$8.1bn Repatriation: MTN Nigeria Refutes CBN Allegation

By Niyi Adeyi (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Following the allegation of misconduct against it by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), MTN Nigeria Communications Limited (MTN Nigeria) has refuted repatriation of the sum of $8.1bn between 2007 and 2015. The telecommunication giant Public Relations Manager, Funso Aina made the denial Thursday via a media statement, to acknowledging the receipt of the […]

2019: Former Delta Governor, Uduaghan Formally Joins APC

…Links Action to Peace Initiative in Niger Delta Zone (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The immediate past Governor of Delta State Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has formally defected from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), saying his action was majorly due to the present administration’s effort to bring lasting solution to the […]

Photos: UK PM, Theresa May Visits Nigeria, August 29, 2018

Buhari Assures 2019 Election Will Be Free, Fair, Credible

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday in Abuja assured the UK Prime Minister Theresa May of his commitment to conducting free, fair and credible elections in 2019. In a bilateral meeting with the visiting Prime Minister, President Buhari welcomed UK’s support at strengthening democratic institutions in the country. ”I assure you that I’m all […]

Salavador’s Defection, A Good Riddance Says PDP

By Niyi Adeyi LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Lagos State chapter of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described Monday’s defection of its immediate past Chairman, Mr. Moshood Salvador to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as good riddance. The Lagos PDP Publicity Secretary Mr. Taofik Gani while reacting Tuesday in a statement declared that […]

Rule Of Law: The President Got It Wrong, By Reuben Abati

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – It is unfortunate that the most important statement made so far at the on-going Annual Conference of the Nigeria Bar Association, an outright derogation of the supremacy of the rule of law, has not yet generated any coherent response from either the Bar or the Bench. President Muhammadu Buhari was guest of […]

Singer Simi Makes Acting Debut in Kunle Afolayan’s Film `Mokalik’

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) –  Afropop alternative singer Simisola Ogunleye, popularly known as Simi, is set to make her acting debut in upcoming Kunle Afolayan film `Mokalik’. Afolayan, a multi award winning filmmaker best known for his renowned work `Figurine’, released a statement confirming the news on his Instagram page @Kunleafo on Monday. The statement the agreement […]

Enugu APC Denies Alliance With APGA, PDC

From   Ignatius Okpara, Enugu (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Enugu state chapter of the All progressive Congress APC, has dismissed speculations in some quarters that it is considering Alliance with People For Democratic Change, PDC and All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA in the state. This rumour is as result that some aspirants of the two […]

Lagos PDP Chairman, Moshood Salvador Defects to APC

LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Lagos Chairman of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Mr. Moshood Salvador has defected from his party to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Salvador who announced his defection Monday to journalists at his residence in the Surulere disclosed that he was joined by over 10,000 of the State PDP members.  Giving […]

In Zambia, Traffic Violations Drop After Introduction of Roadside Cameras

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Compliance levels to road traffic rules have gone up in Lusaka, the Zambian capital, after the installation of roadside cameras on some selected roads, the country’s road safety agency said on Monday. The Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) said it had recorded a significant increase in speed limit compliance since the […]

FRSC Says Bad Road Responsible for Itakpe-Okene Road Lock-down

KOGI, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said Monday that the lock-down on the Itakpe-Okene highway in Kogi is caused by bad spots on the road, instead of regular traffic problem. Kogi State FRSC Sector Commander Mr Olusegun Martins, made the disclosure during an interview in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital. He added that motorists’ […]

NASS Committee Approves N143bn Budget For 2019 Elections, Declines Buhari’s Virement Request

By Ganiyu Nasirudeen (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Assembly joint committee on the Electoral Matters has approved the sum of N143bn as the working budget for the 2019 General Elections. The joint committee which concluded its sitting Monday (which started about two weeks ago) rejected the earlier version of N189.2bn, which is the combination of […]

PREMIERSHIP: Chelsea Win at James Park, Register 3rd Straight Victory

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) –  Chelsea kept up their 100 per cent start to the English Premier League (EPL) season by snatching a 2-1 win at a stubborn Newcastle United on Sunday. The Blues grabbed a dramatic victory at St. James Park, thanks to a late own goal by DeAndre Yedlin. Eden Hazard had blasted Chelsea ahead […]

Pope Asks for Forgiveness of Abuses Within Catholic Church 

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Pope Francis on Sunday in Dublin renewed his plea for forgiveness for all kinds of abuse of power practised by members of the church and all its institutions. In a speech during mass before 500,000 people in Dublin on Sunday the pontiff spoke of meeting eight survivors of sexual abuse on Saturday. […]

2019: Atiku Still in PDP, Debunks APGA Defection Rumour

By Ganiyu Nasirudeen ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Vice President and opposition Peoples Democratic Party PDP Presidential aspirant Atiku Abubakar has debunked the rumour that he has dumped his party for another one. Atiku subsequently urged his followers to dismiss the speculation. The directive was contained in a statement emanated from his campaign office in […]

Uber Nigeria Urges Riders to Confirm Drivers Identity Before Each Ride

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Uber Nigeria, a transportation network company, has advised the public to confirm the identity of its drivers and other taxi drivers before engaging their services. Francesca Uriri, Head of Communications, Uber West Africa, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Sunday that confirming the identity of the drivers was […]

ANALYSIS: Dakuku Peterside, Rivers Politics and NIMASA Story 

By Tajudeen Balogun, Head, African Examiner, Nigeria Bureau Apart from the aborted 3rd Republic, Rivers State, South South Nigeria from 1999 up till the immediate past administration, led by former President Goodluck Jonathan, has consistently been in the control of the ruling party. But right after the exit of former Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi from the PDP, […]

Man Commits Suicide in Enugu After Smoking Overdose  Marijuana

From Ignatius   Okpara, Enugu Enugu State police Command has begun investigation into an incident that led a 24-year-old man to commit suicide after an overdose of marijuana, its Spokesman, Ebere Amarizu, has hinted. The incident according to him, occurred “on August 22 at Ameke village in Enu-Oduma community in Aninri council Area of Enugu […]

The Lie About Ikot Ekpene Sheraton and Other Takeaways From Udom’s Declaration

Photo: Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State  (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The lie about Ikot Ekpene Sheraton and other Takeaways from Udom’s Declaratio Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State             

Lagos Reopens Third Mainland Bridge

By Niyi Adeyi LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Third Mainland Bridge which was temporarily closed since last week Thursday for Investigative Maintenance Test has been reopened. The Lagos State Government in a statement issued Sunday by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation, Dr. Taiwo Salaam, said the decision to reopen the bridge earlier than announced followed the […]