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Nigerians Mock Akpabio Over Alleged Sexual Harassment Against Ex-NDDC Boss

By Nwa Diokpa (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As the former Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Joy Nunieh, continues to make allegations concerning the Minster in charge of the ministry, Godswill Akpabio, Nigerians on Twitter have decided to have their say in the matter. African Examiner had earlier reported how the former NDDC […]

Reps Probe Mass Resignation, Low Morale in Nigerian Army

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the purported voluntary resignation of 365 soldiers from the Nigerian Army. This resolution was sequel to a unanimous adoption of a motion of Matters of Urgent Public Importance by the Chief Whip of the House, Rep. Mohammed Monguno (APC-Borno), at the plenary on Tuesday. […]

COVID-19: Lagos Assembly Directs Members to Undergo Test

(AFRICAN EXAMINER0) – Lawmakers of the Lagos State House of Assembly have been directed to undergo COVID-19 test following the sudden death of its member, Mr Tunde Braimoh, last Friday. Mr Temitope Adewale, representing Ifako Ijaiye Constituency I, made the disclosure in a statement in Lagos on Tuesday. Adewale said that he had submitted himself […]

WTO: Reps Endorse Okonjo-Iweala

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The House of Representatives has unanimously endorsed the candidature of Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala for the position of the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation for 2021 to 2025. This was sequel to a unanimous adoption of a motion by the Minority Leader of the house Rep. Ndudi Elumelu (PDP-Delta) at the plenary […]

774,000 Jobs: Buhari Snubs NASS; Gives Keyamo Go Ahead on Take Off

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has dared the National Assembly (NASS) and given Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Mr. Festus Keyamo, the go-ahead with the plan to recruit 774, 000 under the Special Public Works Progamme (SPW). Keyamo, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) confirmed the development Wednesday. The Minister said he has […]

Reps Urge Buhari to Order Reopening Of Schools For WASSCE

By Ganiyu Nasirudeen (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The House of Representatives has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to direct partial reopening of schools so as to allow students sit for the 2020 West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The call was made Tuesday at the plenary after a unanimous adoption of a motion moved […]

Again, Police Arrests Couple in Enugu Over Child Abuse, Assault

Picture: Mercy Umo displays her injuries From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu  (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Enugu State police command has arrested one Effiok Umo and his wife, Nnenna Umo, both of Okwojo Ngwo, in Udi Council area of the state, for allegedly inflicting serious bodily harm on their 12 years old daughter. Their arrest followed information […]

Nigerians Tackle Obasanjo For Boasting About Achievements of His Administration

By Nwa Diokpa (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Nigeria’s president Olusegun Obasanjo is trending on Twitter as Nigerians took to the micro-blogging platform to reminisce about his stewardship as president of the country. The former president who granted an interview to journalists was quoted as saying that during his time as president, he never cared which […]

Okowa, Wife, Daughter Test Negative For COVID-19

By Niyi Adeyi (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, his wife, Edith and their daughter have tested negative from COVID-19. Okowa first disclosed this in his personal Twitter handle Tuesday morning. Similarly, a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Olisa Ifeajika, confirmed Governor Okowa’s status, as well as his family. “The governor gave […]

Supreme Court Dismisses Lagos, Ekiti Suits; Declares Virtual Court Constitutional

By Ganiyu Nasirudeen  (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Supreme Court of Nigeria has validated virtual court session and declared it as constitutional. A seven-man panel of the apex court led by Justice Olabode Rhodes-Vivour in determining the suit filed by the Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Moyosore Onigbanjo (SAN) and his Ekiti State […]

BREAKING: Major Shake-Up As Nigerian Army Redeploys 37 Generals

By Agency Report (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has approved new postings/deployment and appointments of 37 Generals and five Colonels to different formations and units in his effort to rekindle the spirit of professionalism in Nigerian Army (NA). The Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Sagir Musa, disclosed this […]

Keyamo: Group Drags Senate President to Court Over Interference, Abuse of Power

From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – An Enugu based human rights organization, operating under the banner of Civil Rights Realisation and Advancement Network (CRRAN) has filed a suit at the Federal High Court Abuja against the President of the Nigeria  Senate,  Ahmed Ibrahim  Lawal, and two other defendants over  alleged abuse of power and […]

Umahi Suspends Ebonyi Auditor General Over Poor Performance

From Ignatius Okpara, Abakaliki (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Dissatisfied with the performance of the state Auditor General, Mr. Innocent Nweda, since assumption of office, Ebony state Governor, Chief David Nweze Umahi, has announced his immediate suspension from office. African Examiner reports that the suspension hammer also fell on the Auditor General in charge of Local Government […]

Buhari Approves New Boards For NLNG, BGT

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the newly reconstituted board of Nigeria Liquified Natural Gas (NLNG) and Bonny Gas Transport Limited ( BGT). The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, made the disclosure in a statement in Abuja on Monday. He said that the current board members had been in office […]

Nigeria Announces Fresh Conditions for School Reopening

By Niyi Adeyi (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government (FG) has announced keeping a safe distance as one of the preventive measures to be taken in the new guidelines required to reopen schools and other learning institutions. FG Monday said it was time for it to plan and address the eventual safe reopening of schools […]

Abia Workers Protest 25 Months Unpaid Salaries

       (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Workers of a transport company,  Abia Line Network Company, on Monday marched to the Abia House of Assembly complex in Umuahia to protest against non-payment of their 25 months salary arrears. The workers, under the aegis of the Amalgamated Union of Public Corporations, Civil Service Technical and Recreational Services Employees (AUPCTRE), […]

I Slapped Akpabio Over Sexual Harassment —Ex-NDDC Boss, Joi Nunieh

By Nwa Diokpa (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The former Managing Director of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Joi Nunieh, has accused the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio, for sexually harassing her. She stated this on Monday while speaking with Arise TV stating that she slapped the minister because she does not tolerate nonsense. She […]

Magu Probe: Falana Denies Receiving N28 Million, Threatens Court Action

By Nwa Diokpa (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Prominent lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has denied receiving N28 million from the embattled acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu. Falana stated this in a letter signed by his lawyer, Adeyinka Olumide-Fusika (SAN) demanding a retraction of the claim by a newspaper which published […]

Imbibe Culture of Humanitarian Service to Society —Dr. Ugwu

 Ignatius Okpara, Enugu (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A United States of America based Nigerian, Dr. Felix Ugwu, has enjoined Nigerians and other people around the world to always imbibe the culture of humanitarian and philanthropic services especially to the less privileged and vulnerable in the society. Ugwu, who hails from Enugu state, South- East Nigeria, and a management […]

COVID-19: Nigeria Records 571 New Cases, Total Now 32,558

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria has recorded 571 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in 20 states, bringing the total number in the country to 32,558. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on its official twitter account Sunday said the number of COVID-19 patients discharged in the country is now 13,447 with 344 new successfully treated cases. The agency restated […]

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