(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Atletico Madrid dumped Manchester United out of the Champions League round of 16 after edging to a 1-0 victory at Old Trafford on Tuesday. Renan Lodi scored the only goal just before half-time as Diego Simeone’s side won 2-1 on aggregate after a late draw in the first leg last month. Tuesday’s […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The U.S. government announced it would provide an additional 186 million dollars in humanitarian aid for refugees that have fled the war in Ukraine. “The additional humanitarian assistance for refugees in Ukraine’s neighboring countries supports the provision of food, safe drinking water, protection, accessible shelter, and emergency health care. “Through the support […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Contrary to recent statement by Ex- Deputy President of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, that there is no zoning of Governorship position in Enugu State by the people’s Democratic party PDP, some Chieftains of the party from his Enugu West Senatorial district have disagreed with him, insisting that there is such […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Ebonyi State House of Assembly has declared three vacant seats of its members whom were elected under the platform of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP . Our Correspondent reports that the action followed a letter of resignation purportedly written by the said three lawmakers. The affected lawmakers, are, Ali Okechukwu (Ishielu […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) -The Police Command in Ebonyi has confirmed that four persons were killed on Tuesday’s attack on the facility of the Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in the state. Police Spokesperson, DSP Loveth Odah, who confirmed the incident said that security agencies killed two of the gunmen, while others escaped with injuries at […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerians are reacting to the news that power generation on the national grid has collapsed to zero megawatts around 10.40 am on Monday and this has caused a widespread blackout across the country. African Examiner had earlier reported that various power distribution companies had informed their customers concerning the grid collapse, saying […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Police in Lagos State have nabbed Pearl Chidinma Ogbolu, a.k.a. Erelu Okin concerning the controversial Lagos party where kegs of petrol as souvenirs at Havilah Events Centre in Oniru, Victoria Island were distributed on March 4. A statement on Tuesday by the Police spokesman, Adekunle Ajisebutu stated that Ogbolu was charged […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Eyinnaya Abaribe, minority leader of the Senate, has stated that the Senate may not go back to the gender bill it earlier rejected. Abaribe disclosed this on Monday on 90MinutesAfrica, an online interview program, anchored by Rudolf Okonkwo and Chido Onumah. African Examiner recalls that lawmakers, on March 1, rejected a bill […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), on Monday, accused three co-defendants, in the alleged drug trafficking case against suspended DCP Abba Kyari and others, of being unruly while in its custody. NDLEA lawyer and director, Prosecution and Legal Services, Joseph Sunday, made the allegation before Justice Emeka Nwite of a Federal […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Police Zone 2 Command in Lagos said that its operatives had arrested 11 suspects over the murder of Oba Odetola Olajide Ayinde, the Olu of Agodo town in Ifo council area of Ogun. The Command Spokesperson, SP Hauwa Idris-Adamu, said in a statement that the traditional ruler was burnt to death […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Chelsea fans must stop the “completely inappropriate” chanting of Russian owner Roman Abramovich’s name, the spokesman for the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday. Blues supporters again expressed their backing for Abramovich during Sunday’s home match against NewcastleUnited. This was after he was sanctioned by the British Government last week […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ahead of this year’s United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 27), which will be hosted by Egypt, the African Development Bank (AfDB) has expressed its resolve to further amplify Africa’s voice at the global conference. COP 27 is scheduled for November 2022 in the coastal city of Sharm El Sheikh in the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A human rights organization, International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law, InterSociety, has written twenty seven top federal Authorities and some foreign Missions in the country on the need for their support for presidency of South East extraction in 2023 and balancing of the nation’s key federal offices. The group, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Minister of Power, Abubakar Aliyu is presently in an emergency meeting with the relevant stakeholders in the power sector. Aliyu made move for the parley to discuss the present low power generation which has resulted in epileptic supply across the country. In view of Monday’s grid failure, the minister tasked those in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The immediate past Senate President, Abubakar Saraki, has opened up on why he wants to become Nigeria’s president in 2023. Saraki made this known when he appeared on Sunday Politics, a Channels TV program, saying that he knows the issues affecting the country and can reach out across the ethnic and religious […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The national grid has experienced another collapse in 2022 which led to blackout across the country. The states affected are Lagos, Enugu, Kaduna, Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo States, among others. Confirming this in a text message to its customers, The Eko Electricity Distribution Company, stated that the system collapse happened […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Afrobeats singer Davido has disclosed plans to build a ‘wondersome’ edifice for his kids. The 29-year-old singer who has three kids, Imade, Hailey and Ifeanyi Adeleke with three baby mamas made this known via his Twitter handle. “I’m boutta build some crazy shit for the kids,” Davido tweeted. The “Fem” singer made […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ethiopian Human Rights Commission on Monday confirmed the death of 64 people in western Ethiopia after armed group attacked a civilian convoy and its military escort in a region plagued by ethnic violence. The commission said previously an unreported attack occurred on March 2 in Metekel, in the Benishangul-Gumuz region. It said […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Russia sees no reason for United Nations peacekeepers to be sent to Ukraine, RIA news agency quoted the Russian foreign ministry as saying. A new round of talks between Russia and Ukraine will be held via video link. Earlier presidential adviser Oleksiy Arestovych in a televised interview on Monday said more than […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ramatu Yakubu Kyari, wife of the suspended DCP Abba Kyari, on Monday, slumped shortly after a Federal High Court, Abuja, adjourned the bail application of her husband until March 28. African Examiner reports that Justice Emeka Nwite fixed March 28 for ruling on the bail motion filed by Ramatu’s husband and others […]
