(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Thursday said 36 officers were killed in Niger State. Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, made this known when he gave a breakdown of casualties in the ambush of troops in Niger State and an evacuation helicopter that crashed on August 14, 2023. The breakdown […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The arraignment of suspended Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja over N6.9 billion alleged procurement fraud has been stalled due to the absence of the second defendant who are said to be indisposed. Although Emefiele (the first defendant) was present […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has allowed the Federal Government to withdraw the charge of “illegal possession of firearm and possession” against the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. Justice Nicholas Oweibo, in his ruling, held that the application filed by the Director of Public […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Following the announcement of their portfolios yesterday, President Bola Tinubu will on Monday swear in ministers that had been confirmed by the National Assembly. According to a statement by the Director, Information, Office of Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Willie Bassey, the swearing-in ceremony by the President will hold at […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The 2023 Enugu state Governorship Election petition Tribunal has reserved it’s judgement on a day to be communicated to the parties involved. Chairman of the three man panel, Justice Kudirat Akano, disclosed this Wednesday after the defendant, and Governor of Enugu state, Dr. Peter Mbah of the peoples Democratic party PDP and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A US federal appeals court on Wednesday imposed restrictions on a widely used abortion pill, but the ruling will remain on hold as the Supreme Court decides whether to hear the case. The ruling by a three-judge panel of the New Orleans-based 5th Circuit Court of Appeals would limit use of mifepristone […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Manchester City won the UEFA Super Cup for the first time on Wednesday but needed penalties to beat Sevilla after a 1-1 draw in Athens. Youssef En-Nesyri’s towering first-half header gave the Spaniards the lead. European champions City were far from their slick best, but hit back to force the game to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Lagos State Government has announced a traffic diversion at the Lane Inbound Ikorodu General Hospital for the completion of the Asphalt binder course and wearing course of the new slip road from Thursday, August 17. This is in continuation of the Junction Improvement Works at Ikorodu Roundabout to free gridlock points […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday in Abuja assured investors that his ongoing repositioning of the economy would receive a boost as he conducts an intensified removal of all bottlenecks in the way of efficient business startup and administration in Nigeria, with a particular emphasis on efficiency in service, tax reviews, and improved […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has enjoined President Bola Tinubu to remove economic sanctions imposed on Niger Republic, in the wake of the coup in the neighbouring nation. The African Examiner recalls that democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum was deposed on July 26 as the military junta has dissolved the constitution, suspended […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former labour leader and present representative of Edo North Senatorial District, Adams Oshiomhole, has heaped praises on the administration of President Bola Tinubu for its bold steps in tackling the challenging economic situation inherited from previous governments. Oshiomhole stated this after he had a closed-door meeting with Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Police Operatives serving in Nsukka Area Command of the Enugu State Command, have identified and arrested three persons involved in the viral video wherein Chinenye was seen being beaten, her cloth torn and stripped, and her hair forcefully shaved on the allegation of beating up Anastasia, girlfriend of one Obed Chekwube Ugwuanyi […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former First lady, Patience Jonathan has urged w⁷omen in the country to support the government of President Bola Tinubu. A statement signed by the Special Assistant on Media to the First Lady, Busola Kukoyi, said Jonathan spoke on Wednesday when she visited First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu at the Presidential Villa. “I […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has stated that the political slogan, ‘Emilokan’ cannot work in Edo State. Obaseki, who is at loggerheads with his deputy, Philip Shaibu, made this known when he received while receiving the leaders of Edo South Senatorial District at the Government House on Wednesday. According to the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has called on all women, especially mothers to work towards the re-orientation of the youth in order to put them back on the path of moral values. According to a statement issued on Wednesday and signed by Special Assistant to the First Lady on Media, Tinubu spoke […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – After months of waiting for the portfolios of ministers, the Presidency on Wednesday announced the ministers and their portfolios Mr Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, made this known while briefing State House Correspondents in Abuja, He said that the swearing in is expected by next week […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Seventeen Niger soldiers were killed on Tuesday in an attack by suspected jihadists near the country’s western border with Mali, the defence ministry said. An army detachment was “the victim of a terrorist ambush near the town of Koutougou”, said a ministry statement published late Tuesday. It added that another 20 soldiers […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The management of the National Assembly on Tuesday opened up to the controversial “enjoyment allowance” paid to Senators and members of the House of Representatives before they embarked on a long recess last week Monday. In a statement made available to journalists on Tuesday, the Secretary, of Research and Information, Dr. Ali […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular Nigerian singer, Innocent Idibia, better known as Tuface Idibia or 2baba has stated that he doesn’t intend losing his wife, Annie Idibia to someone else. 2baba took to his Instagram page on Tuesday as he expressed his feelings to his wife. In the video, Annie Idibia was seen going about her […]
…. Assures Price Stability (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has assured that there is no plan to increase pump price of fuel. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale while briefing State House Correspondents at the Presidential Villa on Tuesday said that the President was convinced that the country can […]
