(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Ola Olukoyede as the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The red chamber also confirmed the appointment of Muhammad Hammajoda as the Secretary of the anti-graft agency. The confirmation of both men followed their screening by the upper chamber on Wednesday afternoon, about a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The embattled senator representing Adamawa North Senatorial District, Elisha Abbo, has apologised concerning his allegation that Senate President Godswill Akpabio planned his removal by the Court of Appeal. Abbo tendered his apology when he appeared in an interview on Arise Television on Wednesday. He said, “I have to say with all sense […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Management of NNPC Limited has announced the appointment of Mr Olufemi Oladapo Soneye as its Chief Corporate Communications Officer. A statement on its X (former Twitter) handle, said Soneye, a seasoned journalist, “will lead our Corporate Communications team and drive our brand penetration, strategic communications initiatives, and stakeholder management.” “We are […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The US Treasury announced sanctions on 10 Hamas members, operatives and financial facilitators Wednesday, including a key commander, as conflict rages after the militant group’s surprise attack on Israel. The new sanctions target individuals based in Gaza and elsewhere, including Sudan, Turkey, Algeria and Qatar, the US agency said in a statement. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, announced during plenary on Wednesday that Senator Lola Ashiru is now the new Deputy Leader of the Senate. Ashiru, who represents Kwara North at the red chamber, replaces Senator Dave Umahi, who has been appointed as the Minister of Works by President Bola Tinubu. Senator Ashiru was […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Wahab Shittu, has stated that the newly appointed Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, was never indicted for any wrongdoing while serving as the Secretary of the anti-graft agency. “He (Olukoyede) was never indicted, his records are clean and I challenge […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Barcelona president Joan Laporta has been charged as part of the investigation into alleged bribes paid to referees, a Spanish court said on Wednesday. The club itself and two of its former presidents, Josep Maria Bartomeu and Sandro Rosell, as well as the former head of Spain’s referees body, Jose Maria Enriquez […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – England booked their place at Euro 2024 as Harry Kane’s double inspired an impressive fightback to beat holders Italy 3-1 at Wembley on Tuesday. Needing a point to be certain of qualifying for next year’s tournament in Germany, Gareth Southgate’s side fell behind to Gianluca Scamacca’s early goal. But, fuelled by a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Men of Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu of Anambra State Police Command, South East Nigeria have Monday foiled a planned robbery operation along Ebenebe-Achalla Road in Awka North LGA of the State. The Operatives while on Anti Kidnapping Patrol were tipped off by a public spirited citizen who saw two gunmen being conveyed […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The International Monetary Fund has predicted that South Africa could soon surpass Nigeria to become the largest economy in Africa. According to the IMF’s World Economic Outlook, South Africa, which is one of the most industrialised countries in Africa, will be approaching a gross domestic product (GDP) of $401 billion by 2024 […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of former Permanent Secretary of State House, Alhaji Jalal Ahmad Arabi to serve as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) for a term of four years in the first instance. The President has directed the outgoing Chairman […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Labour Party, LP, has tasked its lawmakers in the 10th National Assembly to reject what it tagged as the Federal Government’s unnecessary wasteful spending. National Chairman of LP, Julius Abure, stated this on Tuesday as he accused President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government of displaying a high level of insensitivity. Abure in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has slammed members of the National Assembly for their recent purchase of luxury cars, describing it as the “biggest threat to our Democracy.” Ezekwesili’s remarks come on the heels of the news that lawmakers had acquired 109 brand-new 2023 model Toyota Land Cruisers for senators and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri has hailed the verdict by the Court of Appeal sacking Elisha Abbo and declaring Amos Yohanna as the Senator representing Adamawa North in the National Assembly. Delivering judgment on Monday, a three-member panel of the Appeal Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice C.E. Nwosu-Iheme, sacked Abbo […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Liberia is heading for a second round of voting in a presidential election between outgoing incumbent George Weah and opponent Joseph Boakai, as official provisional results Tuesday placed them neck and neck. With more than 94 percent of ballots counted, Boakai, 78, won 43.70 percent, while Weah, 57, a former international footballer […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday launched the Renewed Hope Conditional Cash Transfer for 15 million households. The event, which coincided with the World Poverty Eradication Day, was held at the Press Gallery of the State House in Abuja. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume represented the President at […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Chief Spokesman for the Obi-Datti Presidential Campaign Organisation, Yunusa Tanko, has denied claims that Peter Obi is using his late brother’s university certificate. In a statement issued in Abuja on Monday, October 16, 2023, Tanko stated that the speculation is a comedy from hell as Obi and his late brother did […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has refuted claims that he is responsible for the sack of Adamawa North Senator, Elisha Abbo by the Court of Appeal. Akpabio stated that contrary to Abbo’s claim, he has no intention to witch-hunt the sacked lawmaker. The African Examiner recalls that after his sack by the Appeal […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Euro 2024 qualifier between Belgium and Sweden was abandoned at half-time on Monday after a “terrorist attack” in Brussels left two Swedish nationals dead, officials said. Journalists in the Roi Baudouin stadium in the Belgian capital said fans were being kept in the ground, and the UEFA website said the match […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Monday proposed N26.01 trillion for the 2024 fiscal year for submission to the National Assembly. The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Monday proposed N26.01 trillion for the 2024 fiscal year for submission to the National Assembly. “The assumptions include the oil price benchmark, which I said […]
