(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Aloy Ejimakor, special counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, has alleged that his client was chained to the floor at a private detention center when he was arrested in Kenya. Speaking on Kanu’s ordeal in Kenya and how Kanu ended up in Nigeria, Ejimakor, in a statement […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – China has advised Nigeria’s ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), and major opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to work together. China’s ambassador to Nigeria, Cui Jianchun, made the call on Tuesday while speaking to journalists on the sideline of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and World Political Parties Summit held […]
(AFRICAN EXMINER) – Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has frowned at the attacks on some communities in Adamawa state on Wednesday. Atiku disclosed this as he reacted to the attack via his official Facebook page. “I categorically condemn the killings in some communities of Adamawa earlier today, he said. “Human life is sacrosanct and no […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – John Nwodo, former Ohaneze Ndigbo president, has called on Igbos to move on from the Nigerian Civil War bitterness affecting their political relationships with other regions in the country. Nwodo argued that there was a need for dialogue and negotiations to drive progress and peaceful coexistence. “We have for too long allowed […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Speaker of the Ghana Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has assured the Nigerian House of Representatives that the Ghanaian government is trying to review the hostile law against Nigerian businesses in Ghana. Bagbin, who addressed the House on Wednesday, stated that the Ghanaian government had already announced the review of the $1 million […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has refuted reports that he intends to form a new political party. Recall that a popular Nigeria daily had reported that the former president intends to form a political party. However, reacting to the report on Monday, Obasanjo in a statement issued to the press and signed by […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – There was a mild drama Sunday in Enugu when Operatives of a private security outfit allegedly acting on the instruction of Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr.Geoffery Onyeama, during a Stakeholders meeting of Enugu West Senatorial zone,manhandled some top officials of the Buhari Support Group (BSO) and other Chieftains of the All Progressive […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has issued a get-well message to the Head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis as he heads for a scheduled surgery of the colon. The message of the president was contained in a statement on Sunday night by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Publicity, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has opened up on where its leader, Nnamdi Kanu was arrested. African Examiner had earlier reported on the arrest of the secessionist leader and there have been many theories regarding the location he was arrested. However, in a statement by IPOB’S media and Publicity Secretary, Comrade […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday embarked on a protest at the National Assembly against the nomination of presidential aide, Lauretta Onochie, as a Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). African Examiner recalls that President Muhammadu Buhari had selected Onochie as an INEC Commissioner as he […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Over forty-four Nigerians will be deported for different offences, including illegally staying in Ghana. African Examiner writes that the deportees were reportedly sentenced to 99 days imprisonment and will be deported after they served their sentence. The prisoners are 43 males and one female According to Ghana news outlet, Joy News, a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ohanaeze Ndigbo worldwide, Igbo sociocultural association, has stated that the arrest of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), will prevent another civil war and bring peace to the south-east. African Examiner writes that Abubakar Malami, attorney-general of the federation (AGF), stated that Kanu was on Sunday extradited to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has debunked claims that President Muhammadu Buhari is dead and replaced by a certain Jubril from Sudan, describing the claim as ridiculous. Obasanjo disclosed this while speaking at a youth mentorship session in Ogun saying that the rumour is one of the instances in which social media is […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Another twist has been added to d story contrary to previous reports by Dr. Isi Ataga , a brother to the deceased who stated that his brother, Super TV CEO, Usifo Ataga, was bound, gagged, and tortured before he was killed. The body of the deceased was discovered in a hotel room […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gunmen have kidnapped seven persons after they attacked Hilltop Hotel in the federal capital territory (FCT), Abuja. According to Daily Trust, the incident happened on Wednesday at about 10:30 pm. The hotel is situated in Tunga Maje, a town on the outskirts of Abuja and is about 10 kilometres away from the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has stated that it is important for the Federal Government to continue to borrow responsibly to fund critical projects in Nigeria because of the paucity of funds in the country. Lawan disclosed this on Thursday during a briefing of State House correspondents after a closed-door meeting […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State has expressed deep concern at the present exchange of political fireworks by politicians and groups concerning his successor in 2023. Ikpeazu, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Onyebuchi Ememanka on Friday stated that such political exchanges are unnecessary and likely to distract his […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal High Court, Abuja on Thursday, fixed Sept. 27 to hear a suit filed by the Incorporated Trustees of Egalitarian Mission for Africa, a group, challenging the citizenship of former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar. African Examiner reports that the plaintiff instituted the suit in 2019 challenging Abubakar’s eligibility to contest […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has cautioned job seekers against online fraudsters posing as its recruitment agents. This is contained in a statement by Corps Public Education Officer, Bisi Kazeem in Abuja. Kazeem said the clarification became necessary following desperate efforts by fraudsters to defraud unsuspecting job seekers. He said the […]
(ARICAN EXAMINER) – Ahmad Gumi, Islamic cleric, says it is not right to compare the activities of criminal herdsmen with those of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Gumi disclosed this when he appeared on Arise TV on Wednesday as he called for “fairness” in the comparison between the two groups, saying one “is killing […]
