(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Labour Party has reserved its 2027 presidential ticket for Peter Obi who was its candidate in the 2023 election. This was announced in a communiqué issued after the party’s national convention that was held in Nnewi, Anambra State, on Wednesday. The communiqué was signed by the National Chairman of the party, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nollywood veteran actress, Rita Edochie, has called on Nigerians to stop questioning the death of Nollywood movie stars, saying death is only a displeasing call of nature that comes knocking and cannot be avoided. The renowned actress, who took to her Instagram page @ritaedochie to frown at questions like “What is happening […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Netizens on social media on Monday after popular crossdresser Idris Okuneye better known as Bobrisky was adjudged the Best Dressed Female at the movie premiere in Lagos over the weekend and got a cash prize of N1 million. This development has sparked social media reactions as Nollywood actress, Dayo Amusa, reacting via […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Yoruba Fuji singer, Wasiu Ayinde, better known as KWAM or K1 De Ultimate, has responded to the allegations by some of his band members who alleged that the musician enslaved them. The African Examiner recalls that former band member, Ayankunle Ayanlowo, in an interview had accused Kwam 1 of staff slaving him […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Controversial Nigerian media personality, Toke Makinwa, has opened up on how she underwent surgery to remove 13 fibroids from her body. Toke Makinwa disclosed this following the release of Stephanie Coker’s documentary titled “Where the Heck is My Period”. According to her, fibroids affected the majority of women in her family and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, better known as Portable, has opened up on why he exhumed his mother’s body for reburial. The African Examiner writes that the musician recently exhumed his mother’s corpse and reburied her. Speaking in a viral video on X, Portable stated that he exhumed her body because the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerians on social media on Thursday are calling out First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, for her statement berating Nigerians abroad who have taken on jobs they couldn’t do in Nigeria. The African Examiner recalls that the First Lady, while speaking in an interview with Arise News on Thursday March 21tasked Nigerians to help […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Australian Government has stated that it will begin the enforcement of tougher visa rules for Nigerian students and their foreign counterpart who intends to go to the country as the number of migrants hit a record high. According to popular news network, Reuters, from Saturday, English language requirements for student and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Some Nigerians on social media are calling out popular Niger Delta activist, Asari Dokubo, for keeping quiet as the Nigerian Army had razed down Okuama community in Delta State. The African Examiner had earlier reported that some youths had ambushed and killed at least 15 soldiers who were on their way for […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian Army has informed the Okuama community in Delta state, to “be ready to face the full wrath of the law”. This development is coming on the heels of the killing of soldiers who were on “a peaceful and mediatory mission”, following a communal clash between Okuama and Okoloba communities. In […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular Nollywood actor, Amaechi Muonagor, has pleaded with Nigerians for financial assistance for a kidney transplant in India. The African Examiner writes that on Monday, March 18, 2024, a video went viral on social media showing the sick actor lying still on a bed, asking for financial assistance. Sitting next to Muonagor, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Some Nigerians on social media are reacting to the news of the killings of soldiers in Delta State. The African Examiner recalls that no less than 16 Nigerian soldiers were killed on a mission to settle clashes between two communities in Delta State. The soldiers, who were from the 181 Amphibious Battalion […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has stated that the killers of Nigerian Army personnel who were on a peace mission in Delta State will be prosecuted. The African Examiner recalls that no less than 16 Nigerian soldiers were killed ehile they were on a mission to settle communal clash between two communities in the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The senate Chief Whip, Ali Ndume, has appointed the Inspector General of Police to withdraw orderlies attached to politicians across the country including his colleagues in the National Assembly. Ndume, who is the lawmaker representing Borno South senatorial district, while speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme lamenting that he does not […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Super Eagles head coach, Sunday Oliseh, has stated that he would consider managing the three times African champions again if the necessary conditions are met. The African Examiner writes that the former midfielder had a brief stint in charge of the Super Eagles between July 2015 to February 2016. During his […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Controversial Kaduna-based Muslim cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has stated that he intends to dialogue with bandits who abducted about 287 schoolchildren from Kuriga Government Secondary and LEA Primary Schools in the Chikun Local Government Area of the state. Gumi disclosed this so that the release of the abducted schoolchildren will be looked […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Netizens on social media are having a filled day to the news that former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, during his time as governor gifted the traditional rulers in Anambra State 400 SUVS. The African Examiner writes that former Secretary to the State Government, Obaze, while explaining a point disclosed this […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the president, Ajuri Ngelale, had stated that President Bola Tinubu will launch the Students Loan Scheme on Thursday, March 14, 2024. Ngelale stated this while speaking on a TVC programme titled, ‘Counting the Cost of President Tinubu’s Reforms,’ on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Speaking […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, on Friday listed four requirements for the next head coach of the Super Eagles. The football federation in its official vacancy release stated that it is looking to replace Jose Peseiro, whose contract expired on February 29. The African Examiner writes that Peseiro’s successor will be expected […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) _ Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has stated that he is ready to step down for the sake of peace in the State. Fubara disclosed this in an interview with African Independent Television, AIT. It could be recalled that Fubara and the former governor of the State, presently the Minister of the […]
