(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gov. Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi State on Friday disclosed that the state government had secured a N1.7 billion bank loan to boost livestock production and dairy in the state. Bagudu stated this at the commissioning of the new Kara ultramodern livestock market in Jega Local Government Area of the state towards boosting […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Plateau Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has confirmed the escape of four inmates from the Jos Custodial Centre. Mr Samuel Aguda, the Controller- in-Charge of the command, confirmed the development to newsmen on Friday in Jos. Aguda, who said the incident occurred in the wee hours of Thursday, attributed […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, Director-General, National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), says overlapping functions remain a significant problem encountered by Nigerian security agencies. Sulaiman said this during a National Security Legislative Reform Retreat for Leadership, Chairmen of Committees on Security and Sponsors of Security Bill of the House of Representatives on […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Tears and tributes flowed freely on Friday at the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), Ikotun, Lagos when remains of its founder Prophet T.B. Joshua were finally laid to rest. Other eminent personalities, including publisher Dele Momodu, International gospel singers, Shirley Murdock and Byron Cage were also in attendance. Details shortly…
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Amid continuing deterioration of worsening insecurity, the Nigerian Army has explained why it is playing catch-up with bandits, Boko Haram, and ISWAP terrorists. Specifically, the army stated that the federal government did not train its soldiers to fight asymmetric warfare. The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Lucky Irabor, however, disclosed that […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Students and lecturers of Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic Zaria in Kaduna, kidnapped 31 days ago, have regained freedom, an official said on Friday. The institution’s Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Shehu, made the disclosure in Zaria. Shehu said that the two lecturers and six students regained freedom on Thursday night and had been reunited […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Pope Francis will lead Sunday’s Angelus prayer from the Rome hospital where he is recovering from colon surgery, the Vatican said Friday. “The Angelus will be recited from the 10th floor of the A. Gemelli University Hospital,” spokesman Matteo Bruni said, adding Francis was continuing to improve following last Sunday’s operation. The […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredu, has stated that the Late Prophet T.B Joshua gave him and his wife money when he won his first election to become the governor of Ondo State. Akeredolu disclosed this at the funeral service of Prophet T,B Joshua at the Synagogue Church of All Nations, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As the people of South East- geo political zone of the country continue to clamour for a Nigerian president of Igbo extraction come 2023, some citizens from various parts of the country have called on a renowned philanthropist and All progressive Congress APC Chieftain from Enugu State, Emperor Chris Baywood Ibe, to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has been urged to grant amnesty to both the leaders of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and the leader of the Yoruba nation agitator, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, aka Sunday Igboho. This advice was given by a A Lagos-based socio-political activist and critic, Chief Adesunbo […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Two members of Gombe State House of Assembly, Hon. Abdullahi Abubakar and Hon. Adamu Pata have dissociated themselves from the purported endorsement of a Gombe senator, Danjuma Goje for a fifth term in the senate. Hon Abdullahi Abubakar and Adamu Pata represent Akko West and Yamaltu constituencies respectively in the State House […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has detected a confirmed case of the SARS-CoV-2, known as the Delta variant in Nigeria. The NCDC Director-General, Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu disclosed this in an interview in Abuja. African Examiner reports that the deadly Delta variant is recognised by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), operator of Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos Terminal Two (MMA2) in a swift response by its Spokesman, Mikail Mumuni has denied owing the Federal AirportsAuthority of Nigeria (FAAN) any amount at all. Ina statement on Thursday night, he said “ On the contrary, it is FAAN that owes […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Ebonyi Government has flagged-off the planting of over five million trees across the state, to confront the adverse effects of climate change. Mr Sunday Ugwuocha, Senior Special Assistant to Gov. Dave Umahi, on Environment, made the disclosure in Abakaliki, on Thursday, during the flag-off. Ugwuocha said that the tree planting policy […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has warned admission seekers into the NAF College of Nursing (NAFCON) against activities of fraudsters. NAF’s Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet gave the warning in a statement on Wednesday. Air Commodore Gabkwet said the attention of NAF has been drawn to a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Lagos State Government on Thursday inaugurated the Board of Trustees (BoT) for the J.K. Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History to restore the lost glory of the centre. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony in Lagos House, Ikeja, Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, who is the Chairman of the Board, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, has reiterated the Nigerian Army’s commitment to prompt and adequate attention to the medical needs of wounded troops at the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital in Kaduna. The COAS gave the assurance when he visited wounded personnel in the hospital on Thursday in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Director Africa Centre for Desease Control (CDC) on Thursday said that only 1.19 per cent of Africa’s population have been fully vaccinated against the coronavirus as third wave hits. A paltry number that is worrying experts as the continent experiences a third wave of cases. The current rise in infections is […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Uganda has reopened the Central Corridor to transport cargoes across Lake Victoria from the Tanzanian town of Mwanza to the Ugandan capital Kampala, its transport authorities said on Wednesday. “The revitalisation of the Central Corridor after many years of inactivity is a clear testimony of Uganda’s commitment to strengthen our economy,’’ Fred […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Lauretta Onochie, presidential aide, has stated that she is not a member of any political party. Onochie made this known when she appeared before the senate committee on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Onochie was on Thursday screened as an INEC commissioner. It could be recalled that Buhari nominated her for […]
