(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – It appears that things are no longer peaceful between the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, and his political leader, Bola Ahmed Tinubu as Aregbesola openly slammed the APC national leader. Aregbesola, who is the Minister of Interior, while speaking with members of the All Progressives Congress in the Ijebu-Jesa area of Osun […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Six persons were feared killed as security operatives clashed with some gunmen in Ekwulobia, Aguata council of Anambra State. An eyewitness said one of her cousins was killed in the shootout, which lasted over one hour late Sunday evening. “It was like a war zone. About six persons were killed, including three […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – There was strong indications as at yesterday that suspended police chief Abba Kyari, taken into National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) custody, will be extradited to the United States after his probe for an illicit drug deal. Sources said the Federal Government had concluded plans with the U.S. Federal Bureau of Intelligence […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Katsina State Government has announced a ban on the activities of security volunteer groups (Yan Sa Kai) across the state, with immediate effect, due to their impulsive criminal acts. This is contained in a statement issued to newsmen on Monday, in Katsina, by the Special Assistant to Gov. Aminu Masari on […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The UN Joint Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Fund on Monday announced an additional $54.5 million in investments for projects across five countries to put the SDGs back on track. UN, in a statement, stated that Kenya, Madagascar, North Macedonia, Suriname and Zimbabwe were selected from proposals submitted by more than 100 countries, as being the most impactful and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular cross-dresser Bobrisky has scorned female celebrities as she flies a private jet with her glam team and co- workers. The Instagram celebrity, who has been put on his knees by trolls following his colleague’s recent trip to the UK, kept them engaged with several video clips. Among the video clips shared […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has revealed damning details of how the suspended Head of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) Deputy Commissioner of Police Abba Kyari offered its operatives $61,400 cash and negotiated the release of 25kg seized cocaine. The agency, which declared the suspended Police chief wanted, said its […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Precious Chikwendu, was docked in a Federal High Court (FHC), Abuja for attempted murder of her former husband, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, The police charged before Justice Inyang Ekwo with attempted culpable homicide . In a charge number: FHCABJ/CR/1/2022 filed by the Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), against Ms Chikwendu and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has declared DCP, Abba Kyari wanted over 25kilograms of illicit drugs. The Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, Mr Femi Babafemi said this at a press briefing on Monday in Abuja. The NDLEA said investigation has revealed that Kyari was a member of drug syndicate which […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Japan is evacuating almost all of its embassy staff from Ukraine and also calling on its nationals in the country to leave immediately, according to Japan’s Foreign Ministry. The Japanese Embassy in Kiev will only offer limited services after the evacuation of the diplomatic staff, the ministry said. On Friday, the Japanese […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Turkish President Recep Erdogan announced on Monday that heavy penalties will be imposed on those who do not comply with the government’s new economic measures to curb the skyrocketing prices. Erdogan said this to reporters in Istanbul before departing for the United Arab Emirates (UAE). “With the inspection teams we have established, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Academic Staff Union of Universities has declared a nationwide strike. The strike was declared at a press conference addressed by the President of ASUU, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, on Monday. He said the strike, which takes effect from Monday, February 14, 2022, would last for an initial period of four weeks. According […]
….Regulate Rent (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As the 2023 general election clock ticks, a key contender in the Enugu State Governorship race under the platform of People’s Democratic party PDP, Barr. (Dr) John Nwobodo, has said that one of his top priorities if elected, is to ensure completion of all abandoned projects left behind by the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, has stated that Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State deserved a second term, for the good work he had done in the state. Lawan said this in Ikeja, at the 5th Town Hall Meeting and Empowerment Programme organized by the lawmaker representing Lagos West in the Senate, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, will on Monday morning leave Abuja for Monrovia, Liberia, to represent President Muhammadu Buhari in the formal launch for the commemoration of Liberia Bicentennial Anniversary. Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on Media and Publicity, Laolu Akande, announced this in a statement he signed on Monday titled […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Pro-Bola Tinubu coalition, the Support Groups Management Council, has issued a statement concerning the video of the All Progressives Congress, APC, national leader’s wet dress. The group in their statement stated that the viral video and photographs of Tinubu in a wet dress are the work of political enemies. According to the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Zikist-Buhari-Movement (ZBM) Enugu State Chapter, has applauded the Mai Mala Buni-led Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC) of the All Progressives Congress, for uniting main factions of the party in Enugu State and stopping Imo State governor, Hope Uzodimma, from imposing Mr. Ugochukwu Agballa, a non- valid member as the state Chairman. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced the date when the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results for Private Candidates 2021- Second Series will be released. WAEC announced that the result would be released on Monday, February 14, 2022. African Examiner writes that WASSCE for Private Candidates also known […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal government has accused the Government of Canada of a double standard in the way protesters deemed to be violent are perceived in Nigeria and in the West. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alh. Lai Mohammed made the accusation on Sunday while reacting to the unfolding development in Canada, where […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The much anticipated decision of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on whether to commence an indefinite strike action or offer another ‘lifeline’ to the Nigerian government will be taken at another meeting of the national executive council (NEC) members scheduled to commence by 12 midnight on Sunday. The meeting, which […]
