(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The resident pastor of the House On The Rock, Abuja, Pastor Uche Aigbe has apologized after he wielded an AK-47 gun during his sermon last Sunday. The African Examiner writes that Pastor Uche carried a gun to the altar as he used the weapon to illustrate “faith” before the congregation. This development […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, CIBN, has stated that the banking industry in the country is strong, focused and committed to resolving the naira scarcity in the country. A statement issued by Dr Ken Opara, the President of CIBN on Monday, announced that the industry has resolved to restore normalcy […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Population Commission (NPC), says more than N400 billion has been earmarked for the 2023 Census. Mr Jick Lawrence, Head, NPC Public Affairs Department in Plateau, said this while presenting a paper at a one-day capacity-building workshop for journalists on effective reporting of census, in Jos on Monday. Lawrence said that about […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday directed the transition committee headed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation to ensure that the achievements of the HIV programme are clearly highlighted in transition notes and a sustainability roadmap articulated for the incoming administration. The President gave the directive during an audience with […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday reminded leadership of the Nigeria Police of high expectations from them in relation to the provision of requisite security ahead of the 2023 General Elections. The President spoke at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, when he commissioned Critical Operational Assets procured by the Nigeria Police Force. Buhari, while […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari and Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, have again held a closed-door meeting at the Presidential Villa. Although details of the meeting on Monday were not disclosed, it may not be unconnected with the naira re-design policy of the Federal Government and the hardship Nigerians […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Celebrity journalist and spokesperson of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Campaign council, PPC, has stated that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi will never emerge victorious in the forthcoming presidential election. The African Examiner writes that Peter Obi is one of the leading candidates of the presidential election, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Candidate, says he does not have anything against the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Naira re-design and cashless policy. Tinubu said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, adding that he is only concerned about its disruptive implementation and the hardship it […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has stated that it is not aware of receiving any N2 billion given to churches by Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP). The African Examiner recalls that a particular petition that has gone viral on social media alleged that Obi gave N2 billion […]
…expresses concern over rising attacks on party supporters (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Less than 12 days to the general election, the Independent National Electoral Commission has said that the election will not be held in 240 polling units. The INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu stated this at a meeting with leaders of political parties on Monday. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Community Sport and Educational Development (CSED) Initiative, a frontline sport for change Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has trained additional 34 new netball coaches in Taraba State. The two-day basic netball training for Physical Education (P.E.) Teachers in the state was jointly organized in collaboration with the Taraba State Ministry of Youth and Sports […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Chrisland schools have opened up concerning the sad development that led to the death of a student. The African Examiner writes that a student of Chrisland School, Whitney Adeniran, during its inter-house sports event held at Agege Stadium, Lagos State, reportedly slumped and died. The father of the deceased, Michael Adeniran had […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The SOS Coalition and Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) have called for urgent appointment of the Board of Directors for the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) in the interest of the public. This is coming at the heels of growing concerns over SABC, South Africa’s public broadcaster, which continues to operate with a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A University Lecturer, (Dr) Mrs Rejoice Okocha, has stressed the need for Nigerian women to rise up and join politics so as to contribute their quota in addressing the leadership challenges confronting the nation, saying no country, including Nigeria can, achieve it’s development dream without Women participation. She maintained that for Nigeria […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The African Development Bank has announced the appointment of Mr. Abdourahmane Diaw as the new Country Manager for its Office in Egypt. Mr. Diaw, whose appointment took effect from 1st November 2022, is a Senegalese national, with more than 28 years of experience in the implementation of development programmes and projects under […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Real Madrid lifted the Club World Cup for a record fifth time with a pulsating 5-3 win over Al Hilal on Saturday in Morocco. Vinicius Junior and Fede Valverde struck twice each, while Karim Benzema also scored on his return from injury in Madrid’s spectacular victory over their Saudi Arabian opponents. Carlo […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ahead of this year’s edition of the United Nation (UN) Water Conference, holding in New York, development partners have been called upon to sponsor a number of African journalists to attend the event. The call was made at the end of the recently concluded workshop on water-related issues for selected journalists from […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Arsenal stumbled again as the Premier League leaders were held to a 1-1 draw by Brentford, while Tottenham’s top-four hopes were dented by an embarrassing 4-1 defeat at Leicester on Saturday.Mikel Arteta’s side could have moved eight points clear of second-placed Manchester City with a victory at the Emirates Stadium. But Arsenal […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The parents of popular rapper, Kiernan “AKA” Forbes have mourned the untimely death of their son in an emotional tribute. The African Examiner writes that AKA was shot dead with his bodyguard at a popular night spot in Florida Road, Durban last night, February 10, 2023. In the official statement, Tony and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso has stated what his counterpart from the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi must do to gain electoral victory in the forthcoming presidential election. According to Kwankwaso, the chances of Peter Obi winning the presidential election depend on a merger with him. The […]
