(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 […]
(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) – 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 […]
(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 […]
