(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has stated that he has what it takes to be the president of Nigeria. Adeleke stated this in a recent interview with Arise News. The governor who is also known as the “dancing governor” said: “I’m qualified to be the president of Nigeria, so why not?” […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Veteran Nigerian comedian, Atunyota Alleluya Akpobome, better known as Alibaba, has claimed that he created most of the jokes comedians in Nigeria now tell. The ‘King of comedy’ disclosed this in a recent episode of the The Honest Bunch Podcast co-hosted by actor Chinedu Ani Emmanuel, aka, Deity Cole and Husband Material […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government has assured that the perpetrators of the Christmas Eve killings in Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi Local Government Areas of Plateau State would be brought to book. The African Examiner had reported that unknown gunmen had attacked communities in the two LGAs on Sunday, killing over 150 persons. The Minister of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ondo State Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has now emerged as the state’s governor after Governor Rotimi Akeredolu’s death. The African Examiner writes that the State Chief Judge, Justice Olusegun Odosola administered the oath of office at the Cocoa Conference Hall of the Governor’s office in Akure. Present to witness the swear-in ceremony […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Users of the social media applications, X, and Facebook, on Wednesday expressed their sadness, well wishes over the death of the late Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu. The African Examiner writes that Governor Akeredolu according to sources, died on Wednesday and a chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress in the state […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has stated that the death toll in the Christmas Eve attacks in the state has risen to over 115. Mutfwang made this known on Tuesday when he appeared on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily. According to him, the attacks were unprovoked and he called on security agents […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Daniel Bwala, has stated that the present administration of President Bola Tinubu may fold up like that of President Buhari, his predecessor. According to Bwala, this was exactly how Nigerians were told to be patient for eight years while the Buhari administration was doing […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Suzanne Emma, the estranged wife of Nollywood actor Emeka Ike, has opened up concerning the claims her ex-husband made concerning her claims of domestic violence against him which led to significant losses on his part. Speaking in a recent interview with media personality, Chude Jideonwo, Emma stated that Ike had subjected her […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Presidency has stated that the immediate past Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Godwin Emefiele, would have faced a firing squad had it been he is from China. President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, stated that Emefiele and his gangs committed an atrocity that […]
(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 […]
