(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 […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Africa’s philanthropist, Tony Elumelu, has reiterated his commitment to promoting financial inclusion, youth empowerment and food security for a sustainable future. Elumelu said this during a high-level meeting held on the sidelines of the ongoing 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA79) in New York. He said since 2010, the Tony Elumelu Foundation […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Nigerian President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, has cautioned that technology alone cannot solve the problem of electoral fraud in the country. Jonathan stated this while speaking at the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) event marking the International Day of Peace in Abuja, saying that corrupt individuals will manipulate even the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Central Bank of Nigeria has further raised its Monetary Policy Rate(MPR) by 50 basis points to 27.25 per cent from 26.75 per cent “to moderate inflation” which stands at 32.15%. This was revealed by the CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso after the apex bank’s 297th Monetary Policy Committee meeting held on the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Afrobeats singer, David Adeleke popularly known as Davido, thrilled the audience during the cocktail event in celebration of the United Bank of Africa’s 75th anniversary. The anniversary took place during the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. The Skelewu singer gave the audience a vibrant performance […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – An executive bill seeking to amend the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act is to be forwarded by President Bola Tinubu to the National Assembly. The bill seeks to provide that everybody living in Nigeria, including foreigners must be registered and given the National Identity Number (NIN) so that they can be […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has expressed a desire to reshuffle his cabinet. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed this to State House correspondents on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He noted that contrary to insinuations in some quarters, the current government has recorded significant achievements […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday he expected his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan to attend a BRICS summit in Russia next month, after Turkey requested to join the group of emerging economies. Putin said he was due to meet Erdogan on October 23, a day after the start of the summit […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – World leaders on Tuesday sounded the alarm over fears of a wider war after Lebanon suffered its deadliest day in two decades in Israeli air strikes on Hezbollah strongholds. After nearly a year of cross-border fire since the Gaza war erupted, Israeli bombardment on Monday killed 558 people in Lebanon, including 50 […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Tuesday said Nigeria’s unemployment rate increased to 5.3 per cent in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024. According to a report, the NBS said the unemployment rate increased compared to the 5 per cent recorded in Q3 2023. “The unemployment rate for Q1 2024 was […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso has again blamed the monetary policies of his predecessor, Godwin Emefiele, for the current economic situation of the country. Cardoso stated this at a press briefing on Tuesday at the end of the 297th meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A former presidential spokesperson, Dr Doyin Okupe, on Tuesday, said he was not in agreement with the call by business magnate, Alhaji Aliko Dangote’s for complete removal of subsidy. Okupe expressed the position in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos. NAN reports that Dangote, owner of the 650,000 […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ondo State Governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has congratulated the All Progressives Congress (APC) on a hard-fought but well-deserved victory recorded in Saturday’s governorship election in Edo State. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Ondo State, Ebenezer Adeniyan on Monday, said the governor also congratulated the party’s governorship […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has dismissed a suit seeking the removal of Abdullahi Ganduje as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The suit instituted against Ganduje by the APC North Central Group was dismissed by the Judge on various grounds. Justice Ekwo held that […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Senate President Godswill Akpabio has announced that he will personally present the official results of the Edo Governorship Election to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, following the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo. Akpabio, in a statement shortly before departing to Abuja, disclosed that he was handed the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Founder of The Albino Foundation (TAF) Africa Jake Epelle, has described the recent election in Edo state as one of the worst governorship elections in the nation’s history. “It’s unfortunate that I will personally describe this election as one of the worst taking into cognisance the level of preparation and assurance. “I […]
Commends EFCC For Returning $180,000, 53 Vehicles To Canada (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has declared that Nigeria would continue to work with its international partners to ensure that cyber criminals and organised crime groups involved in transnational car thefts are deprived of the benefits of their illegal activities. To this end, the President […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Maj.-Gen. Richard Gyane, the Commandant, Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), Accra, Ghana, says the ECOWAS sub-region is now the global epicentre of violent extremism and terrorism (VET). Gyane stated this during the closing ceremony of a training course for Defence and Security Sector Actors (DSSA) on violent extremism and terrorism, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – John Stones netted a stoppage-time equaliser as Manchester City snatched a dramatic 2-2 draw in a thrilling clash with 10-man Arsenal pon Sunday. The Gunners had looked like clinging on for victory having played the entire second half at the Etihad Stadium with 10 men after the dismissal of Leandro Trossard for […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Police Command in Bauchi State says it has apprehended a 21-year-old scavenger for alleged trespass, vandalism, and theft at a Christian Cemetery in Yelwan Kagadama, a suburb of Bauchi metropolis. SP Ahmed Wakil, Spokesperson of the command, confirmed the arrest to newsmen on Sunday in Bauchi, saying that CP Auwal Musa […]
