(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nine-time African champions, Super Falcons of Nigeria have dropped seven places in the latest women’s ranking released by the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) on Friday. The Super Falcons were ranked 39th in June but have dropped to 46th position. Randy Waldrum’s side however retained the first position in Africa ahead […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ahead of the Eighth edition of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD8), African Development Bank (AfDB) has announced that it will host High-Level Policy Dialogue on sustainable development in Africa. AfDB said the virtual policy dialogue scheduled for Tuesday 23 August will be convened as a side event to the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The police in Lagos State say yet-to-be-identified soldiers beat one of its officers to death. Benjamin Hundeyin, the police spokesperson in the state, confirmed the incident via his Twitter handle on Friday. “We are working with the @HQNigerianArmy authorities to resolve this issue; and get back our officer, arms and ammunition,” he […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Inspector General of Police, Tafa Balogun, who died yesterday in Lagos, will be buried tomorrow, in Ila-Orangun, Osun state, his home town. This was disclosed by his family Late Balogun who was the 19th Inspector General of Police, died of heart attack at about 8:30 pm, at the Reddington Hospital, Lagos. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) PROSPERITY have rescued two Ghanaian fishermen who reside in Takwa Bay, Lagos State after a boat mishap when they sailed out to fish on July 31. The Nigerian Navy’s Director of Information, Commodore Adedotun Ayo-Vaugn said this in a statement in Lagos on Thursday. Ayo-Vaugn said that […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Four persons were burnt to death on Friday while 16 others sustained injuries in a lone accident involving a Mazda bus at Oniworo, Foursquare Camp area of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Mr Ahmed Umar, FRSC Sector Commander in Ogun confirmed the accident in Abeokuta, saying the accident occurred at 7:50 a.m. He stated […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with family, friends and associates mourning the death of former Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mustapha Balogun. According to a statement issued on Friday and signed by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, the President also mourned with the Nigeria Police Force, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gunmen suspected to be bandits have kidnapped the traditional ruler, the Oniku of Iku, in Ondo. According to reports, Mikaila Bello, who is the Oniku of Iku in Ikare Akoko, was kidnapped with three of his aides who were travelling with the Ikare Akoko ruler to the town from Akure. Confirming the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A 30-year-old African American, Travis Stocking has launched a brand new e-commerce-based mobile app company promoting cannabis products and services through deeply discounted services couponing and proprietary offers. The company, which is known as HERBPOH features a comprehensive cannabis-lifestyle marketplace with discounted coupon offers. It also includes its own social media platform, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – An old video in which popular Nigerian comedian and actor, Atunyota Alleluya Akpobome aka Alibaba, slammed Nollywood actresses who negatively influence young girls through extravagant lifestyles sponsored by rich older men aka ‘sugar daddies’ has emerged online. Alibaba, in the video presently trending on social media, berated actresses who flaunt questionable wealth […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, said Lagos recorded 33 per cent in drug abuse cases in the country. Marwa disclosed this when he paid a courtesy visit to the palace of the Akran of Badagry, Aholu Menu-Toyi 1, in Lagos. According to him, in Lagos […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Inspector-General of Police, Mustapha Balogun is dead He died after a brief illness Mr Balogun was Born August 25, 1947, in Ila Orangun, Osun State. He was appointed the IGP in March 2002. Balogun died at 74. He was a member of cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police Course 3. Having worked […]
…Zobo: FG targets $35mn export gains from hibiscus flower to Mexico (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Minister of Agriculture, Mohammed Abubakar on Thursday said the soaring food prices despite government interventions was not peculiar challenge to Nigeria, stressing that it was a reflection of global economic value chain system. Abubakar spoke when he featured at the weekly […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A former member of the house of Representatives and immediate past Commissioner for Environment in Enugu State, Barr. Chijioke Edoga has emerged the Candidate of the Labour Party (LP) ahead of the 2023 Governorship election in the State. He polled a total of 81 out of the 85 votes cast by the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday unveiled Governor of Plateau State, Simon Lalong as Director General, Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council. The Chairman of the party, Abdullahi Adamu, also disclosed that Minister of State for Labour, Festus Keyamo would serve as the spokesman of the campaign council. Adamu spoke to State House […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Digital Identification for Development (ID4D) project has promised to ensure the facilitation of continuous capture of biometric data of those living with disability in Nigeria. ID4D is a Nigerian project, jointly funded by the World Bank, European Investment Bank and French Development Agency. Project Coordinator of ID4D, Musa Odole Solomon […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The confirmation of the federal government that it donated N1.14 billion to the Republic of Niger to aid in the acquisition of some operational vehicles has continued to spark reactions. African Examiner had earlier reported that the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed confirmed the purchase while fielding questions […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Two Nollywood actors, Cynthia Okereke and Clemson Cornel, recently abducted in Enugu State have regained their freedom. The Actors Guild of Nigeria announced their release in a statement signed by its Director of Communication, Monalisa Chinda Coker. Monalisa stated that the kidnappers released the actors because they were “touched by the spirit […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Department of State Services (DSS) has stated that former minister of aviation, Osita Chidoka, does not have knowledge of security matters. It could be recalled that Chidoka, speaking a few days ago when he appeared on Sunrise Daily, a Channels Television programme, Chidoka said the “massive failure to manage our national […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has said that Nigeria’s current security challenges and emerging threats require the country’s military and other relevant stakeholders to be several steps ahead of perpetrators while also stepping up local production of armaments. This was one of the highlights of the response of Osinbajo after receiving a presentation […]
