(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The economy grew by 3.46 per cent in Q32024, with output reaching ₦20.115 trillion, up from 3.19 per cent (₦18.285 trillion) in Q2 2024, driven mainly by the non-oil sector. This was revealed in the Central Bank of Nigeria’s newly released Economic Report for the third quarter of 2024. The report said […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark, has faulted the pushback by the 19 northern governors against the tax reform bills introduced by President Bola Tinubu. The new tax bills introduced by the Tinubu administration have been enveloped in widespread controversy and sparked scathing criticisms and stiff opposition from many including the 36 state […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has listed some of the protocols event organisers need to follow when organising future palliative distribution in the country, to avoid future stampede and deaths. Yilwatda’s advice came following deaths recorded during palliative distribution in Abuja. Ibandan and Anambra […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Lagos State Government has mandated charity organisers to engage with its safety commission to forestall stampedes. The state government says it is doing everything to prevent accidents of any form in public places while urging residents to prioritise safety at all times. At a conference, the Director-General of the Lagos State […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Jimoh Abdulquadri, a resident of Ilorin, Kwara state capital, who was nabbed and incarcerated for has allegedly died in police custody. According to media reports, Abdulquadri was arrested on Friday at his residence for allegedly owing a friend N220,000 and on Saturday, his family members were told that he had died in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government has lifted the ban on mining activities in Zamfara State, five years after. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, disclosed this in a press briefing, his spokesman, Segun Tomori said on Sunday. “The Federal Government has lifted the ban on mining exploration activities in Zamfara State, citing […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Tyson Fury’s mission to avenge his only professional defeat ended in crushing disappointment Saturday evening as he lost on a unanimous points decision to unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk. Another classic encounter between the well-matched rivals ended in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia with Usyk retaining his world championship belts by finishing 116-112 ahead […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER – Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike has directed government hospitals to provide free treatment to the people that sustained injuries during a stampede at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama, Abuja. Wike gave the directive in a statement signed by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Moroccan Minister of Interior, Abdelouafi Laftit, stated that His Majesty, King Mohammed VI, has a special interest in the success of regional development projects in Morocco. Laftit emphasised that he viewed the regional development initiative as a key driver for integrated, sustainable economic growth and human development. He made this statement […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Kano State Government says it will prosecute all tax defaulters in 2025 as part of its major reforms in tax administration. This is contained in a statement issued by the spokesperson to Gov. Abba Yusuf, Sanusi Bature in Kano on Saturday. According to the statement, Dr Zaid Abubakar, the Executive Chairman […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Edo State governorship election petition tribunal sitting in Benin City, the Edo State capital led by Justice Wilfred Kpochi, has submitted the pre-hearing reports and established the rules for the hearing, which all parties agreed to. The tribunal also fixed January 13, 2025, for hearing on the petitions brought before it […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has confirmed the death of 10 individuals, including four children, in a stampede that occurred during a food distribution event at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Maitama, Abuja on Saturday. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the incident happened around 6:30 am when […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Katsina State Command, has reiterated the need for passengers to speak up against dangerous driving while on transit as only the living can celebrate. The FRSC Sector Commander, Mr Aliyu Ma’aji, stated this at a Special Marshals and Ember Months Campaign at the Katsina State Transport […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) following the passing of Hajiya Rafat Onyeche Salami, the recently elected Treasurer of the International Press Institute (IPI). According to a press release issued by his Special Adviser, Information and Strategy, Tinubu said her loss has been deeply […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The outgoing Customs Area Controller (CAC) of Tincan Island Command, Mr Dera Nnadi has attributed the command’s N1.26 trillion revenue to the implementation of a 24-hour cargo clearance system, which includes weekend operations. Nnadi disclosed this during the handover ceremony to the newly appointed CAC of Tincan Island Customs Command in Lagos […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A state High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, the Rivers state capital has nullified the ward, local government areas, and state congresses of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State which produced Tony Okocha as their chairman. Presiding Judge, Justice Godswill Ogbomanu in his ruling earlier on Friday, nullified the congresses […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, on Thursday, described the allegation that the House spent N17 billion on the fixing of a gate as spurious and funny. A self-proclaimed group, Lagos State Anti-Corruption Coalition, had accused the Assembly of spending the amount to construct a gate. The […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former United States Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, has stated that Elon Musk has an influence concerning the spending drama on Capitol Hill. Clinton’s comment is coming on heels as House Democrats alleged that ‘Extreme MAGA’ Republicans were pushing the country to a government shutdown. “If you’re just catching up: the Republican […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi has been granted ₦30 million bail by a Magistrate court in Ekiti State. The court also asked Farotimi to provide 3 sureties with a landed property within the jurisdiction. He was told to refrain from media interview and to submit his international passport. The case has been […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Enugu metropolis is currently wearing a new look with beautiful and colourful Christmas decorations displayed at various locations, premises of corporate organisations, schools, shopping malls among others. A News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent who went round the metropolis, on Monday, observed that Enugu has been lit up with various decorations, flowers […]
