By Nwa Diokpa (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The deputy trade and industry minister of Ghana, Carlos Kingsley Ahenkorah, has resigned for going against coronavirus self-isolation measures after he tested positive for the virus. This was announced by the president of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo, in a statement on Friday. Part of the statement reads: “This follows the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi. has approved the appointment of Justice Henry Olusuyi as the acting Chief Judge (CJ), of the state. Mr Onogwu Mohammed, Chief Press Secretary to Bello, confirmed the appointment in a statement issued on Friday in Lokoja. Mohammed said Olusuyi would function in that capacity pending the appointment […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The All Progressives Congress (APC) has generated N258.7 million from the sales of expression of interest and nomination forms to aspirants ahead of July 20, governorship primaries in Ondo state. The party placed a N22.5 million fee on each of the governorship aspirants, while female aspirants and the physically challenged were asked […]
By Nwa Diokpa (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Reports emerging from the office of the Auditor- General of the federation which says that it has uncovered financial infractions in the books of the Nigerian Law School which ranged from outright misappropriation to spending without approval and diversion of pension. The report which was submitted to the Senate […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The South Africa Defence Force (SANDF) has confirmed that at least 40 of its officers have tested positive for coronavirus. “Like all other front-line workers, SANDF soldiers are exposed to the scourge of Covid-19, more than the average citizen,” the defence forces said. The troops are from an infantry battalion based in […]
By Nwa Diokpa (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The government of Akwa Ibom State has refuted claims that the Nigerian government gave the state any financial aid in the fight against COVID-19. The state Governor, Udom Emmanuel, stated this on Thursday during a media chat to update citizens on efforts of his government in the fight to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for caution as African airlines begin operations in various countries. The WHO said strict measures should be observed to prevent surges in coronavirus infections. The organisation urged governments to ensure airlines take information of passengers travelling and follow up with them to prevent outbreaks. The […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nearly 80 Rwandans who had been stuck in India for three months due to restriction of movement and suspension of international travel have been finally repatriated, according to Rwanda’s embassy in New Delhi. A special flight operated by RwandAir flew a group of 79 Rwandan nationals and a few Indians who operate […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria has recorded 626 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the total infections to 27,110. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) made this known Thursday on its official twitter handle. The NCDC also said Nigeria reported 13 deaths, bringing the total to 616 deaths in 35 states and the FCT. The NCDC said that Lagos State […]
By Agency Report (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Lagos State Government has begun fund disbursement as assistance to the Abule-Egba pipeline explosion victims, residing at the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Relief Camp, Igando. Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, Director- General of LASEMA, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The United States’ COVID-19 emergency aid to Nigeria rose to $41.3 million (N15.5 billion) as of Thursday, according to the Department of State. This represents an additional 11.3 million dollars (N4.2 billion) compared with the 30 million dollars (N11.2 billion) assistance to Nigeria announced by the U.S. in May. In a statement […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The United Nations says it has suspended two male staff members involved in a recent viral sex video in Israel. Mr Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for the Secretary-General, disclosed this in a note to UN correspondents in New York on Thursday. Dujarric said both employees had been identified and placed on “Administrative Leave […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has approved indefinite suspension of the Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), Mr. Adebayo Somefun. Buhari according to a statement issued Thursday in Abuja, by the Deputy Director, Press and Public Relations NSITF, Charles Akpan, said three other Directors of the agency were also […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Notorious suspected Nigerian fraudsters, Ramon Igbalode Abbas a.k.a Hushpuppi and Olalekan Jacon Ponle a.k.a Mr. Woodberry have been extradited to the United States. The official page of Dubai Police confirmed their extradition. The two were arrested in Dubai, United Arab Emirates over high-level fraud, money-laundering and cyber-crimes. FBI’s Director, Christopher Wray, thanked the Dubai Police for working […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has constituted a 49-member campaign council for its Edo State Governorship candidate, Pastor Ize Iyamu. In a statement issued Thursday in Abuja and signed by the Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the APC, Yekini Nabena, indicated that the APC Caretaker/Extra-Ordinary National Convention Planning Committee has […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Ondo State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Wahab Adegbenro is dead. He was 65 years old. Adegbenro was said to have been rushed early hours of Thursday from Akure, Ondo state capital, to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Owo before he died few hours later. African Examiner gathered that his death may have […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Cross River Government has insisted that it has no COVID-19 case, saying that it has nothing to gain by hiding cases of infections in the state. Gov. Ben Ayade made this disclosure while briefing with journalists and members of the state COVID-19 Response Team at the Government House, Calabar on Thursday. […]
A statue of former Ethiopian, leader Haile Selassie, has been destroyed in a park in Wimbledon, south-west London. Police are investigating the incident, which took place in Cannizaro Park on Tuesday evening. The damage to the bust was carried out by a group of around 100 people, according to an eyewitness. It appears to be […]
By Nwa Diokpa (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As the federal government plans to employ 774, 000 youths for three months across the country, available information indicate that Lagos state’s recruitment will be handled by the daughter of the APC national leader and Iyaloja-General of Lagos, Folasade Tinubu-Ojo; and the Chairman of the National Union of Road […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Kenya has launched an electronic court filing system that will allow parties to file cases online. Through the digital system, lawyers, prosecutors and litigants will be able to file cases and serve court papers to defendants from their homes or offices without physically visiting the court premises. Chief Justice David Maraga said […]
