(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Veteran Nollywood actress, Rachael Oniga, has been buried in Lagos. The actress died from heart-related issues on July 30 at the age of 64. Details later…
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Department of State Services (DSS), has countered the allegation levelled against them on the internet of dispersing doctors attending a Saudi Arabia-organised job interview at the Sheraton Hotel in Abuja on Thursday. Spokesman for the Service, Dr Peter Afunanya, made the denial in a statement issued in Abuja on Friday. Afunanya […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Bandits have freed 92 out of 136 pupils of Tegina Islamiyya pupils after 88 days in captivity. However 44 students were held back . The freed pupils were brought to Government House, Minna on Friday morning where they are waiting to meet Governor Sani-Bello. Details shortly…
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A High Court in Abuja has ordered the Nigeria Police Force to charge Gloria Okolie to court on or before August 31, 2021, or be granted bail in the sum of N2m and Level 12 officer as bond and surety. The ruling is coming after 70 days of detaining Okolie by Intelligence […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Prince Uche Secondus on Friday resumed office following a Kebbi State High Court order that reinstated him as the National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). “We obeyed the court order from Port Harcourt. We also obey the one of yesterday (Thursday). “This is a party that follows the rule of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The West African Examination Council (WAEC) says it will do everything possible to stop special centers also known as ‘Miracle Centers’ for its examinations in the country. Mrs Eucharia Onodu, Deputy Registrar/Zonal Coordinator, WAEC in Enugu State made the vow in Enugu on Thursday at a stakeholders round table on how to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government has directed the Chief Medical Directors and Managing Directors of federal tertiary hospitals, to implement no-work, no-pay policy on the striking members of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD). The government’s stateement was contained in a letter dated August 26, 2021 signed by the Director of Hospital Services, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government of Nigeria has reiterated its resolve to improve farmers palm oil produce in the country. Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Ernest Umakhihe, disclosed this in Enugu during a meeting organised by Oil Palm Growers Association of Nigeria (OPGAN). Represented by the Deputy Director, Tree […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The week- long Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) holding in Enugu has ended with a declaration that alarming deaths in the hands of killer herdsmen, kidnappers, among others have made Nigeria one of the most terrorized countries in the world. They noted that except for civil war, Nigeria has never witnessed […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – An unidentified helicopter has allegedly shot down a local passenger boat travelling from Port Harcourt to Bonny in Rivers State. Many people were severely wounded in the incident and have been rushed to the nearest hospital. Eye witnesses at the Bonny-Nembe waterside where the boat took off from in Port Harcourt, confirmed […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA), has called for the suspension of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) tax appeal practice direction pending its revision. The association made the call in a statement signed by its Director-General, Amb. Ayoola Olukanni, following its resolution at its 3rd […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Umueze Community in Umuahia North Council area of Abia State, South- East Nigeria has been thrown into shock as seven members of a family died after eating the popular local roasted beef popularly known as Suya with an unknown fruit juice Father of the house whose name was simply given as Mr. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Wolverhampton Wanderers have “immediately” rejected a loan offer from Tottenham Hotspur to take Adama Traore to North London for the 2021-22 season, according to the Telegraph. Spurs are said to have offered a £5m loan fee to cover the season and are interested in a clause that would make give them the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Kwara police Command on Thursday said it has rescued three persons, recently kidnapped in the state. The command named the rescued persons as Devine Favour, Tosin Arogundade and Mariam Salihu, saying that the victims were rescued unhurt and has since reunited them with their families. This was contained in a statement […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Chief John Aluya, Vice President, Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Lagos Zone, has decried the double taxation imposed on manufacturing companies by Lagos State Government. Aluya criticised the act during the 7th Lagos Corporate Assembly, tagged: ”Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu (BOS) Meets Business”, organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Commerce, Industry and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Special Investigation Panel on the alleged indictment of Mr Abba Kyari, a deputy commissioner of police, has submitted its report to the Inspector General (I-G) of Police, Mr Usman Baba. The Force Public Relations Officer, Mr Frank Mba, announced this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. Recalls that the Federal […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The General Superintendent of Deeper Life Ministry, Pastor William F. Kumuyi has charged Nigerians including the political elite to love one another, saying the ongoing security challenges facing the nation need ceaseless prayers. He stated this while speaking to newsmen shortly after arriving at Akanu Ibiam International airport, Enugu for commencement of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Embassy of Nigeria in Tripoli, Libya has repatriated another batch of 107 Nigerians stranded in Libya in continuation of its rescue operations to ensure no Nigerian is stranded in the country. Kabiru Musa, Chargé D’affaires en titre of Nigeria to Libya disclosed this in a statement . According Musa, the 107 […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has berated the presidency for attacking Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State concerning his criticism over cattle ranching. It could be recalled that the presidency had on Wednesday, accused Governor Ortom of inciting ethnic hatred in the country. In a statement by the Senior Special Assistant to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has queried Channels Television over an interview granted to Benue Governor Samuel Ortom. Reports indicated it was not the first time Channels TV would be queried by NBC. In April, the agency suspended the broadcast license of Channels Television and imposed a N5 million fine on the […]
