(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Amid shortage of foreign exchange, Nigeria’s inflation rate rose to 24.08% in July 2023, the highest in years. The July 2023 rate showed an increase of 1.29% points when compared to the previous month’s which was 22.79%, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said in its Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A frontline civil society coalition, the Alliance for Deepening Democracy (A4DD), has urged the newly elected State Governors to ensure gender equity and diversity in the constitution of the executive councils of their respective states. The coalition also harped at the need for the governors to address other inclusion gaps through the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government has applied to withdraw the “illegal possession of firearms” case it filed against the suspended Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, at the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos. The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) at the Federal Ministry of Justice, Mohammed Abubakar, in an oral application, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Court of Appeal sitting in Benin City, the Edo State capital, has affirmed Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party, a statement by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, said Monday. In a unanimous decision, the three-member panel of justices dismissed the appeal of the appellant. It […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has warned that it will embark on a nationwide indefinite strike should the Federal Government allow another hike in the price of petrol amid the ongoing negotiations with the government. The Federal Government-owned Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has repeatedly increased pump prices […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Prosecutors investigating Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election in the US state of Georgia were expected to begin presenting evidence to a grand jury Monday for what could be a sprawling, multi-defendant indictment. The case would be the fourth brought against Trump this year — it could lead to the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A Nigerian Air Force MI-171 Helicopter on a casualty evacuation mission crashed on Monday near Chukuba Village in Niger State. NAF spokesman, Edward Gabkwet, confirmed the accident in a statement. The accident happened at about 1pm and the number of persons onboard or their state were unknown as of press time. “The […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Acting Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Folashodun Shonubi on Monday said that the apex bank would soon take measures to halt the fall of the naira The naira is presently exchanged for over N900 to a dollar at the parallel market Briefing State House Correspondents on Monday after meeting […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has stated that Philip Shaibu, his deputy, manipulated the election of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) in the state because of his governorship ambition. Obaseki made this revelation when he spoke at the International Youth Day in Benin city. The African Examiner recalls that […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), a secessionist group agitating for the Biafra Republic from Nigeria has stated that it will not disband its militant arm, Eastern Security Network (ESN). The group made this known in a press release issued on Monday by its spokesperson, Emma Powerful. It said: “ESN exists to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The First Lady, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu, has applauded the Super Falcons for displaying thorough sportsmanship at the FIFA Women’s World Cup co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand. Oluremi who said this while welcoming the members of the Nigerian female football team and their officials on Monday in Abuja, said the players should […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The African Union (AU) on Monday held talks on the Niger crisis as the country’s post-coup rulers sounded defiance yet also pointed to diplomacy for a potential solution. “AU’s Peace & Security Council meets to receive an update on the evolution of the situation in Niger and the efforts to address it,” […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Senate Chief Whip, Ali Ndume, has publicly slammed Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, concerning the ongoing uproar over the holiday allowances granted to senators. The African Examiner writes that the disagreement concerning the allowances has attracted the attention of the Senate leadership as Ndume expressed his disappointment at the manner Akpabio handled the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) _ Nigerians on social media are reacting to the news that 62% of Nigerians believe that the country will progress under President Tinubu. The African Examiner recalls that a firm conducted by CMC Connect LLP, a Lagos-based public perception consulting and strategic communication firm, in partnership with Analysts Data Services and Resources (ADSR), […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A 33-year-old suspected armed robber, Akeem Owonikoko, has alleged that a police inspector, identified simply as Ola, supplied him and other gang members with guns, the Ogun State Police Command said on Sunday. According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, Owonikoko was arrested along Sagamu-Ijebu-Ode Expressway during […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State is still in Germany where he is receiving medical attention, his Chief Press Secretary, Richard Olatunde, said on Saturday. Olatunde made the assertion in a statement, in response to a video circulating on social media suggesting his principal’s return. “While we acknowledge the eagerness of the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Chelsea and Liverpool had to settle for a 1-1 draw to start their Premier League season on Sunday as Tottenham also drew 2-2 at Brentford as they began life without Harry Kane. Liverpool’s bright start was rewarded when Luis Diaz prodded home the opening goal, but debutant Axel Disasi earned Chelsea boss […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Senior Pastor of the Citadel Global Community Church, Tunde Bakare, on Sunday said he warned against the “Emilokan” kind of politics. President Bola Tinubu made the famous “Emi lokan (It is my turn)” speech on June 2, 2022 ahead of the 2023 election following a seeming lack of support from the then […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Enugu State police Command has arrested 12 male suspects over their alleged role in the murder of four persons during a Communal clash at Oyofo and Awha Community in Ezeagu Council area of the state. It said preliminary investigation “shows that the clash is a result of land ownership dispute between […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Imo state governor, and All progressive Congress APC Candidate in the November 11 gubernatorial election in the state, Senator Hope Uzodinma, has dumped his incumbent Deputy, Professor Placid Njoku, and unveiled a female, Chinyere Ihuoma Ekomaro as his running mate for the forthcoming election. Speaking during the official unveiling on Saturday in […]
