Posted by Ignatius Okpara
Featured, Latest Headlines, News Across Nigeria, News From The State
Saturday, November 20th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Igbo umbrella body, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has applauded President Muhammadu Buhari for the warm reception he accorded to “our illustrious son, the First Republican Parliamentarian and former Minister of Aviation, Chief Mbazuluike Amaechi and his delegation at the Presidential Villa, Aso Rock, Abuja . It said “We are particularly delighted that Mr. […]
Posted by African Examiner
African News, Latest Headlines, News Around Africa
Saturday, November 20th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ethiopia on Saturday hailed the return of precious artefacts looted by British soldiers more than 150 years ago, after a long campaign for their restitution. The collection — recovered from Britain, Belgium and the Netherlands — includes a ceremonial crown, an imperial shield, a set of silver-embossed horn drinking cups, a handwritten […]
Posted by African Examiner
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Saturday, November 20th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Two traditional rulers and a lawmaker in Epe Division of Lagos State have condemned the recent killings of a school teacher and a student in the area. African Examiner reports that Razak Bakare, a student of Michael Otedola College of Primary Education (MOCPED), Epe was shot dead on campus last Wednesday, while […]
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Saturday, November 20th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the return of N19. 33 billion Kogi state salary bailout funds, recovered by the Commission, to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The Spokesperson for EFCC, Mr Wilson Uwujaren, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja. African Examiner gathered that the money was […]
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Saturday, November 20th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria`s First Lady, Aisha Buhari, will on Monday convene the General Assembly of the African First Ladies Peace Mission (AFLPM) in Abuja. This is contained in statement by Mr Aliyu Abdullahi, Special Assistant on Media to the first Lady on Saturday in Abuja, According to Abdullahi, Mrs Buhari is expected during […]
Posted by African Examiner
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Saturday, November 20th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The youth wing of the pan-Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has recalled its suspended national leader, Damian Okafor. This is contained in a release signed by National Publicity Secretary, Mazi Chika Adiele, and made available to newsmen in Owerri on Saturday. African Examiner reports that Okafor was suspended by the organisation’s […]
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Europe, Latest Headlines
Saturday, November 20th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Two people were hospitalised in the Dutch city of Rotterdam on Saturday after they were seriously injured when police fired shots during a violent protest against COVID-19 measures, authorities said. Crowds of several hundred rioters torched cars, set off fireworks and threw rocks at the Police during the protests on Friday evening. […]
Posted by Nwa Diokpa
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Saturday, November 20th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Nigeria international, Julius Aghahowa, has berated Super Eagles players and their coaches. The former Super Eagles striker was angered by the team’s performance in their shocking 1-1 draw with Cape Verde in Lagos on Tuesday. “If you talk of the players, the talents are there, the players have the capabilities but […]
Posted by Nwa Diokpa
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Saturday, November 20th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has stated that Bola Tinubu, the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), will soon declare if he would be running for president in 2023 or not, next January. Tinubu, who was Lagos governor from May 1999 to May 2007, has been always […]
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Entertainment, Featured, Latest Headlines
Saturday, November 20th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Superstar singer and music executive, David Adeleke known as Davido has donated N250 million to orphanages across Nigeria. The singer stated this in a statement dated Friday, November 19, 2021, and released on Saturday, November 20, 2021. This comes two days after the singer requested his friends, colleagues, fans and the public […]
Posted by African Examiner
Entertainment, Latest Headlines
Saturday, November 20th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular actress, Adebimpe Oyebade, popularly known as Mo’Bimpe, has said that she is not ready to put her career on hold for marriage to fellow actor, Lateef Adedimeji. Recall that the lovebirds had been dogged by rumours that they were dating but had vehemently denied it. However, some weeks ago, they finally […]
Posted by African Examiner
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Saturday, November 20th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Brotherhood of the Cross and Star (BCS), a Christian religious organisation, has said that separatists agitating for secession are wasting their time, assuring that “Nigeria will remain one united nation. This was disclosed in Lagos during the visit of Bishop of Lagos, Jude Uwaezuoke. African Examiner reports that the visit was part […]
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Saturday, November 20th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gov. Bello Matawalle of Zamfara, disclosed that security forces have rescued no fewer than 544 abducted persons in the last two months in the state. Matawalle made the disclosure while addressing supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who attended the swearing-in ceremony of 21 political appointees, at the Government House. Matawalle […]
Posted by African Examiner
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Saturday, November 20th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Abuja-Kaduna and Lagos-Ibadan standard gauge rail services will resume operations at 9.15 a.m. and 1p.m. on Saturday respectively, following the suspension of strike by railway workers. The Managing Director of Nigerian Railways Corporation (NRC), Mr Fidet Okhiria, disclosed this in a telephone interview . The NRC management and the union had […]
Posted by African Examiner
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Saturday, November 20th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Shortly after Sunday Oliseh ‘abandoned’ the Super Eagles job in 2016, Dutchman, Jo Bonfrere, wrote a letter indicating interest that he was ‘the right man to return Nigeria to the summit of African football. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) ignored him. With the pressure now mounting on the NFF to sack coach […]
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Government Buz, Latest Headlines
Saturday, November 20th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Bayelsa Government has expressed worry over Aiteo Production Company’s failure to plug the leaks at its oil field in Nembe, two weeks after the incident was reported. The government’s reaction is contained in a statement issued on Friday by the Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy, Mr Ayibaina Duba, and made […]
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Saturday, November 20th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Works and Housing Minister, Mr. Babatunde Fashola , has revealed that 7,315 applications were received for the purchase of houses under the National Housing Programme, within the first week of launching the online portal. The Director of Press and Public Relations, Mrs Boade Akinola, disclosed this to newsmen in a statement […]
Posted by African Examiner
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Saturday, November 20th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The United States Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, has said America is keenly waiting for the federal and Lagos State governments to take action on the report of the judicial panel of inquiry, which probed the alleged killing of #EndSARS protesters by soldiers and policemen on the night of October 20, 2020 […]
Posted by Ignatius Okpara
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Saturday, November 20th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Enugu state Government in collaboration with Water Aid Nigeria, and other Civil Society Organisations (CSO’s) operating in the state, are set to conduct a situational assessment of water, sanitation and hygiene facilities in the primary health-care centres of the 17 Council Areas of the state. Speaking at a workshop in Enugu with […]
Posted by African Examiner
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Saturday, November 20th, 2021
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Chief Whip of the Senate, Orji Kalu, has slammed Super Eagles manager, Gernot Rohr, insisting that the German tactician is not a coach. Kalu also said he would handle the Super Eagles better than Rohr. He will prefer a local coach for the Super Eagles once he is paid well and allowed […]
