(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Elder statesman, Prof Wole Soyinka, has frowned at a viral video showing some purported members of the National Association of Seadogs, aka Pyrates Confraternity, mocking the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, in a song. In the one-minute video, the members clad in red and white attire danced […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has stated that no political aspirant will take votes from Rivers in the 2023 General Election without showing the state the respect it deserves. Speaking during the commissioning of the Orochiri-Worokwu Flyover in Port Harcourt on Monday, Wike stated that he was in “in charge” of Rivers […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has confirmed the death of one pilgrim, Sani Idris-Muhammed in Saudi Arabia during the 2022 Hajj. The Executive Secretary of the State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Muhammed Abba-Danbatta, disclosed this to newsmen on Saturday. He said Idris-Muhammed who hailed from Madobi Local Government Area, died on […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Festus Keyamo has stated that President Buhari has done well in the aspect of securing the country as it’s only in heaven that there will be no security breach. He disclosed this while speaking with Channels TV saying that the APC led government did […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian singer and songwriter, Chike has collaborated with the African Union (AU) for a song targeted at encouraging people to take the COVID-19 vaccine. The singer spoke about the forthcoming project in the AU Bingwa event in Lagos on Friday. The event is titled ‘AU COVID-19 vaccination Bingwa Initiative Planning meeting and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nollywood actress, Cynthia Okereke, who was abducted alongside her colleague, Clemson Cornel Agbogidi, has opened up concerning her ordeal while in captivity. African Examiner recalls that the actors were kidnaped in Enugu State and released on Wednesday. According to the Actors Guild of Nigeria the kidnappers released the actors because they were […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Some Nigerians on social media have taken to their accounts to berate the lawmaker representing Egbeda-Ona Ara constituency, Akin Alabi for saying that former governor of Lagos State and the All Progressive Congress presidential flag bearer in the 2023 presidential election, Bola Ahmed Tinubu should be given the chance to lead Nigeria. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has stated that the present governor, Dapo Abiodun, won the 2019 election through rigging. Amosun stated this on Friday in Abeokuta while speaking after receiving an award from the Abeokuta Club to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the association. It could be recalled that Amosun […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Guinea Bissau has experienced four coups since independence from Portugal in 1974 and is currently in turmoil. Nigeria Peacekeeping force used to illustrate the story [Photo Credit: Premium Times Nigeria. The Nigerian navy shipped military hardware and contingent to Guinea Bissau on Saturday on a peacekeeping mission under the auspices of ECOWAS. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A member of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Adefisoye, better known as Small Alhaji, has bragged that he joined politics not because of money because he was driving a Lamborghini at 18 but because he wants to serve. Adefisoye, who represents Ifedore/Idanre Federal Constituency, disclosed this on his verified handle on Twitter […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nine-time African champions, Super Falcons of Nigeria have dropped seven places in the latest women’s ranking released by the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) on Friday. The Super Falcons were ranked 39th in June but have dropped to 46th position. Randy Waldrum’s side however retained the first position in Africa ahead […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The confirmation of the federal government that it donated N1.14 billion to the Republic of Niger to aid in the acquisition of some operational vehicles has continued to spark reactions. African Examiner had earlier reported that the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed confirmed the purchase while fielding questions […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Two Nollywood actors, Cynthia Okereke and Clemson Cornel, recently abducted in Enugu State have regained their freedom. The Actors Guild of Nigeria announced their release in a statement signed by its Director of Communication, Monalisa Chinda Coker. Monalisa stated that the kidnappers released the actors because they were “touched by the spirit […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Department of State Services (DSS) has stated that former minister of aviation, Osita Chidoka, does not have knowledge of security matters. It could be recalled that Chidoka, speaking a few days ago when he appeared on Sunrise Daily, a Channels Television programme, Chidoka said the “massive failure to manage our national […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The news that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has declared popular Instagram celebrity, Ismaila Mustapha, aka Mompha, wanted has generated reactions on social media. African Examiner writes that the EFCC took the decision after Mompha, who has been facing charges for alleged money laundering to the tune of N6 billion, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Edo governor Adams Oshiomhole has stated that Bola Tinubu, the APC presidential flag bearer, has played no part in President Muhammadu Buhari’s regime and he should not be berated for any infraction by the government. “I think in appropriating or apportioning blame or crediting people, you will look at their role. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular Nigerian singer and songwriter, Charly Boy, has hinted that his marriage to his wife of 45 years, Diane Oputa, is on the verge of ending. In a post shared on Twitter, the 72-year-old singer and political advocate stated that the country would be surprised if he told them he’s getting a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The federal government has reacted to the speculation of N1.14 billion donation to the Republic of Niger to assist in the acquisition of some operational vehicles. It could be recalled that a popular social media influencer, David Hundeyin, Wednesday, had reported that President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the purchase of the vehicles […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular journalist and columnist, Sam Omatseye, has alleged that supporters of Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate, were issuing death threats against him. It could be recalled that Omatseye had published in The Nation newspaper an opinion piece titled ‘Obi-tuary’ which generated lots of controversies on social media. In the piece […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says over seven million Nigerians who carried out their voter pre-registration online did not complete the process at physical centres. This is as the continuous voter registration exercise (CVR) came to an end on Sunday. In June 2021, the commission began the CVR exercise and launched […]
