(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared Tuesday June 4, as the Eid-el-Fitr day to mark the end of Ramadan fasting. The Nigerian Muslims Leader announced the sighting of the new moon of Shawwal in a radio and television broadcast in Sokoto later on Monday. Abubakar said that the new […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has charged the Nigeria Policemen to always operate within the ambit of the law as well as avoid violating the fundamental human rights of citizens whom they have sworn to protect. Buhari gave the task Monday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, while receiving the report of the Presidential […]
By Mustapha Abdul Salaam (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has expelled the immediate past Deputy Governor, Ibrahim Wakkala and Senator Kabiru Marafa, over alleged anti-party activities. Senator Marafa, an avowed critic of President Muhammadu Buhari is representing Zamfara Central senatorial zone in the 8th National Assembly (NASS). The […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has arrested some supervisors and candidates, who allegedly tried to undermine the integrity of its ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The council’s Head, National Office, Mr Olu Adenipekun, made the allegation in an interview Monday in Lagos. The May/June WASSCE began on Monday, April […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) has slammed an indefinite suspension on Mr. David Onyekachukwu of its Life Camp branch, Abuja, over a reported indecent relationship he had with a 16-year-old girl. The indefinite suspension, according to a statement by the Church’s spokesman, Brother Collins Edomaruse, is in line with the […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The police in Enugu, south- East Nigeria, have arrested an artisan for allegedly stabbing to death his colleague and suspected member of Baga confraternity cult group. Ebere Amarizu, the Command’s spokesman, who disclosed this to African Examiner on Sunday in Enugu said” the deceased identified as one Iruchukwu Nnebe believed to be […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A few hours before Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State formally announced his unexpected appointment as Secretary to the State Government, Chiedu Ebie was lounging at home reflecting on the past four years and relishing what is now a short break from the daunting task of governance, policy and politics. His tenure as Commissioner […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Liverpool defeated Tottenham 2-0 in the Champions League final to win its sixth European title. Mohamed Salah opened the scoring by converting a penalty kick in the second minute and substitute Divock Origi sealed the victory with a low shot from inside the area in the 88th, securing Liverpool the title a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The State Department is now requiring nearly all applicants for U.S. visas to submit their social media usernames, previous email addresses and phone numbers. It’s a vast expansion of the Trump administration’s enhanced screening of potential immigrants and visitors. In a move that’s just taken effect after approval of the revised application […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Owerri (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – There are strong indications that the new Imo state governor, Emeka Ihedioha of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), may likely probe activities of the immediate past governor of the state, Owelle Rochas Okorocha in the last eight years. A chieftain of the PDP in the state, who spoke to […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Awka …As Obiano Retains BoT Chair (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The crisis- ridden All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, weekend, re-elected Dr. Victor Oye as its national chairman for a second term, as well as retained Anambra state governor, chief Willy Obiano, as its Chairman Board of Trustees, BoT. Surprisingly, the son of late Biafran warlord, […]
