Posted by Nwa Diokpa
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Tuesday, September 29th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A coalition of 70 labour and civil society organisations (CSOs), the Alliance for Surviving COVID-19 and Beyond (ASCAB), has stated that it has found N94.3 trillion which was unremitted to the federation account. The group, headed by Femi Falana, who is the interim national chair of the coalition, stated this in a […]
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Tuesday, September 29th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), on Monday says it will deploy 2,000 Special Force in the Northwest to restore peace and security in the region. The Comptroller General, Mr Muhammad Babandede, stated this during the passing out parade of 320 First Batch of pioneer Special Force of the Service, at the NIS […]
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Monday, September 28th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Delta Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that it would not miss the former governor of the state, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan, who defected from APC to the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday. The APC announced this on Monday in statement issued by its Publicity Secretary, Mr Sylvester […]
Posted by Daniel Jones
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Monday, September 28th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Zimbabwean teachers have threatened not to return to school as schools open this Monday unless Government addresses their conditions of service and a Covid-19 allowance. Biggest teachers’ unions-Zimbabwe Teachers Association (Zimta) and Progressive Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (PTUZ) have said their members will stay home as schools reopen for lessons after six […]
Posted by Nwa Diokpa
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Monday, September 28th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has stated he may join the campaign team of the Peoples Democratic Party’s candidate (PDP) Eyitayo Jegede, in the upcoming gubernatorial election in Ondo State. Gov. Wike stated this while responding to comments by Ondo State governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, who accused Governor Wike of being the […]
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Monday, September 28th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced two deaths and 126 new cases of COVID-19 infections in the country. The NCDC made this known on its official twitter handle on Sunday. It also said that the 126 new cases were recorded in 12 states, bringing the total number of confirmed […]
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Monday, September 28th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Organised Labour has suspended its planned nationwide industrial action for two weeks over the recent hike in electricity tariff and fuel pump price in the country. Sen. Christ Ngige, Minister of Labour and Employment said this while reading a joint communique on the resolution of the Trade Dispute between the Federal Government […]
Posted by Ignatius Okpara
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Sunday, September 27th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ahead of the 2023 general election, the Director General of Voice of Nigeria (VON), Mr. Osita Okechukwu on Sunday disclosed that the ruling, All Progressives Congress (APC) may likely zone the party’s presidential ticket to South East geo political zone of the country in the interest of equity, justice and good conscience. […]
Posted by Ignatius Okpara
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Sunday, September 27th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As Nigeria continues to battle the alarming spate of insecurity currently ravaging parts of the nation, the Commandant General (C-G) of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Mohammadu Gana Abdullahi, has challenged the Association of licensed private security operators in the country to join hands with the conventional agencies in […]
Posted by Nwa Diokpa
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Sunday, September 27th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The representatives of the Federal Government (FG) are scheduled to meet with the Leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) (Sunday) evening, over the imminent industrial action slated for Monday – September 28, 2020. Earlier, the meeting has been scheduled for tomorrow (Monday), but the Spokesman of […]
Posted by Nwa Diokpa
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Sunday, September 27th, 2020
(ARICAN EXAMINER) – Former Governor of Ondo State, Olusegun Mimiko, says the people of Ondo will reject Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu in the upcoming election in the state as he has failed the people. Mimiko stated that the people of Ondo are tired with the lack of performance that characterizes the administration of Governor Akeredolu. Mimiko […]
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Saturday, September 26th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno decried the killing of eight policemen and three members of Civilian Joint Task Force (JTF), who were ambushed in Kukawa Local Government Area on Friday. Zulum lamentation is contained in a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media and Strategies, Malam Isa Gusau, in Maiduguri on Saturday. […]
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Saturday, September 26th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A coalition of civil society organizations has urged the Federal Government of Nigeria to accelerate the national plans to a rapid, just transition towards 100 percent renewable energy for all Nigerians. The group also called on the Federal Government to abide by their commitments to the Paris Agreement which requires phased reduction […]
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Saturday, September 26th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor of Cross River State, Ben Ayade, has approved the appointment of 18 special assistants on religious matters. African Examiner reports that nine persons were previously appointed for the same position in 2016 and they were retained. The special assistants represent the 18 local government areas in the state and were picked […]
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Friday, September 25th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki, says that he won’t be returning to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as it is immoral for him to do so. African Examiner reports that Obaseki moved to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to contest the Edo election following his disqualification from the APC and he won […]
Posted by Nwa Diokpa
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Friday, September 25th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike says the last Saturday Edo Governorship poll is adjudged credible because the process was transparent, and the result reflected the wish of the people. Wike in a statement issued by the State’s the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Paulinus Nsirim, pointed out that the Governor made […]
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Friday, September 25th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The United Kingdom says it respects the sovereignty of Nigeria, but also reserves the right to determine who gets a visa. Catriona Laing, British high commissioner to Nigeria, said this on Thursday at an orientation programme for people with disability seeking Chevening scholarship opportunities in the UK. The UK had threatened to […]
Posted by Ganiyu Nasirudeen
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Friday, September 25th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A faction of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State has suspended Governor Kayode Fayemi over alleged anti-party activities. According to a statement released by the faction on Friday, the governor was suspended due to his role in the recently concluded governorship election in Edo State which is contrary to the […]
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Friday, September 25th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) says no death was recorded in the last 24-hours, as the country recorded 125 new cases of COVID-19. The NCDC made this known on its official twitter handle on Thursday. According to the agency, 125 new cases were confirmed around the country, bringing the total […]
Posted by Daniel Jones
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Thursday, September 24th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Zimbabwean authorities are excited about the renewed call by African leaders for America, Britain and their allies to remove sanctions on the country. Zimbabwe has been under sanctions which came through the Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act (Zidera) following the contentious land reform. Heads of State and Government are attending a […]
