(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed said this on Friday in Berlin during the signing of a historic joint declaration between Nigeria and Germany. The signing of joint declaration according to the minister, will pave the way for the return of the 1,130 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria. A statement […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Tougher times now await convicted Nigerian criminals in Britain. Such criminals are to be deported to serve their jail terms in Nigeria under an agreement just signed by the two countries. New laws that came into effect this week empower the British government to deport Nigerian criminals up to a year before […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Two prominent African American entrepreneurs, Joseph Carswell and Daryl D. Jones have announced their plan to inaugurate a very ambitious project called Wealth First City, a series of smart cities centered around technology, finance, and green space for about 10,000 citizens. This was disclosed in a statement made available to the media […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Wendy Shaia, an activist, social worker, author, and educator from Baltimore, Maryland, has predicted in her new Black dystopian fantasy novel that in the year 2024 there will be a racial civil war in America between Blacks and whites. Shaia, a British-Jamaican, is currently teaching at the University of Maryland in Baltimore. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The United States Government has pledged its support for the African Development Bank (AfDB) initiative which is aimed at increasing food production in Africa to avert the looming food crisis caused by the Russia-Ukraine war. The Bank Group’s $1.5 billion African Emergency Food Production Facility, approved by its Board of Directors in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – UK’s Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), says it will spend 6.2 million Pounds on health, education and core governance in Kano State. Dr Chris Pycroft, Development Director at the FCDO, said in Kano on Wednesday that the money would be spent through the Mutual Accountability Framework with Nigeria. He made the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – AfroResistance, a political platform with a mission to unify Black people in the Americas, has berated the United States Supreme Court over its ruling which nullifies the constitutional right to abortion. The Supreme Court on Friday revoked the constitutional right to an abortion that has been in place for half a century, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – RSColeman & Associates, LLC, an emerging full-service law firm and nonprofit organization has launched a new division to help close the diversity gap and showcase African American talent in the legal industry. The firm is fully equipped to provide legal services in every major area of law to underserved populations within the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The German Government has called on the international community to increase its efforts in the fight against the worsening hunger crisis in many parts of the world. German Foreign Minister, Annalena Baerbock gave the charge while speaking at a joint press conference on the International Conference on Food Security at the German […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Specialist Crime Team of the Metropolitan Police in London has detained a former Senate Deputy President Dr. Ike Ekweremadu and his wife, Beatrice. According to Sky News, the two suspects were arrested for alleged conspiracy to harvest the organs of a child. But the child has been taken into protective custody. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The first batch of 510 pilgrims from Borno are departing Madinah on Friday to Makkah to commence the main Hajj rituals. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the pilgrims would be transported in luxury buses in compliance to the COVID-19 protocols. An official at the Madinah control centre told NAN […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Embattled British Prime Minister Boris Johnson would face parliament on Wednesday for the first time since a damaging revolt by his own party’s lawmakers on Monday. Johnson’s backers can be expected to stage a noisy show of support when he steps up for his weekly Commons questions. But behind the scenes, tensions […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has extended warm wishes and congratulations, and that of Nigerians, to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, on the occasion of her Platinum Jubilee. A statement issued by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu said Buhari rejoiced with Her Majesty as the Queen […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has reiterated the need to deliberately adopt new forms of international collaboration in order achieve better results for the global community. Scholz made the observation while addressing leaders at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. He said too often, nations don’t look far enough for partners […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – European Investment Bank (EIB), the long-term lending institution of the European Union (EU) has announced the launch of the new European solidarity financing fund for Africa also known as FEFISOL II. FEFISOL II is making its first closing at of €22.5 million, and a technical assistance package of €1 million euros from […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian government has expressed its interest in collaborating with the German government for the development of green hydrogen in the country. This is coming in the face of global focus on transition from fossil fuel to cleaner energy sources. Minister of Power, Engr. Abubakar Aliyu disclosed this in Friday while speaking […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The United States (U.S.) would defend Taiwan militarily if it was attacked, U.S. President Joe Biden said at a news conference in Japan. Biden added that China had no right to seize the island by force. Asked by a journalist whether the U.S. would defend Taiwan militarily in the case of an […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his determination to do more to ensure the growth and intensification of the strategic partnership between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In a short interaction with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the new Ruler of Abu Dhabi and President of the UAE during a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), joined the Muslim faithful to observe Jummah prayers, at which prayers were said for the repose of the soul of the late President of UAE, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. A statement by the President’s media aide, Malam Garba […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has reassured families separated at the U.S.-Mexico border that they will be supported in reuniting with their loved ones. The UN agency said it will support qualified individuals living in the United States who were affected by family separations at the U.S.-Mexico border between January 20, […]
