(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President General of apex Igbo body, Ohaneze ndigbo world wide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, has frowned at the non challant attitude shown by youths of South- East of Nigeria towards the ongoing recruitment exercise for General Duty Constables of the Nigerian Police force. Recent reports by the police Service Commission PSC revealed that […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu on Monday warned government officials and family members against attending the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting without invitation. Tinubu issued the warning before the commencement of FEC meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. “Last week, I noticed people sneaking in and out of this council. People had access to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The recent happenings in oil-rich Rivers State have thrown many political spectators at the edge of their seats as they anticipate the next moves by the various political gladiators. The African Examiner writes that the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, who was the immediate former governor of Rivers State, has selected […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Monday, accused the police of shooting at him on his way to inspect the State House of Assembly Complex that was gutted by fire last night. Fubara named a senior officer in the Rivers State Police Command as the leader of the team that was deployed […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the February 25, 2023 presidential election, Atiku Abubakar, says he will not leave the political arena despite the Supreme Court verdict of October 26, 2023 that affirmed the electoral victory of President Bola Tinubu. “As for me and my party, this phase of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Foremost human rights group, International Society For Civil Liberties and Rule Of Law (Intersociety), and South-East Based Coalition Of Democracy and Human Rights Organizations have raised the alarm over alledged plot by the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC to harvest and write results in favour of the incumbent governor of Imo state, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The organisers of the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) have said that four music stars will thrill attendees at this year’s edition of the ceremony holding on Oct. 29 in Lagos. Kingsley James, AMAA 2023 Technical Head, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Lagos. According to him, Kingsley Okonkwo , […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Joint Unions Action Committee (JUAC) of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) say workers have nothing against the Minister of FCT, Mr Nyesom Wike, over alleged salary cut. JUAC President, Mr Matilukuro Oluwakorede stated this in Abuja on Saturday, while reacting to a social media […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunny and thundery weather conditions from Monday to Wednesday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja predicted sunny skies over the northern region on Monday with prospects of thunderstorms over parts of Taraba during the afternoon and evening periods. According to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened to boycott its meeting with the Federal Government on Monday, October 30, 2023, should the Minister of Labour Simon Lalong attend it. The President of NLC Comrade Joe Ajaero issued the threat while fielding questions from journalists in Abuja on Sunday after briefing them on […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Tens of thousands of Moroccans marched Sunday through Casablanca in a show of solidarity with Palestinians, AFP correspondents said, more than three weeks into the deadly war between Israel and Hamas. “Stop the genocide in Gaza,” read one banner at the march, echoing claims by Palestinian officials and Arab leaders as the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Senator Ali Ndume has called on President Bola Tinubu to sign an executive order on unexplained wealth. Ndume, who is the lawmaker representing Borno South under the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), made the remark in the wake of a comment by retired Supreme Court Justice Musa Muhammad Dattijo over the level […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Immediate past President Muhammadu Buhari says the country would have lost $15bn if it did not win the case with Process & Industrial Development (P&ID) on 23 October. He said this in an article he shared on his X handle on Sunday, days after the Nigerian won the case. “Rarely in modern […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – WBC heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury beat former UFC fighter Francis Ngannou on a split decision in a non-title fight in Saudi Arabia on Sunday. It was, indeed, a fight that almost delivered one of boxing’s biggest upsets. Fury, unbeaten holder of one of the sport’s most prestigious belts, narrowly avoided a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Jude Bellingham’s stunning double snatched Real Madrid a 2-1 comeback victory at Barcelona in his first La Liga Clasico on Saturday. The England international, who has started his Madrid career in remarkable goalscoring form, unleashed a rocket into the top corner from distance after Ilkay Gundogan had sent hosts Barcelona ahead at […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Lamidi Apapa-led group in the Labour Party (LP) has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on his victory at the Supreme Court, saying the affirmation of the election of the then candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the February 25, 2023 presidential poll is well-deserved. The Apapa-led group mocked the LP […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Israel said Saturday its war on Hamas had “entered a new phase” with its massive bombardment of Gaza as the Islamist group demanded the release of all Palestinian prisoners in exchange for the hostages it seized three weeks ago. The United Nations warned thousands more civilians could die in Gaza as Israel […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Vice President Mike Pence announced Saturday that he is withdrawing from the US presidential race, saying, “this is not my time.” Speaking at the annual meeting of the Republican Jewish Coalition in Las Vegas, Pence — the first major 2024 candidate to suspend his campaign, said: “It’s become clear to me: […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Lagos State Government has reopened the Alaba International Market and some markets in the Trade Fair Complex, all located in the Ojo Local Government Area of the state. The state government had days ago ordered the closure of the markers for improper waste disposal and other environmental infractions. However, on Saturday, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Chelsea suffered another damaging home defeat as goals from Ethan Pinnock and Bryan Mbuemo gave Brentford the bragging rights with a 2-0 win in the west London derby on Saturday. The big spending Blues have won just one of their last 13 home Premier League games over the past two seasons and […]
