(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Mnister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, assumed office on Monday afternoon and vowed to restore Abuja master plan Wike spoke at a press conference shortly after he was sworn-in by President Bola Tinubu and took oath of office at the State House Conference Centre. At the maiden press conference […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu on Monday charged newly inaugurated ministers to prioritize the interests and welfare of the entire nation and its diverse population, above any regional or state-specific considerations. Tinubu spoke during the swearing in of 45 ministers that had been screened and confirmed by the National Assembly at the State House […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – In a call to action, President Bola Tinubu has urged the recently appointed ministers to collaborate with him and each other to fulfill the aspirations of the Nigerian people through their work in government. He gave the charge during the inauguration of the 45 confirmed ministers-designate on Monday held at the Conference […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Economic Community of West African States has rejected the Niger junta’s objective for a transition if power presumably to a democratic government within three years. “Our ambition is not to confiscate power,” the Head of the military junta, General Abdourahamane Tiani said in a televised address. Any transition of power “would […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The inauguration of the 45 confirmed ministers-designate is being held at the Conference Centre of the State House, Abuja. The current portfolios include former Rivers State governor Nyesom Wike as Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Wale Edun (Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy), Adegboyega Oyetola (Marine and Blue Economy), David […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As part of its programme to mark this year’s International Youth Day and equipped young people with practical Skills, a Non governmental organization NGO, South Saharan Social Development Organization (SSDO), in collaboration with ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) have trained no fewer than 40 Enugu youths in various sectors, such as waste management, Agroecology, […]
(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, […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(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. […]
(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 […]
(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, […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(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. […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
