(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has described the administration of President Buhari as that of “419”. Ortom, speaking at the state’s Government House in Makurdi, Benue State, bemoaned some of the policies of President Buhari saying that the rice pyramid in Abuja as “419,” used to deceive Nigerians. He said: “Since […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Soldiers have arrested Burkina Faso’s President, Roch Marc Christian Kabore. On Monday, mutinous soldiers announced that the government of Kabore did not support them in a deadly insurgency. According to available information, heavy gunfire was heard Sunday night near Kabore’s official residence, Ouagadougou, the state capital Also, armored vehicles in the president’s […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Super Eagles interim head coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has resigned from his position following the team’s exit from the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday. Eguavoen was made interim head coach of the team after Gernot Rohr was sacked on the eve of the competition. It could be recalled that there was […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Pat Utomi, a professor of political economy, has stated that he “would have no problem” if the south-east wants him to run for the presidency in 2023. Utomi disclosed this during a chat with Arise TV , saying that he will not hesitate to run for the seat if the people of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The former governor of lmo State and Senator Representing Imo West senatorial District, Rochas Okorocha has stated that Gov Hope Uzodinma does not have the wherewithal to govern people in a democracy. Okorocha disclosed this in a statement signed by his Special Adviser Media, Sam Onwuemeodo in Owerri saying that the government […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – 2023 presidential aspirant, Orji Uzor Kalu, has opened up on how he got into problems with former President Olusegun Obasanjo because of his friendship with fellow aspirant, Bola Tinubu. Kalu, who is the Senate Chief Whip, disclosed this when he appeared on Silverbird Television on Friday saying that his problem with Obasanjo […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu has taken back his misleading comment on Permanent Voter’s Cards (PVCs). It could be recalled that the former Lagos State governor, had on Tuesday, tasked some of his supporters in Abuja to register ahead of the 2023 presidential election because their […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former President Goodluck Jonathan, has stated that the Super Eagles have demonstrated Nigeria’s resilient spirit in the present Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Cameroon. Jonathan disclosed this when he praised the Super Eagles for qualifying for the knockout stages of the biennial tournament. The former Nigerian leader enjoined the team to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ohanaeze Ndigbo has hinted that Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State is being considered for presidency come 2023. It could be recalled that there have been clamor for a politician of the south east extraction to succeed President Muhammadu Buhari in 2023 to promote inclusive governance. Reacting when a delegation of some […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has assured that the West African Examination Council (WAEC) fees of Nigerians will be paid if he emerges president in 2023. Tinubu disclosed this in a viral video with some party members in attendance. “Your children’s West African examination fees is […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Cross River State Governor, Ben Ayade, has opened up concerning his 2023 presidential ambition. Ayade, while responding to a question when he appeared on a television programme on Wednesday, stated that he is not yet certain if he will join the 2023 presidential race. Ayade was asked if he would run for […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Alhaji Shehu Madaki, has berated Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, over his promise to pay the WAEC fees of all Nigerians if he emerged president. It could be recalled […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Super Eagles defender, Chidozie Awaziem has said he is all but ready for the team’s clash against Guinea Bissau on Wednesday. Awaziem missed the Super Eagles’ first two Group matches against Egypt and Sudan but has recovered ahead of the last Group D game against Guinea Bissau on Wednesday. The former Porto […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Kashim Shettima, former governor of Borno state, has endorsed the presidential ambition of Bola Tinubu, former governor of Lagos state. Speaking at a Tinubu support group press conference in Abuja on Monday, Shettima stated that Bola Tinubu has done a lot for Nigeria and the citizens owe him a debt of gratitude. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Lagos State Government and transportation stakeholders on Tuesday introduced and signed a consolidated levy of N800 for the informal transport sector. Speaking at the signing ceremony and ticket unveiling at Ikeja, the Commissioner for Finance, Dr Rabiu Olowo, said that there was need for the harmonised levy. Olowo said the harmonisation […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Senator Anyim Pius Anyim, a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, has assured Nigerians that he will solve Nigeria’s debt and economic challenges if elected president in 2023. Anyim disclosed this in a statement signed and issued to the press by his media aide, Daniel Okorie, also saying that the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian award-winning singer, David Adeleke, aka Davido, has knocked down his cousin, Bamidele Adeleke, concerning his interest to run in the 2022 Osun State gubernatorial election. The singer took to his Twitter page on Tuesday as he uploaded a picture of his cousin, where his cousin posed with a provisional clearance certificate […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A group of women activists, under the aegis of “Women for Secured Nation”, has urged the president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina, to run for the office of Nigerian President in 2023. The group made the call in a statement by its Media and Publicity Director, Mrs Judith […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, has stated that defections by state governors into the All Progressive Congress cannot threaten his presidential ambition in the party. Umahi disclosed this on Monday in an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme. He said, “I will feel happy rather than being threatened. My […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega has enjoined President Muhammadu Buhari and the National Assembly to pass the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2021, immediately. Jega made this known during a town hall meeting on Sunday saying that the passage of the bill would improve the […]
