(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The immediate past Senate President, Abubakar Saraki, has opened up on why he wants to become Nigeria’s president in 2023. Saraki made this known when he appeared on Sunday Politics, a Channels TV program, saying that he knows the issues affecting the country and can reach out across the ethnic and religious […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The national grid has experienced another collapse in 2022 which led to blackout across the country. The states affected are Lagos, Enugu, Kaduna, Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo States, among others. Confirming this in a text message to its customers, The Eko Electricity Distribution Company, stated that the system collapse happened […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Afrobeats singer Davido has disclosed plans to build a ‘wondersome’ edifice for his kids. The 29-year-old singer who has three kids, Imade, Hailey and Ifeanyi Adeleke with three baby mamas made this known via his Twitter handle. “I’m boutta build some crazy shit for the kids,” Davido tweeted. The “Fem” singer made […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ethiopian Human Rights Commission on Monday confirmed the death of 64 people in western Ethiopia after armed group attacked a civilian convoy and its military escort in a region plagued by ethnic violence. The commission said previously an unreported attack occurred on March 2 in Metekel, in the Benishangul-Gumuz region. It said […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Russia sees no reason for United Nations peacekeepers to be sent to Ukraine, RIA news agency quoted the Russian foreign ministry as saying. A new round of talks between Russia and Ukraine will be held via video link. Earlier presidential adviser Oleksiy Arestovych in a televised interview on Monday said more than […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ramatu Yakubu Kyari, wife of the suspended DCP Abba Kyari, on Monday, slumped shortly after a Federal High Court, Abuja, adjourned the bail application of her husband until March 28. African Examiner reports that Justice Emeka Nwite fixed March 28 for ruling on the bail motion filed by Ramatu’s husband and others […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The family of Miss Oluwabamise Ayanwola, kidnapped and murdered Feb. 26 in a Lagos Bus Rapid Transit bus has expressed confidence about getting justice for the lady. Her father, 84-year-old Pastor Joseph Ayanwola, stated at his residence at Ipaja-Ayobo, Lagos, on Monday that Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu sent representatives on a condolence visit […]
ASUU Extends Strike By 8 Weeks (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Academic Staff Union of Universities(ASUU) says it will continue its roll-over strike for another eight weeks to enable the Federal Government address issues in concrete terms. The ASUU President, Mr Emmanuel Osodeke, said this in a communiqué issued at the end of its National Executive […]
……Days PDP Not Your Personal Property Edo State governor, Chief Godwin Obaseki, has lashed out at his Rivers State Counterpart, Nyesom Wike, over his recent attack on the Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu over a comment he made on the People’s Democratic party PDP. Obaseki told Wike to know that the PDP is […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A coalition of women led non-governmental organizations ( NGOs) has said that women are critical to the sustainability of any nation, and need to be empowered so as to enable them contribute to governance and economic development of the country. They said this yesterday at the end of a two day advocacy […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, has assured that the Federal Government will continue to invest hugely in education to boost the quality of teaching and learning in the country. Adamu made the pledge in a message he sent to the 33rd convocation ceremony of the Federal College of Education, Eha-Amufu, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The statement of the Attorney General of the federation and Minister of Justice, Malami Abubakar concerning the money laundering accusation leveled against the former Commander of the Police Intelligence Response Team, Abba Kyari has sparked social media reactions. African Examiner had earlier reported that Abubakar Malami, SAN, had Malami, in legal advice, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has nabbed the General Overseer of Christ Living Hope Church, Rev. Ugochukwu Emmanuel Ekwem, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport for drug trafficking. According to available information, Ekwem was nabbed while he was on transit on a three-week crusade in Nairobi, Kenya, with 54 sticks of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, on Sunday, stated that he will always remain a pan Africanist and a core Nigerian adding that “he did not run after power, but power ran after him”. Obasanjo stated this at a symposium held to celebrate his 85th birthday, which was organised by the Kegite Club at […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A 28-year-old Mozambican climate scientist and researcher, Iracema Mamadu Hussein has reiterated the need to improve and seek functional strategies and policies aimed at tackling climate change in Africa. Hussein, who is currently pursuing a doctorate degree in the field of climate change at the University of Aveiro in Portugal, through a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – There are strong indications that the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, may be plotting to save a former Commander of the Police Intelligence Response Team, Abba Kyari, from facing criminal prosecution for alleged money laundering. Weeks after directing the police to probe him for allegedly receiving […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Cristiano Ronaldo answered all the questions about his continuing value to Manchester United with a superb hat-trick to secure a 3-2 win over Tottenham Hotspur in an entertaining Premier League contest on Saturday. This was after just six days after doubts were raised about his injury absence for the Manchester derby and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Police Command in Kwara has condoled with families of 13 persons burnt beyond recognition in an auto crash that happened on Saturday at Lasoju along Ogbomoso-Ilorin Express way in Kwara. The state Police Public Relations Officer( PPRO), SP. Ajayi Okasanmi, said this in a statement in Ilorin. He said that the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – No fewer than 301 stranded Nigerians returned home from Ukraine amidst Russia attacks on multiple fronts through Budapest. This is according to the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) Twitter handles: @ NigeriaGov. #Nigeriansinukraine https://t.co/yKnPRRwlEb stated that the evacuees boarded Flight AZM2351 with AzmanAir from Budapest, Hungary. It stated that the evacuees arrived […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Enugu State Commissioner of police, (CP) Abubakar Lawal, has ordered the Deputy Commissioner of Police in-charge of the Command’s Criminal investigation Department CID to conduct a thorough investigation into alleged physical assault of a female officer, by an Assistant Commissioner of Police and Area Commander in-charge of Enugu Metro Area Command, […]
