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Saturday, October 2nd, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gunmen kidnapped Dr Ibrahim Garba, Permanent Secretary, Niger Ministry of Transport, and his son on Friday. Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Monday Kuryas, confirmed in Minna on Saturday. He stated that father and son were kidnapped from their home in Zungeru in Wushishi Local Government Area after a wedding ceremony […]
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Saturday, October 2nd, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Kidnappers have released Air Vice Marshal Sikiru Smith (retd.), who was abducted on Monday in the Ajah area of Lagos State. It was learnt that the retired General was released in the early hours of Saturday. The spokesman for the Police in Lagos State, Adekunle Ajisebutu, confirmed the development . “I can […]
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Saturday, October 2nd, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The authorities of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, have closed down the institution until further notice, following students’ protest over the death of their colleague, and in its bid to forestall further breakdown of law and order. This was contained in a release issued by the Public Relations Officer of the University, […]
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Saturday, October 2nd, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has advised members of his church to willing take the COVID-19 vaccine , saying he will not hesitate to do same if it is the requirement of any country he intends to visit on evangelism. Addressing a […]
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Friday, October 1st, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has advised former President Goodluck Jonathan to remain in the Peoples Democratic Party and not to be lured to join the All Progressives Congress. According to the him, PDP is a better political platform for the ex-President to run for the 2023 Presidency if he chooses to. […]
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Friday, October 1st, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Police Command in Ogun has confirmed the arrest of a 52-year-old man, Adebayo Akinrinoye, for allegedly defiling his 16-year-old daughter. Police Spokesman in Ogun, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, confirmed the development in a statement issued to newsmen on Saturday in Ota. Oyeyemi explained that the suspect, who resides at No. 11 Kabiru […]
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Friday, October 1st, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Fear has gripped residents of Obor Autonomous Community in Orlu Council Area of Imo state, following razing down the palace of the Traditional ruler of the locality, Eze Obi Ralph Ekezie, hoodlums. African Examiner reports that the ugly development has thrown the natives into panic, which incident happened on Thursday night. Aside […]
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Friday, October 1st, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Edo State Police Command has arrested three suspected cultists who were involved in the assault and déshumanisation of à Tik Tok user simply identified as Olivia. In a press statement on Friday, the Command’s spokesman, SP Kontongs Bello, said the suspects were arrested after a viral video of the assault went […]
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Friday, October 1st, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – ThE killings in Anambra State continued unabated as six policemen were shot dead by hoodlums despite the heavy presence of security operatives in major towns of the state. Also, at Nnobi in Idemili South Local Government Area of the state, a car belonging to a member of the House of Representatives for […]
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Friday, October 1st, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) says there is no directive yet banning travellers without proof of vaccination from traveling both local and international flights. Mr Sam Adurogboye, the General Manager, Public Relations of the authority said this in a statement in Lagos . According to him, this is contrary to claims […]
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Thursday, September 30th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams has lamented Nigeria’s unending borrowings despite oil wealth. Adams, in his independence anniversary message, stated that the nation was built on falsehood and he stated that the regions be given the autonomy so that they can develop at their own pace. Adams noted that allowing […]
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Thursday, September 30th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP) has enjoined the Ogun State Assembly to begin the impeachment processes against Governor Dapo Abiodun and his Deputy, Nomiot Salako-Oyedele. The NNPP disclosed this thursday saying it was worried by the “lackadaisical attitude” of the administration of Governor Abiodun since he assumed office. The party also […]
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Thursday, September 30th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says 441 trucks and articulated vehicles were involved in road traffic crashes in Ogun between January and August. Mr Ahmed Umar, the State Sector Commander disclosed on Thursday at Ogere Trailer Park at the flag-off of the command’s end-of-year road safety campaign. He said the rate […]
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Thursday, September 30th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A chieftain of the All Progressive Change (APC), Mr Anene Chikezie, says the killings in the South-east region of the country are totally nightmarish as the zone is known for peace and love. He stated this in Enugu that he received the news of the killings, especially that of Dr Chike Akunyili […]
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Thursday, September 30th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The police in Katsina have arrested 13 suspects for their alleged involvement in banditry, cattle rustling, kidnapping and arms smuggling as well as terrorising innocent citizens of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer in Katsina State, SP Gambo Isah, disclosed this. Isah said the arrest of the suspects formed part of […]
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Thursday, September 30th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gunmen again invaded Sarkin Pawa, headquarters of Munyan local government area of Niger state, killing no fewer than thirty people. The incident happened in Kachiwe village and spread to other adjourning villages in the area. African Examiner gathered that the bandits are suspected to be part of those who were smoked out […]
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Thursday, September 30th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Commissioner of Police in Anambra, Mr Tony Olofu, has vowed that the command, in collaboration with other security agencies, will deal with the killers of Dr Chike Akunyili. African Examiner reports that Dr Akunyili, who was killed by yet-to-be identified gunmen, was the husband of the late Director-General of the National […]
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Thursday, September 30th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has advised governors to stop depending on funds from the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee. He made this known while delivering a lecture to the participants of the Executive Intelligence Course 14 of the National Institute for Security Studies in Abuja . According to him, no state in […]
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Wednesday, September 29th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Agulu community in the Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State has called for three-day mourning concerning the killing of their son, Dr Chike Akunyili on Tuesday by gunmen. The caretaker President General of the community, Onyebuchi Okpala, disclosed this in a statement . He said, “Two days ago, one Azubuike […]
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Wednesday, September 29th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ahead of Nigeria’s 61st independence celebration, the Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has released a prophetic message about the country. According to primate Ayodele, God told him that bandits would abduct top government functionaries and the north and Abuja have been earmarked for attacks. The clergyman, in a […]
