(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Despite security threats, the Federal Government has assured Nigerians that the 2023 general elections will be held across the country. The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed gave the assurance on Tuesday at the 17th edition of President Muhammadu Buhari scorecard series from 2015-2023. “Let me use this opportunity to respond […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) will monitor commercial banks to ensure that they comply with the directive of loading the redesigned Naira notes in their Automated Teller Machines (ATMs). CBN Director, Currency Operations, Mr Ahmed Umar, made this known in Abuja on Monday at the Training Session for State Directors, National […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Samuel Ortom, governor of Benue, has stated that he would not force his choice of a presidential candidate on members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state. Ortom also refuted claims that he endorsed Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party. African Examiner writes that Governor Ortom […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Department of State Services (DSS) has stated that there is a plot by some unnamed politicians to smear its director-general, Yusuf Bichi and some of its key officials. In a statement on Tuesday, Peter Afunanya, DSS spokesperson, stated that the politicians, as well as “disgruntled elements” within and outside the government, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Benue State Government has refuted claims that Governor, Samuel Ortom and his counterparts in the G-5 have endorsed the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar. In a statement issued to the press and signed by the Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the Governor, Terver Akase, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has denied media reports that its Presidential Candidate, Atiku Abubakar was flown to London, over health challenges. Sen. Dino Melaye, the spokesperson and Director, Public Affairs, PDP Presidential Campaign Management Committee, said this in a statement in Abuja. “Disregard the lies of unrepentant liars. Atiku is 100 […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Independent National Electoral Commission has raised alarm concerning the increase of insecurity across the country and its effect on the 2023 general elections. The INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, while speaking during the validation of election security training resources held in Abuja on Monday stated that the forthcoming election faces a serious […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – France’s goalkeeper, Hugo Lloris, has retired from international football. The Tottenham FC 2018 World Cup and 2022 finalist announced his retirement from international football on Monday. In a statement, the goalkeeper stated that it was time to hand over to the younger one to carry on. “There comes a time when you […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian singer, Paul Okoye aka Rudeboy, has cautioned his colleague, Brymo, over his recent controversial posts about the Igbos. African Examiner recalls that in the past few weeks, Brymo has been in the eye of the storm concerning his controversial tweets about the Igbo community. Brymo, who had previously endorsed the presidential […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Enoch Adeboye, general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has claimed that the majority of crowds in campaign rallies are rented by political parties. Speaking at a sermon on Friday, the cleric stated that the youths who attend campaign rallies in the country are jobless. Adeboye further pointed out […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party contesting for the 2023 House of Representatives in Aniocha/ Oshimili, Anthony Onochei Ochei (Onochieobodo) on Wednesday was received by a joyous crowd as he paraded the streets of Asaba alongside the presidential candidate and National leader of the NNPP, His Excellency, Dr Rabiu Musa […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gov. Chukwuna Soludo of Anambra has described Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso, Presidential Candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) as a man of tenacity and a strong believer in Nigeria. This is contained in a statement on Friday in Awka by Mr Christian Aburime, Press Secretary to Soludo. Soludo also described the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Fancy Acholonu, the former lover to popular Nigerian actor, Alexx Ekubo, has finally opened up on why she stopped dating the Nollywood star. African Examiner recalls that Acholonu has been in the news after she apologised to the actor in December for cancelling their wedding in 2021. She, however, made many Nigerians […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has disclosed that It secured a total of 3785 (Three Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighty-five) convictions across all its Commands in 2022. The figure, which emerged from a review of the Commission’s performance in the outgone year, shows a 70.5% improvement over its record for […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha has refuted claims that he has left the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The Senator representing Imo West Senatorial District disclosed this on Thursday, January 5, 2023, in a statement signed by his Special Adviser (Media), Sam Onwuemeodo. The […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, says that former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, was the least qualified person to recommend or endorse any politician for the presidency in Nigeria. Tinubu made this assertion while speaking at the APC Presidential campaign rally held at the University of Benin Sports Complex, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular Nigerian singer and record producer, Michael Collins Ajereh, aka Don Jazzy, has stated that his generous attitude may lead to him being poor. The music producer, while complaining about how he receives calls from strangers who constantly call for financial assistance on his social media pages, stated that he’s now putting […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has refuted claims that it exported 17.877 million barrels of crude oil without proper documentation from 2016 to 2020. African Examiner recalls that a report quoted the former auditor-general of the federation (AuGF), had accused some exporters of shipping crude oil without trying to meet […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, has stated that the Federal Government is suffering Nigerians with the removal of fuel subsidy. Sowore made this known Thursday in an interview on Arise TV as he responded to a question about his position on the removal of fuel subsidy. He […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The debt management office (DMO) has stated that the outgoing administration of President Muhammadu Buhari will be leaving behind a debt of ₦77 trillion. The Director General (DG) of the Debt Management Office (DMO), Ms Patience Oniha, disclosed that the present administration will be passing on a total national debt fund of […]
