(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As preparations for the next general elections gather momentum, a former Catholic Archbishop of Abuja Diocese, John Cardinal Onaiyekan, has raised concern that Nigeria may split before 2023 due to the sad realities in the country, including security challenges. He stated that Nigerian leaders would always want to remain in office even […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As part of measure to check insecurity, the University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN), had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bionomics Nigeria Ltd a Lagos based technology company to install 1000 Closed-Circuit Televisions (CCTV) cameras in the institution. Speaking during the signing ceremony in Nsukka, Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Enugu Zonal Command of the Nigeria’s anti-graft agency, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction of three students over alleged forgery, impersonation and obtaining money from unsuspecting foreign nationals under false pretences. The agency identified the suspects to include Nonso Adudu, Anichebe Christopher and Onyedika Austin Leonard. They […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A Federal High Court sitting in Owerri, Imo state, South East Nigeria, has ordered an autopsy to be carried out on the corpse of Noel Chigbu, allegedly killed by Soldiers early this year. The deceased, an Owerri based businessman was allegedly shot dead on April 30, in Owerri, by suspected soldiers for […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The police have confirmed the kidnapping of over 20 persons by bandits in Unguwan Gimbiya in Sabon Tasha, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State. According to the police spokesperson in the state, Mohammed Jalige, who spoke on Channels TV, the assault took place in the early hours of Friday. Mr Jalige […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governors of the ruling All Progressives Congress are currently jostling to host the party’s national convention slated for February 2022. Apart from the governors, it was also gathered that some powerful stakeholders are making moves to determine the venue of the convention, where the party’s National Working Committee members would be elected. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, better known by his stage name D’banj, and Akon added flavour to the ARISE Fashion show 2021 at the Armani Hotel, Burj Khalifa, Dubai . D’banj endeared himself to the audience with his stage craftsmanship. The Kokomaster carried the audience along with his hit songs and the audience sang […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Rev. Yakubu Pam, Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), has said that the Israeli authorities have agreed to look into the possibility of procuring a three-month group visa for Nigerian Pilgrims that would cover the pilgrimage period as against the two-week visa policy. Rev. Pam also stressed that Nigerians […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – There is no iota of truth in the report that two students of Bashorun High School, Ibadan, were on Friday turned to tubers of yam by a suspected ritualist. The Oyo State Commissioner for Education, Mr Abiodun Abdulramah, made this clarification, while addressing students, parents and guardians of the school when he […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Presidential Steering Committee (PSC) on COVID-19, has authorised vaccine booster against the pandemic for eligible Nigerians. Dr Faisal Shuaib, the Executive Director, National Primary Healthcare Development Agency (NPHCDA), stated on Friday in Abuja, that the decision was reached, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health and the agency. Shauib said […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Sen. Gbenga Ashafa, Managing Director, Federal Housing Authority (FHA), on Friday said the demolition of substandard and illegal construction across FESTAC Town in Lagos would continue. He said that some squatters would be relocated. Ashafa, represented by Mr Chinonso Omoke, FHA Executive Director, Project Implementation during a meeting with stakeholders at FHA […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – In Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, an angry mob has lynched an unidentified middle-aged man accusing him of turning students into tubers of yam. It was gathered that the suspect was arrested, killed and set ablaze on Friday morning by residents of Ashi, Bodija, and Akobo for allegedly turning two students of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Senegal’s transport unions went on open-ended strike Friday over alleged police harassment and illicit competition, paralysing the capital Dakar and other regions. Many people were unable to go to work or send their children to school in the capital without buses or taxis to take them, AFP journalists and witnesses said. Patients […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Male students of Community Secondary School Obeagu Awkunanaw, in Enugu South Council area of Enugu State have made a commitment to be Champions in the campaign to end violence against women and girls in their schools, homes and the community where they reside They made the commitment at an event put together […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The German Government has pledged to support developing countries with 100 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines, which will be mainly distributed through the COVAX vaccine platform. The German authority is currently working to ensure the fair and efficient distribution of COVID-19 vaccines around the world. Germany is a strong supporter of COVAX […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A member of the proscribed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra IPOB in Mgbowo Community in Awgu Council area of Enugu state, Mr. Ejiofor Stanley Oti, now at large after he was declared wanted by the Nigerian Army has called on Igbo leaders and international Community to come to his rescue. He said life […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) -The Nigerian Navy has freed online Comedian, Abdulgafar Ahmad, aka Cute Abiola, from detention. Naval spokesperson, Commodore Suleman Dahun, confirmed the development to our correspondent on Friday. Cute Abiola was said to have been missing on Monday, November 15, 2021, when his colleague in the comedy industry, Debo Adedayo aka Mr Macaroni, raised […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Lagos State Government on Friday ordered the indefinite closure of Dowen College, Lekki, following the investigation into the death of Sylvester Oromoni, a student of the school. This was contained in a statement signed by the Assistant Director, Public Affairs, of the Lagos State Ministry of Education The statement read, “The […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Big Brother Naija‘Shine Ya Eye’ season 6 Winner, Whitemoney has released his long-anticipated single titled ‘Selense’. The musician and reality Tv star took to his verified Instagram to make the announcement. He wrote: “The moment you all have been waiting for…Without further Ado, I’d like to present Selense to you. I’m super […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – There was jubilation at the premises of the Court of Appeal in Akure by members of Sotitobire Praising Chapel as the church’s founder, Prophet Babatunde Alfa was set freed two years after he was taken into custody. Prophet Alfa and five other members of the church were arrested in 2019 over the […]
