(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A non governmental organization NGO, Civil Rights Concern (CRC) and key Stakeholders in the financial and businesss sectors in South East Nigeria, have expressed worry over the alarming rate which state governors borrow huge money internally and externally to finance public projects in their respective states. They noted that the situation has continued to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Anambra state police Command, has arrested a couple returning from Lagos State, South West Nigeria for celebration of Christmas in South East, for buying a one-month-old baby on their way back. Spokesman for the Command Deputy Superintendent of police DSP Ikenga Tochukwu made this in a statement issued to newsmen on Tuesday, in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPC Ltd.) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TotalEnergies for the adoption and deployment of a methane detection technology known as Airborne Ultralight Spectrometer for Environmental Application (AUSEA) in all its upstream operations. With the agreement, which is a direct benefit from the Company’s […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The disappointing execution of the Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) scheme of the Federal Government is largely linked to the unsatisfactory implementation of the National Identification Number (NIN) on which our development as a nation hinges. The World Bank-backed CCT has been widely criticised for lacking in transparency, especially under the immediate past […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin on Monday said the United States will provide more arms and munitions to Israel, whose forces battle Palestinian militants in Gaza following deadly attacks. Austin also warned Iran to “stop” supporting Yemen’s Huthi rebels who were increasingly attacking vessels in the Red Sea since the Israel-Hamas war began […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – After weeks of dramatic twists in Rivers State, the political gladiators in the oil-rich South-South state reached a truce on Monday after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Villa in Abuja. The meeting had in attendance Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, who is now the Minister […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Grammy-nominated singer, Seun Kuti has stated that he suffered stigmatisation while growing up for being the son of the late legendary singer, Fela Kuti. Speaking in a recent interview with actress Iyabo Ojo, Kuti stated that his paternity also disturbed his relationship adding that he couldn’t go to his girlfriend’s father’s house. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A former Minister of Work, Babatunde Fashola, has stated that President Bola Tinubu’s intervention is not needed in the ongoing political crisis in Ondo and Rivers states, as the constitution doesn’t allow room for such. “Does the Constitution assign a role to the President in this matter?” Fashola asked as he spoke […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has approved the promotion of civil and public servants due for promotion for July 1, 2023 and January 1, 2024. This was contained in a circular, signed by Mrs Bamaiyi Osedebamen Rebecca, for the Head of Service where the governor ordered all ministries, parastatals and government […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says re-run and bye-elections may be held across the country next February. This is according to the Chairman of the electoral body Mahmood Yakubu who spoke at a meeting with political parties. “With regard to the bye-elections, you may recall that in my recent address at […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Court of Appeal Abuja, affirms the declaration of Ahmadu Fintiri as Governor of Adamawa State. Upholds the Judgment of the Adamawa state Governorship Election Petition Tribunal. More to follow…
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Holders Manchester City were handed a tie against FC Copenhagen in Monday’s draw for the Champions League last 16, from which the meeting of last season’s runners-up Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid appears the standout tie. Pep Guardiola’s City, who are looking to retain the title they won in Istanbul last June, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Amid the feud between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, and the gale of resignations trailing the crisis, the Rivers State Government has said the governor did not force any of his commissioners to resign. “Whatever their reason, I will like to say that the governor did not force, compel […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – FIFA announced details regarding the new format for the Club World Cup on Sunday, saying the first edition will take place in 2025 and feature European heavyweights Real Madrid and Manchester City. The tournament will take place from June 15 to July 13 in the United States and bring together 32 teams, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Amid the political crisis rocking Rivers State, ex-governor Nyesom Wike, has warned politicians not to pull the ladder they used in getting to exalted positions. “Don’t pull the ladder that you use in climbing. When you are coming down, the ladder may not be there,” Wike said on Sunday. “And leave the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Abdul Imoyo, Head of Media Relations, Access Holdings, dies Mr Abdul Kolawole Imoyo, a quintessential corporate media manager and journalist, is dead. Imoyo, until his death, was the Head of Media Relations at Access Holdings. A statement sad he died in the early hours of Sunday, December 17, 2023, at the First […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Renowned Rights Activist, Mr Omoyele Sowore, on Saturday, at a townhall at the Akure City Hall demanded the resignation of Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State. Sowore at the meeting said it was necessary to rescue the state from the few individuals allegedly siphoning the resources of the state. He also challenged […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia combined to give Napoli a 2-1 win over struggling Cagliari on Saturday and send their side into Serie A’s Champions League places. The inspiration behind last season’s stunning league title triumph, Napoli’s attacking stars struck a goal each as the reigning champions moved up to fourth. Kvaratskhelia […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Labour Party (LP) has dropped its petition against the election of Rivers State Governor Sim Fubara, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in the 2023 poll. LP had challenged Fubara’s victory in the exercise with the Appeal Court in Lagos dismissing its petition and upholding the PDP candidate’s win. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare Professor Ali Pate has dismissed the rumoured resurgence of COVID-19 in the country, stating that there is no scientific research record to back the claims. Professor Pate disclosed this at the maiden public lecture series of the Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo in […]
