(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Eleven Ugandans who recently returned from Afghanistan have tested positive for COVID-19 according to results released from the ministry of Health today. All the 11 returnees were under quarantine at the time of testing. The returnees are part of the new 19 cases that tested positive from a total of 2,170 samples […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Top Nigerian lender, Fidelity Bank Plc, Tuesday commended the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and Oilserv, contractors to the $2.8bn Ajaokuta – Kaduna – Kano (AKK) Gas Pipeline Project, which was flagged off Tuesday, June 30, 2020, with the ground breaking ceremony at Ajaokuta, Kogi State. Designed in line with the key […]
By Hassan Ainofenokhai (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Godfatherism is a doctrine of the Catholic Church where a child is blessed with a godfather and that child becomes a godson. The idea is for a godfather to provide guidance and be role model to the child from infancy to adulthood. Therefore, there is nothing wrong about godfatherism. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Caretaker Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has constituted Reconciliation Committees for Edo and Ondo States. APC Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Mr Yekini Nabena, said this in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday. Nabena said that the reconciliation committee for Edo would be led by former Senate President, Sen. Ken […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Demonstrations have broken out in Ethiopia following the shooting dead of musician Hachalu Hundessa, well known for his political songs. Two people have died during protests in one town, a doctor told the BBC. Hachalu’s songs often focused on the rights of the country’s Oromo ethnic group and became anthems in a […]
By Nwa Diokpa (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has lamented the ‘disturbing’ manner Governor Yahaya Bello has handled the coronavirus pandemic in his state. The party in a statement issued by Kola Ologbondiyan, its spokesperson, stated the lackadaisical attitude of the governor towards COVID-19 prevention and management protocols in the state is […]
By Ayo Balogun, Akure (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has tested positive for #Coronavirus. Akeredolu announced this Tuesday on his Twitter handle. The series of tweets read: “Today, I tested positive for #COVID19. All is well. I’m asymptomatic and have been self-isolating. Work continues. Your continued prayers over my wellbeing are most appreciated.” […]
By Nwa Diokpa (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has reacted to reports that its present National Chairman, Uche Secondus, will vacate the office and be replaced by Bode George. The Guardian Newspaper had published an article titled: “Southwest PDP Chairmen alleged plot to replace Secondus with George.” The story alleged that Governor […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Senate on Tuesday held a minute silence in honour of Senator representing Lagos East in the National Assembly, Senator Adebayo Osinowo. The lawmaker died on June 15, 2020 at the age of 64 reportedly due to complication from the COVID-19. The senate, which was presided over by the Deputy Senate President, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Belgian King Philippe has expressed regret for the acts of cruelty committed during the years that his ancestor, Leopold II, presided over what is now the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as his personal property. In a letter to DRC President Felix Tshisekedi on Tuesday, Philippe wrote for the first time of his […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Human rights groups and other stakeholders have stressed the need for urgent review of Nigerian laws on drug offences with a view to decriminalising and ensuring best global practices. They argued that the existing Nigerian laws as it relates to drug offences do not have a place for […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), on Monday announced 566 new cases of the coronavirus, bringing the total number of infections in the country to 25,133. The centre announced this via its official Twitter handle. It said that the 566 new confirmed cases were from 20 states, with eight deaths as […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Spanish La Liga clubside Valencia said on Monday they had sacked coach Albert Celades and appointed sporting director Voro until the end of the season. The team have picked up only four points in five matches since the season re-started after the COVID-19 hiatus, slipping way behind in contention for UEFA Champions […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government’s aspiration to boost domestic utilisation of gas in Nigeria will receive a boost tomorrow as President Muhammadu Buhari performs the Flag-off of the construction of the 40-inch x 614km Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) Gas Pipeline project. The project, expected to be completed within a 24-month timeline, is a section of the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Palace of the Oba of Benin has condemned in the strongest terms the malicious attacks on the integrity of President Muhammadu Buhari and few other respected Nigerians in a recent video trending on the social media. In the video, one Eranomigho Edegbe, claimed that he has the authority of His Royal […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government has approved a downward review of the fees chargeable for services related to the Statutory Marriage under the Marriage Act CAP M6 LFN 2004 to commence from Wednesday, July 1. Mr Mohammed Manga, Director Press and Public Relations, Ministry of Interior, made this known in a statement on Monday […]
By Nwa Diokpa (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian Government said it has received over a million applications after opening the recruitment platform for N-Power batch C beneficiaries. The spokesperson of the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Rhoda Iliya, stated this in a statement released to the press. She said: “Over 1,000,000 […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former insurance executive Felix Mlusu was named Malawi’s new Finance Minister on Monday, a week after a re-run presidential election that unseated the incumbent. Mlusu, 69, was Managing Director of Nico Holdings Plc, a listed financial firm with interests in insurance, banking and property management across Malawi, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Mozambique, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Kenya has lost 80 billion shillings (752 million dolllars) so far in tourism revenue, about half of last year’s total, due to the coronavirus crisis, its tourism minister said on Monday. The sector is one of the leading sources of foreign exchange, earning 163.56 billion shillings (1.54 billion dollars) in 2019, which […]
By Ayo Balogun, Abuja (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Aliyu Abubakar Musa, as his Chief Personal Security Officer (CPSO). According to a statement from the President’s Media Aide, Garba Shehu, DCP Musa, is from Nigerian Police Force Zone 5, Benin City, as his last […]
