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Tuesday, November 14th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The news that the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu accusing the regime of President Buhari has sparked social media reactions. The African Examiner writes that Ribadu during the Chief of Defence Intelligence Annual Conference 2023, with the theme: “Leveraging Defence Diplomacy, and Effective Regional Collaboration for Enhanced National Security”, stated that the […]
Posted by Nwa Diokpa
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Tuesday, November 14th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Central Bank of Nigeria has shifted the validity of the old N200, N500 and N1,000 notes indefinitely . The apex bank’s Director, Corporate Communications, Isa AbdulMumin in a statement titled, “CBN To Allow Old Design Naira Banknotes As Legal Tender, Ad Infinitum” on Tuesday, stated that the decision is in line […]
Posted by Nwa Diokpa
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Tuesday, November 14th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has tasked opposition political parties to be united. Atiku made this known in a statement by his media adviser, Paul Ibe, on Tuesday, as he cautioned against the likelihood of Nigeria diving into a one-party state. According to the statement, the […]
Posted by Samson Kankan
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Tuesday, November 14th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria and Barcelona FC’s Asisat Oshoala was amongst other preliminary nominees shortlisted by CAF for the various women’s categories for the CAF Awards 2023. A statement on the CAF website on Tuesday, said a panel made up of CAF Technical Experts, Legends, and selected media representatives decided on the nominees. It said […]
Posted by Samson Kankan
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Tuesday, November 14th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has condemned an online report attributed to its Head of Public Affairs that there would be a national blackout on account of the ongoing nationwide labour strike, describing the report as false and totally misleading. n a statement by its management on Tuesday, the company also […]
Posted by African Examiner
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Tuesday, November 14th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Senate on Tuesday threatened the complete privatisation of the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) if the agency continues operating at a loss. Chairman of the Joint Committee on Finance, Senator Sani Musa, issued the warning during the continuation of the 2024-2026 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) public hearing in Abuja, the nation’s capital. […]
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Monday, November 13th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – David Cameron, the former British Prime Minister, would be the country’s new foreign minister, the office of prime minister Rishi Sunak said on Monday. Cameron is also to be appointed to the British House of Lords, parliament’s upper chamber. His return to government is a big surprise. Cameron was prime minister from […]
Posted by African Examiner
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Monday, November 13th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government has called on the Nigeria Labour Congress (TUC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) to shelve their planned nationwide strike. Both unions had earlier in the day called on workers across the country to down tools at midnight as their standoff with the Imo State government takes a national undertone. […]
Posted by Samson Kankan
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Monday, November 13th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Manchester United could be without Rasmus Hojlund for a critical Champions League trip to Galatasaray, while Christian Eriksen will be sidelined for a month in the latest injury blow to the Red Devils. Despite Hojlund’s five goals in four Champions League appearances for the club, United are on the brink of elimination […]
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Monday, November 13th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of State for Police Affairs, Ms Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, on Monday, expressed her commitment to the implementation of President Bola Tinubu’s directive on the withdrawal of police personnel from VIP security duties, among other “key mandates”. Sulaiman-Ibrahim made the commitment during a two-day retreat for the directorate cadre in Abuja, according […]
Posted by African Examiner
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Monday, November 13th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Governors Hope Uzodimma of Imo, Douye Diri of Bayelsa and Governor-elect Usman Ododo of Kogi, on their victories in the November 11 governorship elections. He said that the outcomes of the elections reflected the wishes of the people, emphasizing that democracy thrives when voters reward competence, transparency, […]
Posted by Samson Kankan
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Monday, November 13th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – More than 48 hours after the Bayelsa governorship election, Governor Douye Diri has clinched a second term in office as the leader of the coastal state. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate fought off his All Progressives Congress (APC) counterpart Timipre Sylva in a fiercely contested exercise in the oil-rich state. Diri, […]
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Monday, November 13th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A driver evading arrest by traffic officials on Monday morning killed two road sweepers on the Gbagada-Oshodi Expressway in Lagos State. Our correspondent, who was at the scene of the accident, gathered that the driver, whose name is unknown as of press time, was chased by officers of the Lagos State Traffic […]
Posted by Samson Kankan
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Monday, November 13th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Harry Maguire says he feels vindicated over his decision to stay and fight for his place at Manchester United after forcing his way back into Erik ten Hag’s team. The 30-year-old England defender’s future appeared to lie away from Old Trafford after he lost his starting place last season and was stripped […]
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Sunday, November 12th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Rerun off-cycle governorship election will hold in nine wards in Ogori/Magongo Local Government Area of Kogi on Nov. 18, INEC declared in Abuja on Sunday. The decision followed the suspension of the Nov. 11 off-cycle governorship election in the wards. National Commissioner and Member, Information and Voter Education Committee of INEC, Mr […]
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Sunday, November 12th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed cautious hope for a deal to secure to release of more hostages held by the Islamist group Hamas, who have been held for more than a month after the brutal October attack. “There could be (an agreement), but I think the less I say about […]
Posted by Samson Kankan
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Sunday, November 12th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A stoppage-time penalty from ex-Manchester City player Cole Palmer snatched a well-deserved point for Chelsea against the Citizens in an enthralling 4-4 Premier League (PL) draw, with the flurry of goals providing a contrast to the 1-0 scoreline from each of the previous four league H2Hs. Buoyed by their memorable win against […]
Posted by Nwa Diokpa
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Sunday, November 12th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Aare onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams has tasked President Bola Tinubu on the need to restructure Nigeria. Adams disclosed that restructuring is the best solution to the foundational problems of the Nigerian nation. The leader of the Odua Peoples Congress, OPC, disclosed this in a congratulatory letter he sent to […]
Posted by Oludare Fase
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Sunday, November 12th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Following a peace deal brokered on Sunday by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, between the Management of Total Energies, operator of the NNPC/Total JV, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association, (PENGASSAN) and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), the unions have agreed to suspend […]
Posted by Samson Kankan
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Sunday, November 12th, 2023
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), on Sunday, said some of its officials on election duty were held hostage in the Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. “The Commission is closely watching the situation in Brass LGA of Bayelsa State where our officials are held hostage,” the commission said in a […]
