(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPC Ltd) through NNPC Foundation, its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm, is set to launch a free cancer screening campaign to address Nigeria’s rising cancer cases. The campaign tagged “Cancer Awareness and ZSX Screening” will provide, not just free cancer screening to indigent Nigerians, but also […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga says that his principal, President Bola Tinubu, is not unfeeling as painted by some persons on social media. Onanuga said the President feels the pain of Nigerians and has assured them that better days are nearer than before. Onanuga said Tinubu has not come to inflict pain on […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Akinwunmi Adesina has raised concern over the rising poverty levels in Nigeria. Adesina spoke in Abuja during the 90th birthday lecture of a former head of state Yakubu Gowon. He said addressing the poverty level is key to Nigeria becoming a global player and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The House of Representatives has expressed sadness over the death of Mr Elijah Olaluyi, a member of the House of Representatives Press Corps, who died on Thursday. Olaluyi, aged 62, died after a brief illness. Rep. Akin Rotimi, spokesperson of the House, in a statement on Friday in Abuja, quoted the Speaker, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Police Command in Lagos State says a man allegedly jumped into a canal and died to avoid arrest in the Ipaja area of the state. The command’s Spokesman , SP Benjamin Hundeyin, stated this in a post he shared on his verified X handle @benHundeyin on Friday. He said that the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Bauchi State Council of Emirs has pledged to collaborate with the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) and the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) to address the issue of out-of-school children in the state. The Emir of Bauchi, Alhaji Rilwanu Adamu, spoke on behalf of the Emirs, on Sunday during a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared an oil mogul, Bolaji Akinduro, wanted over alleged fraud. The commission’s Spokesman, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. Oyewale said that Akinduro allegedly obtained money under false pretence and committed stealing by conversion. “The public is hereby notified […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Super Eagles Head Coach Augustine Eguavoen has described the one goal win against the Mediterranean Knights of Libya in the 2025 AFCON Qualifiers as a huge relief to him and his players. Eguavoen, who was highly excited during the post match briefing at the Godswill Akpabio International stadium in Uyo on […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A Lagos based female journalist, Nahimah Ajikanle-Nurudeen is dead. This was announced in a statement signed by the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic Abeokuta Muslim Alumni Association National Public Relations Officer, Moruf Kazeem, late Friday. Kazeem disclosed that the death occurred on Friday. MAPAMA National Publicist statement reads in part: “What a SAD news! […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A faction of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Working Committee (NWC), which suspended Illiya Damagum, has appointed Alhaji Yayari Mohammed as the new acting National Chairman. A statement issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba in Abuja on Friday, said that Mohammed’s appointment was approved by the NWC. According to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The NNPC Ltd/ Seplat Energy Joint Venture (JV) partnership has conducted a medical outreach, providing free eye health services to individuals with visual impairments in the Ohaji/Egbema community of Imo State. Through its “Eye Can See” programme, a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, the JV dispensed more than 10,000 reading glasses and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A Federal High Court sitting in Kano on Monday, sentenced an 80-year-man, Ya’u Abdullahi to seven years imprisonment for sexually exploiting an eight-year-old girl. NAN reports that the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) Kano Command, arraigned Abdullahi of Layin Gidan Mai Unguwar Brigade Quarters Nassarawa Local Government […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As part of its social investment programme aimed at promoting educational development in its host communities, Dangote Granite Mines Limited has awarded multi-million naira scholarships to secondary school and tertiary institution students from Ijebu-Igbo in Ijebu-North local government area of Ogun State over the weekend. The company stated that the scholarship initiative […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has detained the proprietors of four private schools in Rivers in connection with alleged book piracy. The Director of NCC, Port Harcourt Directorate, Mr Abdul Babatunde, disclosed this to newsmen on Friday, shortly after an anti-piracy operation within the GRA, Rumuibekwe; Rumukurusi and East-west Road axis in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government has declared Ado and Ohimini Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Benue Open Defecation Free (ODF). The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Terlumun Utsev, made the declaration on Tuesday in Otukpo. Utsev, who was represented by the Director of Quality Control and Sanitation, Elizabeth Ugoh, stated that about […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER)- The Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, chaired by President Bola Tinubu in Abuja, approved key decisions to boost Nigeria’s economy and improve citizens’ lives. In the area of the economy, Mr Wale Edun, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, said the Council approved the Economic Stabilisation Bills. He explained that […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The $550 million upstream gas project between the NNPC Ltd and TotalEnergies on the development of the Ubeta field has taken off, the Presidency announced on Tuesday. Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Olu Verheijen, disclosed this during an inaugural US-Nigeria Strategic Energy Dialogue, hosted by the U.S. State Department in […]
…Presidential Committee on Flooding Also Donates N1bn Chairman of Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) and Chairman, National Committee on Flood Relief and Rehabilitation, Mr. Aliko Dangote, has donated a whopping sum of one billion Naira to help assuage the pains of the Maiduguri flood victims in Borno State. The Presidential Committee on Flood Relief and Rehabilitation […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Ebonyi State, Onyebuchi Chukwu, says the ruling party is not doing the right thing to assuage the sufferings of Nigerians occasioned by the removal of petrol subsidy. Chukwu, who was Nigeria’s Minister of Health under President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration, made this comment on Inside Sources with […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria`s women’s national team, the Falconets, Friday lost 1-2 to their Japanese counterparts in the round of 16 of the ongoing 2024 FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup in Bogota, Colombia The match played at the Estadio Metropolitana de Techo, saw the Japanese being a better side with their quick exchange […]
