Labour party LP governorship Candidate in the 2023 election , Barr. Chijioke Edoga withdrew his suit against Governor Peter Mbah from the Supreme Court for the interest of the state and spirit of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has waved off a protest calling for his resignation, insisting that it was sponsored even though he agreed demonstrations are welcomed in a democratic setting. Wike, a former Rivers State governor, assumed office as the FCT minister months after Bola Tinubu’s emergence as president. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Senator Adams Oshiomhole has lamented the quality of feeding for inmates in Nigerian prisons saying dogs in the correctional centres are better fed. Oshiomhole, who heads the Senate Committee on Interior, criticised the feeding practices at the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), emphasising the need for correctional facilities to focus on rehabilitation rather […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of four new members of the National Council on Privatization (NCP), representing the private sector in the Council. According to a statement issued on Thursday and signed by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, the new members are: (1) […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – In conformity with Sections 71(1), 72, and 73 of the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development Act (2010), President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of qualified Nigerians to serve on the Governing Council and Management team of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB). According to a statement issued […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has received the news of the passing of Frank Kokori, former Secretary-General of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), with deepest sympathies. A statement issued on Thursday and signed by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, the late elder statesman […]
