(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Niger President Mohamed Bazoum is being detained by members of the Presidential Guard, who have been given an “ultimatum” by the army, a source close to Bazoum said on Wednesday. Disgruntled members of the guard sealed off access to the president’s residence and offices, and after talks broke down “refused to release […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – One unidentified person was feared killed on Wednesday as traders of Ogbete Main Market in Enugu State protested the sealing off of their shops by the state government. The Governor Peter Mbah administration in Enugu State had sealed some commercial banks and some shops for allegedly observing an illegal Monday sit-at-home order […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – With the removal of fuel subsidy, Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State believes his government’s payment of N10,000 cash payments to workers and pensioners in the civil service will alleviate the hardships and serve as a model for similar interventions in the private sector. The payment is one of the palliatives recently […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Reality star, Tacha Akide, has stated that she will only participate in the ongoing Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) All-Stars if she is getting a monetary reward. Speaking in a recent show on Cool FM, Tacha stated that since leaving the reality show four years ago, she has worked very hard to earn […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR), which measures interest rate, from 18.5 percent to 18.75%. Acting CBN Governor, Folashodun Shonubi, announced this on Tuesday after the bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting in Abuja. This is the first decision of the monetary committee since President […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A member of the House of Representatives, Hon Ngozi Okolie, representing Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency, has assured his supporters that he will appeal the judgement of the National Assembly Election Tribunal sitting in Asaba, which nullified his election. Okolie, who was elected on the platform of the Labour Party, while reacting to the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has stated that most leaders in Nigeria are empty and very far from development issues are concerned. Obasanjo made this revelation while speaking at the launch of “Reclaiming the jewel of Africa”, a book written by Olusegun Aganga, former minister of finance, Obasanjo stated that most people aspiring […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Staff members of Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia early on Tuesday protested on the streets over the non-payment of their two months’ salary arrears. The African Examiner writes that no less than 200 of the workers locked and blocked the gate to the council headquarters as they vowed not to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), on Tuesday, re-arrested suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, after a tussle with officials of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS). The re-arrest occurred after Justice Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal High Court in Lagos admitted Emefiele to bail in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Enugu State Government on Monday sealed shops in major markets across the state that refused to do business in observance of the sit-at-home order of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). This comes after last week’s warning by Governor Peter Mbah that businesses in the state should open for business or […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Africa’s four representatives at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup began the tournament last week with something of a whimper, playing one game each without a single win. The continent is being represented by Nigeria who have participated in all editions of the competition; champions, South Africa; Morocco, and Zambia. While all […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As examination malpractices among Nigerian Students, especially at the post secondary school level continues unabated in the country, founder, Maduka University and College, Ekwegbe, Igbo Etiti Council Area of Enugu State, Dr. Sam Onyeishi, has blamed parents for the development, saying some of them mount pressures on their children and wards to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Enugu State Police Command has arraigned the embattled Councillor representing Umualor Ward in Isi-Uzo Council of Enugu State, Hon. Maxwell Aluagbo in court over alleged fraud and embezzlement of N1.1m meant for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in his constituency. Our Correspondent writes that the 33 year old suspended male Councillor was […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A pregnant woman and seven others died in a petrol tanker explosion in Ore, capital of Odigbo LGA of Ondo state. According to available information, the pregnant woman and three children were among those who died in the incident. Speaking with journalists, Odunlami Ibukun, spokesperson of the Ondo police command, stated that […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Vice-President Kashim Shettima, has stated that Nigeria no longer needs handouts from foreign economies, but needs real partnerships and investments. Shettima made this known at the ongoing UN Food Systems summit in Rome, according to a statement on Monday. Making a reference to Napoleon Bonaparte, a French military commander, and political leader, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Twitter launched its new logo on Monday, replacing the blue bird with a white X on a black background as the Elon Musk-owned company moves toward rebranding as X. The social media network’s website showed the company’s new logo, but its URL was still showing as twitter.com and the blue “Tweet” button […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Adams Oshiomhole is urging Nigerians to be patient with President Bola Tinubu’s government, saying the former Lagos State governor is not a “magician” that will solve the country’s problems in one fell swoop. “They know they were not electing a magician. And nobody promised a magical solution,” he said. “You don’t need […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As preparations for 23rd Annual PowerNetworking Conference (PNC), gather momentum, more than 1000 African American entrepreneurs and professionals are gearing up to attend the event. PNC is widely recognized as America’s largest continuously held conference in the world for Black executives, business professionals, and entrepreneurs. The conference, according to a statement by […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A leaked memo addressed to the Lagos State Ministry of Health indicating that the State Government approved N61,285,000 for the mass burial of 103 persons identified as 2020 EndSARS victims has gone viral on social media, sparking outrage. The memo dated July 19, 2023, captures steps for the processing of funds after […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Vice President Kashim Shettima departed Abuja on Sunday to represent President Bola Tinubu at two major international Summits in Rome, Italy and St Petersburg, Russia. This was contained in a statement issued by Director, Information, Office of the Vice President, Olusola Abiola. At the Rome event, Shettima wouldh join other global leaders […]
