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Wednesday, May 25th, 2022

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Security operatives on Wednesday, mounted heavy presence at the venue of the special state congress of the PDP to select its governorship candidate in Lagos State. The special congress is holding at the Haven Ground by Archbishop Vining Memorial Church Cathedral, Ikeja GRA. The security personnel were strategically positioned at various entrances […]
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Wednesday, May 25th, 2022

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has emerged as the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2023 governorship election in the state. African Examiner reports that Makinde defeated Hazeem Gbolarumi, who was his only opponent in the primaries held at the Lekan Salami Sports Complex, Adamasingba, Ibadan, on Wednesday. […]
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Wednesday, May 25th, 2022

…Urges Electorates To Resist Monetary Inducement (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As political activities hot-up for the forthcoming 2023 general elections, the Progressive Movement 4 Better Nigeria (PM4BN) has called on Nigerian electorates to unite in their quest to elect only a presidential candidate that can unite the people and build a country the citizens can be […]
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Wednesday, May 25th, 2022
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Terrorists Wednesday morning broke into the rectory of Saint Patrick Catholic Church, Gidan Maikambo, in the Kafur Local Government Area of Katsina State, kidnapping two reverend fathers and two boys, authorities said. The terrorists are yet to make any demand or communicate with the Catholic Diocese as of the time of filing […]
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Wednesday, May 25th, 2022

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The serving House of Representatives’ member representing Kabba-Buni/Ijumu Federal Constituency, on Tuesday defeated Sen. Dino Melaye, in the re-run election to pick Kogi West Senatorial ticket on the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). African Examiner reports that the election, held on Monday, ended in deadlock as both aspirants scored 88 […]
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Wednesday, May 25th, 2022

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Special Representative for Sudan, Volker Perthes, says time is short for Sudan to reach a solution to its protracted political crisis. Perthes, who is also Head of the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS), told the Security Council on Tuesday that the crisis facing Sudan was entirely homegrown […]
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Wednesday, May 25th, 2022

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has said there is no going back on the June 1 proposed ban of commercial motorcycles, popularly known as ‘Okada’ on highways. Sanwo-Olu said this while speaking with newsmen on Tuesday evening, after the State Security Meeting, at Lagos House, Ikeja. African Examiner reports that the […]
Posted by Ignatius Okpara
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Wednesday, May 25th, 2022

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The campaign Organization of former Deputy Senate president, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has said the lawmaker is still very much in the Enugu State Governorship race, contrary to statement by ex- governor of old Anambra State, Senator Jim Nwobodo that the latter has withdrawn from the contest. The Director General of the Ike […]
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Tuesday, May 24th, 2022

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – After close to one hour of sporadic shooting, operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have finally whisked former Imo Governor Senator Rochas Okorocha away. They broke into his Maitama, Abuja residence after laying siege to it for nine hours. The operatives gained entrance into Okorocha’s sitting room after dispersing […]
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Tuesday, May 24th, 2022

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Two frontline Tech companies, Incentro and Monday.com, have signed a strategic partnership agreement to expand their services across Africa. The partnership with Monday.com, gives Incentro the franchise to deliver training, consultancy and service of Monday.com’s work OS to the African market. With over 10 years of proven expertise in technical consultation and […]
Posted by Ignatius Okpara
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Tuesday, May 24th, 2022

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Less than 24 hours to the governorship primaries of the people’s Democratic Party, PDP , a former Deputy President of the Senate, Chief Ike Ekweremadu, has agreed to shelve his gubernatorial ambition in Enugu State Elder Statesman in the state, and only surviving founding member of the PDP, Senator Jim Nwobodo disclosed […]
Posted by Ignatius Okpara
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Tuesday, May 24th, 2022

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Enugu State governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi on Tuesday has emerged as People Democratic Party (PDP) Senatorial Candidate in Enugu North Senatorial District for 2023 general elections. Announcing the result in Nsukka, the returning Officer, Mr Attahiru Oche, commended the delegates from the six local governments that made up the district for their orderly […]
Posted by Rotimi Fadeyi
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Tuesday, May 24th, 2022

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday called on executives of banking institutions in West Africa to forge a closer collaboration to tackle economic challenges confronting the sub-region. A statement issued by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina said Buhari stated this while receiving delegation from the West […]
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Tuesday, May 24th, 2022

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The member of House of Representatives, Hon. Usman Kumo has described as fake news the rumour making round that he has left the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) for the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), saying it is the handiwork of a “faceless mischief makers”. Hon. Kumo said he remains a loyal […]
Posted by Ignatius Okpara
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Tuesday, May 24th, 2022

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The campaign organization of former Deputy Senate president, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has expressed shock over the judgment of the Federal High Court, Abuja, dismissing the suit seeking to uphold the list of three-man ad-hoc that truly emanated in compliance to the PDP Constitution and Guidelines for the Election of 3-Man Delegates and […]
Posted by Rotimi Fadeyi
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Tuesday, May 24th, 2022

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – In recognition of his lifetime outstanding commitment to the fight against corruption and selfless service with exceptional integrity, President Muhammadu Buhari has been honoured with the Chartered Institute of Forensics and Certified Fraud Examiners of Nigeria (CIFCFEN) GLOBAL INTEGRITY AND ANTI CORRUPTION AWARD OF EXCELLENCE. The President was presented with the award […]
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Tuesday, May 24th, 2022

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Coalition of Northern Groups on Tuesday has promised to retaliate against the alleged killing of its kinsmen in the South-East geo-political zone, the development it claimed, had been greeted with the conspiracy of silence. The organization also threatened to boycott patronage of the media over what it termed bias by media […]
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Tuesday, May 24th, 2022

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday said there have been 131 confirmed monkeypox cases and 106 further suspected cases since the first was reported on May 7, outside the countries where it usually spreads. While the outbreak is unusual, it remains “containable’’ and limited, the WHO said, and it is convening […]
Posted by Eric Ojo
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Tuesday, May 24th, 2022

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The African Development Bank (AfDB) has announced the appointment of Dr. Daniel Alexander Schroth as Director of the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Department of the Bank. The appointment of Dr. Schroth, a German citizen takes effect from May 16. Prior to his appointment, he served as Acting Director. He joined the […]
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Tuesday, May 24th, 2022

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has urged that the killings in the South-East should stop. Kanu also demanded the immediate release of Mrs Ukamaka Ejezie, a newspaper vendor popularly known as ‘Mama Biafra’ in Abia State. The IPOB leader was quoted as speaking during a visitation to […]