(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has warned the Coordinator of Satellite Towns Development Department (STDD), Mr Abdulkadir Zulkiflu, against negotiating with contractors. Wike, who gave the warning while inaugurating the coordinator in Abuja on Tuesday, advised him to view the appointment as an opportunity to contribute […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The All Progressives Congress (APC) says Abdullahi Ganduje remains the party’s national chairman despite moves by some persons who claim to be members of his ward to suspend him. Some acclaimed members of Ganduje’s ward in Kano had “suspended” him over alleged financial crime. But the spokesman of the APC Felix Morka […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government has started the disbursement process for the Presidential Conditional Grant scheme. This is according to a Tuesday statement from the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment. “We are pleased to inform you that the disbursement process for the Presidential Conditional Grant Programme has officially commenced,” the statement read. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Adamawa State Governor, Umaru Fintiri, has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle of the State Executive Council. Six commissioners affected by the development will swap positions, said a statement on Friday by the Press Secretary to the Governor, Humwashi Wonosikou. Mr Sanusi Jauro who until recently was the Commissioner for Youth and Sports […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended licences of three Permit for Non-Commercial Flight (PNCF), otherwise known as private jet owners, over alleged failure to comply with regulatory requirements. Acting Director-General of NCAA, Capt. Chris Najomo disclosed this to newsmen on Tuesday in Lagos. Najomo said that after issuing a stern warning […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Kaduna State House of Assembly has established a 13-person ad-hoc committee to look into the financial dealings, loans, grants, and project implementation in the tenure of former governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai. According to The Leadership, Hon. Yusuf Mugu, representing Kaura constituency, proposed the motion to begin this investigation as he cited […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Ganduje ward executives of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Kano State, have denied the reported suspension of APC National Chairman, Dr Abdullahi-Umar Ganduje. The ward executives made the denial while briefing journalists at the APC State Secretariat, on Monday in Kano. According to the ward Chairman, Malam Ahmad Ganduje, those […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has declared April 7 as National Police Day. Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, made this known on Monday night during the maiden edition of the Nigeria Police Awards and Commendations ceremony held in the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja. He identified a complete overhaul of institutional mentality and memory […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Pa Edwin Clark, Leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), has urged the Federal Government to appoint a special task force to ensure the rescue of the remaining Chibok girls held by Boko Haram. The elder statesman made the call while briefing newsmen in Abuja on Monday at a ceremony to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Again, Nigeria has experienced its sixth power grid collapse of 2024, as electricity generation on the system collapsed from 2,583.77MW at 2 am on Monday to 64.7MW around 3 am. The African Examiner writes that Nigeria generates an average of 4,000MW of electricity for an estimated 200 million citizens. The generation is […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The senior pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Dr Paul Eneche, is the news after he stirred the hornet’s nests after he rebuked a lady, identified as Veronica Anyim Nnenna, who was giving her testimony in his church about how despite the obstacles she faced, she still came out successful as a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it is probing an intricate web of fraudulent practices in the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development. “At the outset of investigations, past and suspended officials of the Humanitarian Ministry were invited by the Commission and investigations into the alleged fraud […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Exactly 10 years after the abduction of 276 students of Government Girls’ Secondary School, Chibok, in Borno State, former abductees, parents and relatives gathered at the multipurpose hall of the school on Sunday to pray for the safe return of 92 uncounted girls. At the inter-faith service of prayers, speakers expressed mixed […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – THE governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party during the 2021 Anambra State governorship election, Mr Valentine Ozigbo, has vowed to unseat the Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, in the governorship election in the state in 2025. Ozigbo, now a Labour Party aspirant for the Anambra State governorship election, said this […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has drawn Nigerians’ attention to the ban on Dex Luxury Bar Soap (No 6 Mystic Flower), by the European Union (EU). The notification is contained in a public alert with No. 012/2024, signed by NAFDAC Director-General, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, and issued […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian Army (NA) has expressed deep concern over the alleged unprofessional conduct of some of its personnel in the tragic death of an hotel manager in Umuahia, Abia State, South East, Nigeria. In response to the unfortunate incident, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) has promptly ordered a comprehensive investigation to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Gabriel Dewan, has explained the reason behind his swearing-in of only 9 out of 16 members of the House who are members of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The 16 APC members were returned to the House after the Court of Appeal sacked […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria has become the first country in the world to roll out a new meningitis vaccine (called Men5CV) recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) in a historic move. According to WHO, this is especially important for countries like Nigeria where multiple serogroups are prevalent. The new vaccine uses the same technology […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – In response to the academic certificate forgery allegation levelled against him recently, the Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has told the All Progressives Congress screening committee for the upcoming governorship election in the state that his credentials are genuine. The governor said this on Friday when he became the first aspirant to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State, on Friday in Akure inaugurated 12 newly-appointed commissioners. Recall that the State House of Assembly had recently confirmed the appointment of the 12 commissioners. The newly-inaugurated commissioners include Pastor Segun Ayerin, Mr Olaolu Akindolire, Alhaji Amidu Takuro, Dr Banji Ajaka, Mr Boye Ologbese, Mr Sunday Akinwalire, […]
