(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Reality star, Tacha Akide, has stated that she will only participate in the ongoing Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) All-Stars if she is getting a monetary reward. Speaking in a recent show on Cool FM, Tacha stated that since leaving the reality show four years ago, she has worked very hard to earn […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A member of the House of Representatives, Hon Ngozi Okolie, representing Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency, has assured his supporters that he will appeal the judgement of the National Assembly Election Tribunal sitting in Asaba, which nullified his election. Okolie, who was elected on the platform of the Labour Party, while reacting to the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has stated that most leaders in Nigeria are empty and very far from development issues are concerned. Obasanjo made this revelation while speaking at the launch of “Reclaiming the jewel of Africa”, a book written by Olusegun Aganga, former minister of finance, Obasanjo stated that most people aspiring […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Staff members of Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia early on Tuesday protested on the streets over the non-payment of their two months’ salary arrears. The African Examiner writes that no less than 200 of the workers locked and blocked the gate to the council headquarters as they vowed not to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A pregnant woman and seven others died in a petrol tanker explosion in Ore, capital of Odigbo LGA of Ondo state. According to available information, the pregnant woman and three children were among those who died in the incident. Speaking with journalists, Odunlami Ibukun, spokesperson of the Ondo police command, stated that […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Vice-President Kashim Shettima, has stated that Nigeria no longer needs handouts from foreign economies, but needs real partnerships and investments. Shettima made this known at the ongoing UN Food Systems summit in Rome, according to a statement on Monday. Making a reference to Napoleon Bonaparte, a French military commander, and political leader, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The suspended Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, will be arraigned at the Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. The African Examiner recalls that Emefiele is facing charges of illegal possession of firearms and ammunition brought against him by the Department of State Service (DSS). On […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Wole Olanipekun, counsel to President Bola Tinubu and Vice-President Kashim Shettima, has reacted to the final written address filed by the counsels of Peter Obi and the Labour Party (LP). The African Examiner recalls that Obi, the standard bearer of the LP, is challenging the victory of Tinubu in the February 25 […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Peter Obi and Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed media office have stated that “rogue trolls” are using fake news to distract the judiciary. The African Examiner recalls that Obi and Baba-Ahmed were the presidential and vice-presidential candidates of the Labour Party (LP) in the February 25 election and the party and the candidates […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A federal high court in Abuja has directed the office of the attorney-general of the federation (AGF) to take over the N5 billion suit filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against Stella Oduah, former aviation minister. The EFCC had claimed that Oduah misappropriated public funds estimated at N5 billion […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Veteran entertainer, Charles Oputa, aka Charly Boy, praised the Labour Party flag-bearer in the 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi, as he described him as his own “Jesus on earth”. The African Examiner writes that Peter Obi clocked 62 on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, and decided to celebrate by visiting different Internally Displaced […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has stated that Nigerians are being deceived concerning the issue of petrol pricing. Speaking on Politics Today, a Channels TV programme, Ajaero disclosed that the masses are being punished unnecessarily. Ajaero, reacting to the recent increase in the price of fuel, stated […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER)- Former President, Goodluck Jonathan, has stated that he will be visiting Aso Villa frequently now that Nigeria chairs the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The African Examiner recalls that on July 9, President Bola Tinubu was elected chairman at the 63rd ordinary session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nollywood actor and comedian, Ayodeji Makun, better known as AY, has stated that he is done making efforts towards reconciling with his industry colleague, Bright Okpocha better known as Basketmouth. The African Examiner recalls that the duo have been engaged in a 17-year-old quarrel which AY alleged was because of an unpaid […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular Nigerian actor, Kareem Adepoju, better known as Baba Wande, has begged President Bola Tinubu to help rescue the country’s economy. The African Examiner recalls that oil marketers in Nigeria increased the pump price of petrol at retail outlets to N617 per litre in Abuja and N565 per litre in Lagos on […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, will be celebrating his 62nd birthday on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 but he had decided not to celebrate his birthday because of his deep concerns about the present state of the country. In a series of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A Catholic priest, Rev Fr Chinenye Oluoma, has enjoined President Bola Tinubu to jettison the idea of sharing N8,000 to 12 million Nigerians as he described it as “a puerile, penny wise pound foolish economics”. Oluoma tasked Tinubu to instead use the money to provide “palliative transportation” for Nigerians masses and special […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Famous Nigerian dancer and Guinness world record holder, Kafayat ‘Kaffy’ Shafau, has stated that there is a need for couples to have a mental evaluation before marriage. Kaffy made this known during an interview with Chude Jideonwo as she stated that mental health evaluation, couples therapy and drug tests should be necessary […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian comedian and actor, Okey Bakassi, has tasked the federal government to abolish the state of origin in the country as it is responsible for the many crises bedevilling the country presently. Bakassi made this revelation over the weekend in Lagos as he stressed that the issue of the state of origin […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has stated that “statistical data” has shown that the south-east geopolitical zone lost N4 trillion in two years due to the sit-at-home order. Kalu made this known on Friday during an event organised by the Ndigboamaka Progressive Markets Association in Lagos. The […]
