Posted by Ignatius Okpara
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Sunday, August 20th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As part of its efforts to boost the gross domestic product of the state economy through diversification, the Enugu State government has concluded plans to enter into a partnership agreement with a major international airline carrier, Ethiopian Airlines. The relationship will also foster mutual economic growth between the two bodies in aviation, […]
Posted by African Examiner
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Sunday, August 20th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Pope Francis on Sunday urged a diplomatic solution to a political crisis in Niger, sparked by a coup that threatens stability in the region. “I am following with concern what is happening in Niger, and join the bishops’ call in favour of peace in the country and stability in the Sahel,” said […]
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Sunday, August 20th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has asked the Department of State Services (DSS) to release the suspended Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa from illegal custody without any further delay. According to him, a remand order issued by a Magistrate Court in the Federal Capital […]
Posted by Samson Kankan
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Sunday, August 20th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, on Sunday, posted a cryptic message on social media weeks after his ministerial nomination was not confirmed by the Senate. In a message on X, formerly known as Twitter, the ex-governor dropped lyrics of ‘Who The Cap Fit’ by the late Jamaican singer, Bob Marley. […]
Posted by Samson Kankan
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Sunday, August 20th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian Army says it has commenced investigation into an alleged killing of a Lagos-based driver simply known as Lawal. Lawal was allegedly killed by some persons in military uniform on August 17, 2023. This was contained in a statement on Sunday by Lieutenant Colonel Olabisi Ayeni, Acting Deputy Director of Army […]
Posted by Rotimi Fadeyi
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Sunday, August 20th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has approved the redeployment of Abubakar Momoh from the Federal Ministry of Youth to the Federal Ministry of Niger Delta Development. The Federal Ministry of Youth is to be re-assigned to a Minister-Designate soon. According to a statement signed by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, […]
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Friday, August 18th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – West African military chiefs held a second day of talks in Ghana on Friday, preparing for a possible armed intervention in Niger after a coup there ousted President Mohamed Bazoum. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has agreed to activate a “standby force” as a last resort to restore democracy […]
Posted by Samson Kankan
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Friday, August 18th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Presidency says the Federal Government is on standby to monitor the distribution of palliatives – meant to cushion the impact of subsidy removal – to Nigerians at the state level. “It is fair to say that there does not need to be a check. There needs to be a means of […]
Posted by Eric Ojo
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Friday, August 18th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – African Development Bank (AfDB) has announced that it will host a training progranme to support climate resilience for smallholder agriculture in Southern Africa. The two-day training session, which is slated for the 27th and 28th of September, will be organized on behalf of the Global Center on Adaptation by Weather Impact and […]
Posted by Rotimi Fadeyi
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Friday, August 18th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – In furtherance of his commitment to easing the impact of fuel subsidy removal on Nigerians by reducing energy costs, President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGI). This transformative initiative is poised to revolutionize the transportation landscape in the country, targeting over 11,500 new CNG-enabled […]
Posted by Ignatius Okpara
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Friday, August 18th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nollywood legend, Nkem Owoh popularly known as (Osuofia) and family have been thrown into mourning, following the sudden demise of his 24-year-old daughter, Miss Kosisochukwu Nkem-Owoh. A source close to the family said the young girl died after battling liver cancer. Her funeral arrangement was reportedly announced by the family on Friday. […]
Posted by Ignatius Okpara
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Friday, August 18th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 28 suspected internet fraudsters in a sting operation in Enugu. The suspects are: Godwin Ogbonna, Bright Chidozie, Chukwuebuka Ugwu, Ifesi Isaac, Collins Nnachi, Micheal Nnamdi, Ikechukwu Derrick Anya, Nneji Onyebuchi, Nwali Chukwujekwu Chukwudi, Kenechukwu Barry, Ibe […]
Posted by Ignatius Okpara
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Friday, August 18th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – All is now set for a two-day retreat of retired Inspectors General of police (IGPs) in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital, South-West Nigeria. The two-day programme, with the theme: ‘Intervention Of Ex-Inspectors General of Police For Strategic Contribution To Effective Policing In Nigeria,’ is held at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture […]
Posted by Eric Ojo
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Friday, August 18th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A frontline Pan-African social enterprise, Paradigm Initiative (PIN) has urged African governments to promote the digital inclusion of youth with disabilities by integrating digital courses in schools. This is coming just six days after countries across the world commemorated the International Youth Day. The day which was commemorated on August 12th is […]
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Friday, August 18th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Friday distributed empowerment and relief items to the 2022 flood victims across twenty-two local government areas of Katsina State. The items distributed include grinding machines, sewing machines, water pumping machines, insect and pesticides, mattresses, bed sheets, mats, rice, crops, and cooking oil among other items. […]
Posted by Samson Kankan
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Friday, August 18th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu warned there will be “grave consequences” if Niger’s military regime allows ousted President Mohamed Bazoum’s health to worsen under house arrest, a European official said Friday. During a call to EU chief Charles Michel, the Nigerian leader, chair of the ECOWAS regional bloc which opposes the Niger coup, said: […]
Posted by Samson Kankan
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Friday, August 18th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to be patient with his administration in the wake of the fuel subsidy removal, saying the move is in the country’s best interest. Tinubu spoke in Abuja on Thursday during the public presentation of the autobiography of an elder statesman, Edwin Clark. The Nigerian leader, […]
Posted by Eric Ojo
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Friday, August 18th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A frontline non-governmental, not-for-profit organization, Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has called on the Police authorities to urgently investigate the recent attacks on journalists by armed hoodlums in Opu Nembe community in Nembe Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. On Wednesday, six journalists representing different media outlets who were covering a violent conflict […]
Posted by Ignatius Okpara
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Friday, August 18th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A non- governmental Organization, operating under the name, “Rebuilding Hope on Wheels Initiative”(RHOWI) founded by Hajia Amina Audu, to improve the lives of people with disabilities, particularly those with spinal cord Inujuries and Dysfunction (SCI/D) has started visiting hospitals in the south East as a way of encouraging people with such health […]
Posted by Samson Kankan
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Thursday, August 17th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government has announced a N5bn palliative for each state of the federation, including the Federal Capital Territory to cushion the impact of the removal of the petrol subsidy. The governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, made the announcement in Abuja on Thursday when he spoke to State House correspondents at […]
