(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has stated that he is open to “harmonious resolution” with Peoples Democratic Party leaders and his Rivers State counterpart, Nyesom Wike. This development is coming days after a verbal war between the two governors. Governor Wike has stated that he was not in the same category […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The newly inaugurated Governor of Anambra State, professor Chukwuma Soludo, has apologised to people of the state, friends, and guests who attended his swearing in ceremony on Thursday, over the show of shame displayed at the event by Wife of the immediate past governor, Mrs. EbeleChukwu Obiano and Wife of late Chukwuemeka […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Drama ensued on Thursday at the inauguration of Prof Chukwuma Soludo as the governor of Anambra when the wife of outgoing Gov. Willie Obiano, Ebelechukwu and Mrs Bianca Ojukwu were involved in a fracas at the event. There are, however, contradictory reports as to who slapped who first. But The News Agency […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Mali has launched a procedure to suspend broadcasts by French state-funded international RFI radio and France 24 television, accusing the news outlets of reporting “false allegations” of abuse by the Malian army. The Military junta in a statement published on Thursday said the allegations were made by the head of the United […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As the controversy over zoning of the People’s Democratic Party PDP Governorship position rages in Enugu State, the Senator Ike Ekweremadu’s Ikeoha Campaign Organisation has said no amount of intimidation, lies and forgery can stop him from vying for the seat in 2023. The Campaign body of the former Deputy President of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Nigeria’s Central Bank CBN boss, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has been officially sworn-in as the Governor of Anambra State, South East Nigeria. The professor of Economics was sworn in by the State Chief judge, Justice Onochie Anyachebelu at exactly 9:45am, Thursday at the Anambra State Government House, Awka. The swearing in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Abba Kyari, a suspended deputy commissioner of police, has accused the operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) of providing cover for drug cartels to ferry in cocaine into Nigeria. Mr Kyari, who is standing trial at the Federal High Court in Abuja over his alleged involvement in a cocaine […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – UN Political Affairs Chief, Rosemary DiCarlo, says amid a political impasse that threatens to see Libya fractured again by two parallel governments, the priority must be to conduct peaceful election. Ms Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peace-building Affairs, told the Security Council on Wednesday that the priority should be how to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Spark+ Africa Fund, a frontline impact investment institution has announced that it has accomplished its first financial close with $40 million to invest in clean and modern cooking solutions in Africa. Spark+ Africa Fund is the world’s first impact investment fund focused on financing the value chains of clean and modern cooking […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – After its National Executive Council meeting on Wednesday, the Peoples Democratic Party has placed its nomination and expression of interest forms for presidential aspirants at N40m. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, made this known to newsmen after the conclusion of the NEC meeting on Wednesday evening at its national secretariat, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – African Development Fund, the concessional window of the African Development Bank Group, has approved a $125.3 million loan to million to expand water resources and boost climate resilience in Dodoma region of Tanzania. Dodoma city in central Tanzania, seats in a semi-arid region of East Africa with limited rains and surface water […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Members of the Islamic State in West Africa (ISWAP) have abducted a health worker with General Hospital, Gubio, Borno state Bulama Geidam. According to available information, the insurgents were said to have invaded the town on Wednesday at about 2am and looted food items and fuel. Residents scamper for safety during the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Top presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad, has sparked social media reaction after he reacted to the collapse of the national grid. African Examiner had earlier reported about the collapse of the national grid which has resulted in blackouts in some parts of the country. Reacting to this development, Ahmad who is Buhari’s Personal […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The alarming spate of insecurity bedeviling parts of Imo State, South East Nigeria, has continued unabated, as unknown armed men have allegedly killed two prison warders in the area. The two Correctional Service personnel were shot dead by the yet-to- be identified hoodlums at Okigwe town of the State today Wednesday. It […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – VONa Communications has become the largest shareholder at Global Village Extra, thereby necessitating a change of name at the organization. This was contained in a statement signed by the Managing Director of Global Village Extra, Mr Taiye Olayemi. He explained that the website will hitherto change to voiceofnaija.ng, a shift from globalvillageextra.com […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Worried by the vast humanitarian crisis unfolding in Ukraine, Education Cannot Wait (ECW) the United Nations global fund for education in emergencies and protracted crises has appealed to it partners to support its effort in raising additional sum of US$20 million to help affected school children in the country. ECW supports quality […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Atiku Abubakar, the former vice-president, has stated that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) should endeavor to win the 2023 presidential election as it can’t afford to lose it. Atiku, while addressing members of the party of the Board of Trustees (BOT) said that the party must work together to ensure they win […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As the zoning of the people’s Democratic party PDP Governorship seat ahead of the 2023 general election in Enugu State continues to generate controversies, a group under the umbrella of Equity and Integrity Assembly (EIA), has warned those against the existing political arrangement, including Ex- Deputy Senate President, Chief Ike Ekweremadu, saying […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Bandits have killed no fewer than seven policemen in Kebbi and Niger states while Seven other persons, including vigilantes, were also killed in the attacks. Four of the policemen and one other person were gunned down in Ngaski town in Ngaski council of Kebbi State, it was learnt. The attacks took place […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Lagos State Police Command on Wednesday assured Lagosians to go about their daily activities without fear, saying it has deployed “massive” patrol teams in every nook and cranny of the state to forestall the breakdown of law and order. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Adekunle Ajisebutu, in a […]
