(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Over 4,600 people have been killed by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. The figure, according to estimates by a Harvard University study, was 70 times more than official toll, which toll stands at 64. Researchers said a third of deaths after September’s hurricane were due to interruptions in medical care caused by power […]
By Eric Ojo, Abuja As the world marks this year’s Menstrual Hygiene Day today, WaterAid has called on governments around the world to prioritise better toilets and washing facilities in schools, and to provide accurate information around menstruation in order to ensure girls’ rights to education and equality. The call comes as nations prepare for […]
ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board JAMB has announced the release of the results of the 2018 rescheduled UTME examination. JAMB’s Head of Media, Dr Fabian Benjamin, made the announcement Tuesday in an interview with the NAN in Abuja. The mop up examination which was conducted last Saturday, May 26, 2018 included candidates […]
EKITI, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A former interim National Publicity Secretary of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party PDP, Prince Dayo Adeyeye has defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress APC. Adeyeye who announced his defection Tuesday said his decision was to collaborate with the APC and its candidate, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, to win the Saturday, July […]
Photo: Lagos Lawyer, Femi Falana (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – National Leader of the APC, Chief Bola Tinubu, has called on Mr Femi Falana (SAN) and veteran journalist, Mr Kunle Ajibade, to join hands with the party to move Nigeria forward. In a birthday message to the duo, Tinubu described Falana and Ajibade as icons in their […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Property owners in Enugu state South-East Nigeria, would soon get a reliefbas Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has put machinery in motion to eliminate issue of multiple taxes on properties. To this end, the governor, had on Monday inaugurated a 10-man Land Use Charge Assessment and Appeal Tribunal. The tribunal is a […]
By Ignatius Okpara, Enugu (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – An amalgamated of Human Rights groups in South East Nigeria has berated the President Muhammadu Buhari led federal government over alleged lack of commitment in stemming the tide of killings of harmless citizens across the country by armed herdsmen and other insurgents. Operating under the umbrella of “South […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Enugu state Post Primary School Management Board PPSM, has expelled nine female students of Urban Girls secondary school Enugu over their membership of various cult groups It therefore, warned students in the state against all manner of social vices, particularly cultism, insisting that the state has zero […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Bayelsa State Government has described 19 years of uninterrupted democracy in Nigeria as one of the best things to happen to the country since it attained independence in 1960. The State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Daniel Iworiso-Markson stated this in a statement released to journalists in Yenagoa to commemorate the 2018 […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Osun state deputy governor, Senator Iyiola Omisore has commended Nigerians for sustaining democracy for 18 uninterrupted years despite the challenges the country has faced in recent times. In a statement released on his behalf by Jide Fakorede and made available to newsmen in Osogbo on Monday to commemorate this year democracy […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Tunisia’s ruling coalition has failed to agree on a new economic reform plan and a cabinet reshuffle, officials said on Monday. This new political setback happened as the International Monetary Funds (IMF) prepares to review the next loan tranche. The North African country has been hailed as the Arab Spring’s only democratic […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Kenyan authorities arrested the head of a government agency and 53 others on Monday in a corruption investigation into the theft of nearly 99 million dollars, a rare move to hold officials to account for graft in a nation where it is widespread. President Uhuru Kenyatta’s pledged to stamp out graft when […]
ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari is scheduled to make a National broadcast to mark this year’s Democracy Day Tuesday. Special Adviser to President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, in a statement issued Monday indicated: “As part of activities to commemorate the 2018 Democracy Day celebrations, President Muhammadu Buhari will make […]
TARABA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – After the recent massacre of two Catholic Priests and about 15 other worshipers in Benue, suspected herdsmen have stormed a seminary in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital and launched fresh attack on clerics. Reports specified that two Catholic priests Monday morning were beaten, while one was shot in the leg by the suspected herdsmen. Following […]
ZAMFARA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Zamfara State Police Command has confirmed the death of seven persons in a fresh attack by gunmen at Gidan-Labbo village in Gidan-Goga district of Maradun local government area of the state. The Command’s Public Relations Officer DSP Muhammad Shehu disclosed this Sunday in Gusau, the state capital during an interview. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB is set to conduct a test for the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), the board’s Head, Media and Information, Dr Fabian Benjamin, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos. Benjamin said that the patronage by FRSC […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Rivers State Chapter of All Progressives Congress, APC, has hailed the former governor of Rivers State and present Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi on the occasion of his 53rd birthday anniversary today. The party announced this through a press statement signed and released this morning (Sunday) by the newly-elected […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Spokesperson of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Mr. Bolaji Abdullahi and that of the main opposition Peoples’ Democratic Party, Mr. Kola Ologbodiyan, last week had a lively debate on television. Both were polite and civil, befitting the Gentlemen of the Press. The debates had little to do with principles, ideologies […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER0 – Liverpool’s Egypt forward Mohamed Salah could miss next month’s World Cup in Russia after suffering a suspected shoulder injury in Saturday’s 3-1 UEFA Champions League final defeat by Real Madrid. Liverpool’s manager Juergen Klopp confirmed this to reporters during his post-match news conference on Saturday. Salah left the field in tears in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The crisis in the Kaduna State chapter of the ruling APC is far from being over, as the Sen Suleiman Hunkuyi-led faction says it is considering option of defecting to another political party. Prominent members of the faction include: activist and serving Senator, Shehu Seni, former APC Governorship aspirant Isah Ashiru, Mr. Mataimaki Tom […]
