(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue has signed the 2022 budget of N155.6 billion into law. Ortom signed the budget on Friday in Makurdi. The governor promised to adhere strictly to the provisions of the budget. “I will not do anything outside of the provisions of the budget. “Even if the state needs […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, has ordered Commissioners of Police in the 36 states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja as well as their supervisory Assistant Inspectors General of Police, to initiate and implement well-coordinated crime prevention strategies and ensure round-the-clock visibility patrols towards peaceful Christmas […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – There is panic at the Ayobo Ipaja area of Lagos State over a gas explosion that occurred in the area on Friday. African Examiner gathered that the gas explosion happened around 1 am on Friday – Christmas eve. Details of the explosion were sketchy as of the time of filing this report. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government has declared free train rides for citizens from Dec.24 to Jan 4, 2022. Mr Fidet Okhiria, Managing Director, Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) disclosed this in an interview on Friday in Abuja. ”The decision which was made in collaboration with the Ministry of Transportation, is to ease movement of citizens […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Los Angeles police on Friday confirmed the death of a 14-year-old girl who was accidentally killed when an officer opened fire while arresting an assault suspect in a clothing store. In a statement released on Thursday, the police said they received calls about an armed attack at a store and when the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The President, General Muhammadu Buhari has stated that he would leave office in 17 months. He stated this when he commissioned some development projects in Maiduguri, Borno State. He was accompanied by the Governor of the State, Babagana Zullum, and other dignitaries. The projects were Oriental Energies Resource LTD aircraft hangar, the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 82 Division, Nigerian Army Enugu, Major General T. A. Lagbaja has stressed the need for the promotion and development of grass root sports in the country, saying it would assist in channeling youth restiveness into productive ventures He said sports remain a veritable tool for unity across […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP) has urged state governments in Nigeria to come up with climate related projects in order to enable them to access grants from donor agencies across the globe. GIFSEP is a non-profit organization founded on the ideals of environment education, climate change adaptation and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Enugu state police Command has paraded a total of 120 criminal suspects arrested between the months of August and December 2021 in parts of the state for various crimes. Some of the criminal offences includes, kidnapping, murder, armed robbery, rape, arson, unlawful possession of firearms and Ammunition, amongst others.. Commissioner […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The internal crisis bedeviling the Imo State House of Assembly took a new Twist, as the lawmakers slammed indefinite suspension on three of its members. Our Correspondent reports that the action took place in the hallowed chamber of the house following announcement made by the Speaker, Hon Kennedy Ibeh. The three members […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A full-fledged commercial bank in Nigeria, Fidelity Bank has given out over N4.1 billion in rewards to more than 10,000 customers through its Yuletide promotional campaign. With about 6 million customers who are serviced across its 250 business offices and various other digital banking channels, Fidelity Bank has in recent times won […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Zamfara Commissioner for Women and Children Affairs, Hajiya Rabi Shinkafi, has resigned her appointment to take up another commissionership appointment in Imo. “I resigned my appointment as commissioner in Zamfara to enable me to pick another appointment as commissioner in Imo,’’ Shinkafi told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Gusau […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The annual crossover services held by religious organizations across the country is under “attack” as the Boss Mustapha led Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19 has directed that indoor religious gatherings should be limited to 50 per cent with full compliance to public health measures. This was disclosed in a statement signed by […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Primate Elijah Ayodele, the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has cautioned Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, former Governor of Lagos State, that nobody wants him at the federal level ahead of the 2023 general election. Ayodele cautioned the All Progressives Congress (APC) leader to fight for his soul and remain in the southwest; […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick has confirmed that the NFF held talks with Roma manager, Jose Mourinho, as they search for a new Super Eagles head coach. Pinnick disclosed this in a media parley with sports journalists in Lagos. The NFF boss also disclosed that the national team […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A Tunisian court has issued a verdict in absentia sentencing former president Moncef Marzouki to four years in prison after he criticised President Kais Saied and called for protests. The court found against Marzouki on charges of “assaulting the external security of the state”, according to the state news agency TAP. Marzouki, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Men of the Enugu State Police Command have arrested Mr. Arinze Ogba,son of Senator Obinna Ogba representing Ebonyi Central senatorial district in Nigeria’s National Assembly (NASS) for driving his father’s official vehicle. African Examiner reliably gathered from a Source close to the Command’s headquarters in Enugu that “Arinze was arrested while driving […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Four persons have been arrested in connection with illegal mining activities at Oketegbe area of Dangbala in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo. The Special Adviser on Security to Gov. Godwin Obaseki, Mr Haruna Yusuf, told newsmen in Benin on Thursday that they were arrested by vigilantes at the mining site. He […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The queen of Ooni of Ife, Naomi Silekunola Ogunwusi has announced her separation from the monarch, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi. Queen Naomi announced the decision on her verified Instagram page citing irreconcilable differences between the duo. She writes, “I bless the Lord almighty for His faithfulness in the last 3years of my marriage. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Following the rumored separation by Queen Naomi from the Ooni of Ife, Ooni Enitan Ogunwusi, the palace has faulted the claim saying “it is not true.” When contacted, the Ooni’s Director of Media and Public Affairs, Moses Olafare told Vanguard that “this is not the first time such rumours had been peddled. […]
