(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has stated that workers have been enjoying an additional N35,000 wage allowance since January. Governor Sanwo-Olu stated this as he disclosed that the state government will soon roll out a new minimum wage scheme. According to him, workers who are presently earning a minimum wage […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian movie industry has been hit with a spate of deaths of prominent and budding actors this year. Veteran Yoruba actor, Deji Aderemi, popularly known as Olofa Ina, died on Thursday, January 4. He died at the age of 73. According to reports, the thespian died of cancer in Lagos State. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has stated that Senator Oluremi Tinubu, the First Lady of Nigeria, saved him from a potential media blackmail in his time in the Senate. Adeleke stated this in an event as he poured encomiums on the First Lady and recounted how he was caught napping during a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerians on social media on Wednesday kicked against the news that popular broadcast company, Multichoice, owners of Dstv and Gotv is increasing its tariff which will be effective from May 1, 2024. The Pay-TV operator attributed the price increases to “rise in the cost of business operations” in the country. According to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Peoples Democratic Party will on July 13 hold congresses in 25 states to elect new chairmen and other executive members. The affected states include Edo, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Rivers, Kano, Kaduna, Katsina, Sokoto, Jigawa, Niger, Benue, Nasarawa, Gombe, Enugu, Imo, Abia, Ondo, Ekiti and the Federal Capital Territory, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has enjoined the Federal Government to merge the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, and the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, to promote effectiveness. Egbetokun stated this at the National Dialogue on State Policing, organised by the House of Representatives on Monday in Abuja […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the ingenuity of Tunde Onakoya, the Nigerian chess maestro who set a new world chess record. The African Examiner writes that Onakoya broke the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon in the early hours of Saturday, April 20, 2024, after he played for over 58 […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – At least eight South African-based Nigerians have been arrested after they allegedly attacking police officers in a drug raid. The South African Police, in a statement on Friday uploaded on its X handle, stated that the suspects were arrested in the Northern Cape province. According to the statement, the suspects also destroyed […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Labour Party, LP, 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has advocated for a parliamentary system of government for the country to allow the president to relate with citizens at least once a month. Obi disclosed this during his speech at a lecture at Harvard Law School in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. According to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Iranian President, Ebrahim Raisi, has cautioned Israel against any attempt to retaliate against last weekend’s drone and missile attack. Raisi made the caution while speaking in separate phone calls to various foreign leaders saying that Iran would respond “more fiercely, widely, and painfully” if Israel retaliated the attack when he Also, Iranian […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Kaduna State House of Assembly has established a 13-person ad-hoc committee to look into the financial dealings, loans, grants, and project implementation in the tenure of former governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai. According to The Leadership, Hon. Yusuf Mugu, representing Kaura constituency, proposed the motion to begin this investigation as he cited […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Again, Nigeria has experienced its sixth power grid collapse of 2024, as electricity generation on the system collapsed from 2,583.77MW at 2 am on Monday to 64.7MW around 3 am. The African Examiner writes that Nigeria generates an average of 4,000MW of electricity for an estimated 200 million citizens. The generation is […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The senior pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Dr Paul Eneche, is the news after he stirred the hornet’s nests after he rebuked a lady, identified as Veronica Anyim Nnenna, who was giving her testimony in his church about how despite the obstacles she faced, she still came out successful as a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former lawmaker, Daniel Bwala, has slammed the quality of the boreholes donated by Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi. According to Bwala, the boreholes goes against the dictates of natural justice, equity and good conscience. The former APC chieftain took to his X account on Thursday alleging that Water Corporation in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Saudi Arabia, on Monday, have stated that the crescent of Shawwal has not been sighted, which means that the fasting will continue on Tuesday. It also stated that the Eid-El-Fitr would hold on Wednesday, April 10 which will mark the beginning of the new Islamic month. This was made known on Haramin’s […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular entertainer, Charles Oputa, better known as Charly Boy, has reacted to comedian, AY’s marital crisis. The African Examiner recalls that AY recently took to his social media accounts saying that his 20 years friendship/marriage to his wife, Mabel, was going down the drain. His statement sparked diverse reactions as many netizens […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has cautioned his critics and mockers to make amends.The African Examiner recalls that Adeboye recently sparked controversy after many Nigerians slammed him over his statements on political developments and economic issues. Reacting, Adeboye, speaking in a sermon and […]
((AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian Federal Government has announced Tuesday, 9th April and Wednesday, 10th April, 2024, as public holidays to celebrate the Eid El-Fitr celebration. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo announced this in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Aishetu Ndayako. Also, the Federal Government congratulated the Muslim faithful […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has refuted claims that he intends to leave the part. The former Anambra governor stated that despite the internal crisis rocking the party, he has no intention of leaving anytime soon. He also stated that he is no way desperate […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government in conjunction with the National Identity Management Commission is set to unveil an enhanced National Identity card layered with payment capabilities and social service features. The African Examiner writes that the new card is developed in collaboration with the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Nigeria Inter-bank Settlement System […]
