(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria’s architectural community is mourning the passing of Olufemi (Femi) Majekodunmi, founder of fmaarchitects.com. He died on Friday at the age of 86. Born on May 1, 1940, in London, England, to Moses Majekodunmi and Tomi Agbebi, he spent part of his childhood in the United Kingdom before relocating to Nigeria, where […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – More than 1,000 Nigerians living in South Africa have registered to return home following a fresh wave of xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals. According to Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 1,094 Nigerians have so far indicated interest in the voluntary repatriation programme, a sharp increase from the 130 who initially applied when […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – ) Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has approved the appointment of Mr Segun Odusanya as the new Head of Service of the state. This is contained in a statement issued on Friday in Akure by Aiyedatiwa’s Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Mr Ebenezer Adeniyan. According to Adeniyan, Odusanya’s appointment is with effect […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – ) Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has reassured families and residents of Oriire Council Area that the government and security agencies are working round the clock to secure the release of abducted teachers and pupils. Makinde gave the assurance on Friday, while hosting a Nigerian Air Force delegation led by Air […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) —The Homeland Security Special Court sitting in Awka, Anambra on Friday remanded eight pastors in custodial centre over alleged involvement in staging fake miracles, popularly known as “arrangee” miracles. The defendants are; Ndubisi Nnachukwu, Ugochukwu Ekeleme, Bishop Emeka Nwamkpa, Peter Chukwu, Chinedu Egwuonwu, Ebele Nnachukwu, Miracle Iruoma and Chukwukadibia Ogwuama. They were arraigned […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Kenneth Okonkwo, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has argued that any vote cast for Peter Obi in the 2027 presidential election would ultimately work in favour of President Bola Tinubu. Speaking during an interview with Symfoni TV on Wednesday, Okonkwo said opposition parties must unite behind a single candidate […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Sunday Adeyemo, the Yoruba Nation activist popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has threatened to reveal the identities of politicians he claims are behind the abduction of schoolchildren in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. Speaking to newly elected leaders of the National Association of Nigerian Students at his residence in the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Angry Nigerians on Thursday took to the streets of Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to protest the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State. The protesters, who gathered in large numbers, marched through parts of the city chanting slogans such as “Tinubu must go,” “Rescue them or resign,” and “Bring […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian singer Flavour has explained why he finds it difficult to commit to one woman. Speaking in a video broadcast, the music star said he sees himself as someone who belongs to “the wild world” rather than to a single person. According to the singer, some men are comfortable living a settled […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – ) The Police command in Edo, has arrested a suspected member of a kidnapping syndicate and recovered the body of one of three women abducted them. The command’s spokesperson, ASP Eno Ikoedem, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Benin. She said the victims were abducted from their residence in Iyowa […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) Former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege has declared his support for Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), ahead of the 2027 general election. Speaking during an interview on Arise TV on Wednesday, Omo-Agege said Obi is his preferred candidate for the presidency and that his loyalty now belongs […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has called for an independent and transparent investigation into the unauthorised release of the voter registration details of Nollywood actor Emeka Ike. The controversy began after Lere Olayinka, media aide to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, posted screenshots on X showing details of Ike’s voter registration transfer from Imo […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) -) The African Democratic Congress (ADC) faction led by Nafi’u Bala Gombe has unveiled Idris Yanoko as its governorship candidate for Kano State ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party’s acting chairman in Kano State, Musa Yankaba, disclosed this while formally presenting Yanoko to Nafi’u Bala. Yankaba said the decision followed consultations […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Enugu State, has urged the Federal Government and security agencies to secure the immediate release of teachers and pupils abducted in Oyo State. The union also called for safe and secured learning environment across the country. They stated this during a solidarity protest by teachers in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Police Service Commission (PSC) has warned the public against a fake shortlist of candidates for medical examination currently circulating on social media. In a statement issued on Monday by its Head of Protocol and Public Affairs, Ikechukwu Ani, the Commission said it had not released any list of successful candidates for […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular Nigerian musicians have joined calls for the rescue of pupils, students and teachers kidnapped by gunmen in Oyo State. The victims were abducted on May 15, 2026, from Baptist Nursery and Primary School (Yawota), Community Grammar School, and L.A Primary School (Esiele) in Oriire Local Government Area of the state. According […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has warned Nigerians against carrying out retaliatory attacks on South African nationals, businesses, or interests in the country following recent xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa. In a statement issued on Sunday, police spokesperson Anthony Placid said the force had received reports and concerns about possible […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) will not secure up to 10 percent of votes in Rivers State during the 2027 general elections. Wike made the statement during a luncheon held in honour of candidates […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A presidential delegation led by Femi Gbajabiamila and Nuhu Ribadu on Sunday visited Ogbomoso in Oyo State following the abduction of dozens of schoolchildren and teachers by suspected bandits. The victims were kidnapped on May 15 when gunmen attacked three schools in Oriire Local Government Area. The affected schools were Baptist Nursery […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has said he faced several political and legal challenges on his journey to becoming Nigeria’s president. Tinubu made the remark when he hosted members of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), led by Vice President Kashim Shettima, at his residence in Lagos. Reflecting on the 2023 presidential election, the president […]
