(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev accused Russia on Sunday of firing at an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger jet before it crashed and of initially trying to cover up the cause of the fatal disaster, demanding that Moscow admit guilt. Aliyev made the accusation in an interview to state media at Baku airport four days […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, says the Nigerian Army will remain committed to winning all land battles in defence of the territorial integrity of Nigeria The COAS said this on Saturday at a Christmas Luncheon with the troops of Sub Sector 5,Operation Fansan Yamma, Kachia, Kaduna State. Oluyede […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has said that God has proved himself worthy as the ultimate liberator of the State and its people because He ensured total triumph over the political crisis and those behind it. Governor Fubara spoke at the Christmas Ballad, which was hosted by the former Governor of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Pep Guardiola insists he will not walk out on troubled Manchester City as he strives to stop the champions’ stunning decline. Guardiola only recently signed a two-year contract extension but City’s dismal form has raised questions about his future at the Etihad Stadium. A nightmare run of nine defeats in 13 games, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The death toll from a plane crash at Muan International Airport in South Korea has risen to 122, with only two survivors according to the South Jeolla Fire Service. Most of the remaining passengers and crew are presumed dead, according to the fire service. Among those killed, 54 are male and 57 […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Catholic Diocese of Nnewi, in Anambra state, South East Nigeria had been thrown into mourning, following the killing of one of its priests Rev. Fr. Tobias Okonkwo, by yet to be identified gunmen. Chancellor of the Diocese, Rev. Fr. Raphael Ezeogu, announced the sad news on Friday in a statement he […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command has refuted claims that it has knowledge of VeryDarkMan’s missing ₦180million from his Non-Governmental Organizations bank account through its website. It is worth recalling that Martins Otse better known as VeryDark man announced on Friday that his NGO’s account was hacked and ₦180 million stolen. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Human rights lawyer and activist, Femi Falana, has stated that the Nigerian Police Force should be held accountable concerning the deaths of Nigerians in the recent food stampedes in Oyo, Abuja, and Anambra States. Falana stated this on Friday as he delivered a public lecture in memory of the late former Ondo […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – It is important to address the concerns raised in Farooq Kperogi’s recent article, “Tinubu’s Buharisation of the NNPC”, and to clarify some of the misconceptions about the operations and leadership structure of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited. First, employment, promotions, appointments, and movements of business leaders at the NNPC are […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Transmission Company of Nigeria has notified residents of the Federal Capital Territory about impending blackouts in some areas. In a statement issued on Saturday by its General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, TCN announced that its engineers would conduct planned maintenance exercises at two transmission substations between Saturday and Sunday. According […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Democratic Front (TDF) has urged Nigerians to ignore attempts by Gen. Abdourahamane Tchiani, the military ruler of Niger Republic, to drag Nigeria into his country’s diplomatic row with France. The group made the call in a statement signed by its Chairman, Malam Danjuma Muhammad, and Secretary, Chief Wale Adedayo. It expressed […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State stated on Friday that security in the state had improved significantly in 2024, with no major breaches reported. Mutfwang made this remark while speaking to State House correspondents following his visit to President Bola Tinubu in Lagos. “I came to see the President, who has been […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gov. Alex Otti of Abia, on Friday, assented to the 2025 Appropriation Bill of N750.2 billion as passed by the state House of Assembly. In a speech at the brief event held at Nvosi in Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area, Otti said that the budget underscores the commitment of his administration […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Nze Ozichukwu Chukwu, has pledged to ensure a credible and peaceful election for the next leader of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation. Chukwu made the promise on Friday in Owerri, while inaugurating the screening and election committees for the exercise slated for January 2025. The News […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved the disconnection of Exchange Telecommunications Ltd. from MTN Nigeria network due to the non-settlement of interconnect charges. The commission made this known in a public notice signed by Mr Reuben Muoka, the Public Affairs Director at NCC, on Friday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has signed the N580 billion 2025 appropriation bill into law following its passage by the State House of Assembly. The budget, tagged “Budget of Economic and Infrastructural Consolidation,” is designed to foster economic growth and deliver key capital projects in the 2025 fiscal year. The Acting Speaker […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A security expert, Kabir Adamu, has said that the Defence Headquarters’ clarification on the airstrikes that claimed the lives of 10 persons in Sokoto State has not addressed the issue in contention which is the killing of innocent civilians. The Sokoto State government had claimed that Wednesday’s airstrikes by the military mistakenly […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Friday refuted allegations made by the Niger Republic, accusing Nigeria of aiding terrorism. The regional bloc describes the claim as baseless, reaffirming its support for the peacekeeping efforts of Nigeria. In a statement released ECOWAS emphasised its solidarity with Nigeria. “The Commission stands […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ruben Amorim admitted he had “no idea” how long it would take for him to revive Manchester United, saying his focus was on “survival” after a defeat by Wolves condemned him to the worst start by any Old Trafford boss in nearly 100 years. Thursday’s 2-0 loss at Molineux — United’s third […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A policy and legal expert, Clement Nwankwo, has argued that the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and other revenue-collecting agencies of government should not be allowed to retain any percentage of the taxes collected on behalf of the government aside from their annual budgetary allocations. Nwankwo, who is the Executive Director of the […]
