Posted by Ignatius Okpara
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Monday, August 8th, 2022

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A non- party affiliation pressure group, Polling Booth Vanguard (PBV), says it has taken a critical study of the manifestos of the Enugu state governorship candidates of the People’s Democratic Party PDP, Barr. Peter Mba, and that of All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), Mr. Frank Nweke, and observed that so far, the […]
Posted by Eric Ojo
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Monday, August 8th, 2022

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has been conferred with the award of the Outstanding Supporting Personality for Education Sector by the Lagos State wing of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT). The speaker was conferred with the award alongside other personalities at the Lagos NUT’s first edition of its […]
Posted by Rotimi Fadeyi
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Sunday, August 7th, 2022

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged full support for three major international events scheduled to hold in Nigeria in October and November this year, saying they are opportunities to showcase the nation’s rich heritage in culture, arts, tourism and entertainment as well as advancements on media freedom. According to a statement statement issued […]
Posted by Nwa Diokpa
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Sunday, August 7th, 2022

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has confirmed the death of one pilgrim, Sani Idris-Muhammed in Saudi Arabia during the 2022 Hajj. The Executive Secretary of the State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Muhammed Abba-Danbatta, disclosed this to newsmen on Saturday. He said Idris-Muhammed who hailed from Madobi Local Government Area, died on […]
Posted by African Examiner
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Sunday, August 7th, 2022

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The deposed Emir of Kano, Lamido Sanusi, says he will continue to speak and air his views to defend and rebuild Nigeria. Sanusi, who is also the current Khalifah, Tijaniyat Movement of Nigeria, said this in Abuja on Saturday at a stage play titled “Emir Sanusi: Truth in Time.’’ The play was […]
Posted by Nwa Diokpa
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Sunday, August 7th, 2022

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo has stated that President Buhari has done well in the aspect of securing the country as it’s only in heaven that there will be no security breach. He disclosed this while speaking with Channels TV saying that the APC led government did […]
Posted by Ignatius Okpara
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Sunday, August 7th, 2022

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As political parties in Nigeria continues to intensify efforts towards winning hearts of the Electorate ahead of the 2023 general election, the Senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial district, Senator Uche Ekwunife of the people’s Democratic party PDP, has mocked members of the opposition Labour party (LP), over noise making in the social […]
Posted by African Examiner
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Sunday, August 7th, 2022

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Saturday condemned the attacks against non-indigenes and law enforcement officials by terrorists in the South-East, calling on citizens to point out the perpetrators for prosecution. According to a statement signed by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, the President was […]
Posted by African Examiner
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Sunday, August 7th, 2022

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The police in Lagos have arrested a 36-year-old applicant, Ifeanyi Ezennaya, for allegedly drugging and robbing six women of six iPhones valued at N4 million. African Examiner reports that the incident happened on Tuesday at Falolu Street, Surulere, Lagos. Mr Ezennaya, whose residential address is unknown, allegedly lured the young ladies (names […]
Posted by Nwa Diokpa
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Saturday, August 6th, 2022

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Some Nigerians on social media have taken to their accounts to berate the lawmaker representing Egbeda-Ona Ara constituency, Akin Alabi for saying that former governor of Lagos State and the All Progressive Congress presidential flag bearer in the 2023 presidential election, Bola Ahmed Tinubu should be given the chance to lead Nigeria. […]
Posted by Nwa Diokpa
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Saturday, August 6th, 2022

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has stated that the present governor, Dapo Abiodun, won the 2019 election through rigging. Amosun stated this on Friday in Abeokuta while speaking after receiving an award from the Abeokuta Club to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the association. It could be recalled that Amosun […]
Posted by African Examiner
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Saturday, August 6th, 2022

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Mr. Festus Keyamo, said yesterday that the Federal Government was not in a position to borrow N1.2 trillion yearly to resolve the long running strike embarked upon by members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). “Should we go and borrow to pay N1.2 […]
Posted by African Examiner
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Saturday, August 6th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Four policemen were killed on Friday night when criminals invaded Agwa Divisional Police headquarters in Oguta Local Government Area of Imo state. Part of the division and vehicles, including the one belonging to the Divisional Police Officer were burnt by the attackers. This is even as the gunmen invaded the house of […]
Posted by Nwa Diokpa
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Saturday, August 6th, 2022

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A member of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Adefisoye, better known as Small Alhaji, has bragged that he joined politics not because of money because he was driving a Lamborghini at 18 but because he wants to serve. Adefisoye, who represents Ifedore/Idanre Federal Constituency, disclosed this on his verified handle on Twitter […]
Posted by African Examiner
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Saturday, August 6th, 2022

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The spokesman of Northern Elders Forum, NEF, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has warned against the killing of Northerners in the Southeast. Baba-Ahmed on Friday, August 05, 2022, morning took to his Twitter account saying that politicians who will count on the votes of northerners in the 2023 general elections should immediately condemn the acts. […]
Posted by Rotimi Fadeyi
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Saturday, August 6th, 2022

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has approved N24 billion for the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) to facilitate the execution of smart modular irrigation project. Executive Vice Chairman/CEO of NASENI, Professor Mohammed Haruna, disclosed this while briefing State House Correspondents after meeting Buhari at the Presidential Villa. Haruna said that he […]
Posted by African Examiner
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Friday, August 5th, 2022

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The police in Lagos State say yet-to-be-identified soldiers beat one of its officers to death. Benjamin Hundeyin, the police spokesperson in the state, confirmed the incident via his Twitter handle on Friday. “We are working with the @HQNigerianArmy authorities to resolve this issue; and get back our officer, arms and ammunition,” he […]
Posted by African Examiner
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Friday, August 5th, 2022

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Inspector General of Police, Tafa Balogun, who died yesterday in Lagos, will be buried tomorrow, in Ila-Orangun, Osun state, his home town. This was disclosed by his family Late Balogun who was the 19th Inspector General of Police, died of heart attack at about 8:30 pm, at the Reddington Hospital, Lagos. […]
Posted by African Examiner
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Friday, August 5th, 2022

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) PROSPERITY have rescued two Ghanaian fishermen who reside in Takwa Bay, Lagos State after a boat mishap when they sailed out to fish on July 31. The Nigerian Navy’s Director of Information, Commodore Adedotun Ayo-Vaugn said this in a statement in Lagos on Thursday. Ayo-Vaugn said that […]
Posted by African Examiner
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Friday, August 5th, 2022

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Four persons were burnt to death on Friday while 16 others sustained injuries in a lone accident involving a Mazda bus at Oniworo, Foursquare Camp area of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Mr Ahmed Umar, FRSC Sector Commander in Ogun confirmed the accident in Abeokuta, saying the accident occurred at 7:50 a.m. He stated […]