(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has threatened to kick out non-performing contractors executing projects in the FCT. Wike made the threat in Abuja on Friday, after inspecting the ongoing construction of the 15-kilometre left wing service lane of the Outer Southern Expressway, from Ring Road 1 […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has detained the proprietors of four private schools in Rivers in connection with alleged book piracy. The Director of NCC, Port Harcourt Directorate, Mr Abdul Babatunde, disclosed this to newsmen on Friday, shortly after an anti-piracy operation within the GRA, Rumuibekwe; Rumukurusi and East-west Road axis in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – At least 20 people died after Hurricane Helene slammed into the south-eastern United States as a dangerous Category 4 storm, before weakening to a tropical depression by Friday afternoon. The deaths were reported in US media across the states of Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Florida. The governor of Georgia said […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – WaterAid Nigeria, in partnership with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, have handed over a modern motorised borehole with a 20,000-litre storage capacity, powered by a 25 KVA soundproof generator to Mboshi-Aji community, as well as a solar-powered motorized borehole and two blocks of female friendly toilets (FFT), to Eke […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of seven Executive Directors for the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). According to a press release issued on Friday by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, the Executive Directors are: 1. Ayo Adewuyi — Re-appointed Executive Director, News. 2. Bar. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa Ibom, has suspended its local government election campaigns following the death of Mrs Patience Eno, the wife of the state governor. Mr Edwin Ebiese, the Publicity Secretary, said in a statement in Uyo on Friday that the decision was a mark of respect for the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Following the excesses of Oriokpa masqueraders, which have reportedly resulted in two fatalities and commotion in parts of Nsukka Local Government Area (LGA) of Enugu State, the state government has summoned the traditional rulers and Presidents-General of the affected communities. The state government has equally directed a full-scale investigation into the activities […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A human rights Lawyer, Barrister Olu Omotayo, has petitioned the Registrar-General, Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), over alleged Computer related fraud and stealing of shares belonging to one Mrs. Maria Omego-Edeh, by unknown person, in connivance with officials of the Commission, calling for thorough investigation and arrest of the culprits. The lawyer however, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A Coalition of civil society and human rights groups, under the platform of Joint National Actions Front Nigeria has petitioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to halt move by the Minister State for Health, Dr. Tunji Alausa to recommend his alleged preferred Candidate and Acting Chief Medical Director, Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital Enugu FNHE, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Manchester City will face Tottenham in the fourth round of the English League Cup final. The draw was made on Wednesday after the third-round games. Man City’s game will be a repeat of the 2020/21 League Cup final which Pep Guardiola’s side won 1-0 thanks to an Aymeric Laporte header. Elsewhere, Brighton […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has presented a certificate of return to the winner of the Edo State Governorship election, Monday Okpebholo, of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The ceremony took place at the INEC headquarters in Abuja on Thursday. INEC declared Okpebholo winner of the Saturday, September 21 election after […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A former Minister of Finance Kalu Idika Kalu says government subsidies on essential items are not bad. President Bola Tinubu on his inauguration in May 2023 declared fuel subsidy “gone”. The move pushed the price of the commodity more than thrice the initial higher. Proponents of the move have argued the subsidy […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ahead of the imminent cabinet reshuffle by President Bola Tinubu, former spokesperson of Atiku Abubakar Presidential Campaign 2023, Daniel Bwala, says it is the prerogative of the President to decide ministers that will remain and those that will leave. “What you must always judge with government is that at every given time, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Justice Haleemah Salman of the Kwara State High Court has found the five suspects involved in the Offa robbery incidents guilty of illegal possession of firearms, armed robbery, and culpable homicide. According to the judge, the offences are punishable by death. The incident happened in April 2018. Delivering the judgement which lasted […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has debunked any involvement with Bobrisky and issued VeryDarkMan a 24-hour ultimatum to retract the statement he made connecting him with the crossdresser. This development is coming on the heels of the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, calling for a thorough investigation into allegations of bribery […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria is about to significantly reduce its dependence on food imports, according to the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, who presented an outline to assist domestic agricultural production and increase food security. Edun, speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Thursday to mark the country’s […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, aka Bobrisky, has thought of committing suicide amid allegations of N15 million bribery levelled against him. The African Examiner writes that social media influencer, Martins Vincent Otse better known as VeryDarkMan, uploaded an audio of the crossdreser offering N15 million to the operatives of the Economic and Financial […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Despite the present economic hardship, the Nigerian government has announced plans to tax more Nigerians and businesses. This plan is part of the government’s Economic Stabilisation Bills which has been approved by the Federal Executive Council on Monday. The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, announced […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Kenyan on Wednesday emphasised the urgent need to unlock the vast opportunities presented by the digital economy for African countries, highlighting its potential to create jobs and enhance service delivery. Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua urged Africa to leverage its demographic dividend and implement smart policies to achieve a digital and resilient future. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) — The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence (NSCDC) in Plateau, has detained three suspects over alleged diversion of 35 tonnes of fertilisers. Mr Alexander Barunde, the Commandant of the Corps, who confirmed the arrest on Wednesday in Jos, said personnel of the corps apprehended the suspects along Jos – Barkin Ladi road following […]
