(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gov. Dave Umahi of Ebonyi on Wednesday in Abakaliki said he has no regrets defecting to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The governor stated this while addressing members and supporters of the party during a solidarity rally held at the Udensi Water Fountain Round about in Abakaliki. Umahi, who appealed for […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – In recognition of her efforts in advancing rights of Women in Nigeria and beyond, the United Nations (UN), has conferred ‘Civil Society Excellence Award’ on renowned Social Crusader, and Founder of famous Non- governmental organization, (NGO) Women Aid Collective Prof. (Mrs) Joy Ezeilo. The Ex- Enugu State Commissioner for Gender Affairs and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nile University of Nigeria recently installed an 876-kWp solar system to enhance environmental sustainability and boost electricity supply in its Abuja campus. Nile University is a private higher-education institution, and a member institution of Honoris United Universities, with over 6,000 students across six faculties including a college of health sciences.. The installation […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A political group, The Disciples of Jagaban, on Wednesday, have enjoined Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo and other politicians from the Southwest zone, planning to run the 2023 presidential race to forfeit their ambition for the national leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. Although Osinbajo is yet to officially announce […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Nigerian midfielder, Justice Christopher is dead at the age of 40. According to available information, Christopher died on Wednesday morning in his hotel in Jos, Plateau State. The former Nigerian international made his debut for the Super Eagles in 2001 and later gathered 11 appearances. The deceased footballer was part of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The death of a Deputy Inspector General of Police, Joseph Egbunike, who was in charge of the Force Criminal Investigations Department investigating the alleged activities of the suspended head of the Police Intelligence Response Team, Abba Kyari, has sparked social media reactions. Although the details concerning the death of the senior police […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The police command in Ogun on Wednesday said that no life was lost during the clash between some youths in Lafenwa Market, Abeokuta on Monday. DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, the State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in a statement confirmed that the situation had been brought under control. Oyeyemi said that the crisis […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Joseph Egbunike, is dead. A relative of the deceased, who asked not to be named, confirmed his death . He said Mr Egbunike died Tuesday evening at the National Hospital in Abuja where he had been taken to after falling ill two days earlier. The […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Over 40 people sustained injuries during the feminist demonstrations on the occasion of International Women’s Day in the capital of Mexico, the city’s Ministry of Citizen Security said on Wednesday. “The Rescue Squad and Medical Emergencies provided more than 40 medical services to people that have suffered from dehydration, heatstroke, and others. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja yesterday sacked Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State and his Deputy, Dr Eric Kelechi Igwe, from their respective offices, following their defection from the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, to the ruling All Progressive Congress, APC. The court equally ordered 16 members of the Ebonyi State […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gunmen have killed 19 security personnel, including 13 soldiers, in Kebbi State, a security source and residents said Wednesday. The battle erupted late Tuesday in Kanya, a village in Danko-Wasagu district, just a day after dozens of members of a self-defence militia were killed in the same area. Hundreds of gunmen invaded […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Senate on Wednesday threw out President Muhammdu Buhari’s Bill seeking to amend the Electoral Act, 2022. The Bill titled: “A Bill for an Act to amend the Electoral Act 2022 and for related matters, 2022,” was overwhelming rejected by Senators, a development that effectively stopped its second reading. The Bill scaled […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The ruling All Progressives Congress has shelved its zonal congress, which was scheduled for Saturday. This came to the fore on Tuesday as the party said it would soon release the zoning formula. Impeccable sources disclosed that the decision on the zonal congress was part of fresh moves to reverse some of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Many people were feared dead in another communal clash in Cross River State between the people of Alesi in Ikom Local Government and Ochon in Obubra Local Government. From Monday evening to mid yesterday, the federal highway along the Obubra-Ikom axis was blocked while some travellers and their vehicles were attacked. It […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry, Enugu, Nigeria (AMEN), Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, on Tuesday said he has formed a football club for adoration youths. Mbaka stated this when he led delegations of Red Star Belgrade Football Club, Serbia, and Antalyaspor Football Club, Turkey, to the Government House, Enugu, on a courtesy […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Robert Lewandowski scored three times as Bayern Munich rolled into the Champions League quarterfinals with a 7-1 win over FC Salzburg at the Allianz Arena on Tuesday. The Bundesliga leaders won the tie 8-2 on aggregate after a 1-1 draw against the Austrian side in Salzburg on Feb. 16. Lewandowski had the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – U.S President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced that the United States would no longer allow for the importation of Russian oil, the latest sanction to punish Russia following the invasion of Ukraine. Biden who announced the sanction from the White House said Russian oil would no longer be accepted at U.S. ports. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The People’s Democratic Party has informed the Independent National Electoral Commission to declare its candidates, Iduma Igariwe as the new Governor of Ebonyi State and Fred Udogwu as his Deputy. The party made the submission at a press conference on Tuesday evening, following the judgement by a Federal High Court in Abuja […]
…… Sets To Launch Book On Obiano (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A renowned investment Banker and Group Managing Director of Afrinvest, Mr Ike Chioke, has decried the poor reading culture among Nigeria, youths. At a press briefing in Lagos Monday, preceding the launch of Akpokuedike – Duty Call in Anambra, a biography of the outgoing Governor […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, has opened up concerning the court judgment declaring his seat and that of his deputy vacant after they decamped from the People’s Democratic Party to the ruling party, All Progressive Congress (APC). Reacting to the development, Umahi, in a press conference in Abakaliki on Tuesday stated […]
