Posted by Ignatius Okpara
Featured, Latest Headlines, News Across Nigeria
Tuesday, April 1st, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Executive Committee of the revered Ozo traditional title institution in Nigeria, has said it is highly committed to drive the proposals for Ndi Igbo, to have central socio-cultural events such as Iguaro, New yam festivals, among other celebrations. It equally expressed its disposition towards rediscovering the institution from the perceived […]
Posted by African Examiner
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Tuesday, April 1st, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor Ademola Adeleke has warned of stern state action against traditional rulers of Ifon, Erin Osun and Ilobu communities if they fail to sustain current peace and de-escalation of the crisis in their communities. The Governor issued the warning against the backdrop of online reports that some faceless groups across the conflict […]
Posted by African Examiner
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Tuesday, April 1st, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has approved the amended Investment and Securities Act (ISA) 2024. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which disclosed this, said the legislation strengthens the legal framework of the Nigerian capital market, enhances investor protection, and introduces critical reforms to promote market integrity, transparency, and sustainable growth. “The new Act […]
Posted by African Examiner
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Tuesday, April 1st, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A total of 117 million Nigerians have registered for the National Identity Number as of February 28, 2025. Data sourced from the NIMC enrollment dashboard, Lagos State is taking the lead with over 12.6 million registrants. Kano State followed with 10.2 million registrants. A total of 66,281,803 (56.5%) of the registered individuals […]
Posted by African Examiner
Articles/Opinion, Latest Headlines
Tuesday, April 1st, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – We will not flog a dead horse in this article. However, as always, we will contribute to the efforts at documenting perspectives on some past and ongoing events hoping that the future will finally need them as archival materials. This means that all the acts by a person or group (past and […]
Posted by Ignatius Okpara
Featured, Latest Headlines, News Across Nigeria
Monday, March 31st, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As part of its technical support to the Enugu state government in her quest of attaining open defecation free status in December, 2025, WaterAid Nigeria, partnership with the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation (FMWR&S) in Enugu, built the capacity of members of the state Task Group on Sanitation (STGs) and […]
Posted by Ignatius Okpara
Featured, Latest Headlines, Sports News
Monday, March 31st, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has officially approved the composition of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the 23rd National Sports Festival to be hosted by Enugu in 2026. “This committee, chaired by the Honourable Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Barrister Lloyd Ike Ekweremadu (Jr) is composed of seasoned professionals […]
Posted by African Examiner
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Monday, March 31st, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Mr Jim Ovia, the founder and chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, on his admission to the prestigious Freedom of the City of London. This was contained in a press release issued on Sunday and signed by Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga. […]
Posted by African Examiner
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Monday, March 31st, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The 2023 gubernatorial Candidate of the opposition Labour Party, LP, in Enugu State, Chief Chijioke Edeoga, has dumped his party and returned to the People’s Democratic Party, PDP. Edeoga had met with the leadership of Enugu State PDP behind closed doors on January 31, fueling speculations about his possible return to his […]
Posted by African Examiner
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Monday, March 31st, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) President Bola Tinubu has approved extension of Mrs. Kemi Nanna Nandap’s tenure as the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) through December 31, 2026. Nandap began her career in the Nigeria Immigration Service on October 9, 1989. Tinubu appointed her as Comptroller-General on March 1, 2024, to serve till August 31, 2025. […]
Posted by African Examiner
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Monday, March 31st, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Edison Ehie, the Chief of Staff to the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Edison Ehie, has alleged that he was offered a bribe of N5 billion to support the impeachment of his principal when he was the Majority Leader of the Rivers State House of Assembly. Ehie stated this when he appeared […]
Posted by African Examiner
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Monday, March 31st, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dele Momodu, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, describing it as “anti-democratic”. In a move that was greeted with backlash, Tinubu suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu, and the Rivers State House of Assembly […]
Posted by African Examiner
Business News, Latest Headlines
Monday, March 31st, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria’s gas production will likely remain flat in the second quarter of this year, the Society of Energy Editors (SEE) has projected in its Second Quarter 2025 Outlook for the Nigerian Energy Sector. Gas flaring penalties might tighten, forcing operators to invest more in gas utilisation, as the Second Quarter Outlook also […]
Posted by Moses Okechukwu
Latest Headlines, Sports News
Monday, March 31st, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nineteen-year-old Czech Jakub Mensik beat his childhood idol Novak Djokovic 7-6(4) 7-6(4) in an upset for the ages on Sunday, claiming his first ATP title at the Miami Open. Victory for Mensik meant he denied the former number one, Djokovic, his bid for a milestone 100th. The 54th-ranked Mensik faced tough odds […]
Posted by African Examiner
Latest Headlines, World News
Monday, March 31st, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – US President Donald Trump said Sunday he was “very angry, pissed off” with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, NBC reported, marking a sharp change of tone as Washington seeks to end the war in Ukraine. NBC’s Kristen Welker said Trump had called her to express his fury over Putin questioning Ukrainian President Volodymyr […]
Posted by African Examiner
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Monday, March 31st, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Two children have died following a stampede that occurred at the Gombe main Eid prayer ground on Sunday. The children were identified as Aisha Salisu Ahmed (4½ years old) and Maryam Abdullahi Gwani (4 years old), The stampede was said to have started when a crowd consisting mostly of women and children […]
Posted by Rotimi Fadeyi
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Monday, March 31st, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPC) and Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd (SNEPCo) has jointly donated vehicles including a specialised ambulance in support of security and health services in Lagos State. This was disclosed in a press release issued by Shell Communications Manager, Gladys Afam-Anadu While the Lagos State […]
Posted by Nwa Diokpa
Exclusive/Investigative Stories, Latest Headlines
Monday, March 31st, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Eniola Badmus, actress and Special Assistant for Social Events and Public Hearings to the Speaker of the House of Representatives of Nigeria, Tajudeen Abbas, has stirred the hornet’s nest as she reiterated her support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu despite the present current economic hardship in the country. Badmus, who campaigned for […]
Posted by African Examiner
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Monday, March 31st, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr Ibrahim Yahaya Oloriegbe as Chairman of the National Health Authority Insurance Authority (NHIA). In a press release issued on Sunday by Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, the appointment of the former Kwara Central Senator would be for an initial term […]
Posted by African Examiner
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Sunday, March 30th, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Executive Council (FEC), has felicitated Nigerians, particularly the Muslim faithful, on the successful completion of the Ramadan fasting and the celebration of Eid-El-Fitr. In a statement issued on Sunday, Sen. George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) on behalf of FEC urged Nigerians to use the occasion […]
