(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, ordered Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to enter his defence following the dismissal of his fresh application for bail. Justice Binta Nyako, in a ruling, fixed June 19 and June 20 for commencement of trial of Kanu on alleged […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Organised Labour comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) has reiterated its May 31, 2024 ultimatum to the Federal Government to meet all of its demands which includes implementation of a new national minimum wage and reversal of the hike in electricity tariff. This followed a Monday […]
*Advocates Electoral Court, Voting Process Reforms. *Predicts Violence In Anambra 2025 Guber (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A human rights group, International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety), has strongly called for judicial nullification of the Nov 11, 2023 ‘off-Cycle’ Imo Governorship Election, describing it as a shambolic exercise, just as it advocates the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Veteran Nigerian singer, John Odafe Asiemo better known as Daddy Showkey has opened up concerning a near-death experience from his former days in a gang. Daddy Showkey, who was a guest on the latest episode of The Honest Bunch Podcast, stated that he once narrowly escaped being burnt alive. He said: “I […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei announced on Monday five days of mourning for President Ebrahim Raisi who died in a helicopter crash. “I announce five days of public mourning and offer my condolences to the dear people of Iran,” said Khamenei in an official statement a day after the death of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian Army has rescued 387 families of Boko Haram fighters from the Sambisa Forest. The 387 comprising men, women, and children, were rescued by highbreed forces of the Sector-One North-East Joint Task Force Operations in Kai. Led by Brig. Gen. Diwa, the troops also recovered several vehicles and equipment, initially seized […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Iran’s Deputy President for Executive Affairs Mohsen Mansouri has said that two members of President Ebrahim Raisi’s entourage have contacted rescue teams, and this shows that the air incident involving their helicopter has not been rough, reported the IRNA news agency. Mansouri said on Sunday that the helicopter of President Raisi and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has withdrawn its earlier circular directing banks to implement a controversial 0.5% cybersecurity levy on electronic transactions. The decision of the apex bank to withdraw the circular followed the public outrage that trailed the announcement of the policy two weeks ago and the suspension of the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun has promised to pay the medical bills of students injured in the Obafemi Awolowo University(OAU), Ile-Ife, Amphitheatre roof collapse. The affected students are receiving treatment at the University Health Centre and the Teaching Hospital Complex (OAUTHC), Ile-Ife. Adeleke, who was represented by the Commissioner for Education, Dipo […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor Siminalayi Fubara believes his administration has recorded giant strides in infrastructure since its inception about a year ago. Fubara made the remark on Saturday in Ngo Town at the inauguration of the Andoni section of the Ogoni-Andoni-Opobo Unity Road project, Andoni Local Government Area. While he did not mention any past […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER – President Bola Tinubu has called for synergy and stronger coordinated action to address economic frailties within African nations. A statement by the president’s Special Adviser On Media Ajuri Ngelale said his principal made the call at the State House during the presentation of letters of credence by newly-appointed ambassadors to Nigeria. The […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja has granted the request of the defence team to recall the first prosecution witness in the trial of a former governor of the Central Bank (CBN) Godwin Emefiele over allegations of abuse of office Justice Rahman Oshodi granted the request at the instance of counsel […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Joe Biden accused election rival Donald Trump of suppressing diversity Friday, as the US president stepped up efforts to shore up support among Black voters ahead of November’s election. In a speech at the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, the 81-year-old Democrat said the “extreme” Republican and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Arne Slot, the Feyenoord coach who confirmed Friday he would be leading Liverpool from next season, is known as a passionate leader who gets the most out of his players and demands a strong work ethic. A fan of Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, Slot was a slick forward as a player […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) says it has rescued a man who mistakenly fell into the lagoon. The agency’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, said this in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday. Oke-Osanyintolu said that it received a call through the Lagos […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd., (NNPC Ltd) has assured that the fire incident in a depot in Lagos will, in no way, affect petroleum products supply and distribution across the country. Chief Corporate Communications Officer, NNPC Ltd., Mr Olufemi Soneye, said this in a statement on Friday in Lagos. Soneye said […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Police Force on Friday dismissed one of its officers identified as Adabo Mohammed for criminal conspiracy and armed robbery, among others. According to available information, Mohammed, who was an Inspector, alongside five others was said to be a member of an armed robbery gang allegedly responsible for stealing of N29.8 […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The town of Uwala Abaka, Ukehe, Igboetiti Local GovernmentArea of Enugu State was enveloped with sadness on Friday as the remains of Nollywood actor, John Odonwodo, better known as Junior Pope, was buried. The African Examiner writes that the burial rites began at 10:00 am with a commendation mass at St. Peter’s […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A Professor, Emeka Nwabueze, has accused the Traditional Ruler of Isiagu Community in Awka South Counil area of Anambra State, His Royal Highness, Igwe Austin Chukwuma, his cabinet members and other members of the area of Alledgedly defrauding him up to the tune of N13.9 million Naira in an alleged coordinated land scam. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Women’s World Cup will take place in South America for the first time after Brazil was chosen to host the 2027 edition at a FIFA congress Friday. After the success of Australia and New Zealand last year, FIFA members picked Brazil over a European bid in a push to expand women’s […]
