(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government and the Turkish authorities are planning on the safe return of a baby gorilla intercepted at Istanbul Airport on December 22, 2024. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Acting Spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, on Saturday. According to available information, the baby gorilla, which […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The national chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Julius Abure, has stated that the federal lawmakers have not sent a dime to the party since the 2023 elections. Abure stated this on Friday in a town hall meeting organised by the Lagos chapter of the party. He also cautioned against the creation […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A former Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has stated that the fight between the suspended governor of the oil-rich state, Siminalayi Fubara, and his predecessor, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, is about how money will be shared in the state. Amaechi made this revelation while speaking in an […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has condemned the murder of travelling hunters intercepted by local vigilantes in the Uromi community of Esan North Local Government of Edo State. This was contained in a press release issued on Friday and signed by Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy. The President, who expressed shock […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has refuted the claim by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that its land title was revoked as a ploy to suppress opposition. Wike made the statement during a visit by officials of the Body of Benchers, led by Chairman Chief Adegboyega […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor Siminalayi Fubara has denies allegations levelled against him by a former Head of Service (HoS) of the state George Nwaeke and is asking Nigerians to disregard them. Among the accusations Mr Nwaeke levelled against Fubara was that of conniving with militants to blow up oil pipelines in the state amid the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has kicked against the gruesome killing of some travellers in Uromi, Esan North-East Local Government Area, after they were accused of being kidnappers. In a statement issued to the press on Friday, Governor Okpebholo through the Chief Security Officer (CSO) of Government House, SP Solomon Osaghale, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The assistant national secretary for the northwest zone of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Idris Inuwa, has stated that Nasir el-Rufai, former Kaduna governor, is not a member of the party. It is worth recalling that On March 10, El-Rufai left the All Progressives Congress (APC) and defected to the SDP. Announcing […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Renowned Nigerian gospel singer, Panam Percy Paul, has opened up on how he rejected a N7 billion record deal in 1995. In a video that has gone viral, Percy Paul in an interview with Emmanuel Iren, reminisced on how he was at the top of his ministry and success in the industry […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has expressed confidence that Kano State remains a stronghold for the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. He attributed this to the strategic influence of Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, APC National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje, and Special adviser the President on […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has expressed his condolences to Mrs. Florence Ajimobi, wife of the former Governor of Oyo State, on the passing of her daughter, Mrs. Bisola Kola-Daisi. This was contained in a press release issued on Friday and signed by Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Natives of the Autonomous Community in Awgu Council Area of Enugu State, Southeast Nigeria, have appealed to the state governor, Barrister Peter Mbah to use his good office to save citizen Ifeanyi Ekoh from execution. The people equally urged Mbah to liaise with his Ebonyi State counterpart, Rt Hon. Francis Nwifuru to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Visiting plateau United of Jos, Thursday evening at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium Enugu, defeated their host, Rangers inter FC 1-0 in the week 31 of the ongoing Nigeria Professional Football League NPFL. The skillful coach Mbwas Mangut boys who displayed impressive soccer artistry throughout the regulation time of the game, kissed the […]
(AFRICANEXNMINAE- Director General/Chief Executive officer (CEO), Raw Materials Research and Development Council, (RMRDC), Professor Nnanyelugo Martin Ike- Muonso, has said that for the coal sector to thrive and contribute significantly to the Enugu state and Nigeria’s economic growth, stakeholders must partner together to put in place implementable strategies that will enhance its value chain development. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER – The Guild of Private Broadcast Managers in Nigeria has extended its heartfelt congratulations to the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), as it celebrates its 70th Anniversary of existence. In a congratulatory message signed by its National President, Ambassador Patrick Uzoyi-Peters, and made available to newsmen weekend, by the Acting Director, public Affairs, […]
…As New Chairman, Barr Nweke To Open Window For Private Partnership (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The prestigious Enugu sports club has elected Executive Committee members, led by Barrister Ifeanyi Nweke to pilot it’s affairs for 2025/2026, with plans to institute an Endowment fund that will open a window for Public-Private-Partnership (PPP). The 24-man Exco has Ozo […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A bill for an Act to alter the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, to provide for the office of the Prime Minister as head of government and the office of President as head of state and to provide for a framework for the mode of election […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As the state of emergency in Rivers State enters its second week, some youth leaders have declared support for the Sole Administrator, Ibok-Ete Ibas, urging political actors to halt further litigations and work towards restoring democratic governance. The youths, a faction of the Rivers State Chapter of the National Youth Council of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The senator representing Delta North, Ned Nwoko, has taken to his Instagram account to reaffirm his love for his wife, actress Regina Daniels, and to also announce that they are expecting a third child together. In a poetic post, Nwoko talked about the recent rumours concerning his marriage, including claims of marital […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has stated that he will destroy the Obidient movement because of personal threats and fallout with Peter Obi. Omokri stated this on Thursday as he refuted claims that his opposition to Obi and his supporters is because of a personal vendetta. According to him, he played a […]
