(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited started its week with an assurance to Nigerians that the distribution of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) would soon normalise after it recalled the bad product imported into the country last week. The NNPC Group Executive Director (GED) Downstream, Adetunji Adeyemi, gave the assurance at a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Olubadan of Ibadan designate, Dr Lekan Balogun, says Nigeria needs a strong leader that will further strengthen its unity comes 2023. He made this statement on Sunday in Ibadan while receiving Bola Tinubu, a Presidential Aspirant and National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in his Alarere residence. Tinubu, a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved the sum of $164 million under the Leveraging Energy Access Finance Framework (LEAF), to promote decentralized renewable energy in six African countries. The $800 million programme will help spur commercial and local currency investments to scale up the activities of decentralized renewable energy companies in Ghana, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA), have foiled an attempt by a syndicate to push into circulation fake $4.7 million or about N2.7 billion. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Media, and Advocacy, NDLEA, Mr. Femi Babafemi on Sunday in Abuja. Babafemi said that the operatives […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Reno Omokri, a former presidential aide has enjoined the Nigerian law enforcement agencies especially the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC, and the Police to make sure that embattled DCP Abba Kyari is treated like a criminal. African Examiner recalls that Abba Kyari was earlier […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kenya has confirmed the death of the High Commissioner of Kenya to Nigeria, Ambassador Wilfred Machage. According to a statement on the Ministry’s website, Machage collapsed at his Abuja residence on Saturday and was rushed to the hospital, where he passed on at 12.30 p.m. “Machage […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Police have promised to ensure the safety of Nigerians residing in South Africa, following the latest round of mob attacks that have left a Nigerian dead. The police gave the assurance when the leadership of the Nigeria Union South Africa, led by its President, Mr Collins Mgbo, met stakeholders at Kimberley district […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, has expressed displeasure over the conduct of Saturday governorship primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun. Aregbesola, who was absent at his Ifofin Ward 8 in Ilesa East Local Government area, expressed his displeasure in a statement made available to newsmen in Osogbo, on […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – One person was allegedly shot dead on Saturday by gunmen, suspected to be cultists at a polling centre in Odogbo-Ijesa in Atakumosa East Local Government Area of Osun. African Examiner reports that the victim (nameswitheld) was waiting to vote during the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election in his ward. Confirming […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Bandits struck again , killing 18 people and several injured in Kadaddaba in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The attack, which lasted from 10 p.m. on Friday to 4 a.m., was the first recorded in the village. Kadaddaba is a few kilometres from the Federal Government College, Anka and is […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola, has been declared the winner of the governorship primary of the All Progressives Congress held on Saturday. Announcing the result very early on Sunday, the Chairman of the governorship primary committee and Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, said Oyetola won the election, having garnered 222,169 votes, against […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria’s Blessing Okagbare, who was banned for 10 years by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) for alleged multiple breaches of anti-doping rules, says her lawyers would study the situation for the next line of action. Okagbare, 2008 Beijing Silver Olympic medalist in long jump, said this via her Instagram handle @itsblessingokagbare on […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said solving the problems bedeviling Nigeria would require ‘rebels’ who would speak truth to power. He spoke on Saturday in Abeokuta, Ogun State, while unveiling the autobiography of the Babanla Adinni of Egbaland, Tayo Sowunmi, titled “Footprints Of A Rebel.” Mr Obasanjo added that having more rebels […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The African Union through its president, Macky Sall, has called on European countries to return Africa’s artefacts in their possession. Mr Sall mentioned this in his speech at the ongoing EU-AU summit in Brussels. He said the restitution of African works remains a matter of high priority, because they are part of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Interior Minister, Rauf Aregbesola, was absent at his Ifofin Ward 8, Ilesa East Local Government, even though primary election was held in the area and Governor Gboyega Oyetola was declared the winner. Oyetola won by 309 votes against 146 recorded for Moshood Adeoti, the candidate supported by Aregbesola. Speaking with our correspondent, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – One of the contestants in the Saturday Governorship primary of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Osun, Gov. Gboyega Oyetola, says with God on his side, he will win. Oyetola, while commended members of the party for turning out in large numbers, said, “losing is not an option for a man commissioned […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The retired teachers in Anambra State have protested against the four years non-payment of their gratuities by the state government. The retired teachers tasked Governor Willie Obiano to pay the backlog of their gratuities which had accrued since 2017 before he leaves office in March. The angry retirees protested along the Teachers’ […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Senate President, Anyim Pius Ayim, has shed light on the alleged face-off he had with former President, Olusegun Obasanjo. Anyim stated that there are no grudges against Obasanjo, as he described the former president as one who has always remained focused and determined in his activities. Anyim, who had declared his […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Nigeria coach, Christian Chukwu, has raised questions about Augustine Eguavoen’s match-reading skills. Chukwu slammed Eguavoen for not tweaking his tactics against Tunisia in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, which led to the exit of the Super Eagles. Chukwu, however, admitted that Eguavoen did very well as a coach, as compared […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A tanker laden with petrol product belonging to Olam exploded on Friday killing at least 17 people. The FRSC spokesperson in the state, said the accident happened before Isara bridge in Ogun east senatorial district. Ms Okpe said 14 of the bodies were burnt beyond recognition, adding that the FRSC was able […]
