(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Paris made a commitment in Abuja on Friday to return 150 million dollars of deceased Gen. Sani Abacha’s loot frozen in France. Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France, Ms Catherine Colonna told a news conference that France would return the loot to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries. “France […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has tasked members of his cabinet and other top management staff of the civil service to work together, change the narrative of Nigeria, and bring economic prosperity to the country. The president said this at the closing ceremony of a three-day cabinet retreat which took place in the State […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is deploying back-channel strategies to restore constitutional order in Niger Republic. The regional bloc, while trying to avoid bloodshed in the West African nation, would also explore diplomatic interventions. This was disclosed on Friday by President Bola Tinubu who received the Minister of Europe […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Chief Whip of the Senate, Ali Ndume, has disclosed that the deal for the presidential yacht has already been agreed, signed and delivered before the public condemnation. Ndume disclosed this as he clarified the issues about the controversial yacht on Arise TV on Friday. The African Examiner recalls that the yacht […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Lagos State Government has disclosed that it will be closing the Eko Bridge, between Costain and Alaka descent, to undertake some emergency repairs. This was contained in a press statement issued to the press and signed by the Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi. The statement read: “These repairs […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Chief Whip of the Senate, Ali Ndume, on Friday, defended the First Lady, Remi Tinubu, concerning the N1.5bn budgeted for vehicles for her office in the 2023 supplementary budget. Ndume, while speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Friday stated that the First Lady did not request personally for the vehicles. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The joy of one hundred and six Indigent female students of Comprehensive Secondary School (CSS) Akpasha, in Nkanu West Council area of Enugu State and their parents knew no bound Wednesday, as a non governmental organization, Women Information Network, (WINET) and her foreign partner, Mundo Cooperante of Spain offered them Scholarship. Recalled […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The announcement by popular entertainment company, MultiChoice, that it will be increasing g his tariff plans has sparked social media reactions among netizens. The African Examiner writes that Multichoice Nigeria has announced price increment across its DStv and GOtv packages by at least 19% and this is coming as the second increment […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the February 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi, has frowned against the attack on the President, Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero. in Imo State. The African Examiner recalls that operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, on Wednesday, allegedly arrested Ajaero in Owerri, the Imo State […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Oyo State Government has approved a ₦1 billion loan facility for all categories of farmers in the state, but only genuine farmers will benefit from it, an official has said. The Executive Chairman, Agricultural Credit Corporation of Oyo State (ACCOS), Alhaji Taofeek Akeugbagold, told newsmen on Thursday in Ibadan that the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The children of the late Prof. Dora Akunyili have said the family has still received justice over the gruesome murder of their father, Dr Chike Akunyili, two years ago. Obum Akunyili, one of the children, said this when he appeared before the Anambra State Truth, Justice and Peace Commission during a public […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The presidency says the yacht listed in the 2023 supplementary budget is a naval boat and not for President Bola Tinubu’s usage. The listing of the yacht in the budget which was passed on Thursday had elicited criticisms from Nigerians who faulted the government’s plan to purchase such for the president despite […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has revealed his grouse with his successor, Siminalayi Fubara, saying the incumbent governor hobnobbed with some of his political enemies after getting into office. Wike, who is now the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), stated this on Wednesday in Abuja when he met with […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Senate and the House of Representatives, on Thursday, passed the N2.17trn 2023 Supplementary Appropriation Bill after third reading. Before the passage of the bill, the Senate adopted the report of the harmonized sittings of both red and green chambers on the 2023 Supplementary Appropriation Bill as submitted by Chairman of the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Senate has approved the sums of 7.8 billion dollars and 100 million euros in President Bola Tinubu’s proposed 2022–2024 borrowing plan. The President had written to the Senate requesting consideration and early approval of the 2022-2024 External Borrowing Plan to ensure prompt implementation of projects. The President of the Senate, Godswill […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A Gambian court has sentenced a soldier to 12 years in prison for plotting a coup in the West African country which has restored democracy after 22 years of dictatorship. The court found Lance Corporal Sanna Fadera guilty of treason on Tuesday, according to a judgement seen by AFP on Wednesday. While […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A Rivers State High Court in Isiokpo Division in Ikwerre Local Government Area of the state has issued an interim order restraining the Rivers State House of Assembly and Speaker, Martin Amaewhule from carrying out any actions concerning the impeachment of the state Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. The motion ex parte was filed […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government on Wednesday through the Ministry of Works announced that it will be closing two ramps of the Third Mainland Bridge for repairs. According to the statement signed by the Federal Controller of Works, Lagos Engr. (Mrs.) O. I. Kesha,” the motoring public are hereby notified that the repair works […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The governor Chukwuma Soludo led Anambra State Government has arrested about twenty girls, ages between 15 years and above at a brothel in Oba, Idemili South Council Area of the State. The teenagers were apprehended Wednesday during a raid carried out by the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Mrs Ify Ibinabo in collaboration […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Rivers State Police Command has opened up on the attack on the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, in a protest at the state’s House of Assembly complex in Port Harcourt on Monday. According to the police, the attack was ‘not deliberate’ and the intention behind the water cannons and tear gassing was […]
