(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – On Tuesday, a helicopter crashed into a building at Oba Akran Ikeja, Lagos State. According to available information, the incident happened at 3:30 pm adjacent to AP Filling Station, and United Bank For Africa, Oba Akran. The aircraft went into flames near Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), its destination. It was gathered […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER)- Hermes Iyele has pleaded with organisers of Big Brother Naija (BBNaija), Multichoice Nigeria to let him participate in the on-going All-Stars season. The African Examiner recalls that the BBNaija All-Stars reality TV show began on July 23 with 20 former housemates and there are speculations that some former housemates will soon be invited […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Senator representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Shehu Sani, has tasked senators of the 10th Assembly not to confirm the former governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai as a minister. Sani, in a statement he issued on Sunday, the former lawmaker stated that is surprising that El-Rufai’s name reflected on the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has refuted claims that Aisha Dahir-Umar, its director general (DG), was paid “millions of dollars” for estacode during the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020.The African Examiner writes that reports circulating online also claimed that there were documents showing how the monies were paid into her account. However, in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The European Union (EU) has stated that it has suspended its budget support in Niger Republic over the military coup. The African Examiner recalls that Amadou Abdramane, a colonel-major, announced the removal of President Mohamed Bazoum from office in a late-night address on Wednesday. Also, Abdramane dissolved the country’s constitution and suspended […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Institution of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria has cautioned that an increase in electricity tariff would further increase the misery of Nigerians, especially Small and Medium Enterprises. Dr Innocent Okwuosa, the president of ICAN, disclosed this in a recent statement. The African Examiner writes that the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, had […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Anambra State-born native doctor, Chidozie Nwangwu, better known as Akwa Okuko Tiwaraki who was abducted last Sunday and released early Saturday morning, has spoken about his ordeal in the hands of his abductors. Akwa Okuko Tiwaraki, speaking concerning his experience to friends and well-wishers, said: “Let me tell you all what happened. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A former Senator, Shehu Sani has stated that the ministerial list of president Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a big disappointment. The former lawmaker who also doubles as a human rights activist made this revelation in an interview with ARISE TV as he kicked against the inclusion of the former governor of Kaduna […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Asisat Oshoala, Super Falcons striker, has stated that her father “is not happy” about her celebration after she scored the third goal in Nigeria’s 3-2 defeat of Australia at the 2023 Women’s World Cup. The African Examiner writes that 28-year-old Barcelona forward was brought on in the 64th minute of the game, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Capital Territory Commissioner of Police, Haruna Garba, has kicked against the use of the command’s emergency numbers by unknown persons to obtain loans from loan shark companies. Garba also lamented that non-state actors had also been engaging the emergency lines. He however, cautioned that those behind the acts should stop […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has accused former Niger Delta militant leader Asari Dokubo of raising an Islamic militia and they caution him not to allow the militia to get into Southeast. The group in a statement by its spokesperson, Emma Powerful, stated that the Eastern Security Network (ESN) will confront […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular entertainer, Charles Oputa, aka Charly Boy, has stated that he will walk naked on the street if the candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the February 25 presidential election, Peter Obi, wins at the election Tribunal. The African Examiner recalls that Bola Tinubu of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has stated that it recorded 240 incidents concerning crude oil theft and pipeline vandalism in the Niger Delta in one week. NNPC, in a documentary on its social media handle on Wednesday, disclosed that the incidents mostly happened in Bayelsa state between July 15 and 21, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has nominated former governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike and his Ebonyi counterpart, as his ministers. The Senate President, Goodwill Akpabio revealed the long-awaited list of 28 ministerial nominees in plenary on Thursday. The African Examiner writes that Chief of Staff and former Speaker of the House of Representatives, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has applauded the Super Falcons of Nigeria after the team defeated Australia in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup tie. The African Examiner writes that the Super Falcons on Thursday defeated Australia 3-2 in a 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup tie at the Suncorp Stadium. Emily van […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has called for the reopening of the Ariaria International Market after security operatives blocked traders from gaining access to the popular market in Aba. The African Examiner writes that a detachment of policemen from the Abia State Police Command were reported to have barricaded the traders from […]
(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 […]
