(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The African Development Bank (AfDB) is set to start releasing a $2.2bn fund for the development of Special Agro-Industrial Process Zones in Nigeria (SAPZ). “Specifically from next year (2025), we will see contracts signed and mobilization and construction on site will start in some states. Of course, not all the states will […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, has died at age 100. Carter was “surrounded by his family” at his home in Plains, Georgia, in his final moments, the Carter Center said in a statement Sunday. President Joe Biden said Carter “stands as a model of what it means to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Liverpool thrashed West Ham United 5-0 at the London Stadium to stretch their Premier League lead to eight points on Sunday with Mohamed Salah once again in irrepressible form. The Egyptian has been enjoying a vintage season despite uncertainty over a new contract and scored once and provided two assists as Liverpool […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A Jeju Air plane carrying 181 people from Thailand to South Korea crashed on arrival Sunday, smashing into a barrier and bursting into flames, killing everyone aboard except for two flight attendants plucked from the wreckage. A bird strike was cited by authorities as the likely cause of the crash — the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev accused Russia on Sunday of firing at an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger jet before it crashed and of initially trying to cover up the cause of the fatal disaster, demanding that Moscow admit guilt. Aliyev made the accusation in an interview to state media at Baku airport four days […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, says the Nigerian Army will remain committed to winning all land battles in defence of the territorial integrity of Nigeria The COAS said this on Saturday at a Christmas Luncheon with the troops of Sub Sector 5,Operation Fansan Yamma, Kachia, Kaduna State. Oluyede […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has said that God has proved himself worthy as the ultimate liberator of the State and its people because He ensured total triumph over the political crisis and those behind it. Governor Fubara spoke at the Christmas Ballad, which was hosted by the former Governor of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Pep Guardiola insists he will not walk out on troubled Manchester City as he strives to stop the champions’ stunning decline. Guardiola only recently signed a two-year contract extension but City’s dismal form has raised questions about his future at the Etihad Stadium. A nightmare run of nine defeats in 13 games, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The death toll from a plane crash at Muan International Airport in South Korea has risen to 122, with only two survivors according to the South Jeolla Fire Service. Most of the remaining passengers and crew are presumed dead, according to the fire service. Among those killed, 54 are male and 57 […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Catholic Diocese of Nnewi, in Anambra state, South East Nigeria had been thrown into mourning, following the killing of one of its priests Rev. Fr. Tobias Okonkwo, by yet to be identified gunmen. Chancellor of the Diocese, Rev. Fr. Raphael Ezeogu, announced the sad news on Friday in a statement he […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command has refuted claims that it has knowledge of VeryDarkMan’s missing ₦180million from his Non-Governmental Organizations bank account through its website. It is worth recalling that Martins Otse better known as VeryDark man announced on Friday that his NGO’s account was hacked and ₦180 million stolen. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Human rights lawyer and activist, Femi Falana, has stated that the Nigerian Police Force should be held accountable concerning the deaths of Nigerians in the recent food stampedes in Oyo, Abuja, and Anambra States. Falana stated this on Friday as he delivered a public lecture in memory of the late former Ondo […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – It is important to address the concerns raised in Farooq Kperogi’s recent article, “Tinubu’s Buharisation of the NNPC”, and to clarify some of the misconceptions about the operations and leadership structure of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited. First, employment, promotions, appointments, and movements of business leaders at the NNPC are […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Transmission Company of Nigeria has notified residents of the Federal Capital Territory about impending blackouts in some areas. In a statement issued on Saturday by its General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, TCN announced that its engineers would conduct planned maintenance exercises at two transmission substations between Saturday and Sunday. According […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Democratic Front (TDF) has urged Nigerians to ignore attempts by Gen. Abdourahamane Tchiani, the military ruler of Niger Republic, to drag Nigeria into his country’s diplomatic row with France. The group made the call in a statement signed by its Chairman, Malam Danjuma Muhammad, and Secretary, Chief Wale Adedayo. It expressed […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State stated on Friday that security in the state had improved significantly in 2024, with no major breaches reported. Mutfwang made this remark while speaking to State House correspondents following his visit to President Bola Tinubu in Lagos. “I came to see the President, who has been […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gov. Alex Otti of Abia, on Friday, assented to the 2025 Appropriation Bill of N750.2 billion as passed by the state House of Assembly. In a speech at the brief event held at Nvosi in Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area, Otti said that the budget underscores the commitment of his administration […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Nze Ozichukwu Chukwu, has pledged to ensure a credible and peaceful election for the next leader of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation. Chukwu made the promise on Friday in Owerri, while inaugurating the screening and election committees for the exercise slated for January 2025. The News […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved the disconnection of Exchange Telecommunications Ltd. from MTN Nigeria network due to the non-settlement of interconnect charges. The commission made this known in a public notice signed by Mr Reuben Muoka, the Public Affairs Director at NCC, on Friday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has signed the N580 billion 2025 appropriation bill into law following its passage by the State House of Assembly. The budget, tagged “Budget of Economic and Infrastructural Consolidation,” is designed to foster economic growth and deliver key capital projects in the 2025 fiscal year. The Acting Speaker […]
