(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Friday, March 18, 2022, issued an order vacating the restraining injunction against the National Convention of the All Progressives Congress fixed for March 26th. Justice Bello Kawu in his ruling stated that a member of a political party can’t sue the party. African Examiner […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The news that an alleged scammer, Ramon Abbas aka Hushpuppi, allegedly committed $400k while in prison has sparked social media reactions. African Examiner recalls that Hushpuppi was arrested by the FBI for alleged fraud. He has been in detention ever since his arrest. However, the news that the alleged internet fraudster has […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – After its National Executive Council meeting on Wednesday, the Peoples Democratic Party has placed its nomination and expression of interest forms for presidential aspirants at N40m. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, made this known to newsmen after the conclusion of the NEC meeting on Wednesday evening at its national secretariat, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Members of the Islamic State in West Africa (ISWAP) have abducted a health worker with General Hospital, Gubio, Borno state Bulama Geidam. According to available information, the insurgents were said to have invaded the town on Wednesday at about 2am and looted food items and fuel. Residents scamper for safety during the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Top presidential aide, Bashir Ahmad, has sparked social media reaction after he reacted to the collapse of the national grid. African Examiner had earlier reported about the collapse of the national grid which has resulted in blackouts in some parts of the country. Reacting to this development, Ahmad who is Buhari’s Personal […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Atiku Abubakar, the former vice-president, has stated that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) should endeavor to win the 2023 presidential election as it can’t afford to lose it. Atiku, while addressing members of the party of the Board of Trustees (BOT) said that the party must work together to ensure they win […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Minister of Power, Abubakar Aliyu is presently in an emergency meeting with the relevant stakeholders in the power sector. Aliyu made move for the parley to discuss the present low power generation which has resulted in epileptic supply across the country. In view of Monday’s grid failure, the minister tasked those in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The immediate past Senate President, Abubakar Saraki, has opened up on why he wants to become Nigeria’s president in 2023. Saraki made this known when he appeared on Sunday Politics, a Channels TV program, saying that he knows the issues affecting the country and can reach out across the ethnic and religious […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The national grid has experienced another collapse in 2022 which led to blackout across the country. The states affected are Lagos, Enugu, Kaduna, Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, and Imo States, among others. Confirming this in a text message to its customers, The Eko Electricity Distribution Company, stated that the system collapse happened […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, has assured that the Federal Government will continue to invest hugely in education to boost the quality of teaching and learning in the country. Adamu made the pledge in a message he sent to the 33rd convocation ceremony of the Federal College of Education, Eha-Amufu, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The statement of the Attorney General of the federation and Minister of Justice, Malami Abubakar concerning the money laundering accusation leveled against the former Commander of the Police Intelligence Response Team, Abba Kyari has sparked social media reactions. African Examiner had earlier reported that Abubakar Malami, SAN, had Malami, in legal advice, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has nabbed the General Overseer of Christ Living Hope Church, Rev. Ugochukwu Emmanuel Ekwem, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport for drug trafficking. According to available information, Ekwem was nabbed while he was on transit on a three-week crusade in Nairobi, Kenya, with 54 sticks of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, on Sunday, stated that he will always remain a pan Africanist and a core Nigerian adding that “he did not run after power, but power ran after him”. Obasanjo stated this at a symposium held to celebrate his 85th birthday, which was organised by the Kegite Club at […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria has stated that the “ethno-religious favoritism” on display in federal government appointments must be curbed so that development can come into the country. The cleric, in a communique issued by Most Rev. Augustine Obiora Akubeze, stated that it will take equity in politics and developmental strides […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The South East Zonal office of Nigeria’s anti- graft agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Enugu has apprehended nine suspected internet fraudsters at Premier Layout, located at Ogui Nike axis of Enugu . The suspects according to the agency, are, Napoleon Providence, Udenta Arinze, Chidiebere Jonas, Ezeh Obinna, Imonikphawae Lucky, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has announced his support for an Igbo Presidency in 2023. Obasanjo, stated this when he received a 2023 Presidential aspirant, Mao Ohuabunwa on Thursday in Abeokuta saying that it was time for reconciliation in Nigeria and this can only be done by endorsing a president from the Southeast […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court sitting in Lagos, on Friday ordered that a 47-year-old Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) driver, Andrew Ominnikoron, be remanded in Ikoyi Custodial center for alleged murder and rape of a 22-year-old girl, Oluwabamise Ayanwole. Magistrate O.A. Salawu ordered that Ominnikoron be remanded for 30 days. She held that […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A circular which has emerged online from a popular Pentecostal church, Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), creating a directorate for politics and governance in the church has sparked social media debate as some Nigerians are of the view that there should be no connection between the pulpit and politics while some […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular activist, Deji Adeyanju has alleged that the 2023 presidential ticket for the All Progressives Congress, APC will be heading to the South-South. Adeyanju stated this Thursday on his Twitter page. Uploading a picture of Rotimi Amaechi and Godwin Emefiele, Adeyanju stated that the ruling party is thinking of giving its presidential […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The emergence of Chidinma Ojukwu as Miss Cell 2022 in Kirikiri Maximum Prison has sparked social media debate. It could be recalled that Chidinma Ojukwu was alleged to have murdered Super TV CEO, Usifo Ataga, at a guest house in Lagos after a misunderstanding. The death of Ataga led to the arrest […]
