(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former governor of Rivers and presidential hopeful on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Rotimi Amaechi has stated that the federal capital territory (FCT) will be regarded as a state if he is elected president. African Examiner recalls that indigenes of the FCT have been complaining about being marginalized in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Katsina Pilgrims Board on Wednesday reminded intending pilgrims above the age of 65 year, that they would not be allowed into Saudi Arabia. This is contained in a statement by the board’s Public Relations Officer, Alhaji Badaru Bello-Karofi in Katsina. The board made this known during orientation for intending pilgrims and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The decision of Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu banning operations of commercial motorcycles in six Local Government Areas in the state has sparked social media reactions. African Examiner recalls that recently, okada riders in Lagos State have caused security concerns after a mob of okada riders allegedly killed and set ablaze a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerians on social media are reacting to the news that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested the Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF) Ahmed Idris over an N80 billion fraud. The African Examiner recalls that EFCC spokesman, Wilson Uwujaren, confirmed the arrest of Idris in a statement issued on Monday […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Rotimi Amaechi, an All Progressives Congress, APC, Presidential aspirant, has officially resigned as the Minister of Transportation. Amaechi stated that he resigned from Buhari’s cabinet to allow him concentrate on his presidential ambition. It could be recalled that President Buhari has directed Ministers and appointees with political ambition to resign. Many ministers […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The General Overseer of Omega Power Ministries, Chibuzor Chinyere, has given “automatic scholarships” to the seven siblings of the late Deborah Samuel. African Examiner recalls that Deborah, a 200-level student of Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto, was stoned and burnt on the school campus last Thursday after she allegedly blasphemed Prophet […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Hon. Rotimi Amaechi, an All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential aspirant, says fighting insecurity in Nigeria is his major priority if voted as president. Amaechi made the pledge in a statement on Monday in Abuja, following his visit to the Bayelsa State Traditional Rulers Council in Yenagoa on Sunday, while on nationwide consultations […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Africa’s biggest reality TV show, Big Brother Naija, has officially opened applications to take housemates for season 7 edition. African Examiner writes that the show has produced winners like Mercy Eke (season 4), Laycon (season 5) and Whitemoney (season 6). This was announced on the BBNaija official Instagram page on Sunday. The […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular Nigerian singer, Davido, has reacted to a viral video where the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, Senator Ademola Adeleke, promised to go beyond the financial strength of the ruling All Progressives Congress. Adeleke, while speaking with some members of the PDP in Osogbo, Osun State Capital during the weekend, Adeleke […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Edo State governor, Adams Oshiomhole, has been screened for a ticket to take part in the senatorial election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). It seems the former APC National Chairman did a u-turn from his presidential ambition, as he made himself available for the senatorial screening on […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has condemned the gruesome murder of Deborah Samuel in Sokoto State. African Examiner recalls that the Shehu Shagari College of Education student was stoned and burnt alive for alleged blasphemy. Gumi stated that the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) never murdered anyone despite the insults he received from […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has interacted with stakeholders and delegates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Jigawa, with the presidential aspirant insisting that the country deserves the best. African Examiner reports that Osinbajo’s visit to Jigawa was in continuation of his nationwide consultations with APC stakeholders and delegates ahead of the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerians are reacting on social media after a former Nigerian Vice-President, Atiku Abubakar, deleted a post he made on his Facebook and Twitter pages about slain Deborah Samuel. African Examiner recalls that Deborah was murdered after she allegedly blasphemed the prophet. Abubakar, reacting to this development, took to his social media accounts […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – British high commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona Laing, has kicked against the killing of Deborah Samuel, a female student of Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto state. African Examiner recalls that in the early hours of Thursday, Deborah was attacked by a mob because of a comment considered to be an insult to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – APC presidential aspirant Bola Tinubu has assured the people of Gombe State that he will curb hunger and ensure shared prosperity in the country if elected President of Nigeria in 2023. Tinubu said this in Gombe when he paid homage to the Emir of Gombe, Alhaji Abubakar Shehu-Abubakar III. Tinubu was in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Bayelsa State chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Dennis Otiotio, has stated that the former President, Goodluck Jonathan, is officially not yet a member of the party in the state. Otiotio made this known during a telephone chat Thursday morning. According to him, Jonathan could only join the ruling party if […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ahead of the 2023 general election, Afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti, has stated that actors, professionals and musicians are some of those who have ‘sold their souls to politicians’. The 39-year-old son of music legend, Fela Kuti stated this in an Instagram post on Wednesday as he explained why ‘poor Nigerians sell their […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Controversial Nollywood actress, Nkechi Blessing, has hit back at Opeyemi Falegan, her ex-lover, who claimed that she lacks personal hygiene. African Examiner writes that in April, the politician who was widely known to be the actress’s husband had announced their separation. Since their separation, the pair have been in the eyes of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nollywood actress, Cossy Orijiakor, has demanded for justice, years after rumours of her having sex with a dog went viral on the Internet. African Examiner recalls that in 2002, Cossy’s career suffered a setback when a certain journalist, Tunde Moshood, claimed that the actress had sexual relations with a dog. Moshood, the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Abba Kyari, former Head of the Intelligence Response Team, IRT, of the police has claimed that there is a threat to his life in the Kuje correctional facility. Kyari cried out that he is not safe staying in the same correctional facility with criminals. The suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP, made […]
