(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former President Muhammadu Buhari says his health improved after he left office on May 29, 2023. It is worth recalling that during his time in office as President, Buhari was frequently getting sick and this led to him being flown abroad for medical attention. The former military leader handed over to Bola […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Kano State Governor and NNPP leader, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has slammed the Federal Government and the Kano State Police Command for a false terror alert issued ahead of the annual Maulud celebration. The annual event, which honoured Sheikh Ibrahim Inyass, the spiritual leader of the Tijjaniyya Sufi Order, happened at the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular Nigerian singer, 2Baba, has confirmed his separation from his wife, Annie Idibia. The African Examiner writes that 2Baba in a now-deleted Instagram post disclosed that he and Annie had been separated for a while and was filing for divorce. However, a few minutes after the post, the “African Queen” hitmaker stated […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The leadership of the Nigeria Labor Congress (NLC) has slammed the Federal Government and telecommunications companies for the 50% increase in data and airtime tariffs in the country. According to the NLC, the increase is an assault on the welfare of Nigerians due to the increase in the cost of living. Joe […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The special adviser to the president on energy, Olu Verheijen, has stated that a total of $6.7 billion was invested in Nigeria’s energy sector in 2024. This was disclosed in a report titled ‘Presidency Energy Sector Wrap-Up 2024,’ released by the office of the special adviser, the oil and gas sector accounted […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has tasked the court to move his case to a federal high court in the south-east if no judge in Abuja is willing to take charge of it. The African Examiner recalls that oOn September 24, Binta Nyako, a federal […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former military president, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), on February 20, launched his autobiography titled ‘A Journey In Service’. It could be recalled that seven years ago, IBB was not certain about writing an autobiography as he stated that he was uncertain if Nigerians would “want to read about a dictator”. According to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Catholic pontiff, Pope Francis, has expressed optimism that new American President, Donald Trump’s presidency will pursue opportunities for all as the former United States president prepares to return to the White House. The African Examiner writes that President Trump was inaugurated yesterday as the 47th president of the US after he defeated […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – On Sunday, Bashir Ahmad, a former Special Assistant on Digital Communications to former president, Muhammadu Buhari, stirred the hornet nest as he called for the continuous detention of Separatist leader and leader of the Indigenous people of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. The African Examiner recalls that Nnamdi Kanu was re-arrested on June […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – On Friday, some netizens on X formerly known as Twitter took to the micro-blogging platform to react to the viral video of a member of the House of Representatives, Adigun Abass, Ibadan North-East/South-East Federal Constituency in Oyo State who was captured struggling to express himself as he attempted to present a motion. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Timileyin Ajayi, the gospel singer, has opened up on the reason he murdered his girlfriend, Salome Adaidu, saying that his action was due to anger and her alleged infidelity. The African Examiner had reported that Ajayi was nabbed in Nasarawa after he was allegedly caught with the head of Adaidu in a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As another election cycle gradually comes upon Nigerians, there have been speculations as there have been pretenders and contenders and the rumours that Seyi Tinubu, son of President Tinubu will be running for the position of governor of Lagos State come 2027 has continue to be a thing of debate among many […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The news that the Nigeria Police Force has arrested a police officer who featured in a viral video where he held bundles of naira notes as the sons of billionaire, Razaq Okoya, sprayed money at an undisclosed event has sparked reactions. The African Examiner recalls that the video, which went viral, shows […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Nigeria President, Olusegun Obasanjo, on Friday, opened up on the reason he went to jail as he stated that his attitude of not keeping shut on national and international issues was the reason late military Head of State, Gen. Sanni Abacha, imprisoned him in 1995. Obasanjo stated this on Friday at […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Perry Brimah, a columnist and Nigerian activist based abroad, has called for the implementation of Sharia law in the country. According to Brimah, adopting Sharia law includes hand amputation as a penalty for politicians convicted of embezzlement and this would help curtail corruption in the country. The activist stated this while speaking […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has kicked against the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, concerning its decision to appoint a former coach of the Malian senior team, Éric Sékou Chelle, as the new head coach of the Super Eagles. NANS in a statement signed by the Clerk of the Senate, NANS […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Oxford English Dictionary has increased its lexicon with 20 Nigerian words and expressions in its new update. The newly added entries are popular terms like “japa,” “agbero,” “eba,” “419,” and “abi,” among others. The African Examiner writes that these words are ingrained in the everyday lives of Nigerians and their inclusion […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – On Monday, the Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Nnaghe Itam, announced that the command arrested over 300 suspects that were involved in various crimes and criminalities like armed robbery, kidnapping, cultism and child trafficking. According to Itam, other offences involved were public disturbances, attacks on unsuspecting members of the public, security […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian Pastor, Jerry Eze, who is the founder of Streams of Joy Church and convener of the NSPPD prayer platform, is in the eyes of the storm after Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo’s, and testimony in a church service. In a video that has since gone viral Governor Okpebholo expressed gratitude to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The governor of Oyo state, Seyi Makinde, has stated that those involved in the stampede that led to the death of 35 children must face justice irrespective of their social status. The African Examiner recalls that at a funfair organised for children at Islamic High School in Bashorun area of Ibadan in […]
