By Niyi Adeyi, Lagos (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As the gradual and phased relaxation of the lockdown take full effect Monday, Lagos state, the commercial center of Nigeria, witnessed a large turnout of people. AFRICAN EXAMINER observed that the economic activities Monday morning started on a low scale at different bus stops in the metropolis, but as time […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government of Nigeria has advised medical facilities in the country to stop rejecting patients, especially emergency cases, noting that it is unethical not to attend to persons in distress. Dr Osagie Ehanire, Minister of Health, said this on Monday in Abuja, at the Presidential Taskforce (PTF) briefing on COVID-19 in […]
Dangote Foundation Engages Laboratory to Conduct 1,000 COVID-19 Test per Day in Kano (AFRRICAN EXAMINER) – The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF), a philanthropic endeavor of Aliko Dangote, has contracted 54Gene, a molecular diagnostics company specialized in research, and diagnostics, to immediately set up a 400 test/day capacity laboratory in Kano State. 54Gene is accredited by […]
Nigeria Receives Over $311m Abacha’s Loot Repatriated from U.S. (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, confirmed the receipt of 311,797,866.11 million dollars of the Abacha assets repatriated from the U.S. and the Bailiwick of Jersey. Malami made the confirmation in a statement issued by Dr Umar Gwandu, […]
Fidelity Bank Holds AGM, Grosses N6.6bn in Q1 Profits (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Fidelity Bank has reassured that it will continue to take measures that will ensure the safety of customers, staff and other stakeholders during this period. This reassurance was given on Thursday during the bank’s 32nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Lagos. Speaking at […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on Sunday recorded 170 new cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19), in the country, bringing the total number of infections in Nigeria to 2,558. The NCDC also said that two new patients have been confirmed dead from the virus in the country, bringing the total number of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Togo’s President Faure Gnassingbe was inaugurated on Sunday at a ceremony that was minimised to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. Some 200 guests – all wearing face masks and practicing social distancing – attended the ceremony. With borders closed, it was only attended by diplomats already in the country. The televised […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Evacuation of Nigerians stranded in the U.S. due to the novel coronavirus pandemic is to begin on May 10, according to the Consulate-General of Nigeria in New York. The consulate-general disclosed this in a notice signed by the Consul-General, Mr Benaoyagha Okoyen, on behalf of the Nigerian Missions in the U.S., on […]
Chaos, Confusion Mar Minister’s Covid-19 Palliative Distribution in Enugu From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – There was pandemonium on Sunday at the Michael Okpara square Enugu, venue of the Covid-19 palliative distribution organized by the Minister of foreign Affairs, Mr Geoffrey Onyeama. Suspected supporters of the minister allegedly attacked some members of the state chapter of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A lawmaker representing Nasarawa central in the Nasarawa state House of Assembly, Mr. Sule Adamu, has died of coronavirus. Governor Abdullahi Sule disclosed this on Sunday in a chat with newsmen. Sule explained that the lawmaker took ill and was admitted at the Federal Medical Centre in Keffi, where his sample was […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) Prof. Isa Hashim, a senior council member, Kano Emirate Council, is dead, aged 86 years. Hashim, who is the Jarman Kano, died on Sunday after a brief illness. A family member of the deceased, Aliyu Ibrahim, said Hashim’s health deteriorated in recent days and suddenly died. His remains had been buried in accordance […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Mr Sunday Thomas as the substantive Commissioner for Insurance/Chief Executive Officer, National Insurance Commission (NAICOM). Mr Yunusa Abdullahi, Special Adviser, Media and Communications to the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning disclosed this in a statement in Abuja on Sunday. Thomas replaced Malam […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Lagos State Government on Saturday debunked a social media report on the resumption of schools for third term activities. Mr Kayode Abayomi, the Head, Public Affairs, Ministry of Education said in a statement that the report alleged that a decision had been purportedly reached with an unnamed ”Honourable Commissioner for Basic […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Emir of Rano in Kano State, Amb. Abubakar Tafida, is dead. Alhaji Kabiru Alasan, the Turakin Rano and member, Rano Emirate Council, confirmed hat the monarch died on Saturday after a brief illness at the age of 74. Alasan, who is also a member representing Rano-Kibiya-Bunkure Federal Constituency, said that the Emir […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of AVM Muhammadu Muhammed (rtd), as the new Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). Mr Boss Mustapha, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), announced this on Saturday in a statement signed by Mr Willie Bassey, Director, Information, Office of the SGF. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has commiserated with families of the victims of Friday’s fuel tanker fire incident at Obalende area of Lagos. According to a statement issued in Lagos by the corporation’s Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs, Dr Kennie Obateru, NNPC wishes all those that sustained injuries in the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Founder of Daar Communications Plc, owners of Raypower FM and Africa International Television (AIT), Chief Raymond Dokpesi, has tested positive for COVID-19. His daughter-in-law and three grandchildren as well as four other relations also tested positive. Recall that one of his sons, Dokpesi Jnr, had been confirmed positive for the virus and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo has released 36 prisoners as part of efforts to decongest the prison following the threat of COVID-19 pandemic. The governor also directed the Acting Chief Judge of the State, Mrs Ijeoma Aguguo, to immediately commence accelerated trial and release of inmates who are on awaiting trial […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Mr Edward Egbuka, has assumed office as the new Commisioner of Police (CP) incharge of Plateau Command. Egbuka replaced Mr Isaac Akinmoyede, who has been redeployed to Imo State Command. Speaking during the official handing and taking over ceremony on Friday in Jos, the new Commisioner promised to condolidate on the feats […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Reports have surfaced that one of the leading Nigeria’s commercial bank, Access Bank is planning to cut workers’ salaries to avoid job losses amid the ravaging coronavirus. A report online by Bloomberg says the salary cuts are expected to start from May unless business conditions improve quoting anonymous sources. However, the bank has […]
