(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Burna Boy’s rejection to join the October 1 protest has sparked up debate on social media as some Nigerians wonder why the musician, who has always likened himself to be Fela will decline not to participate in the planned October 1 protest. It all started when former presidential aspirant, Yele Sowore, took […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth II, has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari as Nigeria marks of Nigeria’s 60th Independence Anniversary on Thursday. The Queen’s message which was conveyed by the British High Commission in Nigeria was contained in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government announced that the United Arab Emirates has agreed to resume visa issuance to Nigerians Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, made the announcement Wednesday via his Twitter handle. In addition, UAE, the Minister disclosed has permitted the operation of Emirates Airlines in Nigeria. Sirika tweets read: “UAE has written to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The government of the federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, says his comment that Nigeria may break up was misunderstood. It will be recalled that the SGF while representing the vice president, Yemi Osinbajo, in an interdenominational church service to commemorate Nigeria’s 60th independence anniversary on Sunday, stated that Nigeria may break up if […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has enjoined the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos to retire that former Deputy National Chairman of the Party, Bode George, so that the party can make progress in the state. The former governor stated this in a statement by his spokesman, Lere Olayinka, during the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed no fewer than 3,000 personnel to ensure security in the FCT as Nigeria celebrates its 60th Independence Anniversary. Mr Mathias Ohieme, Commandant, FCT NSCDC, stated that this on Wednesday at the FCT Command in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ohieme […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhmmadu Buhari on Wednesday swore in four newly appointed federal Permanent Secretaries at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the swearing-in was held shortly before the commencement of the weekly virtual Federal Executive Council (FEC). The affected permanent secretaries include Mr […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER)-Tourists who will be visiting Zimbabwe when the country re-opens airports for regional and international flights starting this Thursday will be charged at extra US$60 Covid-19 fee at ports of entry. Already Zimbabwe is considered a more expensive destination compared to other countries in the region such as Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and South Africa […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – At least 11 people were injured and 17 houses were demolished by heavy rains accompanied with strong winds in Tanzania’s western region of Rukwa, an official said on Tuesday. Said Mtanda, Nkasi District Commissioner in Rukwa region, said the rain that started pounding in the district on Monday afternoon demolished houses, leaving […]
By ERIC OJO (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has harped on the need for journalists in Nigeria to take more interest in investigative reporting on issues underpinning the COVID-19 pandemic. There are currently a lot of gray areas in the government response to the pandemic both at the national and sub-national level which […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday says that former Ondo Governor, Segun Mimiko, is trying to achieve a third-term ambition as he wants to achieve this through the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP). APC disclosed this in a statement issued by the APC Publicity Secretary, Yekini Nabena, stressing said the entire governorship […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As part of plans to mark this Nigeria’s 60th Independence Anniversary celebration, the federal government has declared Thursday, October 1, a public holiday. The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, announced this on Tuesday.Aregbesola applauded Nigerians on the Diamond Jubilee and declared government’s commitment to socio-economic transformation. He said: “our warmth, welcoming spirit […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A coalition of 70 labour and civil society organisations (CSOs), the Alliance for Surviving COVID-19 and Beyond (ASCAB), has stated that it has found N94.3 trillion which was unremitted to the federation account. The group, headed by Femi Falana, who is the interim national chair of the coalition, stated this in a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), on Monday says it will deploy 2,000 Special Force in the Northwest to restore peace and security in the region. The Comptroller General, Mr Muhammad Babandede, stated this during the passing out parade of 320 First Batch of pioneer Special Force of the Service, at the NIS […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Delta Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that it would not miss the former governor of the state, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan, who defected from APC to the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday. The APC announced this on Monday in statement issued by its Publicity Secretary, Mr Sylvester […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Zimbabwean teachers have threatened not to return to school as schools open this Monday unless Government addresses their conditions of service and a Covid-19 allowance. Biggest teachers’ unions-Zimbabwe Teachers Association (Zimta) and Progressive Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (PTUZ) have said their members will stay home as schools reopen for lessons after six […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has stated he may join the campaign team of the Peoples Democratic Party’s candidate (PDP) Eyitayo Jegede, in the upcoming gubernatorial election in Ondo State. Gov. Wike stated this while responding to comments by Ondo State governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, who accused Governor Wike of being the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced two deaths and 126 new cases of COVID-19 infections in the country. The NCDC made this known on its official twitter handle on Sunday. It also said that the 126 new cases were recorded in 12 states, bringing the total number of confirmed […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Donald Trump paid just 750 dollars in federal income tax in 2016, the year he won the U.S. presidential election, the New York Times wrote in an explosive investigative report late Sunday. The president, a self-proclaimed billionaire, paid the same amount in 2017, and nothing at all in 10 of the 15 previous […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Organised Labour has suspended its planned nationwide industrial action for two weeks over the recent hike in electricity tariff and fuel pump price in the country. Sen. Christ Ngige, Minister of Labour and Employment said this while reading a joint communique on the resolution of the Trade Dispute between the Federal Government […]
