(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The German government called on countries around the world to help keep people in parts of Africa from going hungry as a result of rapidly rising food prices and climate change. German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock gave the charge during a visit to the Ouallam refugee camp in Niger Republic. A former […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, has berated the Northern Elders Forum for enjoining President Muhammadu Buhari to resign due to the manner he handled the insecurity challenges in the country. According to Adesina, in an article he published on his Facebook page claimed that the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – There is heavy security at the Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge on Friday ahead of the resumption of toll payment on the bridge. African Examiner gathered that no fewer than five security vehicles and many policemen have been stationed on the bridge. The Lekki Concession Company had announced that it would resume toll operations […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Anglican Bishop, Diocese of Abakaliki, Bishop Monday Nkwoagu, has urged Nigerians to turn to God to ensure a desirable society. Nkwoagu made the call in Abakaliki on Friday, while fielding questions from journalists on the significance of Good Friday. The News Agency of Nigerian (NAN) reports that Good Friday, also known […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Anambra State Police Command, on Friday, refuted claims of an attack by unknown gunmen at Isuofia country home of Gov Charles Soludo. It could be recalled that there were reports that a police operative was killed at a checkpoint close to Soludo’s home. The state police public relations officer, DSP Tochukwu […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian singer, Temmie Ovwasa has opened up concerning how her step father sexually abused by from age 11 to 17. Ovwasa made this revelation on her Twitter account on Friday as she stated that she has always wanted to tell the story for a long time but she had to wait for […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – No fewer than one Hundred and Fifty Students from various schools in the south East of Nigeria benefited from a five day leadership training, put together by a non -governmental organization (NGO), Nigeria International Model United Nations (NIMUN) in Enugu. The benefitting schools includes, Graceland College Enugu, Dorothy International schools Aba, Adventist […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The decision of the High Court directing Nigerian blogger, Linda Ikeji to pay general and exemplary damages of N25 million to a claimant, Mrs Ajibola Ajayi, daughter of former Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi has sparked social media reactions. African Examiner recalls that the court has fined Ikeji over an […]
Veteran highlife singer Orlando Julius is dead. Bimbo Esho of the Evergreen Music Company Limited confirmed the death of the 79-year-old highlife singer. The deceased’s wife, Lady Latoya, also confirmed the incident. Orlando Julius, a native of Ijebu Ijesha, was one of Nigeria’s fathers of Afro/Highlife music and a fine saxophonist. In her eulogy while […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Council of State led by the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has approved the pardon of 159 convicts including a former Governor of Plateau State, Senator Joshua Dariye; and ex-Governor Jolly Nyame of Taraba State, who were both imprisoned for stealing N1.16bn and N1.6bn respectively. Confirming Dariye’s pardon, the Commissioner […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Prince Harry and his wife, Megan Markle have reunited with the Queen of England, two years after stepping down as working members of the British Royal Family. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex both exited England with their son, Archie, early 2020, and relocated to the United States. Then followed their explosive […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Unidentified gunmen on Thursday attacked a voter registration center in Imo, killing a security guard on duty, Mr Anthony Nwokorie. The incident occurred at Nkwo Ihitte Polling Unit 004, Amakohia Ward in Ihitte-Uboma Local Government Area (LGA) at about 10:00 a.m. An eyewitness account said that the assailants on arrival seized and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Usman Baba, has ordered intensive security patrols of all public spaces and critical national assets ahead of the 2022 Easter celebration. The Acting Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. The I-G directed Commissioners of Police (CPs)and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government has asked the Academic Staff Union of Universities to suspend its ongoing strike. Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige made this appeal on Thursday in Abuja. This is as the minister also faulted the Nigeria Labour Congress’ ultimatum for ending the strike. The NLC had called on […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Police in Lagos on Thursday said that they had arrested a 29-year-old man (name withheld) for allegedly smashing the head of his one-month-old daughter on the floor resulting to her death. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in Lagos State, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest on Thursday while parading the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Presidential aspirant Nyesom Wike says he will never settle for vice-president position as the contest for the plum job heats up, ahead of the presidential election next year. “I’m not coming out to negotiate to be vice to anyone, I’m coming out to contest for the number one position in the country,’’ […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has taken into custody Eberechukwu, the wife of the immediate past governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano. The former Anambra First Lady, who has been under investigation, is currently in the custody of the commission in Abuja. It was learnt that Mrs Obiano was being questioned […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Council of State has Okayed the national population census for April 2023 after the general elections. Director-General of National Population Commission (NPC), Nasir Isa-Kwarra, disclosed this to State House Correspondents after a meeting of the Council of State presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday. Isa-Kwarra also said the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has charged the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sen. Iyiola Omisore, on progress and development of Ile-Ife Kingdom. Ooni gave the charge in his palace when Omisore led notable politicians and supporters on a courtesy visit to the palace in Ile-Ife on […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The House of Representatives on Thursday approved N4 trillion for fuel subsidy in the revised 2022 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) sent by President Muhammadu Buhari on April 7. The House also passed the sum of N182 billion as an increment for the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) salary, while it also passed N7.35 […]
