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Friday, December 21st, 2018
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has intercepted $2.8m (N1.02bn) from two people suspected to be money launderers at Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, South, East Nigeria. The suspects, namely Ighoh Augustine and Ezekwe Emmanuel, allegedly working for a firm, Bankers Warehouse, were nabbed based on intelligence report. The EFCC said upon […]
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Friday, December 21st, 2018
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Pope Francis said on Friday that no-one in the Catholic Church would avoid punishment if found guilty of child sexual abuse. Francis told the Roman Curia in a traditional pre-Christmas address to the Vatican hierarchy. “Let it be clear that before these abominations the Church will spare no effort to do all […]
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Thursday, December 20th, 2018
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to monitor finances of political parties. INEC also called on ICPC to do so cases of vote buying and other related vices. Mr Mutiu Agboke, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Oyo state, gave the […]
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Thursday, December 20th, 2018
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has called on those spreading the misinformation about the unfortunate incident that led to the death of former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh, to stop. NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, made the call in a statement […]
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Thursday, December 20th, 2018
The Ifitte Mmaku community in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu state has been thrown into mourning and tension as daughter reportedly hacked her mother to death over a yet to be established issue. According to the state police public Relations officer PPRO, Ebere Amarizu, who discosed to African Examiner on Thursday in Enugu, […]
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Thursday, December 20th, 2018
From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A total of 42 various disaster incidences occurred in the three states of Anambra, Ebonyi and Enugu, South – East geo political zone of Nigeria in 2018, the National Emergency Management Agency NEMA, has hinted. The disaster includes, urban/river flooding, fire incidences, communal conflicts, erosion, windstorms […]
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Thursday, December 20th, 2018
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A drone attack at UK’s Gatwick airport has reportedly upset tens of thousands of passengers. The airport which is one of the busiest in UK, runway has been shut since Wednesday night, when two devices were seen flying over the perimeter fence. The airport said 110,000 passengers on 760 flights were due to fly on […]
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Thursday, December 20th, 2018
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Some members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) from Ogun Western Senatorial District (Yewa) Thursday staged a protest to the Headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), alleging manipulation in the State Governorship primary. The aggrieved politicians staged the protest under the aegis of Masses Against Electoral Fraud, are all […]
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Thursday, December 20th, 2018
ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Senate Thursday confirmed the appointment of Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye as Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and a judge of the Supreme Court. The upper Legislative Chamber also confirmed eight others as members of the ICPC board. Those confirmed included: Grace Chinda (Delta State); Okolo […]
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Wednesday, December 19th, 2018
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has called for an immediate investigation into the gruesome murder of former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Retired Alex Badeh, by gunmen on Tuesday. The National Publicity Secretary and Director, Media Publicity, PDP Presidential Campaign Organisation, Mr Kola Ologbondiyan, made the call on […]
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Wednesday, December 19th, 2018
…Dickson Prepares To Present Estimate Before Assembly (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Bayelsa State Executive Council on Wednesday announced the readiness of Governor Henry Seriake Dickson to present the 2019 budget estimate to members of the state house of assembly. The State Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Joshua Ongore made this disclosure at a media […]
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Wednesday, December 19th, 2018
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has declined assent to two bills, including the National Transport Commission Bill 2018 and the Federal Roads Authority (Establishment) Bill 2018. The President’s decision came in a letter to the National Assembly (NASS) leadership read by the President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, at plenary on Wednesday. Buhari said some […]
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Wednesday, December 19th, 2018
Ganiyu Nasirudeen, Abuja (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Amid cheers and boo, President Muhammadu Buhari has laid the 2019 appropriation bill before the joint session of the National Assembly for consideration. Buhari who noted that his administration focused on completion of the abandoned infrastructures reviewed the economic developments in the last three years, with particular reference to 2018. […]
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Wednesday, December 19th, 2018
From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Building on the success recorded during the first edition of the FC Bayern Youth Cup Nigeria in 2018, organizers of the tournament, VOE Foundation, has announced that arrangements have been concluded for the commencement of the 2019, and 2nd edition of the championship scheduled to hold between January […]
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Wednesday, December 19th, 2018
From Ignatius Okpara, Awka (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Special Anti-cultism unit of the Anambra state police Command, South- East Nigeria, has clamped down on 135 suspected cultists that have been terrorising the state and environ. According to the police, the arrest was due to coordinated raids on Criminal hideouts and black spots in the past […]
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Wednesday, December 19th, 2018
LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Properties worthy millions of naira were destroyed by fire early Wednesday morning in Awori, Abule Egba area of Lagos State. The fire outbreak reports said was due to bunkering via the petroleum pipeline which runs through Fagaba, Awori and Oke Odo within Ifako and Alimoso Local Council Areas of the state. […]
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Wednesday, December 19th, 2018
Photo: Paul Boroh ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Prior to the arrival of President Muhammadu Buhari for presentation of 2019 Appropriation Bill, some former Niger Delta militants Wednesday stormed the main entrance of the National Assembly (NASS) demanding for payment of their allowances. The repentant militants are in addition are asking for the removal of […]
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Wednesday, December 19th, 2018
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Barely 24 hours after sacking its immediate past Manager, Manchester United have announced a former player Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as the caretaker manager until the end of the season. The English club side sacked Jose Mourinho Monday after series of an unimpressive performance. Solskjaer spent 11 seasons at Old Trafford, scoring the winning […]
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Tuesday, December 18th, 2018
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria’s former Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh, has been shot dead by unknown gunmen. The Public Relations Officer of the Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, confirmed the incident on Tuesday in a series of tweets. African Examiner reports that the former Defence Chief died from gunshot […]
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Tuesday, December 18th, 2018
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Economic Community of West African States on Tuesday restated its commitment to support Nigeria and other member states in their efforts to sustain management of forest resources in the sub region. The ECOWAS Director of Environment, Dr Johnson Boanuh said this at the National Consultation Workshop on the Technical and Financial […]
