(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Saturday confirmed the release of the Director-General, Voice of Nigeria (VON), Mr Osita Okechukwu, who was detained over alleged fraud. Spokesperson for the commission, Mr Wilson Uwujaren, disclosed in Abuja that Okechukwu was released on Jan. 31. Okechukwu was detained over an alleged case […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Bandits have killed at least 30 people, abducted several others, mostly women, in separate attacks Friday afternoon in Zamfara State. The attacked communities are Nasarawar Mai Fara in Tsafe local government area, Yar Katsina in Bungudu local government area and Nasarawa village in Bakura local government area. Zamfara, like many of the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Hosts Cameroon on Saturday came back from the dead to wrestle the bronze medal from Burkina Faso in a thrilling contest at Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo in Yaounde. After going down to three goals, the Lions roared back to 3-3 before nicking the ensuing penalty kick 5-3 to win the thrilling contest. After […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Three persons have died in a building collapse in Ochanja Central Market, Onitsha, Anambra State. The structure, a two-storey building, reportedly collapsed around 5:45pm on Saturday. Eye witnesses blamed the incident on further development on the already weak structure without necessary reinforcement. A group of traders at the market had on Friday, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Students of two secondary schools in the Meiran area of Lagos reportedly clashed on Friday after closing time, resulting in injuries on both sides. African Examiner learnt that the warring pupils destroyed about three vehicles parked at the scene of the clash on Imulokanle Street, Meiran. It was gathered that some residents […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Bayern Munich had to fight hard for a 3-2 win against RB Leipzig on Saturday to extend their 2021/2022 Bundesliga lead over Borussia Dortmund to nine points. Thomas Müller broke the deadlock in the Allianz Arena in the 12th minute, taking the rebound after goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi saved Robert Lewandowski’s effort. However, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, says Africa is “a source of hope” for the world, highlighting the examples of the African Continental Free Trade Area and the decade of financial and economic inclusion for African women. Guterres also said that in the last 20 years, the African Union (AU) “has helped to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – After a relentless digging operation, rescuers in northern Morocco on Saturday retrieved the body of a 5-year-old boy who had been trapped deep inside a well for five days, the country’s state news agency MAP said. The child, named Rayan, was officially declared dead shortly after his extraction from the well, according […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Taliban Defence Ministry in Kabul announced on Saturday that five Afghan Air Force (AAF) pilots who fled the country when the Taliban seized power in August have returned to Afghanistan after consultations with the Islamist government. The ministry claimed in a statement that the pilots fled the country following the Taliban’s […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – An Abuja-based human rights lawyer Pelumi Olajengbesi has hinted Yoruba Nation activist Sunday Adeyemo aka Sunday Igboho, will soon be released from detention. Although Olajengbesi has since resigned from the team of Nigerian lawyers for Igboho, he advised Yoruba leaders not to be selfish. Igboho has been in detention in Benin Republic […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation, Abdulmumin Jibrin, has alleged that 14 state governors have already endorsed former Lagos State Governor, Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s presidential ambition. Jibrin had earlier stated that Tinubu would surely succeed President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023, saying that the All Progressives Congress, APC’s national leader is […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A 50-year-old woman, Ajoke Esomojumi, who sold sachet alcohol on Ikorodu Road, Lagos, has been allegedly stabbed to death by her lover, one Victor Dadeowo, during a disagreement between the duo. African Examiner learnt that the argument ensued between the lovebirds last Sunday evening while they were at her shop. Esomojumi, and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Notable filmmaker Tunde Kelani has been honoured by the Vice President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo. Osinbajo hosted Kelani at the Aso Rock in a private and close knit affair that had associates of the VP and the filmmaker in attendance. Earlier, the filmmaker had hosted Osinbajo in Ibadan at the launch […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Terrorists on Thursday night destroyed Allawa Secondary School in Shiroro local government area of Niger State, which serves as camp for the Joint Security Task Force. The terrorists also ransacked the armoury and took away the military patrol van. African Examiner learnt that the terrorists stormed the town with sophisticated weapons and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Six persons feared dead in a fatal auto crash that occurred in the Tungan Maje area of the Federal Capital Territory, while nine people sustained injuries in the accident which happened around 10 am on Friday. An eyewitness who gave his name as Austin said the accident was caused by a truck […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, stated that he would remain committed to protecting and lifting the poor and vulnerable from the poverty cycle till the end of his tenure in 2023. The President gave the assurance while he spoke at the virtual official presentation of the Country Review […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has opened up concerning his plans for Nigerians. Saraki made the remark when he responded to a tweet by a Twitter user, @AriyoAristotle. The Twitter handler had posted a campaign poster that suggests that Saraki is running for Presidency. Reacting to the tweet, the former Kwara State […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Femi Adesina, presidential spokesperson, has stated that President Muhammadu Buhari can never be friends with anyone who steals public funds. In an article posted on his Facebook page on Thursday entitled, ‘PMB and the NDDC’, Adesina stated that President Buhari hates corruption with “passion”. The spokesman also stated that the corruption in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – U.S. Special Forces have killed ISIS leader Abu Ibrahim al-Qurayshi in a counterterrorism mission in North-west Syria Wednesday evening, CNN has reported. This was announced Thursday morning by United States President, Joe Biden. According to CNN, It was the biggest U.S. raid in the country since the 2019 operation that killed ISIS […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Political tides against the Igbos on their competency not to provide credible leadership to Nigeria has been described as political antics to deny them their right to be president of Nigeria. Speaking on Arise TV, Thursday, February 3, Okwesilieze Nwodo, former governor of Enugu state and one time National Secretary of the […]
