(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Bola Tinubu, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has stated that with the “strong support” of the masses, he will win the 2023 presidential election. The former Lagos governor had stated on January 10, that he had told Presidential Muhammadu Buhari of his decision to contest the presidency. Speaking on […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Super Eagles coach, Christian Chukwu, on Sunday, stated that the present leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation does not believe in Nigerian coaches. Chukwu disclosed this after the 3-1 win against Sudan in the Africa Cup of Nations by the Super Eagles led by Augustine Eguavoen on an interim basis. “I […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – English side, Everton Football Club, have sacked Rafa Benitez as their manager. Benitez was sacked after just six months of being in charge in which the Spaniard led the club to a series of defeats including a 2-1 loss to Norwich on Saturday. The loss to Norwich was the last game. The […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerians on Twitter have enjoined former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi to declare for the office of Nigerian president in the 2023 general election. This development made the renowned economist trend on the social media App. African Examiner recalls that Peter Obi participated in the last general election as the vice presidential […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived Ogun State for the inauguration of some projects done by the state governor, Dapo Abiodun. The president arrived at 11.37am and was welcomed by the host governor, Abiodun and governors of Yobe, Ekiti, Ondo and Osun states and other top government functionaries at Mojoda area in the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwunmi Adesina, has refused to endorse the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for the 2023 presidency. It could be recalled that a statement that made the rounds online, credited to the AfDB President, had stated that Adesina […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Youth Wing of the Igbo Socio-Cultural Organisation, Ohaneze Ndigbo, has endorsed the 2023 presidential ambition of Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi. African Examiner reports that Umahi had on Tuesday told President Muhammadu Buhari of his intentions to join the presidential race. Mr Damian OKafor, National Youth Leader Of Ohaneze told newsmen […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Super Eagles coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has stated that Nigerian players cut Egypt captain, Mohamed Salah, off the ball to record victory. Eguavoen disclosed this in a post-match interview after Nigeria defeated Egypt 1-0 on Tuesday. The coach heaped praises on the performance of the Super Eagles adding that the good performance will […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, who announced his intention for the 2023 presidential election on Tuesday, has stated that he’s not in contest with anybody but himself. Umahi disclosed this when he addressed State House correspondents after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja, on Tuesday. Governor Umahi had […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Turkish footballer, Ahmet Calik, has died in a car crash. The 27-year-old, who had adorned the international jerseys eight times and recently turned out for club Konyaspor, was involved in the clash on Tuesday morning in the capital city of Ankara. The African Examiner writes that Calik also played for Super Lig […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ahead of the 2023 general elections, the Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Orji Kalu, says he will consider contesting for president if the All Progressives Congress (APC) zones its presidential ticket to the South-East region. Kalu disclosed this to the News Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on Tuesday after Christmas and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gbenga Daniel, a former Governor of Ogun State, has stated that the southwest is being considered to produce Nigeria’s next president. Daniel disclosed this while speaking with journalists during the remembrance of his deceased father, Adebola Daniel, at the Abraham Tabernacle Baptist International Worship Centre in Sagamu, Ogun State. According to the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Southern Kaduna People’s Union (SOKAPU) on Monday tasked Bishop Mathew Kukah not to honour an invitation by the Department of State Services (DSS) concerning his latest Christmas message. It could be recalled that Kukah had berated President Muhammadu Buhari concerning the widespread insecurity bedeviling the country. Issac John Sirjay, National Youth […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has resolved to withdraw all its ambassadors from Mali and close land and air borders between member-countries and Mali. This resolution was conveyed in a communiqué issued after an Extraordinary Summit of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government in Accra, Ghana. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Kano State Government has placed a ban on men and women from swimming in the same pool, smoking shisha, and entry of children into hotels. The Chairman of the Committee, Baffa Dan-Agundi, disclosed this after a meeting with hotel and event centre owners. He said, “Part of our term of reference […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has stated that President Muhammadu Buhari is making a mistake by not releasing Nnamdi Kanu, the IPOB leader. It could be recalled that President Buhari had in an interview stated that Kanu should defend himself before the court and he will not be released. Reacting, in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The leader Of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has cautioned the All Progressives Congress, APC, ahead of the 2023 presidential election. Primate Ayodele stated this in a statement issued to the press saying that the APC will lose the presidential election if the economic and security challenges faced by the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo, has stated that ethnicity, religion or class cannot divide the country. Osinbajo disclosed this when he paid a courtesy visit to the palace of Umar Farouk, Emir of Katagum after he attended the wedding of Fatima Adamu, daughter of Adamu Adamu, education minister, in Azare, Bauchi state. Laolu Akande, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has kicked against the move by the federal government to introduce N10/litre on all non-alcoholic, carbonated and sweetened beverages. African Examiner recalls that Zainab Ahmed, minister of finance, budget and national planning, had announced the new tax on Wednesday. Ahmed stated that the new tax would increase […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Babangida Aliyu, a former governor of Niger State, has stated that the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, has zoned its presidential ticket to the North. Aliyu disclosed this when he played host to the Atiku Support Organisation. The former governor stated that the organization would be successful. “In our zoning agreement, we have […]
