Zimbabwe is set to print its own version of the US dollar in order to ease a cash shortage in the country. Central bank governor John Mangudya said the cash, known as bond notes, will be backed by $200m (£140m) support from the Africa Export-Import Bank. The two, five, 10 and 20 dollar notes will […]
More than 30 people were injured when an Etihad Airways flight hit “severe and unexpected turbulence” flying into Indonesia, the airline said. The flight from Abu Dhabi was about 45 minutes away from Jakarta on Wednesday when the turbulence hit. The plane, an Airbus A330-200, landed safely after the incident, but nine people were taken […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu Mass defection of members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP to the All Progressive Congress, APC is seriously looming in Enugu state, following the alleged imposition of candidates by Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, in the ongoing congresses of the party in the state. AFRICAN EXAMINER gathered that unless the governor immediately changes […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Onitsha Tension has enveloped a settlement known as Kara Market, along Atani Road, in Ogbaru near Onitsha, Anambra state, South East- Nigeria, following an explosion that rocked the area Wednesday, leaving 12 people with various degrees of injuries. The Anambra state police public Relations officer, PPRO, Ali Okechukwu, who confirmed the incident […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja Senate on Wednesday descended seriously on those kidnapping innocent people as it recommended death penalty for kidnappers in the country. The decision followed the consideration of a report on kidnapping compiled by a Committee headed by Senator Abu Ibrahim ( APC Katsina South) One of the recommendation of report, the Senators adopted […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – No fewer than 1600 structures were affected while other significant damages were recorded in a wild fire which broke out in the Canadian city of Fort McMurray. Premier of the Province, Ms Alberta Rachel Notley, who confirmed the outbreak, said the fire was still on the move, with more communities, […]
By Ayo Balogun LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command on Wednesday busted syndicates of in-traffic robbery suspects with the arrest of three ‘one chance’ robbery gang and seven pickpockets using Ajegunle as the base of their operations. The operatives also recovered two […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Male lecturers in tertiary Institutions in the country who are fond of sexually molesting female students would now be in soup as Senators has recommended 5- year jail term without any option of fine for any one found guilty of the offence. This followed the passage of […]
ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian U-20 Coach, Emmanuel Amuneke has reduced the number of his players in the camp to 31. This followed last Saturday’s friendly match with Nigeria National League side – the Supreme Court FC. The friendly with the Abuja based team ended in 1-0. Amuneke is expected to drop one more […]
The President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Wednesday applauded the Senate’s passage of the 2nd reading of ‘A Bill for an Act to establish the National Agricultural Credit Fund to Promote Commercial Agriculture in Nigeria’. Saraki, in a statement on his social media pages, commended the effort by the Senate to establish […]
*As Elumelu reconfirms Africa network as strategic priority, pledges further capital for African growth The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Group recently held its first ever Senior Leadership Forum reflecting the strategic importance and growth potential of its pan-African business. UBA Group Chairman Mr. Tony O. Elumelu convened the Forum to review the impressive growth […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu, Abakaliki BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As part of measure to checkmate the nefarious activities of fulani herdsmen in parts of Nigeria, including the south east region, the Ebonyi state government says it is now contemplating creating special grazing routes for the herdsmen. The state Governor, Dave Umahi, disclosed this on […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A group, Youths for Total Change, has queried the rationale behind the insistence of the Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, Justice Danladi Umar, to sit over the trial of the President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki. The group, in a statement by its President, Yusuf Baba, […]
By Funmilayo Omidiji OGUN, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The abducted former Minister of State for Education, Mrs Iyabo Anisulowo has been released. The former Senator regained her freedom Tuesday around 7pm. The combined team of RRS, Ogun State Policemen and Military carried out the rescue operation. Ogun State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Dayo […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu ENUGU, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – At least 13 civil society organizations on Tuesday staged a peaceful protest over the recent killing of scores of indigens of Nimbo community in Enugu State by suspected Fulani herdsmen, just as the state government is to open internally displaced camp (IDP) in the area. Addressing […]
ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has restated the Federal Government (FG) commitment in upholding the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act as a necessary instrument in the fight against corruption and promoting transparency in governance. The Minister made the remarks in Abuja Tuesday in his message to […]
By Ignatius Okpara, Enugu ENUGU, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The All Progressive Congress (APC) Governors Tuesday paid a condolence visit to Enugu state Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, over the recent attack on Nimbo community in Uzo Uwani council area of the State. Led by its chairman and Imo State Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, the progressive Governors, […]
By Seun Adebosin LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) Nigerian popular female singer, Tiwa Savage after her marriage debacle, has returned to her music business. Savage’s final outburst on her sour relationship and resolve to break way from her former heartthrob, as well as Manager, Tunji Balogun (Tee Billz) went viral on both social and conventional media […]
By Niyi Adeyi LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has nominated the immediate past Chief Judge of the State, Justice Ayotunde Philips as the new Chairman of the State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC). The Governor, in a letter addressed to the State House of Assembly, which was read on the […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Catholic Bishops of Nigeria has requested President Mohammadu Buhari to declare the rampaging Fulani herdsmen as insurgents as well as treat them as such. This was parts of the demands by the Bishops when they met Buhari last weekend. The Bishops also asked Mr. President to […]
