(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The kidnapped Chairman of the All Progressives Congress(APC) in Ward 5, Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, Mr Nelson Adepoyigi, has been reportedly killed by his abductors. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports that Adepoyigi was abducted on Monday, May 13, while parking his vehicle at his residence in Ifon. Confirming […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Yu Dunhai, has revealed that plans are underway to establish electric vehicle factories and other manufacturing ventures in Nigeria. Dunhai disclosed this to the Minister of Solid Minerals, Dr Dele Alake at a recent bilateral meeting. This is contained in a statement by Alake’s Special Assistant on […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has expressed deep concern over a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Lagos State Government and the Belstar/ENKA consortium. African Examiner reports that the MoU is to rehabilitate and expand the state’s water infrastructure, saying the entire process and the outcome lack transparency. In […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Pep Guardiola admitted he thought Erling Haaland would take Manchester City’s penalty during their FA Cup final defeat to Crystal Palace and revealed it was “decided on the pitch” that Omar Marmoush would step up before his miss. Guardiola’s side were beaten 1-0 at Wembley Stadium on Saturday as Palace lifted the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Without mincing words, the two main opposition parties – Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP) – have been embroiled in multi-faceted crises which are currently threatening their chances of bouncing back into relevance before 2027 general elections. While PDP, which ruled the country for 16 uninterrupted years after the return […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – No fewer than 23 states have arrived in Ogun State for the National Sports Festival (NSF) tagged ‘Gateway Games’ 2024. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the biennial festival is to officially commence on Sunday. The Director General, National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, made the disclosure in an interview […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has restated his administration’s resolve towards countering the insurgency in parts of the country, stressing that he would not condone any form of evil against the citizenry. A press release issued by Director, Information and Public Relations in the State House, Abiodun Oladunjoye, said the President stated this on […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A serious crisis is brewing at Isiagu Akpawfu autonomous community in Nkanu East Council Area of Enugu State over alleged moves by some people to impose a traditional ruler on the community without election in line with its edict. Investigation revealed that the Igweship tussle is currently pending before the Court of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Senate President, Godwill Akpabio, on Friday, declared that there will be no more political parties in the state come 2027 general election. Akpabio stated this in Akwa Ibom, saying that the umbrella of the People’s Democratic Party has been torn into pieces and it can no longer protect the people. The […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Dr Abdul-Azeez Adediran (Jandor), the 2023 PDP Governorship Candidate in Lagos State and Lead Visioner of the Lagos4Lagos Movement, says his assignment presently is working towards the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Adediran said this during a rally to announce his return to the APC in Ojo area of Lagos […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Finnish prosecutors on Friday said they had charged a man with inciting terrorism online who a media report identified as Nigerian separatist leader Simon Ekpa. Finland’s National Prosecution Authority said in a statement that it had charged “a Finnish individual in a case involving suspected public incitement to commit crimes with terrorist […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Caretaker Committee Chairperson of the Labour Party (LP), Nenadi Usman, has dared Julius Abure over his threat to expose Peter Obi, Alex Otti and other high-ranking members of her faction. Abure, a factional LP National Chairman, had on Monday challenged Obi and Otti to name party members who allegedly received funds […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, on Friday assured Nigerians that the military is committed to addressing the recent surge in insecurity. He disclosed that President Bola Tinubu has approved the acquisition of additional air assets to strengthen the fight against insurgency. General Musa made this known while briefing the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – There was some drama in Port Harcourt on Friday when supporters of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike and those of the suspended governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, clashed in Port Harcourt. The incident occurred during a town hall meeting which had supporters of both sides as well as other Rivers natives […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Department of State Services (DSS) has sued Professor Pat Utomi over his alleged plan to establish what he calls “a shadow government” in the country. In a suit filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, the DSS prayed the court to declare the move an attack on the constitution. Professor […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, has confirmed Nigeria’s admission into the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). This development aims to support Nigeria’s ongoing economic reform efforts. This is contained in a statement on Thursday by Mr Mohammed Manga, Director of Information and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Barcelona secured a 28th La Liga title with a 2-0 win at 10-man Espanyol. Despite Real Madrid’s late win over Mallorca on Wednesday night, Hansi Flick’s side knew victory at the RCDE Stadium would secure them the championship with two games remaining. After a goalless first half, Lamine Yamal broke the deadlock […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Less than one year after the National leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) made the incumbent Vice Chairman of the Enugu state chapter, Barrister Steve Oruruo, Caretaker Committee Chairman of Ebonyi state branch, the party has given him another assignment to serve as Chairman of its South East Zonal Disciplinary Committee. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu will travel to Rome, Italy, on Saturday to attend the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV, after his invitation from the new Catholic leader. The ceremony will mark the beginning of Pope Leo XIV’s leadership as the 267th Bishop of Rome; it will be held on May 18 at St. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has opened up concerning the misunderstanding that recently happened between him and Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed and his Deputy, Muhammad Auwal Jatau. The African Examiner had earlier reported the incident, which reportedly took place on April 19 during Vice-President Kashim Shettima’s visit to Bauchi […]
