(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Edo Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has faulted the suspension of chairmen in the 18 local governments (LG) of Edo by the House of Assembly. A statement by Dr Anthony Aziegbemi, the state PDP Chairman on Tuesday in Benin, described the action as unconstitutional, null, and void. He noted […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Super League promoters on Tuesday revealed they have asked FIFA and UEFA for “official recognition” of their proposed competition, renamed the “Unify League”, leaning on a ruling from Europe’s top court. A22 Sports Management said it sent the proposal after discussions with various leagues, clubs and other stakeholders, revising its qualification system […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to his predecessor Muhammadu Buhari on his 82nd birthday and said his government will continue to build on the latter’s legacy. Tinubu described Buhari whom he took over the reins of office in 2023 as a dogged person who inspires others never to give up on […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has stated that Abia State governor, Alex Otti is a prodigal son, and will return to the ruling party, All Progressives Congress, APC. It is worth recalling that Governor Otti left the All Progressives Grand Alliance APGA, for APC in 2020 and after […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Anambra State Police Command says it has commenced investigations into the alleged murder of one Mr Fabian Osita Chinedu, a staff of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University UNIZIk, Awka. The deceased was allegedly shot by unidentified gunmen on Monday, 16th December, 2024 at 10.10 pm at Aroma Junction. Perpetrators of the barbaric […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Bureau of Statistics has stated that Nigerians paid a total of N2.23tn as ransom between May 2023 and April 2024. According to the agency, the sum was paid by households who were affected by kidnapping incidents. The bureau also stated that the latest Crime Experience and Security Perception Survey report […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Anambra State governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has offered amnesty to criminals in the state, announcing that they have until the end of February 2025 to lay down their arms. He also stated that there are plans to launch a joint security operation to tackle insecurity in the state. According to Soludo, the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Edo State House of Assembly, on Tuesday, issued a resolution suspending chairmen and vice chairmen of the 18 local government councils for two months. Also, the House directed the leaders of the legislative arms to take over leadership of their respective councils. The suspension of the council chairmen and their deputies […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has appointed Aisha Garba, an international development specialist, as the Executive Secretary of Universal Basic Education (UBEC). Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga announced the appointment in a press release issued on Tuesday. Garba, a Senior Education Specialist with the World Bank, brings more […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Economies of West African States (ECOWAS) has intensified efforts on practical arrangements for the launch of the single currency, ECO for the region following consensus reached in the implementation of the directives issued at its 65th Ordinary Session. This was revealed in a communiqué issued at the end of the 66th […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has urged the media to support his administration’s proposed tax reforms, describing them as a critical step toward building enduring national wealth and prosperity for all Nigerians. Represented by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, the President spoke Sunday evening at the 2024 Nigerian Media Merit […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Russia’s parliament on Tuesday approved a bill that could pave the way for Moscow to lift its designation of the Taliban as a banned “terrorist” organisation. Moscow has courted relations with the Taliban since they seized power in Afghanistan after the United States’ chaotic withdrawal in 2021. Officials have since been pushing […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government has officially renamed the University of Abuja as Yakubu Gowon University. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris disclosed the decision on Monday at the last Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting for the year, presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Abuja. While speaking on the rationale […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has approved free transportation nationwide ahead of Christmas celebration. The Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, announced this while briefing State House correspondents shortly after the Federal Executive Council meeting chaired by the President on Monday. He said the Federal Government will commence nationwide free train services from the 20th […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Executive Council has given final approval to the 2025 budget to be presented by President Bola Tinubu. Speaking to State House correspondent shortly after the FEC meeting chaired by President Tinubu at the Presidential Villa on Monday, the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu said the total 2025 […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria forward Ademola Lookman, Zambia striker Barbra Banda and South Africa goalkeeper Ronwen Williams were the big winners at a star-studded 2024 CAF Awards in Marrakech, Morocco on Monday as Africa’s best performers for the year were honoured. The glittering ceremony was attended by football royalty from the continent and beyond in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has appointed eight permanent secretaries in the federal civil service to fill existing and impending vacancies in some states and geo-political zones. This was contained in a press release issued on Monday and signed by Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga. It was the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has commended Shell and its partners’ announcement of the Final Investment Decision (FID) on the Bonga North Deep Offshore Field. According to a press statement issued on and signed by Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanugqa, this landmark development, Nigeria’s first deepwater oil project […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo), a subsidiary of Shell plc, has announced a final investment decision (FID) on Bonga North, a deep-water project off the coast of Nigeria. Bonga North will be a subsea tie-back to the Shell-operated Bonga Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) facility which Shell operates […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Poultry farmers in Oyo State have expressed concern over the potential decline in chicken sales during the forthcoming Christmas season. The chairman, Livestock and Poultry Farmers Union (LPFU), Oyo State Chapter, Mr Josiah Adebola, aired his worries on Sunday in a chat with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan. Adebola […]
