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Thursday, April 27th, 2023

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Femi Adesina, the presidential spokesperson, has stated that President Muhammadu Buhari is unaware of many promises made to Nigerians in 2015. The African Examiner recalls that in the buildup to the 2015 presidential election, many promises were made to the electorate by Buhari’s camp. The campaign promises were hinged on Buhari’s track […]
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Thursday, April 27th, 2023

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The chairperson of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has stated that universities in the country have offered admissions to Nigerian students returning from Sudan. Dabiri-Erewa made this known on Thursday on Sunrise Daily, a Channels TV programme. According to her, the return of the stranded students was the focus […]
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Wednesday, April 26th, 2023

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian Army will on April 27, 2023, hold a parade at Eagle Square in Abuja, where President Muhammadu Buhari will be the Special Guest of Honour and also the reviewing officer. This event will commemorate the first Trooping and Presentation of Colours Parade since 2007. A total of 81 units […]
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Wednesday, April 26th, 2023

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A former minister of justice and attorney-general of the federation (AGF), Michael Aondoakaa, has stated that having dual citizenship cannot disqualify anyone who is a Nigerian by birth from contesting elections in the country. Aondoakaa, who spoke in a chat with Arise TV on Tuesday, stated that dual citizenship can only disqualify […]
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Tuesday, April 25th, 2023

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has endorsed former Abia State governor, Orji Uzor Kalu to be the next Senate President. In a statement on its official social media accounts on Tuesday expressing confidence that the Kalu would lead the 10th Senate competently if elected as the Senate President. According to him, Kalu’s […]
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Tuesday, April 25th, 2023

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has stated that Nigerians may be ready to forgive President Muhammadu Buhari if he effects changes to alleviate suffering in the country before he leaves office. The African Examiner recalls that on Friday, President Buhari enjoined Nigerians to forgive him for any way he has offended them. Afenifere, […]
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Tuesday, April 25th, 2023

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government on Tuesday expressed its sympathies with Nigerians stranded in Sudan. The African Examiner recalls that there has been fighting between the Sudanese Army and the Rapid Effort Forces in the country’s capital, Khartoum which has led to countries evacuating their nationals. The Nigerian government also cautioned Nigerians against making […]
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Tuesday, April 25th, 2023

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nollywood actress, Destiny Etiko, has refuted claims that she is a virgin. The African Examiner writes that It was reported that Etiko in an interview on Sunday disclosed that she is a virgin at 33 and this has sparked social media reactions. Reacting to the news, the actress uploaded a video […]
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Sunday, April 23rd, 2023

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Veteran Nigerian singer, Charles Oputa, aka Charly Boy, has lamented that the newly redesigned N1000, N500, and N200 notes have gone out of circulation. The African Examiner recalls that the Supreme Court in March ruled that the old version of the Naira notes shall continue to be legal tender with the new […]
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Sunday, April 23rd, 2023

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian rapper, Raoul John Njeng-Njeng, aka Skales, has opened up concerning his struggles after leaving Empire Mates Entertainment (EME), Banky W’s record label. The African Examiner recalls that Skales got signed to EME in 2010 but left in 2014 after the expiration of his four-year recording contract. Speaking in a recent episode […]
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Sunday, April 23rd, 2023

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Kenya police have dug out twenty-one bodies in Malindi, a coastal town in the southeastern part of the country. According to the BBC, 15 members of the Good News International Church were rescued from their shallow graves in the Shakahola forest. The African Examiner writes that Kenya Broadcasting Station (KBC) had reported […]
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Sunday, April 23rd, 2023

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A former wife of the Ooni of Ife, Queen Naomi Silekunola, has recounted her stay in the palace of the monarch. Silekunola, speaking in an interview with The Punch stated that she had had a bitter-sweet experience in her marriage to Oba Enitan Ogunwusi (Ọjájá II). The Ondo State model also stated […]
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Friday, April 21st, 2023

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Atiku Abubakar, the former vice-president, has stated that he is worried about how the outcome of the presidential election as the poll has deeply divided Nigeria. The African Examiner recalls that Atiku Abubakar is the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the election and he came second to Bola Tinubu […]
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Friday, April 21st, 2023

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian comedian, Oluwaseyitan Aletile, aka Seyi Law, has reacted to the ongoing ‘Yoruba for Yoruba jobs’ protest in Southwest states. The African Examiner writes that Tonia Somaga, a graduate from Anambra State and a Labour Party, LP, a supporter who drives one of the Lagos State blue rails, was slammed by some […]
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Thursday, April 20th, 2023

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has slammed the presidency for blaming his administration for the killings in the state. It could be recalled that Benue has been in the news because of the violence on residents by suspected bandits. On Wednesday, the presidency stated that Ortom should be blamed for the […]
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Thursday, April 20th, 2023

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian President-elect, Bola Tinubu, has enjoined the Police to investigate the controversial situation surrounding the Adamawa Governorship rerun. Tinubu in a statement he personally issued on Wednesday, tasked aggrieved candidates to pursue legitimate means of addressing their grievances. Tinubu said: “The supplementary elections have now brought the 2023 general elections to a […]
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Thursday, April 20th, 2023

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian singer, Onoyom Mbuk, aka Iyanya, has opened up on why he is yet to tie the nuptial knot. The Kukere crooner stated that he is still single because he is scared of marriage. The 36-year-old singer made this revelation during a recent chat with popular media personality, Chude Jideonwo. According to […]
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Thursday, April 20th, 2023

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has enjoined churches to be careful of politicians who only approach them during election. Wike made this known during the inauguration of Archdeacon Crowther Memorial Girls School (ACMGS) road in Elelenwo Town of Obio/Akpor LGA on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. He stated that churches should be […]
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Tuesday, April 18th, 2023

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian actress, Nuella Njubigbo has reacted to the news of her ex-husband, Tchidi Chikere, getting remarried. The African Examiner recalls that on Monday, Chikere announced his new marriage saying that he has been married for months now. He thereafter uploaded a photo of his wife’s engagement ring. “Married! We did it here […]
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Tuesday, April 18th, 2023

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nollywood actress, Chioma Akpotha, says that the producer of the movie, ‘Gangs of Lagos’ settled some residents of Isale Eko to let them shoot the movie in the area. Chioma who acted as Mama Ifeanyi, a market woman and mother of musician-cum-gang member; Ify aka Panamo in the crime thriller made this […]