(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The 2023 Women’s World Cup has kicked off in New Zealand and Australia with Nigeria starting their journey against Canada early Friday (WAT). Nigeria are in Group B of the competition and are gearing up to reach the knockout stage for the second time in a row. The Super Falcons and Canada […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Following the removal of the petrol subsidy and the recent hike in petrol prices to up to N617/litre, the National Executive Council (NEC) has agreed on palliative measures for Nigerians. The decision was reached on Thursday at a meeting held at the Council Chambers of the State House in Abuja. The meeting, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The House of Representatives has taken a firm stance against the National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) by rejecting the proposed increase in electricity tariff. This resolution was reached following a motion presented by Honourable Aliyu Madaki, who expressed strong disapproval of the price hike, especially considering the recent increase in petrol prices […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, on Wednesday, inaugurated 106 vehicles to boost intra city transport system in Yenagoa, the state capital, and its environs. According to the governor, the new transport scheme will help cushion the effect of petrol subsidy removal and alleviate the sufferings of residents of the state. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has assured Nigerian workers of the readiness of the government to review the salaries of its workers as a move towards cushioning the effect of the removal of fuel subsidy. The President of the Senate, gave the assurance while receiving in courtesy, the Governor of Ekiti […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration would deliver on its promises in spite of the present challenges. According to him, the country will witness prosperity, stressing that there is light at the end of the tunnel. The President stated this while felicitating with Muslims on Islamic New Year. He […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Human rights lawyer Femi Falana, SAN, criticised the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited for its adjustment of the pump price for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), or petrol, from around N500 to N617 per litre. Falana was reacting to the NNPCL’s seemingly overnight price hike on Tuesday, which saw the second impromptu petrol […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) met behind closed doors Wednesday evening to discuss the state of affairs of the party, following the resignation of its National Chairman, Senator Abdullahi Adamu; and National Secretary, Senator Iyiola Omisore. The pair stepped down on Monday, paving the way for the emergence of the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria’s secrete police, the Department of State Security (DSS) has debunked claims by the National Youths Service Corps NYSC to the effect that the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general election and incumbent governor of the state, Dr. Peter Mbah, forged his NYSC discharge certificate. It […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Obi stated that he remained grateful to God for His infinite mercies but appealed to all those who desired to celebrate him with gifts, to look around them and extend such gifts to the people in need, especially in these difficult times. Mr Peter Obi, Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party at […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has stated that Nigerians are being deceived concerning the issue of petrol pricing. Speaking on Politics Today, a Channels TV programme, Ajaero disclosed that the masses are being punished unnecessarily. Ajaero, reacting to the recent increase in the price of fuel, stated […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) says its members immediately increased the pump price per litre of petrol from N500 to N560-N617 on Tuesday morning to stay afloat. IPMAN President, Chinedu Okoronkwo, spoke on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme on Wednesday. According to him, many IPMAN members have gone out […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER)- Former President, Goodluck Jonathan, has stated that he will be visiting Aso Villa frequently now that Nigeria chairs the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The African Examiner recalls that on July 9, President Bola Tinubu was elected chairman at the 63rd ordinary session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nollywood actor and comedian, Ayodeji Makun, better known as AY, has stated that he is done making efforts towards reconciling with his industry colleague, Bright Okpocha better known as Basketmouth. The African Examiner recalls that the duo have been engaged in a 17-year-old quarrel which AY alleged was because of an unpaid […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular Nigerian actor, Kareem Adepoju, better known as Baba Wande, has begged President Bola Tinubu to help rescue the country’s economy. The African Examiner recalls that oil marketers in Nigeria increased the pump price of petrol at retail outlets to N617 per litre in Abuja and N565 per litre in Lagos on […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele has asked the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos to admit him to bail on self recognizance pending the hearing and determination of the charge filed against him by the Federal Government. The bail application which was filed by his […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Natives of Oma-Eke Community in Udi local Council Area of Enugu State, have filed a Motion on Notice in a pending suit at the Federal High Court Enugu, seeking an order to join a former Permanent Secretary, Ecological funds office Abuja, Dr. Mrs. Habiba M. Lawal personally as a party in the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has ordered a review of his administration’s plan for a monthly N8,000 transfer to 12 million of the poorest households in the country for six months, in a bid to cushion the effects of the removal of fuel subsidy. The plan was contained in a letter read last Thursday […]
….Bello Koko Projects over 500bn (Half a trillion) Revenue by Year End 2023, Going by the Current Momentum and the Recurrent Trend of Shipping Volumes Peaking from July to December. (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has generated a total revenue of N191, 430,093,501.00 (One hundred and ninety-one billion, four hundred and thirty […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, was raised from N537/litre to N617/litre at some filling stations operated by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited in Abuja on Tuesday. Independent oil marketers confirmed the increase in the cost of the commodity, as they stated that any shift in price […]
