(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Road Safety Corps(FRSC) in Kano said the Tsamiya Bakin Gada Bridge will be closed temporarily with effect from Monday. The bridge, is located on the Kano – Kwana Huguma – Kari Road at Kano/Jigawa border. This is contained in a statement by the Sector Commander of the FRSC, Mr Zubairu […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor of Ebonyi state and Chairman South- East Governors Forum, Engr. David Nweze Umahi, said the zone is already on “red alert” as a result of the sit-at-home ordered by the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, even as he orders immediate confiscation of all shops in the State owned by traders […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As the 2023 general election gathers momentum, a group Championing the actualization of a Nigerian president of Igbo extraction, under the platform of Southeast Mandate, (SEM), via the ruling All progressive Congress APC has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to assist in facilitating the process of the party nominating its presidential Candidate among […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, says that under the Buhari-led administration, anyone caught stealing would face the consequences. The Minister disclosed this, when speaking about the legacy of the Buhari-led administration during an interview with Daily Trust. Amaechi stated that the All Progressives Congress (APC) government has handled the resources of the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) –Suspected Bandits has Killed Captain Abdulkarim Bala Na Allah, a trained pilot, the first Son of Senator Bala Na’Allah, in his Malali GRA Residence Kaduna today. Senator Na’Allah represents Kebbi South Senatorial seat in the Senate and was the Deputy Majority leader in the Eighth Senate. An aide to Senator Na’Allah, Malam Garba […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A suspected drug trafficker, Ibeh Kenneth Ejike, has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja for allegedly ingesting 87 wraps of cocaine. The agency’s spokesman, Femi Babafemi, revealed this in a statement in Abuja on Sunday. The 41-year-old suspect was […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Police Command in Plateau has foiled a kidnap attempt and neutralised one member of the kidnap gang at Rantya community of Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau. ASP Ubah Ogaba, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, disclosed this in a statement issued in Jos. According to Ogaba, the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the alleged shooting of a civilian market boat ferrying foodstuffs and other household goods in Dutch Island area of Rivers. The party stated this in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Kola Ologbondiyan, in Abuja on Saturday also called for investigation into […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Stakeholders and experts at the just concluded 2021 World Water Week organized by Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI), have insisted that it will not be feasible to fix water crisis and climate change globally without the political will and sufficient investments from the international community. This was the verdict of participants at […]
(AFRICAN EXAMNINER) – The police in Ebonyi State have stated that it has recovered an abandoned nine (9) months baby girl dumped in Ezzillo warring community riverside. The police command led by CP. Aliyu Garba disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday. According to Garba, the police will collaborate with Ebonyi State government and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government on Saturday recommenced the Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) programme in Lagos State. Flagging-off the 5th and 6th Bi-Monthly payment in Lagos State, Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Mrs Yetunde Arobieke, said that 6,810 persons/households had benefited from the programme since inception. Arobieke said that the CCT supported the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former President Goodluck Jonathan has paid homage to the Olu of Warri, His Royal Majesty, Ogiame Atuwaste lll, at his palace in Warri South council area of Delta state. Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, also visited the Warri monarch The Ex-President visited the palace in the company of HRH […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Imo State Police Command has killed the leader of the Eastern Security Network, the paramilitary organisation of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, a pro-Biafra separatist movement. However Police did not disclose the identity of the ‘neutralised’ ESN leader while the arms and ammunition, as well as other items were allegedly […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party, Uche Secondus, on Saturday asked the Deputy National Chairman (South), Yemi Akinwomi, to preside over the National Executive Committee meeting of the party in his stead. In a letter to Akinwomi, Secondus said, “I hereby request you to preside over the National Executive Committee meeting […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Kaduna State Government says three persons have been killed while many sustained injuries in an attack in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of the state. Mr Samuel Aruwan, Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, confirmed the attack in a statement issued on Friday in Kaduna. “Security agencies have reported to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Zamfara State Government has secured the release of 18 students of the state College of Agricultural and Animal Sciences Bakura, abducted by unknown gunmen recently. The gunmen had in Aug. 16, abducted students and staff of the College in Bakura Local Government Area of the state. Presenting the released abductees to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Friday stated that the unity and indissolubility of Nigeria is not negotiable as the country will continue to exist no matter what happens. Obasanjo disclosed this during the Book Launch and 85th Birthday of Eminence Prelate Sunday Mbang of the Methodist Church Nigeria which was held at […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Veteran Nollywood actress, Rachael Oniga, has been buried in Lagos. The actress died from heart-related issues on July 30 at the age of 64. Details later…
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Bandits have freed 92 out of 136 pupils of Tegina Islamiyya pupils after 88 days in captivity. However 44 students were held back . The freed pupils were brought to Government House, Minna on Friday morning where they are waiting to meet Governor Sani-Bello. Details shortly…
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A High Court in Abuja has ordered the Nigeria Police Force to charge Gloria Okolie to court on or before August 31, 2021, or be granted bail in the sum of N2m and Level 12 officer as bond and surety. The ruling is coming after 70 days of detaining Okolie by Intelligence […]
