(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The screening committee of the All Progressives Congress on Friday refuted claims that it screened former President, Goodluck Jonathan. The Chairman of the screening committee, John Odigie-Oyegun, disclosed this on Friday when he submitted his report to the APC National Chairman, Abduallahi Adamu. Odigie-Oyegun informed journalists that contrary to reports, Jonathan was […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Shola Jejeloye, the Chairman, Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit (Taskforce), says there is 85 per cent compliance with the commercial motorcycle ban in the last three days. Jejeloye said this on Friday in Ikeja, while speaking with newsmen, during the crushing of the commercial motorcycles, popularly known as Okada, which […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Wuse, on Friday, remanded Peter Nwachukwu, husband of the late gospel singer, Osinachi, at the Kuje Correctional Facility, pending the hearing and determination of the homicide-related suit instituted against him by the Attorney General of the Federation. Justice N.K. Nwosu-Iheme gave the order […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The All Progressives Congress on Friday cleared 13 presidential aspirants of the party. This was revealed by Chairman of the screening committee, John Odigie-Oyegun, when he submitted his report to the APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Adamu, at an ongoing meeting of the Nationa Working Committee. Details later…
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The All Progressives Congress Screening Committee has disqualified 10 presidential aspirants of the party. African Examiner had reported that 23 aspirants were screened in two days by the committee. The Chairman of the screening committee, John Odigie-Oyegun, made this known on Saturday. Odigie-Oyegun spoke while submitting his committee’s report to the APC […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Central Bank of Nigeria has ordered banks and Payment Service Providers to accept indemnity from customers for highly secured online funds transfers. It stated this in a circular signed by the Director, Payments System Management Department, Musa Jimoh, with the reference number: PSM/DIR/PUB/CIR/01/006, titled ‘Circular on the review of operations of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ahead of the ruling All progressive Congress presidential primary election, the immediate past Chairman of the Party in Enugu State, Dr. Ben Nwoye, has urged the National Leadership of the party not to allow delegates from the state to vote during the exercise, saying they were illegally produced. Addressing a press Conference […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Institut Pasteur de Dakar have announced the conclusion of a €75 million financing agreement to support the construction of the new MADIBA vaccine manufacturing facility. The Institut Pasteur de Dakar’s new facility is being built in Diamniadio, a town and special economic zone strategically located between […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has extended warm wishes and congratulations, and that of Nigerians, to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, on the occasion of her Platinum Jubilee. A statement issued by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu said Buhari rejoiced with Her Majesty as the Queen […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ahead of the 2023 general election in Nigeria, a Coalition of Women group in Enugu State, operating under the platform of Women Support Women, (WSW), has called on the state government to maintain the status of a Woman as a deputy governor as obtained since Governor. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi assumed office. The group […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has reiterated the need to deliberately adopt new forms of international collaboration in order achieve better results for the global community. Scholz made the observation while addressing leaders at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. He said too often, nations don’t look far enough for partners […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A federal court in Abuja, on Thursday, granted a request by Abba Kyari, the detained deputy commissioner of police, to file more evidence to challenge a suit by the Nigerian government seeking to extradite him to United States of America to face fraud charges. Nigeria’s Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Actor Jim Iyke has debunked news of his conversion to Islam. The movie star, in a recent video while acknowledging respect for all religions, stressed he had no plans to ever convert as he’s totally committed to his faith. Iyke explained it became pertinent for him to speak up and clarify the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The suspended Accountant-General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris, has been released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission after he was arrested for his alleged involvement in a N174 billion fraud. Idris was released on bail from the custody of the anti-graft agency on Wednesday night in Abuja and has since been […]
……. Congratulates PDP Flag Bearer, Mbah (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has formally withdrawn from the Enugu State Governorship race, even as he congratulates the People’s Democratic party PDP flag bearer, Barr. Peter Mbah. Recalled that the lawmaker, had few days to the people’s Democratic party PDP Governorship […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday met with Nigerians living in Spain on the sidelines of his official visit, pledging that Nigeria would continue to defend the interests of its nationals living abroad. This was contained in a statement issued by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has called on investors to look beyond the challenges currently facing the world and focus on opportunities they present. Buhari made the call on Thursday in Madrid when he addressed the Spain-Nigeria Business Meeting organised by the Spanish Chamber of Commerce and the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday in Madrid met with two Spanish companies doing business in Nigeria and assured of a safe, secure and prosperous country. A statement issued by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina said he gave the assurance at a meeting with executives of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mohammed Musa Bello on Thursday said that under his administration, FCT recorded achievements in area of infrastructural development and urban renewal projects Speaking while fielding questions from State House Correspondents when he featured as a guest at the 40th Ministerial Briefing, organised by the Presidential Communication […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A native doctor allegedly working for gunmen in Anambra State has been arrested. His arrest followed the kidnap and beheading of the lawmaker representing Aguata II Constituency, Okechukwu Okoye. It was learnt yesterday that the 70-year-old man was arrested in Unubi, in the Nnewi South council of the state. Some of his […]
