(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Two frontline tech companies have entered into a new partnership with the aim of providing fleet technology solutions in South African markets at reasonable prices. The collaboration between integrated tech-services provider, TR Tech and disruptive full-stack fleet-tech startup, LocoNav will provide state-of-the-art GPS, IoT, and Vehicle Telematics solutions in South African. TR […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Kogi Commissioner of Police, Mr Edward Egbuka, on Thursday warned police officers against going on strike. The commissioner gave the warning in a press statement signed by the State Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Mr Williams Ovye-Aya, and made available to newsmen in Lokoja. Egbuka warned “any form of strike or […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa has said that no economy can operate without a reliable supply of electricity. Speaking on Thursday at the opening ceremony of the South African Investment Conference, the first physical convening of participants since 2019, the President noted that the ongoing reforms in the energy sector included […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Enugu State governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi is committed to serving Enugu State people who gave him their mandate on two occasions and would not be distracted from his assignment by politics. Special Adviser to the Governor on Information, Barrister Steve Oruruo who regretted being quoted out of context on issues of zoning […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi has opened up on why he was present when former Nigerian Vice president, Atiku Abubakar formally announced his intention to run for the presidency in 2023. African Examiner writes that Atiku, the flag bearer of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, in the 2019 presidential election, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President of African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has applauded the accomplishments of women in Africa. Dr. Adeshina said that unlike women in other parts of the world, African women have had to courageously break through glass ceilings in order to accomplish their aspirations. “Women in Africa have had to break […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ahead of Friday’s 2022 World Cup qualifying playoffs with Black Stars of Ghana, players and officials of the Super Eagles have left Abuja for Kumasi aboard Air Peace on Thursday morning. In a video obtained from NFF TV, the players and officials were seen getting set to board their Air Peace flight […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Ghanaian government has stated that it will embark on a 30 percent salary cut for its appointees. This is part of plans introduced by the government to reduce the economic hardship in the country. The presidency announced this on Twitter on Wednesday, saying that all measures have been approved by Ghanaian […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum has lamented over the rising cost of living and general economic difficulties in the country. The party tasked Nigerians to give the party another chance, by assisting PDP to return to power and make things right. The governors met on Wednesday at Governor Okezie Ikpeazu’s […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Lawyer of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Aloy Ejimakor, has tasked politicians in the southeast to stop their ambition to run for political offices in the 2023 general elections. Ejimakor made this known in a tweet on his Twitter handle, saying that citizens of the geopolitical zone […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular singer, Timi Dakolo, has come under severe criticism after he performed his hit song, ‘Great Nation’, during the official declaration for the 2023 presidential race by former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar. African Examiner recalls that Atiku Abubakar had officially announced to run for the presidency on Wednesday and Timi Dakolo performed. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The embattled governor David Umahi led government in Ebony State has vowed that it would soon expose alleged fraudulent activities of Ex- Secretary to the Nigerian federal government, Senator Ayim Pius Anyim. A statement issued by the state’s Commissioner for Information and State Orientation, Hon. Barr. Orji Uchenna Orji, Wednesday alleged that […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – To ensure a rancor-free national convention on Saturday, President Muhammadu Buhari, and governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, have resolved to work towards the emergence of consensus candidates. However, aspirants against the consensus option and who choose to test their popularity at the convention ground would be […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Heavy fighting has erupted at the airport in Mogadishu after Islamist attackers forced their way onto the premises, according to Somali officials. Police said al-Shabaab militants dressed in military uniforms had gained entry to the airport. The airport is situated in the heavily fortified “Green Zone ” called Halane Camp, the area […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Madeleine Albright, the first woman U.S. secretary of state, has died of cancer, the CNN is reporting. She was 84 years old. Mrs Albright’s family announced her death in a statement Wednesday. Mrs Albright was an influential member of former President Bill Clinton’s administration. She was well known for helping steer Western […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gunmen have killed the commander of Ebubeagu security outfit in Ezza North Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Mr. Magnus Iganda. Mr. Iganda was killed yesterday morning. A resident in the area, who is also the Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ezza North local government area, Mr. Emeka […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – An Ado-Ekiti High Court, on Wednesday, sentenced one Tunmise Abraham to death by hanging for raping and killing his landlady, Bukola Olanrewaju. Abraham was found guilty of raping and killing his landlady at Olorunda Zone 7, Adebayo area of Ado-Ekiti sometime in 2019. According to the witness account read by Justice Monisola […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has directed married prospective youth corps members to report for registration at the orientation camps in their husbands’ state of residence, irrespective of states indicated on their call-up letters. Information on the directive is in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by Mr Emeka Mgbemena, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Lagos State Government (LASG)has shut down Eko Bridge while diverting traffic to other routes for the safety of motorists following the inferno which engulfed the Apongbon axis of the bridge in the early hours of Wednesday. The Commissioner for Transportation, Dr Frederic Oladeinde announced the development in a statement on Wednesday […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Anambra born US based medical Doctor and president General of the Igbo World Assembly, IWA, Dr. Nwachukwu Anakwenze has indicated his interest to contest for the presidency of Nigeria come 2023 on the platform of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The presidential hopeful, who said he has concluded arrangement to pick […]