(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Jigawa state governor, Muhammad Badaru Abubakar has expressed his satisfaction on how the state has significantly and progressively transformed in all sectors of human endeavour. This was contained in a state broadcast to mark the 31st anniversary of the creation of Jigawa State, he said that, the development achieved in the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Mainstream Chairman of the Enugu state All progressive Congress APC, Comrade Adolphus Ude, has applauded key Stakeholders of the party in the State over their Tuesday’s petition sent to the Senator Adamu Abdulahi, led National Working Committee (NWC) against the Embattled State Chairman of the party, Chief Ugochukwu Agballa, who they are […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Two 200 level students of the Kwara State University, Malete, Kwara State, Tobiloba Daniel and Arewa Abayomi, have been found dead in their room in a hostel outside the premises of the institution. African Examiner gathered that Daniel and Abayomi were studying for the ongoing examination in the institution when they decided […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerians in Italy have commended the Federal Government for responding to their challenge of passport scarcity, noting that about 7000 had been captured for passport in the past 11 months. They made this known in separate virtual interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday, at the end of the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Candidate in 2023 polls, has met with former President Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja. The meeting is in continuation of Tinubu’s nationwide consultation with critical stakeholders ahead of the 2023 elections. Tinubu, a former governor of Lagos State and one of APC’s national leaders met […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Police Command in Osun, had debunked reports that Isaac Fayose, younger brother to ex-Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, was attacked by suspected kidnappers at Gbongan Area of the state. The command, in a statement issued by its spokesperson, SP Yemisi Opalola, on Tuesday, said the report being circulated on social media […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday in Abuja said that in the coming 2023 elections, his government would ensure that Nigerians are intimidated, or humiliated by those in positions, or the more privileged. The President spoke when he received members of Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) led by Chairman and Governor of Kebbi State, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mele Kyari, has said that the country would stop importing petroleum products by 2023. Kyari disclosed this during a press briefing at the state house in Abuja, on Tuesday. Kyari, who spoke during the weekly Ministerial Briefing, hosted by the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations (UN), Amina Mohammed has commended the foresight of the Government of Japan in establishing the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) in 1903. TICAD, which takes place every three years, is organized by the government of Japan, the United Nations, the United Nations Development […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Wife of Abia Gov., Mrs Nkechi Ikpeazu, has rescued a widow, Mrs Amarachi Okechi, who was brutally assaulted at Umueghu Amaegbuato Community for alleged witchcraft. Mr Chika Ojiegbe, the Chief Press Secretary to Ikpeazu, disclosed this on Monday, while addressing newsmen in Umuahia on the ugly development. The News Agency of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Isaac Foyose, younger brother of Ekiti state former governor, Ayodele Fayose on Monday evening escape attempt to kidnap him by unknown gunmen. Fayose wrote on his Facebook page that while traveling to Lagos state some unknown gunmen attacked his vehicle along with several others and abducted some persons. According to him, many […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, dismissed the fresh bail application filed by suspended DCP Abba Kyari. Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling, held that Kyari had not given sufficient grounds for the application to be granted. The judge said the detained police officer failed to raise new facts in his […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Fidelity Bank has agreed to take over the United Kingdom unit of Nigeria’s second oldest lender, Union Bank, the former said Tuesday. It is the latest phase in the train of divestments by the latter which, beginning late last year, saw Union Bank offload 90 per cent of its shareholding to a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) yesterday declared a “comprehensive, total and indefinite strike”. It cited the alleged failure of the Federal Government to address its demands. The leadership of the union said the indefinite strike took effect from 12.01a.m yesterday. ASUU took the decision at the end of an emergency […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of Finance and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, has said the federal government will borrow over N11 trillion and sell national assets to finance the budget deficit in 2023. She also said the government’s budget deficit is expected to exceed N12.42 trillion if it should keep petroleum subsidy for the entire […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The eviction of Big Brother Naija, BBNaija season 7 housemate, Amaka has sparked social media reactions. African Examiner recalls that Amaka was evicted on Monday night after she got the highest nomination from housemates in a surprise eviction. Amaka and Doyin each received nominations, however, only Doyin survived the eviction as Deji, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The management of Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc has stated that, its about to cut the importation of sugar into the country by 40 percent. The President, Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, stated in a statement that it was embarking on Phase II of its sugar project, which would cover over 100,000ha to make […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gunmen have killed a former Organizing Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party in Mangu Ward 1, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nehemiah Goholshak. Goholshak was killed after assailants attacked his house in the community A resident of the community, Chris Yakubu, stated that the incident happened on Saturday night. According […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerians on social media have reacted angrily at the comments made by Bashir El-Rufai, a son of the Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, on Monday, after he described the Academic Staff Union of Universities as a ‘useless union’ that should be dissolved and replaced with educators who care about students. This comes […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Big Brother Naija season 7 housemate, Amaka, has been evicted from the show, following a nomination twist in the house on Monday evening. Big Brother had asked all the housemates to nominate two fellow contestants for immediate eviction and Amaka got the highest nominations. Biggie announced the eviction to the housemates at […]
