(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – This year’s edition of the Aswan Forum for Sustainable Peace and Development holding in Cairo, will interrogate the interface between climate change and sustaining peace as well as development efforts in Africa, according to the organisers. The event which is slated for 21-22 of June in a hybrid format with sessions online […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – At least three persons collapsed at the Eagle Square during the military parade to mark the Democracy Day ceremony on Monday. Those who collapsed during the parade were believed to be members of the different units of the military, who had been on their feet hours before the commencement of the event. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria’s Super Eagles beat hosts São Tomé and Principe 10-0 at Agadir in Morocco on Monday in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Qualifiers. Victor Osimhen scored four of the goals, while Terem Moffi grabbed a brace in the Match Day 2 fixture played before a very sparse crowd at the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gunmen have abducted Rev. Fr. James Kantoma, the Parish priest of St. Anthony Catholic Church, Angware, Jos East Local Government Area of Plateau. DSP Alabo Alfred, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, confirmed the abduction on Monday in Jos. Alfred said that Kantoma, who is also the chairman of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Team Imo State Basketball has emerged winner of the just concluded invitational South East maiden edition of the regional tournament of the game held at the indoor Sports hall of Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu. They defeated their host Enugu counterpart 43-42 to win the competition. The Champions reached the final after beating […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe, has sparked social media reactions after a video surfaced online which showed the actress and a businesswoman identified as Lara Olukotun, aka Larrit shoes exchanging words. In the video, the businesswoman and Aigbe were exchanging words and Larrit later threw a bottle at the actress. Another video showed […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged Nigerian youths to secure their future by participating in politics to ensure a power shift from “those messing things up”. “If you leave things to those who are messing it up for you and who are saying you are the leaders of tomorrow, you will never […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria’s wobbly national electricity grid has collapsed yet again, throwing several cities including the federal capital Abuja into darkness. Electricity companies announced late Sunday that the collapse occurred just before 7pm. It is the sixth reported collapse in 2022, although it is believed the figure could be higher. The government blames poor […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – About 50 persons have been reportedly abducted by gunmen in an attack on vehicles on Sokoto-Gusau Road. The commuters were returning from a wedding in Tambuwal, Sokoto State, on Saturday evening when the assailants attacked them. The gunmen attacked a coaster bus and one other vehicle conveying the wedding guests as well […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government has resumed talks with representatives of unions in the nation’s universities. African Examiner reported last week that the Prof Nimi Briggs committee set up by the government to renegotiate the 2009 agreement was expected to end its three months’ timelines given on June 7, 2022. But investigations revealed that […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has extended the mourning period in the state to Wednesday. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Richard Olatunde,Chief Press Secretary to the Governor in Akure. Olatunde explained that the extension was sequel to the resolution of the Southwest Governors’ Forum to observe a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has expressed his appreciation of the mutually rewarding collaboration between the Bank group and the Caribbean Development Bank’s (CDB). The bank chief said delivering sustainable development, prosperity and improved quality of life for citizens is a mandate the AfDB and the CDB […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has declared that the 2023 general elections should not be a do or die affair while promising a free, fair and transparent electoral process. Buhari in his speech through a nationwide broadcast to mark Democracy Day stated that he was committed and determined to ensure that a new president […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) have issued an opened letter to Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and other presidential aspirants in the various political parties ahead of 2023 general election. In the said letter, SERAP tasked all the aspirants to immediately publish details of their assets and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nollywood actress and former Big Brother Naija Housemate, Beatrice, has stated that she attempted suicide three times because of depression. The reality TV star disclosed this on her Twitter while advising her fans to accept their imperfections and learn from her mistakes. Beatrice tweeted: “I think it’s great to be flawed. I […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi has accused the South-East delegates to the just-concluded All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primary of ‘trading’ their votes. Mr Umahi, who made the allegation on Saturday during the matriculation ceremony of the King David University of Medical Sciences, said the Igbos should henceforth not complain of marginalization […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Controversy over the possibility of Muslim running mates emerging for the presidential candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Alhaji Atiku Abubakar respectively, escalated at the weekend. Those who defended Muslim-Muslim ticket for either candidates, especially Tinubu, include Governor Nasir El-Rufai of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Anambra government has demolished a building, allegedly being used as a hideout for gang of kidnappers in Okpuno-Ifite village, Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra. The demolition was executed during a raid by a joint operation team of vigilance groups, Police, Army, Navy and operatives of the Department of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday reassured Nigerians that he would ensure a free, fair and transparent electoral process in the country. The president stated this in a nationwide broadcast as part of the activities to mark the 2022 Democracy Day in Abuja, ”I am also promising you a free, fair and transparent […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – This year’s edition of the Tax Transparency in Africa report has been scheduled for launch on Tuesday in Nairobi, Kenyan. The launch is part of the 11th meeting of the Africa Initiative, slated for 14-16 June in the east African nation. The conference will gather experts from tax administrations, regional and international […]
