(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo, has stated that if he is elected president, he will complete the works which President Muhammadu Buhari began. Osinbajo disclosed this when he announced his intention to run for office of the president on Monday adding that his plan is to establish the “Nigeria of our dreams in a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The news that popular pastor, Tunde Bakare has declared his presidential ambition come 2023 has sparked social media reactions. African Examiner recalls that Pastor Bakare, in a speech he delivered at a virtual meeting on Saturday, claimed to be the best person to lead the nation from 2023. “Against the backdrop of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government says it has commenced efforts aimed at lifting 40 million Nigerians out of poverty in the next two years through the Nigeria COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES). The national coordinator of the NG-CARES programme, Abdulkarim Obaje, made the disclosure at the closing of a week-long workshop in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The decision of the minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, to contest for the 2023 presidential elections has sparked social media debate. African Examiner writes that Amaechi announced his ambition to become Nigeria’s President in 2023 at an ongoing All Progressives Congress (APC) event in Rivers State. According to him, he would seek […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Governor of Anambra state and the Presidential hopeful of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Peter Obi, has enjoined Nigerians to hold their leaders accountable over the usage of public funds. Obi stated this on “Let’s Talk 2023,” a Nigeria Info radio programme, on Friday, April 8, 2022. He also recalled how […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Ohanaeze Youth Council on Saturday enjoined President Muhamnadu Buhari to handle the trial of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, in a fatherly manner. President of the group, Comrade Igboayaka Igboayaka, disclosed this while speaking on the outcome of Kanu’s trial at the Abuja Federal High court, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gunmen have killed three persons including a village head after an attack by gunmen in several communities in Munya LGA, Niger state. Garba Muhammed, chairman of the LGA, disclosed this to The Cable on Friday. Muhammed stated that the gunmen attacked nearly seven villages, saying that the community head of Dnadna village […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A former senator, Dino Melaye has berated former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose concerning his statement about PDP’s presidential aspirants, Bukola Saraki and Atiku Abubakar. Reacting, Melaye accused Fayose of de-marketing Saraki and Atiku, saying that the ex-governor was working for his political godfather in the All Progressives Congress. It could […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The president of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Amaju Pinnick has stated that he won’t be contesting for a third term after the expiration of his current tenure. African Examiner writes that Pinnick has been in charge of the NFF since 2014 It could be recalled that there have been calls from […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The news that the wife of Julius Agwu, Ibiere Agwu, has dumped the comedian who is presently sick has sparked social media reactions among Nigerians. African Examiner writes that Julius Agwu has been sick for a while as it was reported to be afflicted with a brain tumour. Now, the news has […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The news that popular activist, Asari Dokubo, had condemned the presidential ambition of Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike saying that the former minister of State for Education is not a presidential material. African Examiner writes that Asari Dokubo, who appeared on Arise Television on Thursday stated that the presidential ambition of Governor […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former President, Goodluck Jonathan, has opened up on the auto crash which led to the death of his two aides on Wednesday. African Examiner recalls that Jonathan escaped death after he was involved in an auto crash on his way from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. In a statement signed by […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ayode Fayose, former Ekiti State Governor, has berated some presidential aspirants under the umbrella of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, as he vowed never to step down for anyone. Fayose slammed the likes of former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, for trying to seek the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government has lifted the nationwide midnight curfew and limitations on gatherings and other restrictions imposed in 2019 to reduce the spread of coronavirus. This development is coming after the country recorded 3,142 deaths from 255,468 cases since the commencement of the pandemic, according to data obtained from the Nigeria Centre […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Union of Road Transport Workers, (NURTW) have relieved Musiliu Akinsanya aka MC Oluomo of his position as Chairman of the Lagos State branch of the association on Wednesday. This was disclosed in a statement signed by its National President, Tajudeen Baruwa and General Secretary, Kabiru Ado Ya’u. The union stated […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Lagos State governor and the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, has donated N50 million to the victims of the terrorist attack on the Kaduna bound train from Abuja. He disclosed this during his condolence visit to Governor Nasir el-Rufai on Tuesday. Tinubu, who is aspiring to be […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has stated that he is yet to declare his interest to contest an elective office in 2023. Malami stated this in a statement on Tuesday by his spokesman, Umar Gwandu, after some media reports claimed that the minister intends […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The news that over 72.77 million telecommunication subscribers have been stopped from making calls on their SIMs, after a directive from the Federal Government to telecommunication companies has sparked social media reactions. African Examiner recalls that on Monday, the Federal Government directed telecommunications companies to enforce compliance with its National Identification Number-Subscriber […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The 20022 Grammy award ceremony may have come and gone but Nigerians are still reacting and complaining about the fact that no Nigerian singer won an award in the event that was held on Sunday in Las Vegas, America. African Examiner recalls that Wizkid was nominated for the Best Global Music Performance […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Director-General, Yahaya Bello Presidential Campaign Organisation, Hafsat Abiola, says she is leading the campaign efforts for Governor Yahaya Bello because she sees the qualities needed to take Nigeria to its right destination in him. Hafsat Abiola, daughter of late M.K.O Abiola, acclaimed winner of the 1993 presidential elections, said in Lagos […]
