(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, on Wednesday in Abuja said domestic flights that had been suspended since March 20, would finally resume on July 8. Sirika announced this in a statement signed by Mr James Odaudu, the Director of Public Affairs, in the ministry. He said flights would commence at […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Enugu state police Command says it has commenced full scale investigation into the alleged gruesome murder of a 67 years old man, Mr. Iloabani Eugene Anayo, of Amamkpunato Achi, in Oji-River council Area of the state, by a yet to be identified culprit in a forest. A statement […]
From Ignatius Okpara (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ahead of the 2021 governorship election in Anambra state, a pan-Igbo youth group, ‘Anambra Ekunie’ has warned those allegedly promoting discord and social fragmentation in the state using the zoning of the 2021 governorship election as shield, to desist from such act. The group insisted that such arrangement ended […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has requested for the Senate confirmation of 41 ambassadorial nominees. Among of the non-career nominees who made the list were a former Minister of State, from Lagos State, Mr. Ademola Seriki; Mr. Debo Adesina (Oyo), Dare Sunday-Awoniyi (Kogi), among others. A Nominee from the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja is […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen, Abuja (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Assembly (NASS) has suspended the Special Public Works programme under the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) to serve as palliatives for the grassroot people as deadly COVID-19 ravages. Following the salary cut and loss of jobs by many Nigerian working class, President Muhammadu Buhari recently approved […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The All Progressives Congress, APC, Governors’ Forum, has said it would fully support Ize Iyamu in the next coming election in Edo State. The Governor of Kebbi State and Chairman of APC governors Forum, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, stated this while speaking with newsmen on Wednesday expressing optimism that the APC candidate will […]
By Nwa Diokpa (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has warned political appointees and public officials against using their positions to get unfair advantage on anyone seeking government jobs. The president gave the warning in a statement issued by the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed in Abuja on Wednesday stressing that actions […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Oyo State Government has announced various measures to prevent the spread of Coronavirus in schools, as students in primary and secondary schools in Oyo State are preparing to resume school on July 6. The State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Mr Olasunkanmi Olaleye disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa and his wife Dame Edith Okowa have tested positive to COVID-19. The governor announced this on his verified Facebook Page on Wednesday. He said “my wife and I have tested positive for COVID-19. We are well and continuing with our isolation/medication. We thank you all for […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Properties worth millions of naira early Wednesday morning were destroyed in a fire outbreak in Ajao market area of Lagos State. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) Spokesperson, Mr. Nosa Okunbor, has confirmed the incident, but said there was no casualty yet. “There is a fire outbreak there. It started around 1am […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Lagos State Government has reiterated that COVID-19 testing for residents of the state was free of charge. Mr Gbenga Omotoso, the state’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy said this in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. ”The state would like to reassure the general public that testing is still free at […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Mr Wole Oyebamiji, the Secretary to Osun Government (SSG) has tested positive to COVID-19, bringing the total number of infections in the state to 127. Dr Rafiu Isamotu, the State Commissioner for Health Commissioner, who disclosed this in a statement in Osogbo on Tuesday, said 10 other new cases were also […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gov. AbdulRahm AbdulRazaq of Kwara has suspended a Permanent Secretary and four other senior officials implicated in the ongoing investigation of ghost workers. They were also suspended for suspicious deductions of workers’ salary at the Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB). The suspension was announced on Tuesday in Ilorin in a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Caretaker Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has constituted Reconciliation Committees for Edo and Ondo States. APC Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Mr Yekini Nabena, said this in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday. Nabena said that the reconciliation committee for Edo would be led by former Senate President, Sen. Ken […]
By Nwa Diokpa (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has lamented the ‘disturbing’ manner Governor Yahaya Bello has handled the coronavirus pandemic in his state. The party in a statement issued by Kola Ologbondiyan, its spokesperson, stated the lackadaisical attitude of the governor towards COVID-19 prevention and management protocols in the state is […]
By Ayo Balogun, Akure (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has tested positive for #Coronavirus. Akeredolu announced this Tuesday on his Twitter handle. The series of tweets read: “Today, I tested positive for #COVID19. All is well. I’m asymptomatic and have been self-isolating. Work continues. Your continued prayers over my wellbeing are most appreciated.” […]
By Nwa Diokpa (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has reacted to reports that its present National Chairman, Uche Secondus, will vacate the office and be replaced by Bode George. The Guardian Newspaper had published an article titled: “Southwest PDP Chairmen alleged plot to replace Secondus with George.” The story alleged that Governor […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Senate on Tuesday held a minute silence in honour of Senator representing Lagos East in the National Assembly, Senator Adebayo Osinowo. The lawmaker died on June 15, 2020 at the age of 64 reportedly due to complication from the COVID-19. The senate, which was presided over by the Deputy Senate President, […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Human rights groups and other stakeholders have stressed the need for urgent review of Nigerian laws on drug offences with a view to decriminalising and ensuring best global practices. They argued that the existing Nigerian laws as it relates to drug offences do not have a place for […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), on Monday announced 566 new cases of the coronavirus, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 25,133. The centre announced this via its official Twitter handle. It said that the 566 new confirmed cases were from 20 states, with eight deaths as […]
