Political news and analysis
A deep political rift between Governor Alia and SGF Akume is splitting Benue’s APC, threatening the 2027 re-election chances of federal lawmakers. Read More: https://punchng.com/alia-akume-rift-threatens-benue-federal-lawmakers-re-election-bids/
Activist politician, Omoyele Sowore has explained why he refused to join the Occupy INEC protest by chieftains of the African Democratic Congress, ADC. Sowore explained that his protest is based on principles unlike former Vice President Atiku Abubakar who would return to Dubai where he resides permanently after elections. ADC chieftains like Atiku, David Mark, […] ‘Atiku’ll return to Dubai’ – Sowore on not joining opposition leaders’ protest
Orora Ltd. shares slumped to a 12-year low after the Australian packaging company cut full-year guidance for its high-end bottle unit, citing Middle East conflict-related disruptions that halted production at its UAE plant.
Jotaro Tamura, CEO of Japanese shipping and logistics company Mitsui OSK Lines, says he hopes vessels can resume operations following the US-Iran ceasefire. However, he says the company would need to scrutinize details of the ceasefire agreement and its implementation before allowing its ships to test the Strait of Hormuz. (Source: Bloomberg)
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 April 2026 – Kenanga Investors Berhad (“Kenanga Investors“) has swept four accolades at the LSEG Lipper Fund Awards 2026 (“the Awards“). Xav Feng, Asia Pacific Research director, LSEG Lipper, Christopher Kok, Head of Equities, Kenanga Investors Berhad, Lee Sook Yee, Chief Investment Officer, Mohd Faiz Hamsidi, [...] Source from InfoStride News
A 13-year-old girl on Snapchat captured the moment Israel began its assault on Beirut.
• Long-term illness after COVID to cost leading economies in Europe, Americas, East Asia $135bn annually Ndubuisi Francis in Abuja The current oil and gas crisis triggered by the blockade
Peter Uzoho The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has said crude oil production grew from a historic low of 960,000 barrels per day (bpd) in 2022 to an average
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, has warned that misinformation spread through the media could be the biggest threat to Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. He spoke on Wednesday at the 81st general assembly of the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON) in Abuja. Amupitan said elections are now […] The post Misinformation Biggest Threat to 2027 Elections — INEC Chairman first appeared on African Examiner.
Reserve Bank of New Zealand Governor Anna Breman says the central bank will respond with interest-rate increases to any acceleration in core inflation, as fuel prices surge in response to the conflict in the Middle East. (Source: Bloomberg)
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) have donated an Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) system and a Body Plethysmograph to the University of Lagos Teaching Hospital (LUTH), enabling one of Nigeria’s foremost health institutions to provide advanced diagnostics in pulmonary or respiratory care. This […] The post Shell/NNPC Boost Respiratory Care With Donation Of Equipment To LUTH first appeared on African Examiner.
New Zealand’s central bank will respond with interest-rate increases to any acceleration in core inflation, Governor Anna Breman said Thursday, as fuel prices surge in response to the conflict in the Middle East.
