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Friday, July 12th, 2019
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal Friday dismissed an appeal challenging the academic qualification of President Muhammadu Buhari to contest the last presidential election. A three-man panel of the court led by Justice Tinuade Akomolafe-Wilson in a unanimous judgment affirmed the earlier verdict of the Federal High Court in Abuja which […]
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Thursday, July 11th, 2019
…Cancels Printing Abroad By Niyi Adeyi (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has directed that the production and personalization of all Nigerian E-passports and related documentation should be the sole responsibility of the Nigerian Security Printing & Minting Company (NSPMC). With the new directive from the President, all existing memoranda of understanding and contracts on printing […]
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Thursday, July 11th, 2019
By Ayo Balogun, Abuja (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari says he will no longer nominate unknown persons for ministerial positions, saying those that will make his list will be those he knows personally. In a meeting with the leadership of the National Assembly, Buhari also said that only those who are tested and trusted […]
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Thursday, July 11th, 2019
…Seeks Approval to Appoint 15 Special Advisers By Ganiyu Nasirudeen (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Following the recommendation of the National Judicial Council (NJC), President Muhammadu Buhari has forwarded the name of the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria, Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad to the Senate for approval as the substantive CJN. Mr President’s letter to this effect was read […]
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Wednesday, July 10th, 2019
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Sen. Douye Diri has formally joined the governorship race in Bayelsa vowing to build on Governor Seriake Dickson’s legacy. Diri spoke with newsmen shortly after obtaining his nomination and expression of interest forms at the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) National Headquarters in Abuja. His words: “Let me state clearly that I do not […]
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Wednesday, July 10th, 2019
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended the appointment of the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice IIbrahim Tanko Muhammad as the substantive CJN to President Muhammadu Buhari. NJC disclosed this in a statement issued Wednesday by its Director of Information, Mr. Soji Oye. Oye informed that the NJC […]
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Wednesday, July 10th, 2019
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Lagos State Governor Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has promised that his administration would give all it required to support victims of the ljegun pipeline fire explosion to aid their recovery. Sanwo-Olu gave the assurance Wednesday in an interview with newsmen shortly after his visit to the victims who were receiving treatment at the State’s […]
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Wednesday, July 10th, 2019
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The President of the Senate Ahmad Lawan has hinted that President Muhammadu Buhari will submit the list of ministerial nominees for consideration and approval of the upper Legislative chamber this week. Lawan who dropped the hint at the plenary Wednesday explained that the Executive arm of government was working hard […]
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Tuesday, July 9th, 2019
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released the timetable and schedule of activities for the conduct of the 2019 governorship primaries to select its flag bearers for Nov.16 Kogi and Bayelsa governorship poll. The ruling party said this in a statement signed by its National Organising Secretary, Mr Emma Ibediro in Abuja […]
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Tuesday, July 9th, 2019
By Rotimi Fadeyi (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The new Group Managing Director (GMD) of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Mallam Mele Kyari has said that he would tackle corruption with the automation of systems and processes. Speaking on Tuesday after visiting President Muhammadu Buhari with his predecessor in office, Maikanti Baru, the new NNPC boss explained […]
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Sunday, July 7th, 2019
Photo: Nigeria’s delegation at AFCON in Egypt: L-R; CBN Governor Mr. Godwin Emefiele, Amaju Pinnick, Capt Hosa Okunboh, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Rep Speaker, Femi Gbajabiamila (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the visit of Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s to Egypt for the on-going African Cup […]
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Sunday, July 7th, 2019
Photo: Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed concerns over allegations of rape against Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo, the Senior Pastor of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), In a statement in Abuja by Joseph Daramola, Acting General Secretary, CAN was unhappy how some commentators and columnists have been insulting the […]
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Sunday, July 7th, 2019
From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Association of South-East town unions (ASETU) has called on President Mohammadu Buhari to outrightly cancel the RUGA policy, saying the “mere suspension as announced is a pretentious half hearted measure designed to douse the overwhelming national opposition and anticipated revolt. It declared that the suspension “is also […]
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Friday, July 5th, 2019
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As Nigerians react to the Supreme Court verdict of the 2018 Osun Governorship Election legal battle, Governor Oyetola’s challenger, former Senator Ademola Adeleke has congratulated the winner and wished him success in his tenure. Adeleke in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Mr Olawale Rasheed, averred that his ambition to be the Governor […]
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Friday, July 5th, 2019
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended a Federal Lawmaker representing Aniocha/Oshimili Federal constituency of Delta State in the House of Representatives, Mr Ndudi Elumelu and six other PDP members of the Lower chamber. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Kola Ologbondiyan announced the suspension Friday during a media briefing in […]
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Friday, July 5th, 2019
Photo: Malam Abba Kyari (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the re-appointment of Mr Boss Mustapha as the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and Malam Abba Kyari as Chief of Staff (COS) to the President. Mr. President in a statement issued Friday by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity; Garba […]
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Friday, July 5th, 2019
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal filed by the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its Osun State Governorship candidate former Senator Ademola Adeleke and upheld the victory of Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The court in a split decision of five to two, Friday held that […]
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Wednesday, July 3rd, 2019
Photo: Senator Elisha Ishaku Abbo By Ayo Balogun, Abuja (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Senator Elisha Ishaku Abbo (Adamawa) has apologized for his bad behaviour at a sex toy shop in Abuja in whose a CCTV footage of the incident has gone viral on the social media as well as online news platforms. At a press conference […]
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Wednesday, July 3rd, 2019
By Niyi Adeyi (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Few weeks after it announced the initiative, the Federal Government (FG) has suspended the planned Rural Grazing Areas (RUGA) project. President Muhammadu Buhari’s Assistant on New Media, Bashir Ahmad confirmed the suspension Wedneasdy afternoon on his verified Twitter handle. “The Federal Government after consultations with stakeholders has suspended the RUGA Settlement Project, […]
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Wednesday, July 3rd, 2019
Photo: Senator Senator Elisha Abbo (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has reprimanded Senator Elisha Abbo asking him to publicly apologise to the woman he attacked in an Abuja sex toy shop and surrender himself to the police. Atiku, in a statement on Wednesday said he watched the video involving Abbo assaulting a woman, […]
