(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Senate has urged the Federal Government to declare a State of Emergency in the country due to security challenge. The Senate’s resolution was followed to a Point of Order during Wednesday’s plenary by Sen. Sani Musa (APC-Niger) on “The abduction of students of Government Science School (GSS) Kagara, Niger.” The upper […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of Power, Mr Sale Mamman, says the Federal Government spends over N50 billion monthly on electricity. Mr Aaron Artimas, the Special Adviser, Media and Communications to the minister, disclosed this on Tuesday in a statement in Abuja. Artimas quoted the minister as saying this when he received the Guild of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – PSG’s spectacular performance at Camp Nou dimmed the hope of Barcelona as the French club thrashed the Messi led team 4-1 in their round-of-16 matchup on Tuesday. Kylian Mbappé netted thrice in 32nd, 65th and 85th minute despite Lionel Messi scoring the opening goal of the match with a penalty. It was […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced a temporary closure of runway 18R/36L at Murtala Mohammed Airport, Lagos. Mrs Henrietta Yakubu, General Manager, Corporate Affairs, FAAN, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos. Yakubu said that the closure was due to a landing incident involving a Boeing 737 […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has Presented N18.5 million to 185 indigenes of the state who were victims of the Shasha market crisis in Ibadan. Alhaji Garba Mohammed, Kano State Commissioner for Information, who led the state government delegation, gave each of the victims N100,000 on Tuesday in Ibadan. Other members […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has congratulated the First Lady, Mrs Aisha Buhari, on her 50th birthday celebration. Sanwo-Olu, in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Gboyega Akosile, on Tuesday, described the First Lady as a courageous and amiable woman, kindhearted and strong pillar of support for President […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Kaduna State Government on Tuesday, said that accidental detonation of an object injured seven children in Igabi Local Government Area of the state. Mr Samuel Aruwan, Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, confimed the incident in a statement issued in Kaduna. Aruwan said: “Security agencies have reported the accidental detonation […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A Chieftain of the ruling All Progressive Congress APC and Director- General of Voice of Nigeria, (VON), Mr. Osita Okechukwu has faulted the criticism of the ongoing revalidation/ membership registration of the party by two ex- national Chairmen of the party Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, Pa Bisi Akande and it’s national leader, Asiwaju […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Governor of Ogun State, Gbenga Daniel, has left the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, for the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. Daniel, who was the campaign manager for PDP’s former Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, disclosed this on Tuesday. According to him, his decision to defect was due to his support for Governor […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Primero Transport Services Ltd., operators of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in Lagos State, said that no passenger sustained any form of injury when one of its buses got burnt in a fire incident on Monday. The Spokesman for the firm, Mr Mutiu Yekeen, made the remarks during an interview in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Chairman of the Enugu state chapter, All Progressive Congress APC membership registration/ revalidation committee, Senator Jonathan Zwingina, has wooed civil servants and residents of the state and South- East zone in general to take advantage of the ongoing exercise to join the Nigeria’s ruling party. He said it is no longer news […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ex-Deputy Governor of Osun State, Senator Iyiola Omisore, has defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday. Omisore contested in the 2018 governorship poll on the platform of the Social Democratic Party but he later went into coalition with the APC in the rerun of the September 28 rerun. He […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed concerns over ethnic violence and clashes in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital, which led to loss of several lives. A misunderstanding ensued between two men of different ethnic extractions at the Shasha market in Akinyele Local Government Area in Ibadan sparked off an ethno religious […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), has congratulated Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on her appointment as the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). The OPEC Secretary-General, Dr Barkindo Mohammad, disclosed this in a congratulatory message on Monday, in Abuja. Okonjo-Iweala, 66, was appointed director-general of the WTO on Monday by representatives […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The African Diaspora Congress (ADC) said on Monday that the confirmation of Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), a win not only for Nigerians in particular and Africans in general, but for women in the global community. Prof. Apollos Nwauwa, Secretary-General of ADC and Chairman of Nigerian […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state, has explained himself over a comment he made about Fulani herdsmen carrying Ak-47 rifles for self defence, that he meant no harm in the statement. This was disclose in a statement issued by Mr Mukhtar Gidado, his Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on media The governor said […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has vowed that his government would protect all religious and ethnic groups, whether majority or minority in line with its responsibility under the constitution. Malam Garba Shehu, one of the President’s spokesmen, said in a statement on Sunday in Abuja that Buhari made the assertion while reacting to reports […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has cautioned the Federal Government against further increase in fuel price in the country. PDP said this in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Kola Ologbondiyan in Abuja on Saturday. Ologbondiyan said that Nigerians were already faced with economic hardship following the November 2020 increase […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Lagos State Government has warned property owners and developers in the Magodo Residential Schemes to immediately desist from any development on the wetlands in the area, or face sanctions, a government statement issued on Sunday has said. Dr Idris Salako, the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, who handed the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has warned motorists and other road users to desist from indulging in drunk driving, excessive speed, and reckless driving while celebrating the 2021 Valentine Day. The Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO), Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM) Bisi Kazeem, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. Kazeem […]
