(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – West African Civil Society Forum (WACSOF) has reaffirmed its commitment to contribute, alongside the regional institution and other actors, to the preservation and promotion of democracy in the West African sub-region. With more than 1000 Member Organizations, WACSOF is the umbrella network of the Civil Society in West Africa, covering 18 thematic […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gov. Yahaya Bello has reprimanded the Chinese contractor handling the renovation of the Kogi Specialist Hospital, Lokoja, for executing a substandard project and delay in delivery. Bello lambasted the contractor while on an assessment visit to some ongoing projects across the state, adding that the poor quality of work was unacceptable by […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A 17 passenger boat named “TEMI 3 Global” which departed from CMS Ferry Terminal at 4:35p:m enroute Ikorodu Ferry Terminal on Sept. 27, has capsized leaving one person dead , 16 rescued in the accident. The NIWA, Lagos Area Manager, Mrs Sarat Braimah, disclosed in a statement in Lagos . Braimah said […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Big Brother Naija Shine Ya Eye housemates, Angel and Pere, have joined the rest of the final housemates in the house as they get a chance to compete in the finale. This happened on Monday, day 65 of the show, after they overcame the twist and Biggie announced their entry into the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Apex Igbo Umbrella body, the Ohaneze Ndigbo has once again expressed deep concern over the current alarming wave of violence in Igbo land, calling on the youths particularly leaders of the proscribed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra IPOB, to take notice of the danger such situation has posed in the area. President General […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The West African Health Organization, WAHO, has revealed that the novel dreaded Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic has claimed over nine thousand lives in the West African region since it surfaced. It made this known Monday at the beginning of a three-day conference in Enugu, being attended by all the Economic Community of West […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Mali may push back presidential and legislative elections from late February to avoid their validity being contested, the country’s prime minister, Choguel Maiga, handling a post-coup transition, has said. Mali’s progress back to democracy following the August 2020 overthrow of President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita is being closely monitored in a region that […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Sule Lamido, former governor of Jigawa state, has stated that the country lacks the needed leadership to attack its challenges. He disclosed this when he appeared on Sunday Politics, a Channels Television programme, , Lamido saying that the government must be accountable to the people. “Government must be held accountable and I […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A 15-year-old boy Oghenemaro Eriana has been reportedly stabbed to death by a bouncer for picking money at a wedding reception held at Mofor, Udu Local Government Area, Delta State. African Examiner gathered that the boy was stabbed to death allegedly by a bouncer drafted to the wedding reception at a popular […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gunmen went berserk on two locations in Anambra State, killing two persons and wounding many at APC rally, and setting ablaze a car belonging to a leader of Professor Chukwuma Soludo group. While the attack on APC took place during the party’s rally at Uruagu, Nnewi, the attack on the leader of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Hoodlums on Monday set ablaze a bus conveying tomatoes, vegetables and other foodstuffs to Enugu for violating the suspended every Monday sit-at-home order. This came as residents have continued to stay at home, defying even the orders of Indigenous People of Biafra leaders who had severally but unsuccessfully tried to halt the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian Army has urged residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) not to panic as heavy military equipment will be moved ahead of Nigeria’s 61st Independence celebration. Commander, Guards Brigade, Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Usman, disclosed this in a statement issued by the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, Guard Brigade, Capt. Godfrey Abakpa […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Ikoyi Passport Office, Lagos, says 3,000 passports are ready for collection. Deputy Controller, Mr Ibrahim Liman and Passport Control Officer (PCO) in charge of office, confirmed the figure on Monday. Liman said that the office had put calls to applicants whose passports were ready for collection. African […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Kebbi state governor, Alhaji Atiku Bagudu, says Nigeria remains largely peaceful, in spite of the pockets of insecurity in the country. Bagudu stated this at the closing of the 2021 edition of the Argungu Polo Tournament, in Argungu Local government area, at which NSK Argungu Polo team defeated Ayutan Polo team […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The management of the National Assembly on Monday morning beefed up security in and around the premises apparently to thwart a planned protest by some legislative aides. The aides, under the auspices of Salary Arrears Affected Legislative Aides (SAALA), had vowed to ground activities at the National Assembly beginning from today over […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Mr Basil Ejidike, Anambra State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has described the claims of defection of 20,000 APC members to the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) as laughable. Ejidike punctured the defection claims, saying it is simply the cry of a drowning man in an ocean. He stated in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Security Adviser (NSA), retired Maj.-Gen. Babagana Monguno, has solicited the support of the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) to tackle the scourge of terrorism and violent extremism in Nigeria and the West African sub-region. Monguno stated in New York that Nigeria and the sub-region needed the international community to support […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Niger State Government has condemned the blocking of Bida-Lambata and Lambata-Izom expressways by drivers of heavy duty trucks and tankers. The government, in a statement, said the blockade was causing heavy gridlock and risks to innocent commuters and the people of the surrounding communities. The statement was issued by the Secretary […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Fidelity Bank Plc, a full-fledged commercial bank operating in Nigeria, has reaffirmed its resolve to help build sustainable export capabilities of small businesses in the West Africa nation. With about 6 million customers who are serviced across its 250 business offices and various other digital banking channels, Fidelity Bank has in recent […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has commended the efforts of current and past leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in promoting religious tolerance in the country. The Vice President made the commendation at the Dinner and Awards night organized in Abuja to mark the 45th anniversary of CAN, the […]