(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 […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The vice presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Kashim Shettima, has stated that if elected, his principal, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu would be fair and just to all Nigerians, no matter their tribe, religion, and political affiliations. Shettima made this known on Tuesday at the one-year memorial service held […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) has enjoined the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to pay former Super Eagles head coach, Gernot Rohr a compensation fee of $378,000. It could be recalled that Rohr was sacked by the NFF last December, a few weeks before the start of the 2021 Africa Cup […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The All Progressives Congress (APC) has stated that its presidential flag-bearer, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, is the only candidate with a better understanding of Nigerian youths and their aspirations. This was announced by the Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the party, Yakubu Ajaka, at a town hall meeting with young Nigerians in diaspora […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Arise Television staff, Rufai Oseni may face prosecution by the Lagos State Government after the journalist admitted that he passed the Bus Rapid Transition (BRT) lane on Monday. African Examiner recalled that on Monday on Twitter, Rufai explained that he used the BRT lane because other vehicles passed and were not stopped. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Vice Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Ifeanyi Okowa, says Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State is his friend. Okowa, who is also the Delta State governor stated that he is making an effort to reach out to Wike saying that everything is being settled bit by bit. Okowa, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – More than 1.9 million vulnerable Nigerians will receive about N38bn being disbursed as grants of N20,000 each to some citizens under the Grant for Vulnerable Groups programme of the Federal Government. According to data released in Abuja by the National Cash Transfer Office of the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Consumers of telecommunication services in Nigeria spent at least N1.25tn on calls and data in the first six months of 2022. This was made known in a statement in the half-year financial report of MTN Nigeria and Airtel Africa. This figure represents a 17.77 percent increase from N1.06tn that was spent on […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – After several months of uncertainty that has surrounded Nigeria’s Africa Cup of Nations, double-header clashes against Guinea Bissau. The Confederation of African Football on Sunday stated that the games between the two countries have been postponed. African Examiner recalls that the second phase of the AFCON qualifiers was originally fixed for September, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Pastor David Ibiyeomie of Salvation Ministry has tasked internet fraudsters, popularly better known as Yahoo boys, from giving tithes and offerings to the church. The popular gospel preacher who spoke at a sermon at the church’s headquarters, Port Harcourt, stated that the fraudulent activities of the Yahoo boys cannot be justified. Ibiyeomie […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Zack Orji, actor-filmmaker, says the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential flag bearer, Bola Tinubu, will change Nigeria’s economy if he’s elected president in 2023. Orji disclosed this in a monologue where he expressed his support for the presidential candidate ahead of February 2023. According to the filmmaker, the former Lagos State governor […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has slammed former Lagos Governor, Bola Tinubu’s attack on ex-vice president, Atiku Abubakar. The vice presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) informed Tinubu that he isn’t the best politician in Nigeria. Governor Okowa was reacting to Tinubu’s comment that his running mate, Senator Kashim Shettima was better. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The leader of Afenifere, Ayo Adebanjo, has stated the reason why the pan-Yoruba socio-political organization is supporting Peter Obi ahead of Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a tweet, Adebanjo stated that Tinubu will only continue President Muhammadu Buhari’s incompetent leadership. The elder statesman tasked Nigerians to put aside tribal differences and vote for […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas, has stated that all the money in Cynthia Okereke’s account was cleared on Friday. Rollas, who was giving an update on the alleged kidnap of his members, Cynthia Okereke and Clemson Cornell (Agbogidi), stated that the veteran actors are for now, only […]
