(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has again ignored Nigerian referees from the list of officials that will officiate at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations coming up next year in January. The African Examiner writes that Nigerian referees have not been able to gain recognition from CAF and the Federation of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Association of Senior Staff of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions (ASSBIFI) have attributed the current naira scarcity to panic withdrawals by bank customers. Its President, Olusoji Oluwole, in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos, said such withdrawals were done out of fear of the sufferings and hardship experienced earlier in the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The collapse of the National Grid has caused many Nigerians to be in darkness and has sparked many social media reactions. The African Examiner writes that many Nigerians have experienced poor power supply as a result of the collapse of the national grid. This development has sparked social media reactions as many […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Grammy-nominated singer, Seun Kuti has stated that he suffered stigmatisation while growing up for being the son of the late legendary singer, Fela Kuti. Speaking in a recent interview with actress Iyabo Ojo, Kuti stated that his paternity also disturbed his relationship adding that he couldn’t go to his girlfriend’s father’s house. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A former Minister of Work, Babatunde Fashola, has stated that President Bola Tinubu’s intervention is not needed in the ongoing political crisis in Ondo and Rivers states, as the constitution doesn’t allow room for such. “Does the Constitution assign a role to the President in this matter?” Fashola asked as he spoke […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has approved the promotion of civil and public servants due for promotion for July 1, 2023 and January 1, 2024. This was contained in a circular, signed by Mrs Bamaiyi Osedebamen Rebecca, for the Head of Service where the governor ordered all ministries, parastatals and government […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The news that Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage, got a new home worth billions of naira in London has sparked reactions in social media. The African Examiner writes that Tiwa Savage took to her Instagram reel on Saturday to upload a picture of an apartment with the caption: “Copped my first key in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular Nigerian entertainer, Charles Oputa better known as Charly Boy has opened up about his recent battle with prostate cancer. In an Instagram post, he talked about his journey fighting cancer and how he “cheated death” this year. “Many things bin happen dis year 2023. The good, the bad and the ugly. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has cautioned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike. According to Primate Ayodele, God has departed from Wike and President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress, APC, will fight the former Rivers State governor. In a statement by […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has stated that he will support whoever emerges as the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party for the State Governorship Elections slated for September 21, 2024. Obaseki made this known in Abuja on Thursday during the PDP National Working Committee meeting with the party’s Edo State […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Acting Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Thursday, assured the people of the “Sunshine State” that he is prepared to serve upon assumption of office as acting governor. In his maiden speech in the state after the transmission of power to him by Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, who had been battling […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Controversial Nigerian singer, Azeez Adeshina Fashola better known as Naira Marley, has accused Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo of libel and demanding ₦500 million for damages and a public apology. In a letter dated December 12, 2023, the lawyer of Naira Marley highlighted a series of statements made by Ojo in September, stressing […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has visited victims of the accidental military air strike at the Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital in Kaduna. The African Examiner recalls that on Sunday, December 3, 2023, the Nigerian Army accidentally bombed some villagers in Tudun Biri in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – On Sunday, the General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, sparked social media debate after he made a prophecy concerning his death. Pastor Adeboye speaking during the ongoing annual Holy Ghost Congress of the church in Ogun State, stated that he intends to die similarly to his uncle. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The founding Bishop of the Living Faith Church, David Oyedepo, has stated that running for president is like a demotion to him. Bishop Oyedepo disclosed that the Bible has shown him that he’s on top of the nation and that is why he can’t run for president. The cleric disclosed this after […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Enugu State Police Command says it has arrested a young man who allegedly killed his mother, Mrs Charity Orji, and his sister, Miss Ukamaka Orji, and buried them in a shallow grave in their backyard in Enugu. According to the police, the suspect, identified as Somadina Orji from Igboariam in Anambra […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, has stated that Bishop David Oyedepo of the Living Faith Church prayed for her to become a minister in Nigeria. Edu disclosed this while recounting her Shiloh 2022 experience during the church’s annual programme in Ota, Ogun State. The minister disclosed this […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Central Bank of Nigeria has warned Nigerians against counterfeit Naira banknotes in circulation. The apex bank gave this warning on Friday in a notice titled ‘Beware of Counterfeit Naira Banknotes in Circulation’. The Bank tasked all Deposit Money Banks, Financial Houses, Bureau de Change and the general public to be on […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe, also known as Hajia Meenah, has opened up on why she converted from Christianity to Islam. Speaking in an interview in Your View talk show, a programme on TVC, the actress disclosed her admiration for her husband Kazim Adeoti, saying that her love for him made it less […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has stated that the statement by the Defence Headquarters, DHQ, on the Tudun Biri airstrike is careless. The African Examiner recalls that an Army drone had bombed villagers of Tudun Biri in Igabi Local Government Area of the state which led to the death of several […]
