(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Two Nigerians who were simply known as Collins and Osas have been reported dead in Tripoli, the capital of Libya, as they were said to have died of food poisoning. According to available information, the victims were staying in the Misrata part of the country and had travelled to Tripoli on July […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has stated that Saturday’s by-elections are a pointer that democracy has “declined” under the administration of President Bola Tinubu. It is worth recalling that on Saturday, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) held by-elections in 16 constituencies across 12 states in the country. In a statement on […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has restated the Federal Government’s firm commitment to the rapid socio-economic development of Ebonyi State and the entire South-East geo-political zone. Speaking in Abakaliki on Friday night at a Citizens’ Engagement Forum organised by his Ministry, the Minister said: “The commitment of Mr. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted N7.8bn worth of opioids at the Port Harcourt Ports Complex, Onne, Rivers state. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Media and Advocacy NDLEA, Mr Femi Babafemi on Sunday in Abuja. Babafemi said that a total of 875,000 bottles of codeine […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Police command in Ogun has confirmed the arrest of two persons identified as officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and others for alleged electoral offences. This is contained in a statement issued in Abeokuta on Saturday by the Command’s Spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola. He said that the officials were […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) — The 12 Nigerian miners, who were stranded in the Central African Republic (CAR), have accused the Chinese male employers of sexual harassment. The 12 miners stated this while they were received by the chairperson of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, in Abuja on Friday, August 15, 2025. They were […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, has slammed the federal government concerning the sharp drop in Nigeria’s foreign direct investment (FDI). Obi, in a post on X on Friday, stated that no amount of overseas trips will bring investors if there is no good governance […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has announced the retirement of the legendary No.5 jersey worn by the late Nigerian football icon, Christian Chukwu, during his career with Rangers International. The governor made the declaration during the Night of Tributes held on Thursday. This was in honour of the former Super Eagles […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerians on social media are not pleased with the arrest of former Sokoto governor, Aminu Tambuwal, by the Economic and Financial Commission. The African Examiner had earlier reported that the anti-graft agency had arrested Tambuwa, who is a member of the opposition, African Democratic Congress (ADC). Also, former Deputy Speaker of the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has condemned the release of an indecent video of the Ibom Air Passenger, Comfort Emmanson, who was accused of assaulting a crew member on Sunday. Keyamo said that while the filming of her unruly behaviour as evidence to prosecute her was in order, […]
AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Boss Mustapha, former secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), has refuted claims of joining the newly formed opposition alliance after reports emerged that he had adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as his new political platform. In a statement on Sunday, Mustapha stated that the reports are “fake news”, as […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ahead of the 2027 general election, the Progressive Group, comprising members of the All progressives Congress APC and other political parties in Enugu state have endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Enugu state Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah as their consensus candidates The political group declared that they would gladly welcome the Governor […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Abdullahi Sule, governor of Nasarawa, has cautioned Peter Obi, 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), that it is difficult for a president to serve one term in office because of political pressure. Obi has repeatedly stated that he is willing to be a one-term president if Nigerians elect him in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Tinubu has expressed heartfelt condolences on the death of Chief Audu Ogbeh, a former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, as he described him as a great patriot. 78-year-old Ogbeh died on Saturday, according to a statement from his family. Tinubu, in a condolence message by his spokesperson, Bayo […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular Tanzanian singer, Naseeb Abdul Juma Issack, popularly called Diamond Platnumz, says some of his children are not his. Diamond Platnumz made this revelation as he spoke about his relationship with all his baby mamas in the ‘Way Up’ podcast. According to him, the results of the DNA test he carried out […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has frowned at the “repeated arrest and prolonged detention” of activist Omoyele Sowore. It is worth recalling that on Wednesday, Sowore was in the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) headquarters in Abuja because he was invited by the inspector-general of police (IGP) monitoring unit, following a petition. However, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed its deepest condolences to the Government and people of the Republic of Ghana following the tragic helicopter crash on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025, which claimed the lives of several Ghanaian officials.Among the victims were Ghana’s Minister of Defence, Dr Edward Boamah, and Minister of Environment, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Mr Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has directed the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to place Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde, on no-fly list. In his official X handle @fkeyamo on Thursday, Keyamo also ordered the NCAA to immediately notify both domestic and International airlines of the directive. According […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has stated that it has found “technical issues” in the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) results. It is worth recalling that on Monday, Amos Josiah Dangut, head of the WAEC Nigeria office, announced the release of the 2025 results. In a statement on Thursday, Moyosola […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has set up a panel to look into the incident which involved popular Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, better known as K1 De Ultimate, concerning an alleged breach of airport security rules at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. FAAN in a statement issued on Wednesday […]
