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Sunday, April 14th, 2024
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it is probing an intricate web of fraudulent practices in the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development. “At the outset of investigations, past and suspended officials of the Humanitarian Ministry were invited by the Commission and investigations into the alleged fraud […]
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Sunday, April 14th, 2024
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Exactly 10 years after the abduction of 276 students of Government Girls’ Secondary School, Chibok, in Borno State, former abductees, parents and relatives gathered at the multipurpose hall of the school on Sunday to pray for the safe return of 92 uncounted girls. At the inter-faith service of prayers, speakers expressed mixed […]
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Sunday, April 14th, 2024
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – THE governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party during the 2021 Anambra State governorship election, Mr Valentine Ozigbo, has vowed to unseat the Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, in the governorship election in the state in 2025. Ozigbo, now a Labour Party aspirant for the Anambra State governorship election, said this […]
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Sunday, April 14th, 2024
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Bayer Leverkusen’s record-breaking run to their first Bundesliga title was no fluke, with a 16-month plan coming to fruition. The team made sure of their first trophy in 31 years with five matches left in the season, snapping Bayern Munich’s 11-year stranglehold on the Bundesliga. Sunday’s 5-0 home victory over Werder Bremen […]
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Sunday, April 14th, 2024
Liverpool’s hope for the Premier League title took a hit following a 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace at Anfield even as another title rivals, Arsenal suffered a shocking defeat at emirate stadium. Aston Villa humbled the gunner with 2 goals scored by in-form Ollie Watkins. Liverpool coach Klopp said, “If you look at my teams […]
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Sunday, April 14th, 2024
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has drawn Nigerians’ attention to the ban on Dex Luxury Bar Soap (No 6 Mystic Flower), by the European Union (EU). The notification is contained in a public alert with No. 012/2024, signed by NAFDAC Director-General, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, and issued […]
Posted by Ignatius Okpara
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Sunday, April 14th, 2024
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian Army (NA) has expressed deep concern over the alleged unprofessional conduct of some of its personnel in the tragic death of an hotel manager in Umuahia, Abia State, South East, Nigeria. In response to the unfortunate incident, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) has promptly ordered a comprehensive investigation to […]
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Sunday, April 14th, 2024
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Enugu state government has opened a condolence register for Nigerians to pay their tributes to the talented Nollywood Star, Obumneme Odonwodo fondly called junior pope who recently lost his life in a boat mishap at the River Niger. Governor, Peter Mbah of the state who expressed deep shock over the untimely […]
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Sunday, April 14th, 2024
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Company (NDIC) has reassured Nigerian depositors that it remains unwavering in its commitment to prompt reimbursement to depositors affected by failed banks in the country. Managing Director/Chief Executive of NDIC, Mr Bello Hassan stated this on the occasion of NDIC’s Special Day at the ongoing 35th Enugu International […]
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Saturday, April 13th, 2024
By Abiodun Azi, (NAN) Wura got married to Jide recently in the western part of Nigeria. She was very excited about her new status and new home, and was willing to do her best to build a good home together with Jide. She was, however, disappointed and discouraged when she called her parents to tell […]
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Saturday, April 13th, 2024
By Muhyideen Jimoh, (NAN) In 2003, the World Values Survey reported that Nigeria was home to world’s happiest people. The study, which was carried out over a period of three years showed that Nigeria beat no fewer than 65 countries to claim the top spot. More than two decades after, the 2024 World’s Happiness Report […]
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Saturday, April 13th, 2024
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Manchester United’s chances of Champions League football next season took another battering as Bruno Fernandes’ double could only salvage a 2-2 draw at Bournemouth on Saturday. Twice the Cherries led through Dominic Solanke and Justin Kluivert and Bournemouth were denied the opportunity to win the game at the death after a controversial […]
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Saturday, April 13th, 2024
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Thousands of people in Niger’s capital on Saturday protested for the immediate departure of US soldiers from the north, after the military junta in Niamey said it was withdrawing from a military agreement with Washington. Following a July coup, the West African country said in mid-March that the 2012 cooperation agreement had […]
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Saturday, April 13th, 2024
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Israel was coming under direct attack from Iran Saturday, the army announced, in a major escalation of the long-running covert war between the regional foes that threatened to overshadow the conflict in Gaza. Iran had repeatedly threatened to strike Israel in retaliation for a deadly April 1 air strike on its Damascus […]
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Saturday, April 13th, 2024
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Naira on Friday experienced huge appreciation at the official market, trading at N1,142.38 to the dollar. Data from the official trading platform of the FMDQ Exchange, a platform that oversees the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign Exchange Market (NAFEM), revealed that the Naira gained N88.23. This represents a 7.16 per cent gain when […]
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Saturday, April 13th, 2024
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Gabriel Dewan, has explained the reason behind his swearing-in of only 9 out of 16 members of the House who are members of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The 16 APC members were returned to the House after the Court of Appeal sacked […]
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Saturday, April 13th, 2024
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria has become the first country in the world to roll out a new meningitis vaccine (called Men5CV) recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) in a historic move. According to WHO, this is especially important for countries like Nigeria where multiple serogroups are prevalent. The new vaccine uses the same technology […]
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Saturday, April 13th, 2024
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – In response to the academic certificate forgery allegation levelled against him recently, the Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has told the All Progressives Congress screening committee for the upcoming governorship election in the state that his credentials are genuine. The governor said this on Friday when he became the first aspirant to […]
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Friday, April 12th, 2024
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State, on Friday in Akure inaugurated 12 newly-appointed commissioners. Recall that the State House of Assembly had recently confirmed the appointment of the 12 commissioners. The newly-inaugurated commissioners include Pastor Segun Ayerin, Mr Olaolu Akindolire, Alhaji Amidu Takuro, Dr Banji Ajaka, Mr Boye Ologbese, Mr Sunday Akinwalire, […]
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Friday, April 12th, 2024
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Chief Executive, Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Mr Zacch Adedeji, said that the organisation witnessed unprecedented progress in revenue collection, culminating in a remarkable achievement of N12.3 trillion in 2023. The chief executive, who was represented by a staff of the organisation, Mrs Aisha Ribadu, said this on Friday at the […]
