(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 […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Presidential spokesman, Reno Omokri, has slammed the beauty pageant which happened in the Kirikiri correctional facility which saw Chidinma Ojukwu, the killer of the Super TV CEO, Micheal Ataga emerging as Miss Cell 2022. The pageant was done to mark the 2022 International Women’s Day. Speaking concerning the development, Omokri, took […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum and Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has stated that the Yobe State counterpart, Mai Mala Buni, tried to supplant the plans of President Muhammadu Buhari. It could be recalled that the Governor of Niger State, Abubakar Sani Bello, on Monday, announced that he’s […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A political group, The Disciples of Jagaban, on Wednesday, have enjoined Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo and other politicians from the Southwest zone, planning to run the 2023 presidential race to forfeit their ambition for the national leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. Although Osinbajo is yet to officially announce […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Nigerian midfielder, Justice Christopher is dead at the age of 40. According to available information, Christopher died on Wednesday morning in his hotel in Jos, Plateau State. The former Nigerian international made his debut for the Super Eagles in 2001 and later gathered 11 appearances. The deceased footballer was part of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The death of a Deputy Inspector General of Police, Joseph Egbunike, who was in charge of the Force Criminal Investigations Department investigating the alleged activities of the suspended head of the Police Intelligence Response Team, Abba Kyari, has sparked social media reactions. Although the details concerning the death of the senior police […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, has opened up concerning the court judgment declaring his seat and that of his deputy vacant after they decamped from the People’s Democratic Party to the ruling party, All Progressive Congress (APC). Reacting to the development, Umahi, in a press conference in Abakaliki on Tuesday stated […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Ukrainian president Viktor Yanukovych, has urged the head of state Volodymyr Zelensky to give up in the war against Russia. “You personally are obliged to stop the bloodshed and reach a peace agreement at any cost,” the pro-Moscow politician wrote in a message circulated by Russian state agency Ria Novosti on […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The death of a 22-year-old lady, Bamise, has sparked social media reactions. African Examiner recalls that Bamise was earlier reported missing after she boarded a BRT from Chevron Bus stop en route Oshodi. Her mother had made a video calling on the Lagos government to save her daughter. Bamise was later found […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former President of South Africa, Jacob Zuma, on Sunday opened up concerning Russia’s invasion of its neighboring country, Ukraine. According to Zuma, the US and its western allies are making use of Ukraine to cause problems for Russia. The former South African leader who is presently standing trial for corruption charges in […]
