(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State has stated that he will support Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in the 2023 elections if directed by God. Ortom disclosed this on Wednesday on Arise Tv saying that he is fasting and praying to get divine guidance before deciding […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government has increased tax on tobacco products and shisha by 30 per cent. The minister of state for Health, Dr. Olorunnimbe Mamora, announced this during a ministerial press briefing in commemoration of 2022 World No Tobacco Day, theme: “Tobacco: a threat to our environment”, and the launching of Nigeria’s TCDI […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has stated that it will expose former President Olusegun Obasanjo if he does not clarify his comment about Alhaji Atiku Abubakar within 48 hours. It could be recalled that Obasanjo, who was the president of Nigeria from 1999 to 2007 had over the weekend stated that he […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Senate on Tuesday insisted that it would go ahead with the probe of the former Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Tanko Muhammad. This was sequel to a motion on Matter of Urgent Public Importance moved by Chairman, Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele (APC-Ekiti). The […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A federal high court in Lagos has declined to hear the cases filed by Malcolm Omirhobo after the latter appeared before the court dressed as a ”juju priest”. It could be recalled that last Thursday, Omirhobo came before the Supreme Court in the same attire. According to the lawyer, he was exercising […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar has reacted to the news of the resignation of Justice Tanko Muhammad as the Chief Justice of Nigeria. African Examiner had earlier reported that Justice Tanko resigned his position on Monday because of health issues and President Muhammadu Buhari subsequently, sworn […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, and his wife, Beatrice, have sued the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and others concerning the controversy surrounding David Ukpo’s real age. Others included in the suit are the Comptroller General, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS); Stanbic-IBTC Bank; United Bank of Africa (UBA), and Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Independent National Electoral Commission has stated that it has registered 10,487,972 fresh voters in the ongoing registration. The commission announced this in a document on Monday during its update for Week 11 in the fourth quarter made available to journalists in Abuja. According to the document, the number of completed registration […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Lucky Irabor, says Governor Bello Matawalle of Zamfara lacks the powers to direct the state’s commissioner of police to issue gun licences to residents as a measure against insecurity. Mr Irabor faulted Mr Matawalle’s call for the state’s residents to bear arms to defend themselves […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has reacted to the resignation of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Tanko Muhammad on Monday and the immediate appointment of the new Acting CJN, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola same day. It could be recalled that Tanko had tendered his resignation based on ill health. The NBA president, Olumide […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has announced Tuesday another sit-at-home in the Southeast. IPOB stated that the sit-at-home order was to mark the court appearance of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu. The group announced this in a statement issued by its spokesman, Emma Powerful. It could be recalled that the normal Monday […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has tasked Nigerians to reject the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and top opposition, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general elections over their combined failure in governance over the years. The former Kano state governor stated […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Zamfara state government has enjoined residents to arm themselves against bandits. The directive was issued in a statement issued to the press on Saturday by Ibrahim Dosara, the commissioner for information, in Gusau, the state capital. It could be recalled that Zamfara has been one of the worst-affected states by banditry […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A former Nigerian diplomat and ambassador, Ejeviome Otobo is dead. The deceased diplomat was last seen Otobo was last seen in Tuckahoe, New York, on June 15. The Tuckahoe police department on June 19 declared in a Facebook post that Otobo was missing and asked for information from the public. However, a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, has stated that he would not quit active politics, even though he has lost his bid to emerge as the All Progressives Congress, APC, and presidential candidate. Osinbajo stated that he would continue to add his quota in active politics that would bring about real change. Speaking with […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Kogi West Senator, Smart Adeyemi, has stated that senators would not leave former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu in the controversy of organ harvesting in the United Kingdom. According to Adeyemi, the senators are making plans to see how to support Ekweremadu irrespective of the allegations of organ harvesting. African Examiner recalls […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu has come under severe criticism after he told the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) that his certificates were looted by unknown persons while he was on self-exile. The two-time governor of Lagos State has sworn an affidavit in support […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Muslim Rights Concern has reacted to the news of an Abuja-based lawyer, Malcolm Omirhobo, who wore his traditional worshippers’ attire to court last week. It could be recalled that Omirhobo had appeared at the Supreme Court in Abuja on Thursday in traditional attire and he told newsmen that he is an […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Association of Master Bakers and Caterers of Nigeria (AMBCN) has threatened to stop its services nationwide due to the increase in the price of bakery materials, the neglect of the federal government, and also the fleecing of regulatory agencies. The association announced this on Friday in a communiqué that was issued […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso on Friday visited Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike in Port Harcourt. Although, the meeting’s purpose is yet unclear it is likely connected to the 2023 general elections. Also present at the meeting was former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose. African Examiner […]
