(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A member of the House of Representatives, Hon Ngozi Okolie, representing Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency, has assured his supporters that he will appeal the judgement of the National Assembly Election Tribunal sitting in Asaba, which nullified his election. Okolie, who was elected on the platform of the Labour Party, while reacting to the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has stated that most leaders in Nigeria are empty and very far from development issues are concerned. Obasanjo made this revelation while speaking at the launch of “Reclaiming the jewel of Africa”, a book written by Olusegun Aganga, former minister of finance, Obasanjo stated that most people aspiring […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Staff members of Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia early on Tuesday protested on the streets over the non-payment of their two months’ salary arrears. The African Examiner writes that no less than 200 of the workers locked and blocked the gate to the council headquarters as they vowed not to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), on Tuesday, re-arrested suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, after a tussle with officials of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS). The re-arrest occurred after Justice Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal High Court in Lagos admitted Emefiele to bail in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Enugu State Government on Monday sealed shops in major markets across the state that refused to do business in observance of the sit-at-home order of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). This comes after last week’s warning by Governor Peter Mbah that businesses in the state should open for business or […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As examination malpractices among Nigerian Students, especially at the post secondary school level continues unabated in the country, founder, Maduka University and College, Ekwegbe, Igbo Etiti Council Area of Enugu State, Dr. Sam Onyeishi, has blamed parents for the development, saying some of them mount pressures on their children and wards to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Enugu State Police Command has arraigned the embattled Councillor representing Umualor Ward in Isi-Uzo Council of Enugu State, Hon. Maxwell Aluagbo in court over alleged fraud and embezzlement of N1.1m meant for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in his constituency. Our Correspondent writes that the 33 year old suspended male Councillor was […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A pregnant woman and seven others died in a petrol tanker explosion in Ore, capital of Odigbo LGA of Ondo state. According to available information, the pregnant woman and three children were among those who died in the incident. Speaking with journalists, Odunlami Ibukun, spokesperson of the Ondo police command, stated that […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Vice-President Kashim Shettima, has stated that Nigeria no longer needs handouts from foreign economies, but needs real partnerships and investments. Shettima made this known at the ongoing UN Food Systems summit in Rome, according to a statement on Monday. Making a reference to Napoleon Bonaparte, a French military commander, and political leader, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Adams Oshiomhole is urging Nigerians to be patient with President Bola Tinubu’s government, saying the former Lagos State governor is not a “magician” that will solve the country’s problems in one fell swoop. “They know they were not electing a magician. And nobody promised a magical solution,” he said. “You don’t need […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A leaked memo addressed to the Lagos State Ministry of Health indicating that the State Government approved N61,285,000 for the mass burial of 103 persons identified as 2020 EndSARS victims has gone viral on social media, sparking outrage. The memo dated July 19, 2023, captures steps for the processing of funds after […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Vice President Kashim Shettima departed Abuja on Sunday to represent President Bola Tinubu at two major international Summits in Rome, Italy and St Petersburg, Russia. This was contained in a statement issued by Director, Information, Office of the Vice President, Olusola Abiola. At the Rome event, Shettima wouldh join other global leaders […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State says crude oil prices will dictate the pump price of petroleum in Nigeria, adding that the product sells for over N1,000 per litre in some West African countries. There has been a hike in the price of petrol in Nigeria since President Bola Tinubu pronounced the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Police Service Commission has approved the dismissal of three senior Police Officers over cases of serious misconducts. Similarly, it approved the reduction in ranks of five others found wanting in the conduct of their official duties. Spokesman of the Commission Ikechukwu Ani, who disclosed this in a statement made available to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Police Authorities in Anambra State, South East Nigeria, have confirmed that a couple, their two children and other family members have died from suspected generator fumes in their Residence at Nkwele Ezunaka, near the Commercial city of Onitsha. The command said the Onitsha-based trader, his wife, two children, mother in-law and newly […]
…Unveils Actress, Broadcaster As Brand Ambassador (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – An indigenous firm, Mitchelle Foods Enterprises Limited makers of Jigbo Instant African salad, a locally produced Casava noodles has raised concern over Multiple taxation, poor electricity supply, insecurity in South East Nigeria, saying the factors have continued to affect their operation, just as it Unveils radio personality and Actress as brand […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The suspended Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, will be arraigned at the Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. The African Examiner recalls that Emefiele is facing charges of illegal possession of firearms and ammunition brought against him by the Department of State Service (DSS). On […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The All Progressives Congress (APC) has insisted that there is no crisis in the party despite the recent resignation of its National Chairman, Abdullahi Adamu; and National Secretary, Iyiola Omisore. In a statement on Saturday by APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the party said contrary to reports of deepening crisis, “the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Wole Olanipekun, counsel to President Bola Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima, has reacted to the final written address filed by the counsels of Peter Obi and the Labour Party (LP). The African Examiner recalls that Obi, the standard bearer of the LP, is challenging the victory of Tinubu in the February 25 […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Peter Obi and Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed media office have stated that “rogue trolls” are using fake news to distract the judiciary. The African Examiner recalls that Obi and Baba-Ahmed were the presidential and vice-presidential candidates of the Labour Party (LP) in the February 25 election and the party and the candidates […]
