(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) shared N3.879 trillion to the Federal Government, states, local government areas and other statutory recipients in the first half of 2020. This was contained in the latest edition of the quarterly report on the review of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) released in Abuja, […]
Photo: Zimbabwe’s Minister for Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Monica Mutsvangwa (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Under fire Zimbabwean government was forced to make a U-turn and to annul special mining grants it had issued to some Chinese companies within the country’s biggest national park. Shocked citizens mostly comprising hoteliers, wildlife activists, environmentalists and traditional leaders immediately […]
By Daniel Jones, Harare (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A few days after re-opening the tourism industry and allowing activities to resume, Zimbabwe government has given green light to domestic and international flights to recommence. Travelers will however be required to produce Covid-19 test certificates as flights resume this Thursday. Airlines cancelled flights in March when most […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As the pains of the increase in fuel pump price and electricity tariff begin to bite, some residents of Ibadan in Oyo State, on Tuesday embarked on a peaceful demonstration to express their bitterness at the issue. The protesters converged at the Awolowo Junction area in Ibadan carrying placards which disclosed how […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria has promised to provide Solar home systems to five million Nigerian households in the next 12 months. Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari who made the promise, said the intervention is part of the Economic Sustainability Plan (ESP) of the Federal Government. This was contained in the president’ address on Monday at […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular Nigerian media personality, Daddy Freeze, has finally reacted to the statement made by Pastor David Ibiyeomie as he called on security authorities to take note as his life was threatened. African Examiner had reported that Pastor Ibiyeomie had used derogatory words on the broadcaster for his constant attack on Bishop David […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has enjoined the politicians and the electorates in Edo and Ondo States to jettison any act of violence that will rock the foundation of the country’s democracy in the forthcoming election in the states. The police boss stated that anyone who intends to disrupt the peaceful […]
By Daniel Iworiso-Markson The forthcoming election for who represents the West Senatorial District of Bayelsa State brings back the tried and tested Henry Seriake Dickson to the prospect of the old and familiar: offering quality service to his people. This opportunity arose sequel to the election of Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo as Deputy Governor and the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufai, has disclosed what it costs to treat a COVID-19 patient in the state. El-Rufai who stated this while speaking with traditional rulers chaired by the Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar disclosed that it costs about N400,000 to treat a Covid-19 patient saying that the amount is due […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – After a failed move to exit the club, Barcelona’s striker, Lionel Messi has returned to his age long team for training. He trained alone, as did Philippe Coutinho, while the rest of the squad trained together. Messi, 33, submitted a transfer request on August 25, but disclosed last Friday that he would […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Ogun State Government has announced Monday, September 21, 2020, for the reopening of all schools in the South west state. Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to Governor Dapo Abiodun, Mr. Kunle Somorin made the announcement Monday in a statement issued in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. The statement noted that the second phase […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Paris Saint-Germain forward and France striker, Kylian Mbappe, is the latest player to have tested positive for coronavirus and has since left the France national squad. It will be recalled that Paul Pogba and second choice goalkeeper, Steve Mandanda, laso tested positive for the virus. Mbappe will be unavailable for France vs […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has announced 155 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the country. The agency in its daily update late Monday disclosed that 4 new deaths were recorded after a total daily test of 3,643 samples across the country. NCDC latest update brings to: 55,160 confirmed cases; 43,231 […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As leaders of Igbo extraction begin consultations among various ethnic nationalities and zones in the country, ahead of the 2023 presidential election, a group operating under the platform of Nigeria presidential project (NPP), has called on major political parties in the nation to zone the ticket for office of the president to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Senior Pastor and General Overseer of Salvation Ministries, Pastor David Ibiyeomie, has sparked reactions on social media after berating popular media personality, Daddy Freeze. Daddy Freeze who is known for bashing Nigerian pastors recently attacked Bishop Oyedepo for saying that women should be submissive to their husband. Reacting to this, Pastor […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Apostle Johnson Suleman, General Overseer, Omega Fire Ministries International, on Sunday met Gov. Godwin Obaseki ahead of the Edo Gubernatorial Election scheduled for September 19. Obaseki, who is the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), said the visit to Suleman’s Church, was to receive prayers ahead of the September 19, Governorship […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has disclosed the reasons for the recent increase in petrol pump price and electricity tariff across the country. Buhari who was represented by Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, stated this on Monday at the ministerial performance review retreat, attributed the Covid-19 pandemic as the cause of the pandemic. He said: […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The African Energy Chamber, an organization working with indigenous companies across Africa to optimize their reach and networks, has urged African governments and companies to develop better implementation of local content policies. The Chamber which is committed to upholding result-focused environment for companies operating in the industry across Africa, also reiterated the […]
By Akintokunbo A Adejumo (akinadejum@aol.com) “When governments fear the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny.” – Thomas Jefferson Does the government fear us? Or do we fear the government? When the people fear the government, tyranny has found victory. The Federal Government of Nigeria, the thirty-six (36) States, […]
Photo: Egyptian Tourism and Antiquities Minister Khaled al-Anany (C) and Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA) Mostafa Waziri (R) look at a 2,500-year-old coffin discovered in Giza, Egypt, on Sept. 6, 2020. (Xinhua photo) (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Egypt has announced the discovery of a collection of more than 13 intact sealed coffins, dating […]
