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Six Die In Katsina Building Collapse
Featured, Latest Headlines, News Across Nigeria (AFRICAN EXAMINER)– No fewer than six persons have died after a building collapsed during a heavy downpour in Dankama Local Government Area (LGA) of Katsina State. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. on Tuesday while the victims were asleep, claiming the lives of a mother and five of her children. The victims’ husband and father, Malam Muhammad Sani, confirmed the tragic incident to reporters in Katsina on Tuesday.
Ex-US President Jimmy Carter Dies At Age 100
Featured, Latest Headlines, News Across Nigeria (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, has died at age 100. Carter was “surrounded by his family” at his home in Plains, Georgia, in his final moments, the Carter Center said in a statement Sunday.
‘I’ll Continue To Build On Your Legacy,’ Tinubu Hails Buhari At 82
Featured, Latest Headlines, News Across Nigeria (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 their dreams.
Christmas: Poultry Farmers Anticipate Low Chicken Sales
Business News, Featured, Latest Headlines (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.
NNPC Limited Launches Free Cancer Screening Campaign; Targets 3,000 Nigerians
Business News, Featured, Latest Headlines (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.
Liverpool Defeat Chelsea To Stay Top of EPL Table
Featured, Latest Headlines, Sports News (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Curtis Jones struck Liverpool’s winner in a 2-1 victory over Chelsea at Anfield to keep Arne Slot’s side top of the Premier League table on Sunday. Mohamed Salah’s 29th-minute penalty put the hosts in front against the run of play but Chelsea leveled after the break as Nicolas Jackson was played through to score.
Reps Mourn Death Of Daily Telegraph Journalist, Elijah Olaluyi
Featured, Latest Headlines, News Across Nigeria (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, Tajudeen Abbas, as describing the news of Olaluyi’s demise as “tragic”.
Lagos Man Who Jumps Into Canal To Evade Police Arrest Dies
Featured, Latest Headlines, News Across Nigeria (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 incident happened on Wednesday at about 10:00 a.m. in Mosan Okunola area of Ipaja.
UNICEF, Bauchi Emirs Tackle Out-Of-School Children
Featured, Latest Headlines, News Across Nigeria (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 one-day State Level Consultative meeting on the 2024/25 Enrolment Drive Campaign in Bauchi.
EFCC Declares Oil Mogul, Bolaji Akinduro, Wanted For Fraud
Featured, Latest Headlines, News Across Nigeria (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.
Super Eagles 1-0 Victory Over Libya A Huge Relief –Eguaveon | African Examiner
Featured, Latest Headlines, Sports News (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 Friday, said he expected his players to have scored more goals.
Painful As Female Journalist, Nahimah Ajikanle-Nurudeen Dies
Featured, Latest Headlines, News Across Nigeria (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! “May Allah accept her return and grant her Al-Janna firdaus.
PDP Faction Appoints Yayari Mohammed As Acting National Chairman
Featured, Latest Headlines, News Across Nigeria (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.
NNPC/Seplat JV’s “Eye Can See” Programme Restores Vision, Hope in Imo
Featured, Latest Headlines, News Across Nigeria (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.
80-Year-Old Man In Kano Jailed For Defiling 8 Year-Old Girl
Featured, Latest Headlines, News Across Nigeria (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 with sexual exploitation.
Dangote Granite Mines Disburses Scholarships To Student In Ijebu-Igbo Host Communities
Business News, Featured, Latest Headlines (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.
Copyright Commission Detains Four Proprietors Over Book Piracy
Featured, Latest Headlines, News Across Nigeria (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 the Port Harcourt metropolis.
Minister Declares 2 LGAs Open Defecation Free As 48m Nigerians Still Defecate Openly
Featured, Latest Headlines, News Across Nigeria (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 48 million people in Nigeria were practising open defecation.
Economic Development: Key Approvals Of Nigeria’s FEC Meeting
Business News, Featured, Latest Headlines (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.
NNPCL, TotalEnergies’ $550m Ubeta Upstream Gas Project Takes Off
Business News, Featured, Latest Headlines (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 Washington, DC.
Borno: Aliko Dangote Foundation Donates N1bn To Maiduguri Flood Victims
Business News, Featured, Latest Headlines …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.
Colombia 2024: Japan Defeats Nigeria’s Falconets
Featured, Latest Headlines, Sports News (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 of passes to penetrate the Falconets` defence.
Why GTB Bank Did Not Remit VAT on Remita In 8 years
Business News, Featured, Latest Headlines (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The House of Representatives has asked Guaranty Trust Bank (GTB) to remit Value Added Tax (VAT) on the commission received from Remita between 2015 and 2022 to the Federal Government recovery account. The Chairman, Public Accounts Committee (PAC), of the lower chamber, Rep. Bamidele Salam (PDP- Osun), gave the directive on Thursday during the ongoing investigation into alleged revenue leakages through REMITA platform.
US-Based Publisher Denies Terrorism Allegations, Fingers Matawalle
Featured, Latest Headlines, News Across Nigeria (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – United States of America based Investigative Journalist and publisher, Mr Jackson Ude has dismissed a memo labeled “fake” by the Zamfara State Government accusing him of terrorism and banditry.
Ohanaeze Reacts As Igbo Lady Threatens To Poison Yorubas, Edo People
Featured, Latest Headlines, News Across Nigeria (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, says the lady that posted the viral video “Poison Yoruba and Edo” on social media is not Igbo. The group said there was no sufficient evidence that the lady who posted the video was Igbo, adding that she did not in any way portray the Igbo character of thoughtfulness, discretion, self-censure and equanimity.
Nigeria’s First Lady Inaugurates N1.85bn Empowerment For Traders Nationwide
Featured, Latest Headlines, News Across Nigeria (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu on Thursday inaugurated the disbursement of N1.85bn capitalisation empowerment support for 37,000 women petty traders across Nigeria.
Count Tinubu’s Family, Associates Out Of OVH Acquisition —NNPCL Tells Atiku | African Examiner
Business News, Featured, Latest Headlines (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has debunked the allegations by the former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, that President Bola Tinubu and his family members have infiltrated Company (NNPC). Atiku has questioned NNPC’s acquisition of OVH, alleging undue influence by Tinubu’s family and associates.
NYSC To Prosecute Demobilised 54 UNICAL Fake Graduates
Featured, Latest Headlines, News Across Nigeria (AFRICAN EXAMINER) The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has demobilised 54 “graduates” that were illegally mobilised for youth service by the University of Calabar. The Director-General, NYSC, Brig.-Gen. Yusha’u Ahmed said this in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja by the Director, Information and Public Relations, Mr Eddy Megwa.
Nigerian Crossdresser, Abuja ‘Area Mama’ Found Dead
Entertainment, Entertainment News, Featured, Latest Headlines (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – “Abuja Area Mama”, a popular crossdresser based in FCT, has been found dead. According to information, the crossdresser, whose full name is yet to be ascertained, was found dead along the Katampe-Mabushi Expressway on Thursday morning.
Dangote Refinery: Civil Societies To Monitor Crude Sales Compliance By NNPCL
Business News, Featured, Latest Headlines (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CSO) at the weekend said it would set up a situation room to monitor the compliance of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) to the presidential directive to sell crude oil to Dangote Refinery in Naira currency.
BREAKING: Legendary Nigerian Singer, Onyeka Onwenu Dies At 72
Featured, Latest Headlines, News Across Nigeria Veteran Nigerian singer, songwriter and actress, Ms Onyeka Onwenu is dead. According to reports the iconic singer Tuesday night after performing at an event at Banana Island, Lagos. She was 72. Onwenu was said to have slumped after performing at the birthday ceremony of Stella Okoli, owner of Emzor Pharmaceuticals. She was later confirmed dead at a hospital in Victoria Island, The Guardian Newspaper reported. Her family is yet to confirm the death.
Olympic Games To Kick Off In France Under Tight Security
Featured, Latest Headlines, Sports News (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – ) France aims to wow the world on Friday with an extravagant Olympic Games opening ceremony through the heart of Paris. It is officially kicking off a Games fraught with security risks at a time of heightened geo-political tensions. Some 45,000 police personnel, 10,000 soldiers and 2,000 private security staff have been mobilised.
BEWARE: How Fake Hair Vendor, Amy_Luxury_Hair, Is Defrauding Victims On Facebook Using Juicy Promo Videos
Exclusive Reports, Exclusive/Investigative Stories, Featured, Latest Headlines, Uncategorized (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A victim of online shopping scam has called on the security agencies and Nigerians to help her recover her funds from a fake and fraudulent hair products vendor named Amy_luxury_hair who advertised a very attractive promo on facebook to defraud unsuspecting victims.
Police Arrest Prankster In Abuja Over Threatening Prank Video
Entertainment News, Featured, Latest Headlines (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – ) The Nigeria Police Force, National Cybercrime Centre, said it has arrested a Nigerian prankster, in Abuja over threatening video pranks. A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Thursday in Abuja, said that the prankster was arrested at an apartment in Wuye area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
FG, ASUU Agree On Amicable Terms To Avert Strike
Featured, Latest Headlines, News Around Africa (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) on Wednesday ended their closed door meeting with an agreement that all contentious issues will be amicably resolved to avert strike. The parties also agreed to kick-start a communication process to avert the planned industrial actions by the union.
Gov Abiodun Emerges Chairman Southern Governors, Soludo Is Deputy
Featured, Latest Headlines, News Across Nigeria (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gov. Dapo Abiodun of Ogun on Monday became the Chairman of Southern Governors’ Forum, emerging by consensus among the 16 governors present at their meeting in Abeokuta. Announcing the resolution of the governors after the meeting, Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos said the forum’s decision was unanimous. “It is in line with our conviction on the leadership acumen of Gov. Abiodun to successfully lead the forum,” he said.
Christ Embassy Fire Under Control, Says Lagos Fire Service
Featured, Latest Headlines, News Across Nigeria (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service (LSFRS) said that the fire that engulfed the main auditorium of Christ Embassy Church Headquarters, Oregun, Ikeja, has been put under control. Mrs Margret Adeseye, Director, LSFRS, confirmed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos. Adeseye said the fire impacted the main auditorium of the church.
Subsidy Palliative: Lagos Cancels 25% Discount On Transportation Fares
Featured, Latest Headlines, News Across Nigeria (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) says the 25 per cent rebate on fares for regulated public bus, ferry and train services ends on Sunday (June 2). LAMATA made this known on its official X handle. “From June 3, fares on all regulated transport services in the state will return to the original 100 per cent,” it said. Recall that Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Feb.
Nigeria’s Cinema Records N2.25bn Revenue In Q1 2024
Entertainment, Entertainment News, Featured, Latest Headlines (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria’s cinema has generated a revenue of N2.25 billion from tickets sold in the first quarter of 2024. Filmone Entertainment, an independent film distribution and production company, revealed this in its Nigerian Box Office Year Book for 2023, released on Monday. The period under review had a remarkable improvement from ticket sales compared to N1.5 billion generated in first quarter of 2023.
Fubara Vows To End Era Of Fiscal Recklessness In Rivers
Featured, Latest Headlines, News Across Nigeria (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gov. Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers on Thursday in Elele vowed to ensure prudent management of the state’s revenue during his administration. Fubara made the vow while declaring the commencement of construction of N80.3 billion 33.5-kilometre Elele-Egbeda-Omoku Road dual carriageway and bridge project in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers.
Tinubu Appoints Ogun-Osun River Basin MD
Featured, Latest Headlines, News Across Nigeria (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr Chukwuemeka Woke as the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority. This is contained in a statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, on Thursday in Abuja. Ngelale said that the appointee is a seasoned engineer and politician.
First Bank Appoints Olufowose As Chairman; Hassan-Odukale Exits
Business News, Featured, Latest Headlines (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – FBN Holdings Plc, has announced the exit of Mr Tunde Hassan-Odukale as Chairman of its subsidiary, First Bank of Nigeria Ltd., following the completion of his tenure. Consequently, the Board of First Bank appointed Mr Ebenezer Olufowose, a Non-Executive Director, as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Bank.
Zenith Bank, AfCFTA Join Forces To Revolutionize African Trade
Business News, Featured, Latest Headlines (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Zenpay Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Zenith Bank Plc, has signed an Agreement with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat for the development and deployment of the SMARTAfCFTA Portal to facilitate trade within the African continent.
‘UP NEPA’: Film On Nigeria’s Electricity Sector Premieres in FCT
Entertainment, Entertainment News, Featured, Latest Headlines ((AFRICAN EXAMINER) – ) ‘Up NEPA’, a documentary film that explores the challenges of electricity supply in Nigeria is set for premiere in the Federal Capital Territory(FCT) on May 9,. Ishaya Bako, ace Nollyood filmmaker and Director of the film, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Abuja.
Minister Flag-Off Demolition Of Landmark Beach To Pave Way For Coastal Highway
Featured, Latest Headlines, News, News Across Nigeria, Uncategorized (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of Works, Sen. Dave Umahi, on Saturday in Lagos, flagged off the demolition of a section of the Landmark Beach, the Mami Chula Beach Lifestyle, to give way to the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Umahi began the demolition after he inspected kilometre 13, 16 and 20 to ensure the most economical and viable way to access the coastal roads without much damage.
Tinubu To Visit Netherlands; Attend Economic Summit In Saudi
Featured, Latest Headlines, News, News Across Nigeria (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu will on Tuesday depart Abuja for the Kingdom of the Netherlands on an official visit on invitation of Prime Minister Mark Rutte. This is contained in a statement by Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, on Monday in Abuja.
Army Detains 2 Soldiers Over Alleged Theft In Dangote Lagos Refinery
Featured, Latest Headlines, National News, News Across Nigeria (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian Army says it has detained two soldiers allegedly involved in a reported case of theft at the Dangote Refinery in Lagos. The Director, Army Public Relations, Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, in a statement on Wednesday, said the Nigerian army was deeply concerned over its personnel’s involvement in criminality.
Kano APC Ward Suspends Ganduje Over Alleged Bribery, Misappropriation
African News, Featured, Latest Headlines (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has been suspended.. Members of his ward, the Ganduje Ward in the Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area of Kano State announced the suspension on Monday. The national chairman was suspended following allegations of corruption against him by the state government.
EPL: Pochettino Says Chelsea Lack Hunger in Draw With Struggling Burnley
Featured, Latest News, Sports News (AfRICAN EXAMINER0) – Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino accused his players of lacking the hunger needed to compete in the Premier League after his side were held to a 2-2 draw at home by 10-man Burnley on Saturday. Despite Cole Palmer’s brace, struggling Burnley came from behind twice and Dara O’Shea equalised late at Stamford Bridge. In the midst of a mediocre season, Chelsea remained in 11th place, with Burnley 19th in the table, four points from safety.
IOC’s Divestment: We Facilitate, Not Hinder Process –NNPC Ltd | African Examiner
Business News, Featured, Latest News (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), as the largest partner to all the oil producing companies in Nigeria, has assured that its role in the divestment of the International Oil Companies from onshore and shallow water assets in the country is that of a facilitator, and not an obstacle.
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