(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu said he nearly guit the 2023 presidential race. The President said this at a special Iftar held in his honour at the Presidential Villa on Saturday night, President Tinubu thanked guests for their presence, prayers, and contributions to the nation’s development, and appreciated Nigerians for their outpouring of goodwill […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government and the Turkish authorities are planning on the safe return of a baby gorilla intercepted at Istanbul Airport on December 22, 2024. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Acting Spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, on Saturday. According to available information, the baby gorilla, which […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The national chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Julius Abure, has stated that the federal lawmakers have not sent a dime to the party since the 2023 elections. Abure stated this on Friday in a town hall meeting organised by the Lagos chapter of the party. He also cautioned against the creation […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A former Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has stated that the fight between the suspended governor of the oil-rich state, Siminalayi Fubara, and his predecessor, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, is about how money will be shared in the state. Amaechi made this revelation while speaking in an […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has refuted the claim by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that its land title was revoked as a ploy to suppress opposition. Wike made the statement during a visit by officials of the Body of Benchers, led by Chairman Chief Adegboyega […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor Siminalayi Fubara has denies allegations levelled against him by a former Head of Service (HoS) of the state George Nwaeke and is asking Nigerians to disregard them. Among the accusations Mr Nwaeke levelled against Fubara was that of conniving with militants to blow up oil pipelines in the state amid the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has kicked against the gruesome killing of some travellers in Uromi, Esan North-East Local Government Area, after they were accused of being kidnappers. In a statement issued to the press on Friday, Governor Okpebholo through the Chief Security Officer (CSO) of Government House, SP Solomon Osaghale, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The assistant national secretary for the northwest zone of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Idris Inuwa, has stated that Nasir el-Rufai, former Kaduna governor, is not a member of the party. It is worth recalling that On March 10, El-Rufai left the All Progressives Congress (APC) and defected to the SDP. Announcing […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Renowned Nigerian gospel singer, Panam Percy Paul, has opened up on how he rejected a N7 billion record deal in 1995. In a video that has gone viral, Percy Paul in an interview with Emmanuel Iren, reminisced on how he was at the top of his ministry and success in the industry […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has expressed confidence that Kano State remains a stronghold for the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. He attributed this to the strategic influence of Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, APC National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje, and Special adviser the President on […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A bill for an Act to alter the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, to provide for the office of the Prime Minister as head of government and the office of President as head of state and to provide for a framework for the mode of election […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As the state of emergency in Rivers State enters its second week, some youth leaders have declared support for the Sole Administrator, Ibok-Ete Ibas, urging political actors to halt further litigations and work towards restoring democratic governance. The youths, a faction of the Rivers State Chapter of the National Youth Council of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has stated that he will destroy the Obidient movement because of personal threats and fallout with Peter Obi. Omokri stated this on Thursday as he refuted claims that his opposition to Obi and his supporters is because of a personal vendetta. According to him, he played a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Oil marketers under the aegis of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association Nigeria has commended the Federal Government and the management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited for reportedly running the revamped Port Harcourt refinery for 180 days non-stop. A statement by its Publicity Secretary, Joseph Obele, PETROAN commended Tecnimont Nigeria […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Ado Bayero, has announced the cancellation of this year’s Sallah festivities, including the traditional Durbar, due to security concerns. In a broadcast on Wednesday, he expressed regret over the decision but emphasised that safeguarding the lives and property of Kano residents remains his top priority. “Following […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Zenith Bank Plc has announced its audited financial results for the year ended December 31, 2024, delivering significant growth across key performance indicators. The Bank’s performance reflects effective management and pricing of its risk assets, as well as an optimized treasury portfolio, reinforcing its position as a leader in Nigeria’s banking industry. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has approved the nomination of four new members to the Governing Council of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), filling existing vacancies and strengthening the board’s capacity. Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga disclosed in a press release issued on Thursday The […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has raised eyebrows concerning the imprisonment of over 26,000 children in the nation’s custodial centres, saying the situation is alarming. Tunji-Ojo stated this on Wednesday as he spoke at an inter-agency stakeholder meeting in Abuja stressing that the figure accounts for 30 per cent of the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government has declared Monday, March 31 and Tuesday, April 1 as public holidays to mark the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday by the ministry’s permanent secretary, Magdalene Ajani. The minister congratulated all Muslims for the successful completion of the fasting […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Naira on Wednesday appreciated to N1,575 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,585 per dollar on Monday. However, the Naira depreciated to N1,535 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). Data published by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed that the indicative exchange rate for the naira […]
