(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Alayede of Ayede Ogbese in Akure North local government area of Ondo State, Oba Raphael Ajibola Oluyede Ise-Oluwa II, has reportedly died at the age of 65. Palace sources said the Monarch died in United States of America, where he was receiving treatments. The late Monarch, Oba Raphael Ajibola Oluyede Ise-Oluwa […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Chairman of the committee and Minister of Solid Minerals Resources, Dr Dele Alake made this known in a progress report on Monday in Lagos. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that President Tinubu on December 19, approved the provision of free transportation on the routes of the Nigerian Railway Corporation […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerians are reacting to the news of controversial Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie reacting to the statement of his first wife, May Edochie, after she reflected on events in 2023. The African Examiner recalls that the estranged couple’s first son, Kambilichukwu, died in March 2023 after he slumped while playing football in school. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Super Eagles camp for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) has opened in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Coach Jose Peseiro has already named 25 players for the competition which begins mid-January in the West African nation of Côte d’Ivoire. Barring one home-based player, the other invitees are expected […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate suspension and investigation of Ms Halima Shehu, the National Coordinator and CEO of the National Social Investment Program Agency over alleged financial malfeasance. With the suspension and investigation into the allegations, Dr Akindele Egbuwalo, the National N-POWER Program Manager, has been appointed in an acting […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu on Monday stated that the 2024 budget includes N100 billion allocation for the school feeding programmes. Tinubu disclosed this while signing the 2024 appropriation bill into law in the State House in Abuja. According to him, the provision will serve as a stimulant to increase attendance in schools and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – In view of the New Year speech of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, organised labour has tasked him to fulfil his promises to workers. The labour unions, the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress enjoined the Nigerian leader to ‘walk the talk’ in 2024. The African Examiner recalls that President Tinubu […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor Siminalayi Fubara has taunted his political rivals in Rivers State, saying that they failed in their plot to impeach him as he remained the governor of the oil-rich South-South state. “I want to urge everyone here. Don’t be frightened,” the governor said on Sunday at a crossover church service at St […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gunmen have kidnapped the Chairman of Akwanga Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, Safiyanu Isa Andaha. The victim was whisked away on Monday night at Ningo village along Andaha – Akwanga Road, alongside a native of the area, police authorities said. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, Ramhan Nansel, security personnel […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Labour Party (LP) says President Bola Tinubu’s New Year’s broadcast to Nigerians lacks empathy. Tinubu, in his nationwide broadcast to Nigerians on Monday, urged the citizens not to falter despite the tough times and difficulties they face. “Dear Compatriots, take this from me: the time may be rough and tough, however, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Coach Jose Peseiro has backed Nigeria to win a fourth Africa Cup of Nations, but conceded that it would be a real challenge when action gets under way in Ivory Coast later this month. The last of Nigeria’s three continental titles came 10 years ago in South Africa. “We will fight to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has signed the 2024 Appropriation Bill into law in keeping with his avowed commitment to maintaining a timeous, predictable, and efficient budget cycle. Tinubu assented to the bill at the State House, on Monday, shortly after returning to Abuja from Lagos. Speaking at the signing of the bill, the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Taraba State governor, Agbu Kefas, has granted clemency and pardons thirty one inmates in correctional centres across the state. According to the governor, the decision reflects his administration’s commitment to justice, compassion and believes in the transformative power of rehabilitation. Governor Kefas maintained that his dedication to the peace, unity and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Fireworks illuminated skies over Paris, Rio and Sydney to celebrate the entry to 2024, while rockets and strikes marked the year’s earliest hours in Israel, Gaza and Ukraine. Much of the world’s population — now more than eight billion — is hoping to shake off high living costs and global tumult in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa has said he will rid communities that have been stifled by insurgents and bandits. General Musa made this declaration Brief on Monday , where he called for support from the public to meet this goal. “We are working with the state government to identify […]
–Promises Prosperous 2024 (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has said that over the past seven months of his administration, he took some difficult but necessary decisions to save the nation from fiscal catastrophe In his new year message to the nation, Tinubu called on all Nigerians to join hands with him to put the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Dear Compatriots, It gives me immense joy to welcome each and everyone of you – young and old- to this brand new year 2024. We must lift up our hands to Almighty God, in gratitude, for his grace and benevolence to our country and our lives in the year 2023 that has […]
