(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Doha is bidding to host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games, authorities said on Tuesday, as the wealthy Gulf state sets its sights on yet another major sport event to diversify its energy-reliant economy. One of the smallest and wealthiest states in the Gulf, Qatar had already hosted the 2022 FIFA World […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Senate has announced plans to hold a special session on Wednesday in honour of former President Muhammadu Buhari. The tribute session will reflect on his legacies and contributions to national development following his recent passing. Last week, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) held a special session in honour of the former […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Suspended lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Tuesday, warned Senate President Godswill Akpabio not to place himself above the Nigerian Constitution. Senator Natasha also accused the Senate leadership of going against a valid court order by stopping her from resuming her duties at the National Assembly. The senator representing Kogi Central stated this […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Presidency on Tuesday slammed a social media user who likened Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to Minister Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore’s founding Prime Minister. President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, rubbished the comparison, describing it as amusing and insulting, adding that Obi does not have […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Archdiocese of Enugu Methodist Church Nigeria, has urged the federal and South East geo political zone governments to as a matter of importance prioritize justice and good Governance, saying they should let equity, transparency, and rule of law guide their leadership. It averred that a nation that neglects justice invites instability, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has stated that the refusal of President Bola Tinubu to select ambassadors has “disastrous consequences” on the foreign relations of the country. In a statement on Sunday, Bolaji Abdullahi, ADC interim national publicity secretary, stated that the administration of President Tinubu has not shown any urgency to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has warned of an impending strike because of the failure of the federal government to meet its demands. It is worth recalling that on July 2, the association issued a 21-day ultimatum to the federal government protesting in a circular from the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Center (CISLAC) in collaboration with Transparency International Defence and Security Programme(TI-DSP) have called for enshrinement of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) into the Nigeria’s Constitution. The group said the action would enhance agency efficiency, effectiveness and transparency in the delivery of its mandates. Our […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Nigeria, has dismissed claims circulating online about cancellation of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for school candidates. In a press release shared on its official X handle on Sunday, WAEC described the reports as “false and mischievous,” urging the public to disregard […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has released a fresh three-day weather forecast, warning of thunderstorms and varying intensities of rainfall across major regions of the country from Monday, July 21, to Wednesday, July 23, 2025. The forecast, issued on NiMet’s official X platform, indicated that both the Northern and Southern parts of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Socio-political activist, Aisha Yesufu, has vowed to stand by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, as the Kogi Central representative, insisted on resuming her duties on Tuesday at the Senate despite opposition from the upper chamber. Yesufu, on Monday, stated that she and others would accompany Akpoti-Uduaghan to the National Assembly, asserting that the embattled […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The head coach of Banyana Banyana of South Africa, Desiree Ellis, has expressed concern about the team’s preparation for their 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations semi-final clash with the Super Falcons of Nigeria. South Africa, who are the defending champions, defeated Senegal 4-1 on penalties in a thrilling quarter-final contest on […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has condemned the assignation attempt on its Nov. 8, governorship election in Anambra, Chief Jude Ezenwafor, demanding immediate arrest of the assailants and their sponsors. The party stated this in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba on Sunday in Abuja. Ologunagba urged the Inspector […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has denied issuing threats to Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, following his recent visit to the South-South state. Obi visited Benin on July 7, 2025, and donated ₦15m million to St Philomena Hospital School of Nursing Sciences for the completion of projects in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Kyiv has proposed to Moscow a new round of peace talks next week, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday, after negotiations stalled in early June. Two rounds of talks in Istanbul between Moscow and Kyiv have failed to result in any progress towards a ceasefire, instead yielding large-scale prisoner exchanges and deals […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Oleksandr Usyk beat Daniel Dubois to become the undisputed heavyweight world champion with a fifth-round knockout at London’s Wembley Stadium on Saturday. Victory saw Ukraine’s Usyk extend his unbeaten professional record to 24 fights as the WBA, WBC, and WBO champion added his British opponent’s IBF belt to his collection. Early in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Senator representing Kogi Central district, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, is insisting she will resume at the Senate on Tuesday, 22nd of July 2025, in line with the judgement of the court, despite the appeal by the president of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio. I have pretty much two months more before the six months […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has slammed President Bola Tinubu’s administration for making use of the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari as a “political tool to launder its battered image”. The opposition party said that the special federal executive council (FEC) meeting held in Buhari’s honour was “political theatre”. In a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Naira closed the trading week bullish on Friday, trading at N1,532.34 to the U.S. dollar at the official market. According to data released on the Central Bank of Nigeria’s official website, Naira gained 77 kobo against the dollar. This represents a 0.05 per cent gain when compared to the trading figure […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria produced a masterclass to thrash Zambia 5-0 in a stunning Women Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) quarter-final tie in Casablanca on Friday. A stunning performance from the nine-time champions granted them a ticket to the semi finals and left the once-dreaded Zambians heading for home. The performance and result left fans […]
