(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Police in Kogi have arrested three suspects believed to belong to a gang of kidnappers terrorising motorists on Itobe-Anyigba highway. They are Danlami Shauibu, Kabiru Amodu and Adejoh Tijani all of Adumu village in Ofu Local Government suspected to be responsible for series of kidnappings in the area. A statement signed […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – After the attack on Goronyo market which claimed the lives of 43 people last week, the Sokoto state government has formally written to the Federal Government to suspend the blockade of telecommunications services earlier imposed on 14 local government areas of the state. Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto state disclosed this on […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – In an upset 3 -2 win, Namibia on Saturday knocked COSAFA Women’s Championship winners Tanzania, out of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2022 qualifier played at the Dobsonville Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa. The Namibians’ came into the game smarting from a 1-2 loss they suffered in the first leg […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The International Committee for Red Cross (ICRC) has decried increasing impediment to health care delivery due to incessant restrictions and insecurity across the country. The Red Cross expressed the worry at a workshop organised for journalists and Monitoring and Evaluation Officers of healthcare facilities, themed “Healthcare Delivery in Danger” (HCiD) in Awka, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Chairman of Arise News and Publisher of ThisDay, Nduka Obaigbena, has stated that nobody in Nigeria can predict who will succeed President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023. Obaigbena disclosed this in Abuja at the inauguration of the new leadership of the Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria. African Examiner writes that the Chief Executive […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Airports Authority of Nigerian (FAAN) says it has deployed new equipment at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja (NAIA) and Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA) Lagos for the safety of flying public. FAAN Aviation Security Services Director, Group Capt. Usman Sodiq, made this known during an interview on Saturday in Abuja. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The military on Saturday conducted a combined route march in Maiduguri for security agencies to keep fit and synergise for effectiveness. African Examiner reports that the march through Maiduguri involved the Army, Air Force, Police, paramilitary organisations, the Civilian Joint Task Force and hunters. Addressing troops after the exercise, General Officer Commanding […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Chelsea have retained their place at the top of the Premier League thanks to a hat trick by Mason Mount and a resounding 7-0 win over 10-man Norwich City at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. The hosts were without first-choice strikers Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner, who both suffered injuries in Wednesday’s Champions […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has stated that it will lock down the south-east if Nnamdi Kanu, its leader, does not regain his freedom from detention by November 4. IPOB made this known as it reacted to the judgment of a federal high court to keep Nnamdi Kanu in DSS custody […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Godwin Emefiele, governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has stated that medical tourism is straining the country’s foreign reserves. Emefiele disclosed this at the launch of Duchess International Hospital, a newly built 100-suit health facility located in Ikeja, Lagos. He tasked the private sector operators to invest in medical facilities […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said on Saturday that its fighter aircraft under Operation Hadin Kai have continued their onslaught on terrorist and insurgent targets on islands and localities around the Lake Chad with strikes on 20 boats ferrying Boko Haram terrorists for an attack A statement by Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Police in Ondo State has confirmed the abduction of two little girls of nursery and kindergarten classes and the stealing of their mother’s car in Akure. DSP Funmilayo Odunlami, Police Public Relations Officer in Ondo State disclosed that the abduction took place on Friday night. She said upon their return from an […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has registered five more COVID-19 deaths and additional 176 new infections in 11 states and the FCT. The NCDC made this known on its website on Saturday. It says the 176 new cases reported on Friday indicate a decrease from the 247 cases posted on […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Mr Obinna Nwagbara, Chief Executive Officer, Youth and Students Advocates for Development Initiative (YSAD) said on Saturday that meaningful police reform must precede effective fight against corruption. He stated in Aba, Abia, that since law enforcement is at the heart of correcting social ills, the fight against corruption would not be won […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Panic as a tanker loaded with fuel fell and spilt its content in the Surulere Area of Lagos State on Saturday. The tanker, a Mack Truck with registration number LAGOS 961 XJ, was laden with 33, 000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit when it fell at Stadium Bus Stop along Funsho Williams […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Determined to maintain it’s Civil-Military (Cooperation CIMIC), the Nigerian Army on Friday commenced a free medical outreach for Emene Communities in Enugu East Council area of Enugu state, South East Nigeria. African Examiner reports that the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 82 Division, Major General Taoreed Lagbaja flagged off the exercise. The Acting […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ahead of the commencement of the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland next week, the GMD/CEO of NNPC Ltd, Mallam Mele Kyari has advocated for the consideration of what he calls “energy justice” in the implementation of energy transition. Discussions on countries transiting to less […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Chukwuemeka Ezeife, former governor of Anambra state, has stated that Igbo will not secede from Nigeria because of President Muhammadu Buhari. According to THISDAY, Ezeife disclosed this during a conversation with journalists on the sidelines of a presentation of three books authored by May Ikokwu, founder of Save Our Heritage Initiative (SOHI), […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Thailand wants to welcome people travelling by air from 46 countries with low coronavirus numbers, beginning from Nov.1. Prime Minister, Prayut Chan-o-cha, with an eye on the tourism industry, said Thailand must hurry now otherwise travellers will choose other destinations. “So far, only 10 countries were on the list.’’ Besides Germany, Austria […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government says it has created 74,413 employment opportunities for Nigerians through effective implementation of various environmental projects in the country. The Minister of State, Environment, Chief Sharon Ikeazor disclosed this at the closing of the 15th National Council on Environment (NCE) on Friday, in Abuja. Ikeazor said that the employment […]