(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – At least, seven people were injured on Friday in clashes between police and supporters of the former ruling party of Guinea-Bissau. According to newsmen, the incident took place in the capital Bissau at the headquarters of the African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde, opposite the presidential palace. Police […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Russian Football Union (RFU) has failed in a bid to stay the suspension of its national team from World Cup qualifying, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) said on Friday. The RFU had wanted a decision from the ruling body FIFA frozen until a full decision from CAS on its […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Students Union body of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, has given the LAUTECH chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) 72 hours to withdraw from the ongoing strike. This is contained in a statement jointly signed by its President, Anuoluwa Adeboye, and Public Relations Officer, Gabriel […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has returned from London after a routine medical check-up. African Examiner reports that the Nigerian leader departed Abuja for the routine medical check-up in London on March 6. The president had earlier wanted to embark on the medical trip from Nairobi, Kenya after attending the United Nations Environmental Programme […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved funding of $127.8 million to develop and improve access to farming and pastoral lands in the eastern part of Niger Republic, along its border with Nigeria. The funding package which was approved by the Board of Directors of the African Development Fund, the Bank’s concessional arm, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Immediate past chairman of the Enugu State Chapter of the ruling All Progressive Congress, Dr. Ben Nwoye has said the ongoing attack on the declaration of the Ex- Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu to contest for gubernatorial election in 2023 is a show of weakness by members of his the people’s […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As the 2023 general elections draw near, Chairman, Nike Patriotic Front, Dr. Sam Ngwu has appealed to political leaders and stakeholders in Enugu State to support the agitation for Nike clan to produce the governor of the state in 2023. He made the appeal when members of the group and traditional rulers […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Pope Francis has stated that the present war in Ukraine is a “perverse abuse of power” that has damaged defenseless people to “brutal violence”. “The tragedy of the war taking place in the heart of Europe has left us stunned,” the Pope stated this in a message to a Catholic Church conference […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Angered by the show of shame displayed by Wife of Immediate past governor of Anambra State, Mrs. EbeleChukwu Obiano and Widow of late Odumegwu Ojukwu, Ambassador Bianca Ojukwu, Thursday, the Obi of Awka Ancient Kingdom, His Imperial Majesty, the Eze Uzu (111) of Awka , Obi Dr Austin Ndigwe has given the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The news that Leicester City midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi may not be available for the crucial tie of Nigeria’s all-important Qatar 2022 World Cup first leg qualifying play-off clash against Ghana has sparked social media reactions after he sustained a knee injury in the match against Rennes at Roazhon Park in the Europa […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo, has opened up concerning the thinking behind making Okpoko his first place of visit after his inauguration as the state governor on Thursday. According to him, since Okpoko has been known as the weakest link in the state, he had no other option but to start […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Friday, March 18, 2022, issued an order vacating the restraining injunction against the National Convention of the All Progressives Congress fixed for March 26th. Justice Bello Kawu in his ruling stated that a member of a political party can’t sue the party. African Examiner […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian businessman, Tony Elumelu, has lamented the impact of poor power supply and fuel scarcity on the citizens and businesses, urging Nigerians to hold their leaders accountable. In a rare public commentary on Twitter Thursday, Mr Elumelu, who heads UBA, Transcorp and Heir Holdings, wondered how the nation would be so rich […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gov. Mai Buni of Yobe and Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC) Caretake and Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC), has lauded Gov. Abubakar Bello of Niger for effectively managing the party’s affairs in his absence. Buni, while speaking with newsmen on Thursday in Abuja, said activities at the party’s national secretariat did not […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The African Union Commission (AUC) and Morocco on Thursday signed bilateral agreement to boost air transport market services in Africa. According to statement issued by AUC, the agreement was on Revised Constitution of the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) and the Memorandum of Implementation (MoI) of the Single African Air Transport Market […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Barely few hours of handling over the reins of government to Prof. Charles Soludo, The immediate past governor of anambra , Willie Obiano has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. Obiano was reportedly arrested around 8.30pm on Thursday. It was gathered […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – No fewer than eight people have been kidnapped between Araromi Opin and Obbo Ile in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara. A relative of one of the victims, Mr Adekunle Oluwole, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Ilorin the incident took place on Wednesday evening. He also said […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A frontline Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Community Sport and Education Development (SCED) initiative has donated netball equipment to the Edo State Government. Some of the donated netball equipment include, 60 netball rims/net, 60 complete sets of green and purple training bibs, 120 netball balls and120 finger-held whistles, were joyfully received by representatives of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The news that an alleged scammer, Ramon Abbas aka Hushpuppi, allegedly committed $400k while in prison has sparked social media reactions. African Examiner recalls that Hushpuppi was arrested by the FBI for alleged fraud. He has been in detention ever since his arrest. However, the news that the alleged internet fraudster has […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Delta State University, Abraka, has stepped out of the ongoing Academic Staff Union of Universities strike as the institution’s management have called on students to immediately resume for academic activities. According to available information, this decision was agreed upon after the 183rd regular meeting of DELSU Senate held on Wednesday in […]
