(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma, has reiterated the need to restore peace and put an end to insurgency in the South-East, while echoing calls for the extradition of Finland-based separatist Simon Ekpa over the illegal Monday sit-at-home order. This came a day after the Senate condemned the order under the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Institution of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria has cautioned that an increase in electricity tariff would further increase the misery of Nigerians, especially Small and Medium Enterprises. Dr Innocent Okwuosa, the president of ICAN, disclosed this in a recent statement. The African Examiner writes that the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, had […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Anambra State-born native doctor, Chidozie Nwangwu, better known as Akwa Okuko Tiwaraki who was abducted last Sunday and released early Saturday morning, has spoken about his ordeal in the hands of his abductors. Akwa Okuko Tiwaraki, speaking concerning his experience to friends and well-wishers, said: “Let me tell you all what happened. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A former Senator, Shehu Sani has stated that the ministerial list of president Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a big disappointment. The former lawmaker who also doubles as a human rights activist made this revelation in an interview with ARISE TV as he kicked against the inclusion of the former governor of Kaduna […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Representatives of organised labour on Friday walked out of a meeting with the Federal Government’s team on palliatives. The meeting was a continuation of their deliberations on palliatives to cushion the effect of subsidy removal in the country. The labour team, which was led by the president of the Nigeria Labour Congress […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Working Committee of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has fixed its National Caucus and National Executive Committee meetings for August 2 and 3, 2023. This was contained in a statement issued Friday in Abuja and signed by the party’s Acting National Secretary, Barrister. Festus Fuanter. He said the notice […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – An accomplished African American cosmetologist. Mariah Lovemore has made history as the first Black woman to formulate an all-natural, organic hair growth for men and women with natural hairstyles. Lovemore, who hails from Cincinnati, Ohio, was just 27 years old when she began researching how to develop a hair growth formula. It […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has expressed the willingness of the Federal Government to support global tech giant, Google Incorporated, to create one million digital jobs in Nigeria. According to a statement issued on Friday and signed by Special Adviser to the President on Special Duties, Communications and Strategy, Mr. Dele Alake, the President […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Asisat Oshoala, Super Falcons striker, has stated that her father “is not happy” about her celebration after she scored the third goal in Nigeria’s 3-2 defeat of Australia at the 2023 Women’s World Cup. The African Examiner writes that 28-year-old Barcelona forward was brought on in the 64th minute of the game, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Capital Territory Commissioner of Police, Haruna Garba, has kicked against the use of the command’s emergency numbers by unknown persons to obtain loans from loan shark companies. Garba also lamented that non-state actors had also been engaging the emergency lines. He however, cautioned that those behind the acts should stop […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Anthrax, an infectious disease caused by Bacillus anthracis, affects domesticated animals such as cows, pigs, camels, sheep, goats, and wild animals. The Lagos State Government, through its Ministry of Agriculture has started free vaccination of domestic animals to check the spread of Anthrax disease. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Olatokunbo Emokpae, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Following the coup in Republic of Niger that toppled the constitutional political leadership in the West Africa country, the Chairman of Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS) Authority of Heads of State and Government, President Bola Tinubu would host a special meeting of the regional leaders on Sunday in Abuja. This […]
….Says Women Are Pivotal In Nursing The Nation Back To Health (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu on Friday said women would play a pivotal role in nursing Nigeria back to health. According to a statement signed by her Special Assistant on Media, Busola Kukoyi, the first lady spoke after a closed-door meeting […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Arsenal legend Ian Wright has called out the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to do the needful by paying the Super Falcons players. This is coming after the super falcons won in their match against Australia beating them 3-2 in a Group B game at the 2023 Women’s World Cup on Thursday. The […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has urged countries in the northern part of Africa to make green growth an urgent regional priority. The AfDB also harped on the need for the North African governments, foreign and domestic private investors, multilateral development banks and development finance institutions, as well as the private sector, […]
…US Vice President commends Tinubu on reform initiatives (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – In separate telephone conversations with President Bola Tinubu on Thursday evening in Abuja, United States Vice President Kamala Harris and United Nations’ Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed strong support for Nigeria’s efforts towards the restoration of constitutional order in Niger Republic The two leaders also […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Oborevewori noted that under the monarch’s reign, Asaba had since become one of the fastest growing cities in the country in terms of population and infrastructural development. Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has congratulated the Asagba of Asaba, Obi (Prof.) Chike Edozien on his 99th birth anniversary. The governor’s felicitation is contained […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu’s administration has hinted at the possibility of creating new ministries in the country. “Mr President intends to separate portfolios or restructure the ministries in such a way you might be hearing of new ministries that were not standalone ministries before. So the process continues,” he stated. Tinubu submitted the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Ogun State Election Petitions Tribunal has ruled on the admissibility of video evidence tendered by a star witness of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sunkanmi Oyejide. Lawyers on Wednesday had engaged in serious arguments when the witness, Sunkanmi Oyejide, tendered video evidence in the petition filed by the PDP and its […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has called for the patience and understanding of Nigerians, particularly the youths, assuring them that the hardships of the moment would eventually give way for a more prosperous, equitable and inclusive economy. Tinubu gave the assurance on Thursday at the Presidential a Villa while receiving All Progressives Congress (APC) […]
