(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Department of State Services (DSS) has stated that Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), enjoys full rights in custody. Peter Afunanya, DSS spokesperson, disclosed this at a media briefing on Tuesday in Abuja. It could be recalled that IPOB had alleged that Kanu was starved of food […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has stated that President Buhari has done the best he could do and expecting him to do anything more is like beating a dead horse.According to Daily Trust, Obasanjo disclosed this at a retreat on inclusive security organized by the Global Peace Foundation and Vision Africa in Abuja […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has dragged former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, before the Special Offences Court in Ikeja, over his alleged procurement of a “fabricated” medical report The controversial minister and member of the ruling All Progressives Congress was about 9am marched before Justice O.O Abike-Fadipe by EFCC operatives for […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Omicron is likely to become the dominant form of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Europe within the next month, overtaking other variants such as Delta, according to an expert. “At the moment, Omicron is still rare in Europe,’’ Richard Neher, head of the Evolution of Viruses and Bacteria research group at the University […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers has sacked the Commissioner for Health, Prof. Princewill Chike, for allegedly hosting preliminary session of Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) without approval. Wike announced the commissioner’s sack when the MDCN Chairman, Prof. Abba Hassan, paid him a courtesy visit at the Government House, Port Harcourt. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Senate President, Ahmed Lawan has debunked the public perception of the 9th National Assembly as a rubber stamp of the executive. Lawan said this at the Distinguished Parliamentarians Lecture in Abuja on Monday. He spoke at a lecture he tagged, “The Legislature, Legislative Mandate and The People- The Reality and The Public […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Soroh, has arrested about 20 suspected crude oil thieves aboard a vessel marked MT TIS IV in Akassa River, Brass Local Government Area of Bayelsa. The Commander NNS Soroh, Commodore Patrick Effah, said at a press briefing on Monday in Akassa that the arrest was made on […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Judge of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights, Justice Stella Anukam has reiterated the need for the Nigerian Government to ensure that citizens and Non- Governmental Organisations (NGOs) have direct access to the African Court. Justice Anukam said Nigeria should activate Article 34(6) of the Protocol to the African Charter […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Barcelona will face Napoli in the Europa League knockout round play-off stage after the Catalan giants crashed out in the Champions’ League group stage for the first time since the 2000-01 season. Xavi Hernandez’s Barca will continue their European campaign in the second-tier competition, with the winner of their tie with Napoli […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday, turned back unvaccinated staff members from its headquarters. The exercise which started at about 7a.m., saw staff of the anti-graft agency without COVID-19 vaccine cards or evidence of being vaccinated being turned back home. Those who were able to provide the evidence of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The German Hospital Federation, has come out against a general anti-coronavirus lockdown in Germany, saying it was not necessary for the time being to prevent their facilities from being overwhelmed. Gerald Gass, Chairman of the hospital group, which represents hospital owners, told public broadcaster ZDF on Monday. “A lockdown for everyone is […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – NYSC says from January 2022, only fully vaccinated Prospective Corps Members (PCMs) will be allowed to register and partake in the scheme. “From the next orientation in the year 2022, all incoming PCMs will show evidence of vaccination before they will be allowed into the camp for registration. “We want to ensure […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Senior Special Adviser to Governor Victor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State on Agricultural Empowerment Programs, Mr. Obinna Ndukwe Ibiam, has resigned his appointment. He told newsmen Sunday in Umuahia, the Abia State capital, via statement that he decided to quit the job due to certain irreconcilable issues. The former Ikpeazu aide […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Adebayo Shittu, a former Minister of Communications, has stated that the anti-corruption war of President Muhammadu Buhari is flawed. According to Shittu, the anti-corruption war of Buhari is flawed because the anti-graft agencies depend on the Executive to initiate new laws. He spoke during a national anti-corruption conference in Abuja over the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, has tested positive for Covid-19 and is receiving treatment for mild symptoms. This was disclosed in a statement by the South African presidency saying that Ramaphosa, who is fully vaccinated, began feeling unwell after he left a state memorial service for former deputy president F W de […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A professor of political economy and management expert, Pat Utomi, has stated that Nigeria is now poorer and more corrupt than it was before the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari came on board in 2015. The don stated that Nigerians are hardly in the conversations around how they should be governed. “Political […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The banditry in Zamfara State has taken a more dangerous dimension as bandits have demanded over N1 million as levies from different communities in Zurmi, Kaura Namoda and Birnin-Magaji local government areas of the state. Communities affected by this include Birnin Tsaba, Gabaken Mesa, Gabaken Dan-Maliki, Turawa, Askawa and Yanbuki. Residents of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Presidency said on Sunday that there is no provision in the Finance Bill (2022) that states that banks will be required to request for Tax Identification Number before opening bank accounts for individuals and existing account holders must provide their TIN to continue operating their accounts. A top Presidency said this […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The British High Commission on Sunday said the United Kingdom would not reverse its travel ban on Nigeria because of a threat of retaliation by the Federal Government. The spokesman for the British High Commission, Dean Hurlock, said this in response to an inquiry by The PUNCH on Sunday over a statement […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Harnaaz Sandhu of India was crowned Miss Universe 2021 on Sunday, marking the end of a controversial pageant hosted this year in southern Israel. In a speech on stage during the pageant, Sandhu urged young people to “know that you are unique and that’s what makes you beautiful, stop comparing yourself to […]
