(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A security expert, Kabir Adamu, has said that the Defence Headquarters’ clarification on the airstrikes that claimed the lives of 10 persons in Sokoto State has not addressed the issue in contention which is the killing of innocent civilians. The Sokoto State government had claimed that Wednesday’s airstrikes by the military mistakenly […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Friday refuted allegations made by the Niger Republic, accusing Nigeria of aiding terrorism. The regional bloc describes the claim as baseless, reaffirming its support for the peacekeeping efforts of Nigeria. In a statement released ECOWAS emphasised its solidarity with Nigeria. “The Commission stands […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ruben Amorim admitted he had “no idea” how long it would take for him to revive Manchester United, saying his focus was on “survival” after a defeat by Wolves condemned him to the worst start by any Old Trafford boss in nearly 100 years. Thursday’s 2-0 loss at Molineux — United’s third […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A policy and legal expert, Clement Nwankwo, has argued that the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and other revenue-collecting agencies of government should not be allowed to retain any percentage of the taxes collected on behalf of the government aside from their annual budgetary allocations. Nwankwo, who is the Executive Director of the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gunmen have reportedly killed at least 11 people in an attack on some communities in Nyiev-ya, Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State. The incident happened on December 25 when the people were celebrating Christmas with their families. A resident in the community confirmed the attack in a telephone conversation on Thursday. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Following an intense ongoing operation, Police Operatives attached to the Inland Town Divison Onitsha of the Anambra state police Command, have recovered the vehicle of Mr Justice Azuka, a member of the state House of Assembly recently kidnaped in the state. The victim, representing Onitsha North Constituency, was kidnapped on 24/12/2024 at […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has honored troops of Joint Task-Force South-East code-named ‘Operation UDO KA’ in the field to a lunch and cultural displays to mark the christmas. He equally charged them to stay focused and end all forms of insecurity especially heinous crimes in Operation UDO […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – All DStv customers will have free access to all DStv channels from Dec. 27 to 29, regardless of their current subscription package. This is contained in a statement on Thursday by MultiChoice Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the seasonal offer is open to all DStv subscribers. The statement […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Thursday has pardoned the “death-for-fowl” convict, Segun Olowookere, alongside his co-convict, Sunday Morakinyo. The African Examiner recalls that Olowookere, who was 17 years old at the time he was arrested in November 2010, was convicted and sentenced to death by an Osun State High Court on […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government has denied allegations by Niger Republic’s military leader, General Abdourahamane Tchiani, alleging that Nigeria collaborated with France to destabilize his country. In a statement issued on Thursday by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, the government stated that Tchiani’s accusations was unfounded and a diversionary tactic […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Kano State chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) says it will beat Sen.Rabiu Kwankwaso-led New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in the 2027 general election in the state. The Chairman of the party, Prince Abdullahi Abbas, said this in a statement on Thursday in Kano. He advised Kwankwaso to channel his energy towards […]
Former spokesperson and Director-General of Peter Obi’s Presidential Campaign Organisation, Dr. Doyin Okupe, has stated that the South, not the North, should produce Nigeria’s president in 2027. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday in Lagos, Okupe argued that geopolitical considerations make it unfair for the North to reclaim the presidency after President […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER0 – Niger Republic’s Head of State, General Abdourahamane Tiani, has alleged that France is giving financial support to Nigerian authorities to build a military base in Borno State. Zagazola Makama, a Lake Chad Basin counterterrorism and insurgency expert, stated this on Wednesday in a post on his X handle on Wednesday where he […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Two days after the announcement of the election result in Mozambique, the situation in the south-eastern African country is escalating. At least 121 people have died in protests since Monday, the civil society organisation Plataforma Decide said late on Wednesday. Earlier in the day, the organisation had reported 56 dead and 380 […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has visited the two communities that were bombed by the military fighter jets. At least 10 people were killed with several injured in military airstrike in the early hours of Wednesday. Worried by the development, the governor defied the difficult terrain of the village and joined other […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Sudanese government has suspended its participation in the global hunger-monitoring system on the eve of a report that’s expected to show famine spreading across the country. It is a step likely to undercut efforts to address one of the world’s largest hunger crises. In a letter dated Dec. 23, the government’s […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the appointment and posting of six new Commissioners of Police. It said the development was sequel to the recent promotions in the Nigeria Police Force released by the Commission last week. In the new appointments, CP Shettima Jauro Mohammed was posted to Nasarawa state Command; […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – In recognition of her role in peace building, human rights advocacy and defence of women and girl child, the United Nations UN-POLAC foundation, has conferred its distinguished women award of peace and honour (DWOPHA) on former Senior reporter with the news Agency of Nigeria (NAN), and current Managing Director of a Non […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Kayode Fayemi, former governor of Ekiti State, has enjoined Nigerians to stay hopeful and committed to nation-building irrespective of the challenges of the previous year. Fayemi, in a Christmas message issued by Ahmad Sajoh, head of his media office, stated that the festive season is “a time for hope, renewal, and reflection” […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ovie Omo-Agege, a former deputy senate president, has enjoined Nigerians to be patient with the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Omo-Agege, stated this in his Christmas message to Nigerians, where he acknowledged the hardship orchestrated by the government’s economic policies, but stated that the policies will benefit Nigerians in the long run. […]
