(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Population Commission (NPC) on Wednesday said it would recruit three million ad hoc staff for the 2023 population census. Dr Abdulmalik Durunguwa, NPC National Commissioner representing Kaduna state, disclosed this during a town hall meeting on the trial census for 2023 in Kafanchan. Durunguwa said the website for the recruitment […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Babachir Lawal, former secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), has frowned at the choice of Kashim Shettima as running mate of Bola Tinubu, presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC). African Examiner had reported that Tinubu had earlier announced on Sunday that Shettima, former Borno governor, will be his […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Pa Ayo Adebanjo, leader of Afenifere, a pan Yoruba socio-political organization, has endorsed the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, for the 2023 presidency. Adebanjo made this known while speaking on Yoruba Gbode, an online radio program, on Tuesday. July 12, 2022. He stated that Obi has the ability […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Media professional bodies and stakeholders in Nigeria have been urged to prioritize the wellbeing and mental health of journalists. Media organisations in the country (government and privately owned) have also been called upon to provide continuous mental health education and self-protection training for their staff. This is coming in view of neglect, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Erik ten Hag enjoyed a winning start as Manchester United manager as three first-half goals set up his side for an impressive 4-0 success over rivals Liverpool in Bangkok yesterday. Jadon Sancho opened the scoring before Fred and Anthony Martial increased United’s lead against a Liverpool side that made 21 changes across […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – An accomplished African American female entrepreneur and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of J White Enterprises, Janay White has attributed her success to taking advantage of business credit. White, a former homeless mother of two from Jacksonville, Florida, who is currently the CEO of 8 successful companies, says she is ‘addicted’ and passionate […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Peter Obi’s popularity and political pull have continued to go deep into the hearts of many citizens as a young lady had to let go of her life’s savings to wish the Labour Party presidential aspirant on. According to available information, on Tuesday, a young girl, identified as Covenant Onyebuchi Okereke, made […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos has opened up concerning the nomination of popular actress, Funke Akindele as the running mate to Dr. Abdulaziz Olajide Adediran aka Jandor, the governorship flag bearer of the People’s Democratic Party in Lagos. The PDP in a statement signed by its party’s spokesperson, Seye Oladejo […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Northern Elders Forum, NEF, says the Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi won’t divide the country if elected president. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, the spokesman of NEF, also disclosed that Nigeria will not be divided if Obi does not clinch the 2023 presidential election. According to him, no presidential candidate would divide […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As the Nigeria’s 2023 general elections clock ticks, the Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has called on all political parties to ensure that all their candidates undergo drug integrity and health fitness tests ahead of the flag-off of campaigns in September. The group in a statement signed by its Secretary General, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Members of the Concerned Emudo Development Union National (EDUN) Stakeholders Forum in Aninri Council Area of Enugu State, South- East Nigeria, have expressed concern over possible breakdown of law and order in their community over kingship succession. They however, called on both the State and federal governments to intervene urgently so as […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – African Development Bank (AfDB) Acting Vice President for Regional Development, Integration, and Business Delivery, Yacine Fal has said the Bank’s efforts towards boosting regional connectively is aimed at putting Africa on the path to economic recovery. Fal noted that the position of the AfDB on strengthening connectivity across the continent is premised […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A frontline charity organization in Germany, Welthungerhilfe has expressed its concern over the current spate of hunger sweeping across the globe. Welthungerhilfe is one of the largest private aid organizations in Germany. The organization which is politically independent and non-denominational, is striving with courage and determination for a world without hunger. Since […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Abdul Samad Rabiu, Chairman of BUA Group, on his reappointment as President of the France-Nigeria Business Council by French the President, Emmanuel Macron. According to a statement issued and issued by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, Buhari commended Rabiu […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A former governorship candidate in Rivers State, Tonye Princewill, has dumped the All Progressives Congress, citing the Muslim-Muslim ticket for the presidential election in 2023. The party’s presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, had picked former Governor of Borno State, Senator Kashim Shettima, as his running mate. Princewill, a philanthropist, chieftain of the APC, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) has dismissed reports that Peter Nwachukwu, husband of the late gospel singer, Osinachi, and a suspected kidnap kingpin, Hamisu Bala (a.k.a. Wadume), escaped from custody during July 5 jailbreak at Kuje Custodial Centre, Abuja. The Public Relations Officer, FCT Command, NCoS, Mr Chukwuedo Humphrey, stated Tuesday in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Funke Akindele, Popular Nollywood Actress and 2023 running mate to Lagos PDP Governorship Candidate, Dr Olajide Adediran, says the need to bring positive change to women, youth and children informs her acceptance. Akindele, who was unveiled by the Lagos state PDP on Tuesday at a carnival-like event that had the party’s candidates, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Contrary to rumours in some quarters that Barr. Chijioke Edoga, is no longer the Enugu State governorship Candidate of the opposition Labour party (LP) for the 2023 general election, the leadership of the party has dismissed the speculation, describing it as ‘fictitious rumour’ It however, made it clear that Edoga, a former […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Lagos governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Dr. Olajide Adediran aka Jandor has announced popular actress, Funke Akindele as his running mate. This development comes days after collapse of Funke Akindele”s marriage to JJC Skillz crash. In a sponsored advert monitored by The Nation on Tuesday, Jandor announced the choice […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Commissioner for Health and Human Services in Benue, Dr Joseph Ngbea, has advised Nigerians against abusing drugs like paracetamol. Ngbea stated this on Monday during the War Against Drug Abuse (WADA), organised by Eunice Spring of Life Foundation (ESLF), in partnership with the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Makurdi. […]
