(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Like every other year, the 2025 international Women’s Day (IWD), an annual event commemorated every 8th day of March across the globe, including Nigeria, has come and gone, with women insisting on the need for relevant authorities and policy makers to address their several demands aimed at empowering them for a brighter […]
By Andrew A. Erakhrumen. Benin (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Without necessarily going into a detailed history of the eventual establishment, in 1983, of the Brundtland Commission, formerly the World Commission on Environment and Development (chaired by Dr. Gro Harlem Brundtland, former prime minister of Norway), will define “sustainable development” using some words from the 1987 report […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – In today’s digital world, social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, and Instagram have transformed the way young people connect, communicate, and form relationships. While these platforms offer convenience and instant connectivity, they also come with serious risks, including unrealistic expectations, cyberbullying, and emotional detachment. A recent tragic incident in Ilorin, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – In recent months, Nigerians have been grappling with rising data prices as telecommunications companies increase their tariffs. This shift has ignited widespread concerns, especially among small business owners who rely on affordable and reliable internet services to sustain their operations. Moreover, the soaring costs are not only affecting everyday consumers but are […]
By Andrew A. Erakhrumen (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – It should not be news anymore to the discerning Federal Government of Nigeria’s 2024 Appropriation Act (like most others in the past) performed poorly regarding capital expenditures. Observations have been raised “…..on the huge discrepancies in the size of the recurrent expenditure relative to capital expenditure….” Simply, based […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Beatrice was woken up by a loud sound on Sunday afternoon. Before she could raise her head, she heard much more. Someone was knocking hard on her apartment’s main entrance door. She went toward the door to ask who was knocking. It was her neighbour, Lade, who got married three years ago. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Mele Kyari, a geologist and Group CEO of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has dug his way into the tunnel of history. Within a space of two months, he announced the successful revamp of two refineries. In November 2024, Port Harcourt refinery came on stream. The following month, December, Warri […]
By Mark Longyen, (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – There is an emerging reality that the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is set to lose three of its founding members – Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger Republic, in one fell swoop. Founded almost 50 years ago on May 28, 1975 to promote the economic growth and […]
By Andrew A. Erakhrumen (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – We believe that positive societal building (or its decay) is enabled by humans inhabiting that society; although, outsiders may also kick-start and/or assist in entrenching certain choices. On the long run, the choices, benefits and consequences do belong to the society. This is a reason for serious societies […]
(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 […]
By Joachim OLUMBA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – On 19th and 20th December, 2024, it will be celebration galore for old and current students of Bishop Shanahan College, Orlu, Imo State, as the famous institution marks her Diamond Jubilee. Former and present principals and teachers of the illustrious school will not be left out of this epoch-making […]
By Ajagbe Adeyemi Teslim, Lagos (African Examiner) – The true quality of a leader reflects on the standard they set for themselves and their followers – Ray Kroc “An Adage from my village says ”Asesile nla bowaba” meaning “good deeds begot favour” and probably that is what we are all enjoying today in the Guild […]
By Alu Deborah Oluronke Email: alu.deb15@gmail.com (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – We depend on our smartphones for work, school, personal and social lives. Internet has become a significant part of our daily lives, so has the social media. Social media is also known as ‘social networking’, it is a platform that enables people all over the world […]
By Andrew A. Erakhrumen (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Organised sporting activities tend to mimic some real life occurrences and human responses, or is it the reverse? Sports mean different things, occupy different spaces and serve different purposes, in different people’s lives. Sports may be underrated but many among them have assumed somewhat larger than life statuses. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Culture and tradition, they say, are peoples way of life, and their identity. It began from time immemorial, and as old as man. In many climes especially African continents, Nigeria, and Igbo land in particular, it’s highly revered and celebrated by the people, especially at the localities. Although, due to modern day […]
By Andrew A. Erakhrumen* We will be presenting a synopsised dialogue between two nameless acquaintances in this piece. One will be referred to as anonymous while the other, who is a lecturer in a Nigerian public university, will assume the pseudonym Acada. Anonymous touches on issues that may sound critical of lecturers and players in […]
By Ridwan Bodunrin (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – His Royal Majesty, Dr. Eze Ezo Ukandu JP, the traditional head of Isuikwuato, Abia State, was not just the regular Nigerian traditional leader, he was a superintendent with class. Imenyi Ancient Kingdom plans the celebration of the life of their revered and charismatic monarch. This is certainly fully deserved […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – On October 2, 2024, we had to embark on a trip to Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, from Benin City. The question expected from the reader is: was the trip by air or road? We did not fly; we went by road! Road? What is/are the reason (s) for travelling by those unsafe […]
By Abdur-Rahman Balogun (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The 10th month of the year, October, is as important to me as the month of August, in many respects. From August 1 to August 31, at least, I know eight people daily whose birthdays coincide with each day. Similarly, the 10th month of the year is so special […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As Nigeria approaches the 2027 General Elections, the recently concluded 2024 governorship election in Edo has emerged as a critical focal point for analysts and political observers. The off-cycle poll not only served as a barometer for the political sentiments of the electorate but also highlighted Nigeria’s position in her journey to […]
