(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Public affairs analyst and social commentator, Deji Adeyanju have informed the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, to stop acting like he was running for the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN). Adeyanju on Saturday expressed concern that the former Anambra governor has been moving from one church […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Okey Ndibe, a Nigerian author and columnist, has stated that Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), is intellectually vibrant and physically fit for the position. Speaking during an online interview programme, 90Minutes Africa hosted by Rudolf Okonkwo and Chido Onumah, Ndibe said that the former Anambra governor is the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Catholic pontiff, Pope Francis, on Saturday, talked about stepping down from his position. Pope Francis stated that he needed to slow down since he could no longer withstand the hectic schedule of international travels. He said this to journalists after a six-day Canada trip. The pontiff, who is suffering from knee pain, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Just 24 hours after announcing his membership of the Social Democratic Party, a former chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Senator Magnus Abe, is now the governorship candidate of the SDP in Rivers State for the 2023 elections. Abe was elected in a primary conducted in Port Harcourt on Saturday and supervised […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) -The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lagos State said that thugs did not cart away its voter enrollment machines in Surulere as reported in some sections of the media. African Examiner reports that some online media on Friday reported that thugs invaded INEC Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) centre situated at St. Bridget […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has opened up concerning the issues that happened during and after the presidential primary election of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). It could be recalled former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar emerged as the presidential flag bearer of the primary election. Wike, speaking on Friday at the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Veteran journalist, Kadaria Ahmed, has come under attack on social media after she described a recent BBC documentary as “irresponsible reporting”. African Examiner recalls that in a 50-minute documentary titled ‘The Bandit Warlords of Zamfara’, published a few days ago, the BBC Africa Eye provides insight into the mindset of bandit kingpins, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The federal government has stated that it will penalise the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and Daily Trust concerning their documentaries on terrorism and banditry in Nigeria. Lai Mohammad, minister of information and culture, disclosed this in Abuja on Thursday. “Let me assure you, they will not get away with this naked glorification […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has reacted to impeachment threats by some legislators against President Muhammadu Buhari concerning the insecurity issues in the country. However, Mohammed, speaking to State House correspondents after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on Wednesday, July 27 in Abuja, stated that the impeachment threat […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Residents of the Damari community in Birnin-Gwari Local Government Area (LGA), of Kaduna State, have been in commotion after an incursion by terrorists in their community for two days. The invasion by the terrorists, which led to the death of three residents, happened between Monday and Tuesday in Damari, Kazage Ward in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gunmen suspected to be bandits on Wednesday night, attacked Owo town in Ondo State and injured many. This attack is coming barely two months after terrorists killed about 40 worshippers at St Francis Catholic Church, Owo. According to available information, people were injured in the attack which took place Wednesday evening, at […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nollywood actress, Georgina Onuoha, has denied claims that she once dated popular Nigerian pastor, Johnson Suleman. The film star made this know while reacting to a list of female celebrities who have allegedly dated the man of God. She said: “Woke up feeling blissful. Lord thank you for the wonders of my […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Tuesday tasked the National Population Commission (NPC) to conduct accurate, credible and acceptable data, in the forthcoming 2023 census, saying that it would assist the country in planning and formulating policies. Obasanjo made the call during a courtesy visit by the Executive Chairman of NPC who came […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Kaduna State chapter of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, is calling for the disqualification of the presidential candidates of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, and the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu and Atiku Abubakar ahead of the 2023 election. The Kaduna State Chairman of the NNPP, Sani Litti tasked […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) says salaries of university lecturers in the country have not been reviewed in the last 11 years. Dr Lazarus Maigoro, Chairman of the University of Jos chapter of the union made this known at the peaceful protest organised by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Cossy Orjiakor, the Nigerian actress, has berated fellow actress, Halima Abubakar who she claimed is “living a lie”. Cossy took to her social media account where she put out a video calling out Halima Abubakar and challenging her to a ring fight. It could be recalled that Orjiakor had gotten widespread backlash […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has stated that he looks forward to witnessing the miracle of him emerging winner in the 2023 election. Obi made this known during an interview with Channels Television. African Examiner writes that Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Last week, bakers, under the aegis of the Premium Bread makers Association of Nigeria (PBAN), embarked on a four-day warning strike to demand government intervention regarding the prices of materials used in bread production. On Monday, Bakers in Cross Rivers said they would increase prices and reduce production quantities amid the high […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian relationship therapist and self-acclaimed feminist, Solomon Buchi, has come under criticism after complimenting his fiancé, Arike. African Examiner recalls that Solomon Buchi recently got engaged to his lover who hails from Ondo state. However, trouble started for him after he uploaded pictures of his girlfriend on Facebook saying that he loves […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular Nigerian Comedian, Mr Macaroni has stated that the prolonged captivity of the Abuja-Kaduna train attack passengers is a pointer on how little the government values the lives of Nigerians. Mr Macaroni stated this after a terrorist group in the North West who abducted the Abuja-Kaduna train passengers had threatened to also […]
