Picture caption: Secretary-General Confederation African Football (CAF) Hicham El Amrani BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) The Secretary-General Confederation African Football (CAF) Hicham El Amrani has resigned his appointment. The 37-year-old Moroccan did not give reason for the decision in his resignation which he dropped Sunday. However, El Amrani’s action has been linked to the ousting of his […]
Picture caption: Lagos State Governor Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode By Ayo Balogun LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Lagos State Governor Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has hinted that the Executive will soon send a Bill to the State House of Assembly to regulate handling of housemaids and private Security guards services. Ambode dropped this hint Monday at the […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – In another move to make Naira appreciates further against Dollar, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced N360/ Dollar as the new Forex rate for various invisibles. CBN assured Monday that the new rate would be available to Nigerians who wish to buy in all commercial banks across the […]
By Olawale Rasheed (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The political class thrives on tough competition for political power. From developing to developed world, struggle for control of state power marks the political elite as the most vicious and deadly. Yet there should be a time to let go. In the settled democracies, there is normally tough, rough […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – England have recorded another comfortable step on the road to qualify for next summer’s World Cup tournament in Russia as they beat Lithuania at Wembley 2-0. Gareth Southgate’s first game at Wembley since succeeding Sam Allardyce on a permanent basis provided few alarms as England remain firmly in control at […]
Picture caption: Controversial Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs service, Col. Hameed Ali (rtd.) Ayo Balogun, Abuja (AFRICAN EXAMINER) This is not the best of time for the controversial Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs service, Col. Hameed Ali (rtd.) as the Nigerian Senate has begun moves to probe alleged N4 trillion revenue leakage in the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – For much of the past year, Nigeria’s economy, the largest on the continent, has been mired in a recession. Shocked mainly by a fall in the price of oil, the country’s biggest export, and a resumption of militancy in the Niger Delta region which hobbled oil production, Nigeria’s economy ended 2016 on […]
LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Saturday lauded his predecessor presently, the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola for his achievements during the eight years he spent as Governor of the State. Ambode who spoke when he received Fashola and some top officials of the Ministry […]
Picture caption: Head Coach, Rangers International FC of Enugu, Imama Amapakabo By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu, Nigeria Angered by the present poor performance of defending champions of Nigeria premier league, Rangers Inter. FC of Enugu, management of the club, has given the Head coach, Imama Amapakabo a three-match ultimatum, or be sacked. The club’s Director of Public […]
ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The dust raised by the allegation on certificate scam against Senator Dino Melaye is far from being settled as the upper Legislative Chamber which the Lawmaker is presently a member is likely to hear from the authorities of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria this week. Melaye who is representing Kogi […]
By Owei Lakemfa Descendants of the Herero and Nama people of Namibia on Thursday May 16, 2017 stepped into an American District Court in Manhattan. It was the first time in 109 years that the world would, through their descendants, hear the voices of over 100,000 Africans massacred in their ancestral home by German colonialists […]
Picture caption: Group Managing Director (GMD), Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Dr. Maikanti Baru (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC has commended Taleveras, one of Nigeria’s oil companies for its cooperative attitude in the ongoing reconciliation of transactions in the defunct crude for products arrangement. Group Managing Director (GMD), Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Allianz has received the Africa CEO Forum ‘International Corporation of the Year’ award. Speaking at the 5th annual event, which held in Geneva, Allianz Regional CEO Africa, Coenraad Vrolijk, said: “We are so honored that Allianz’ commitment to Africa has been recognized with this award,” noting that Allianz has been […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has promised to partner with the top echelon of media owners and practitioners for the sustenance of robust and accurate reportage of Defence operational and strategic activities. The Director Defence Information (DDI) Major General John Enenche made the promise Friday during a visit […]
Picture caption: President Mohammadu Buhari, Nigeria By Mustapha Abdul Salaam BORNO, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari is billed to kick start the Nigerian Army Small Arms Championship (NASAC) 2017 Monday, March 27, 2017 inside the Sambisa Forest, Borno State. The Army Chief of Training and Operations Major General David Amadu, made this disclosure […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has sent 27 nominees to the Senate for confirmation as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs). President of the Senate Bukola Saraki, Thursday read the President’s letter which was signed by his Vice, Prof.Yemi Osinbajo (while acting as President) and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced the introduction of a liberalised online Visa on Arrival (VOA) facility to the public, especially foreign investors willing to invest in Nigeria. The Comptroller-General of the NIS, Mr Muhammad Babandede, made the announcement on Thursday in Abuja. Babandede said that the measure was part of […]
Picture caption: Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Mr. Kabiru Mohammed, as an interim Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Bank of Agriculture (BOA). In a statement issued Thursday by the Deputy Director, Information, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development Mrs Lere-Adams Blessing, President […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The United Nations Children’s Fund, Unicef, has hinted that about one billion people globally do not have access to clean drinking water, but instead consumes water contaminated with faeces. Such development according to the international Agency, has put the lives of the people in jeopardy. The Wash specialist […]
Picture Caption: Chairman of the Zenith Bank Plc, Jim Ovia (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Shareholders of Zenith Bank Plc on Wednesday approved final dividend of N55.573 billion for the year ended December 31, 2016, bringing the total payout to N63.422 billion. The dividend, which translates to N1.77 per share, was paid out of N129.65 billion recorded […]
