(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) has announced a general national electricity system collapse affecting its power supply to the residents of the South-East. Head, Corporate Communications of EEDC, Mr Emeka Ezeh, in a statement in Enugu on Monday, said that the collapse occurred on Monday, Oct. 14, at about 18:48p.m. Ezeh, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has condoled with the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mr Kolo Mele Kyari over the death of his daughter. A statement issued by Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, said Kyari’s daughter, Fatima, died on Friday […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Dr Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu, a renowned paediatrician with a distinguished career in public health and former First Lady of Kebbi State, on her election as President of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). This was contained in a Press Release issued on Wednesday and signed by Special […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has commiserated with the Minister of State, Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, over the passing of the family patriarch, Alhaji Abdullahi Sabi. This was contained in a Press Release issued on Monday by Special Adviser, Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga. The President said he shared […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has called on Governor Siminalayi Fubara, political leaders and their supporters in Rivers State to exercise restraint and uphold the rule of law. Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga in a Press Release issued on Monday s>aid that in response to recent tensions following […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has departed Abuja for the United Kingdom to begin a two-week vacation, part of his yearly leave. According to a Press Release signed by Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, the President will use the two weeks as a working vacation and a retreat […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has said that he was deeply aware of the struggles that Nigerians are presently facing while promising better days ahead. Tinubu, in a nationwide broadcast on the occasion of Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary, assured that his administration was committed to finding sustainable solutions to alleviate the suffering of Nigerians. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Fellow Nigerians, as I address you today, I am deeply aware of the struggles many of you face in these challenging times. Our administration knows that many of you struggle with rising living costs and the search for meaningful employment. I want to assure you that your voices are heard. As your […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu will make a nationwide broadcast on Tuesday, October 1 at 7a.m. Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga in a Press Release issued on Monday said the broadcast is part of activities to commemorate the 64th Independence Anniversary of the nation. Television, radio stations and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Justice Kudirat Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun took the oath of office as the 23rd Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) on Monday, with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reaffirming his administration’s commitment to upholding the judiciary’s independence and sanctity. Kekere-Ekun, the second female CJN in Nigeria’s history, was sworn in following her confirmation by the Senate. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of seven Executive Directors for the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA). According to a press release issued on Friday by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, the Executive Directors are: 1. Ayo Adewuyi — Re-appointed Executive Director, News. 2. Bar. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration is focused on delivering tangible results and making a positive difference in the nation’s infrastructure, food, energy security, education and long-term economic stability. At a meeting with the Forum of former Presiding Officers of the National Assembly, led by former Senate President Ken […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu will not attend the 79th United Nations General Assembly session in New York this year. Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday. The statement stated that the President has thus directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, Mr Ajuri Ngelale, has resigned with immediate effect. The African Examiner reports that his resignation statement reads thus: “On Friday, I submitted a memo to the Chief of Staff to the President informing my office that I am proceeding on an […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – For the first time, Nigerians will gain a clear understanding of the country’s actual fuel consumption, according to Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group. This announcement comes as Dangote officially confirmed the rollout of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, from the world’s largest single-train refinery with a capacity of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commiserated with the Yar’Adua family over the passing of Hajiya Dada. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by Presidential Spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale Hajiya Dada, mother of the late former President, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, and the late General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua, passed away on Monday […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of chairman and members of the board of the Bank of Industry Limited. According to a statement issued on Monday by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, those appointed are: (1) Dr. Mansur Muhtar, OFR, — Chairman (2) Dr. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government has inaugurated an Inter-Ministerial Committee to enforce the Supreme Court judgment granting financial autonomy to Local Governments in Nigeria. Sen. George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), inaugurated the committee on Tuesday in Abuja. The SGF said the primary goal of the committee is to ensure […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of a new management team for the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC). According to a statement issued on Monday by Presidential Spokesman, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, the new members of the management of the company include: (1) Engineer Jennifer Adighije — Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has sacked the Executive Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Jalal Arabi. A statement issued on Monday by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, said Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman has been appointed as the new Executive Chairman of the commission. The […]
