(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Candidate in 2023 polls, Bola Tinubu, has donated N100 million to flood victims in Kano. Tinubu announced the donation during a dinner organized in his honour by Kano business community council on Saturday in Kano. The presidential candidate called for sustained prayers to end flood disasters […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Police Command in Zamfara has rescued 27 persons kidnapped from Kawa, Gwashi, Tungar Rogo and Anka towns in Anka and Bukkuyum local government areas of the state. The victims were rescued after seven days in captivity. The command’s spokesperson, SP Muhammad Shehu while presenting the rescued victims to the state Commissioner […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The United Arab Emirates Immigration authorities have imposed a visa ban on Nigerians. They added that all submitted applications are rejected and fees non-refundable. The announcement was made at the weekend in a notice issued to its trade partners in Nigeria, including travel agencies. No reason was however given for the ban. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd), will on Sunday depart Abuja for Seoul, South Korea, to participate in the First World Bio Summit, 2022. In a statement signed and made available to our correspondent by the Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, the summit which is […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Casemiro rescued Manchester United as the Brazil midfielder grabbed his first goal for the club in stoppage-time to salvage a dramatic 1-1 draw at Chelsea on Saturday. Erik ten Hag’s side were seconds away from defeat after Jorginho’s 87th minute penalty put Chelsea ahead in United’s first match since Cristiano Ronaldo was […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari inaugurated the Pinnacle Oil and Gas FZE Terminal in Lekki, Lagos, on Saturday saying the operations of the facility would ease congestion at the Apapa Port area. In a video message at the inauguration of the facility, the president said it had also reduced cost and delivery of petroleum […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a €5.76 million grant to the Comoros to increase food production and enhance the resilience of its food system. The move comes as the country has experienced rising food prices due to the war in Ukraine. The grant funds will come from the African Development Bank’s […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The third edition for the Finance in Common summit ended on Thursday amid calls on the delegates to turn their commitments to do more in development financing for Africa into actions. This is coming ahead of the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) next month. The public development banks meeting in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A frontline Pan-African feminist group, Nala Feminist Collective (Nalafem) will on Monday launch its first Five Year Strategy. Nalafem is a front of feminist leaders with a mission to Foster, Embolden and Mobilize (FEM) women and girls from Africa and the Diaspora for transformative feminist change. The group uses multi-track diplomacy and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Some of the Gunmen that took part in the recent assassination attempt on Senator Ifeanyi Uba at Enugwu Ukwu, Njiokoka Council area of Anambra State, have been apprehended, the state governor, Professor Charles Soludo has disclosed. Soludo made this known on Friday when visited the community where the attack took place about […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday in Abuja stated that electing Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) would go a long way in consolidating the achievements of his administration. Buhari stated that Tinubu has the capacity, visionary leadership and track record to do better than him. President Buhari made this known […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Apostle Johnson Suleman of the Omega Fire Ministry has opened up concerning the attack on his motorcade. African Examiner recalls that some gunmen had attacked the cleric’s convoy on Warake road in Auchi, Edo State on Friday evening and killed seven persons including police officers. Confirming the incident, Apostle Suleman disclosed that […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Two of the Premier League’s most iconic clubs collide at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, with Chelsea and Manchester United accounting for 18 of the 30 Premier League titles on offer since the competition’s inception in 1992. Both are now embarking on journeys under new managers, with Blues boss Graham Potter unbeaten in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag confirmed on Friday that Cristiano Ronaldo refused to come on as a substitute during this week’s win against Tottenham, saying there had to be “consequences” for his behaviour. Ronaldo headed down the tunnel before the final whistle and made a hasty departure from Old Trafford. United […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Archbishop Daniel Okoh has distanced himself from a revised list of members of the Tinubu/Shettima 2023 President Campaign Council. In a statement, Archbishop Okoh said the development was worrisome. He said CAN is noted for its stance on non-partisanship and that the body will […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has vowed to be at the forefront of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign. He said it was important for the party to retain the presidency to sustain the gains of the last seven years. Buhari spoke on Friday at the inauguration of the APC’s Presidential Campaign Council […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team the Flamingos beat the USA in a nervy penalty shootout to reach the semi-finals of the U-17 Women’s World Cup for the first time in India. The young Nigerian girls triumphed on 4-3 penalties after the full time ended 1-1. The Flamingos had consistently failed to get […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Residents of Amorka Community in Ihiala Council area of Anambra State, South East Nigeria, are still living in fear as no fewer than 15 shops, several heavy duty vehicles and cars were set ablaze in the locality Thursday night by yet-to-be identified armed men suspected to be members of the proscribed Indigenous […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – European Investment Bank (EIB) has expressed its excitement over the strategic relationship and growing collaboration with the Development Bank of Rwanda (DBR). The BRD is Rwanda’s only national development finance institution with a mandate to ensure that the private sector plays its role in sectors critical to achieving the National Strategy for […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The national leadership of Polling booths Vanguard (PBV), a political pressure group has urged president Muhammadu Buhari to ignore a petition by some lawyers from Enugu state, asking him to shun the official inauguration of Pinnacle oil Tank farm at Lekki free zone terminal in Lagos on Saturday, 22nd, October 2022. They […]
