(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The First Lady of Nigeria, Aisha Buhari, is billed to testify against Aminu Adamu, a student of the Federal University, Dutse, Jigawa State, for allegedly defaming her. Mr Adamu was alleged to have published a defamatory statement on his Twitter handle against Mrs Buhari. The tweet was posted on 8 June but […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Manchester City will host Chelsea in the standout tie of the FA Cup third round as holders Liverpool and Manchester United were also drawn against Premier League opposition on Monday. Liverpool begin their defence of the trophy at home to struggling Wolves, while United host Everton. The sides will meet again on […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A former governorship aspirant and founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State Sani Shaaban has resigned his membership of the party with immediate effect. Shaaban, a former member of the House of Representatives, contested in the May, 25th, 2022 APC governorship primary held in Kaduna State which was […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the recent attacks on its facilities will not stop the conduct of the 2023 general election. INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu said this when he received a delegation from the Africa Union Special Pre-Electoral Political Mission led by Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka on Monday in Abuja. Mr Yakubu, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Director, New Media of the APC Presidential Campaign Council Fani Kayode took to his twitter handle to throw jabs at PDP’s governorship candidate Jide Jandor and his deputy Funke Akindele with a tweet on Sunday. He also downgraded the pedigree of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) , choosing a low standard […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – All Progressives Congress, APC, Presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu described the Peoples Democratic Party, Presidential Candidate, Atiku Abubakar in the 2023 poll as ungrateful politician who has outlived his relevance in the chase for presidency. Tinubu, therefore, urged the electorate to use their Permanent Voter Card, PVC, to permanently retire Atiku in the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Argentina struggled massively to start well for the second game in a row, but second-half strikes from Lionel Messi and Enzo Fernández kept their qualifying chances alive As for Mexico, they have their backs against the wall following another dismal performance. The opening minutes were closely-fought, and neither side managed to establish […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Some movies leave one feeling gleeful. Poorly executed flicks, on the other hand, make cinema-goers think of a million better ways they could have spent their time. African Examiner recommends the following movies for you to watch in the cinema or on Netflix this weekend. Four Lions Starring: Ibrahim Chatta, Saheed Balogun, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, on Friday, mocked his counterpart of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar over the latter’s multiple attempts to occupy the number one political office in the country. Seventy-six-year-old Atiku lost his presidential bids in 1993, 2007, 2011, 2015 and 2019. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Qatar became the first-ever host nation to be eliminated after two matches, as the Netherlands played a 1-1 draw against Ecuador. Senegal registered their first win of the 2022 FIFA World Cup (WC) following a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Qatar at the Al Thumama Stadium. After becoming the first host nation to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – England missed the chance to secure qualification to the knockout stages of the 2022 FIFA World Cup with a game to spare, as the Three Lions were held to a goalless draw by the United States of America in Group B. Gareth Southgate named an unchanged team for the first time since […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it is planning to reduce the volume of higher denominations — N500 and N1000 — in circulation to tame inflation. Godwin Emefiele, governor of CBN, made this known while fielding questions from journalists at the monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting in Abuja. Emefiele said increasing […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government on Thursday formally announced the reintroduction of History as a stand-alone subject in the basic education curriculum in Nigeria thirteen years after its abolition. A total of 3,700 History teachers have also been shortlisted for the first round of training for enhanced teaching of the subject. Minister of Education, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerians on social media have reacted with humour to the newly unveiled naira notes by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). President Muhammadu Buhari unveiled the new currency notes on Wednesday morning before the federal executive council (FEC) meeting at the state house, Abuja. Some Nigerians took to social media to express […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The redesigned Naira, an official legal tender issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has been unveiled by President Muhammadu Buhari during the weekly Federal Executive Council at the Presidential Villa on Wednesday. Bashir Ahmad, Special Assistant on Digital Communications to President Muhammadu Buhari, shared photos of the currency after it […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Cristiano Ronaldo kissed goodbye to £16million after it was confirmed that he has left Manchester United with immediate effect. Ronaldo’s exit has been agreed by mutual consent, African examiner revealed that United have not paid any compensation for the remaining seven months of his £500,000-a-week contract at Old Trafford. Ronaldo’s exit was […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday said it would be constitutionally and legally impossible to resume voter registration before the 2023 elections. INEC had ended the registration exercise in July but civil society groups have kicked, arguing that the move would disenfranchise millions of Nigerians. On Tuesday, a Federal High […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday, ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately resume the continuous voters registration (CVR) until 90 days before the 2023 general elections. Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a judgment, also directed the INEC to ensure that eligible Nigerians are not deprived the opportunity to have […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Bitcoin price is slowly moving lower towards $15,500. BTC remains at a risk of more losses unless it settles above the $17,000 resistance zone. Bitcoin started a fresh decline below the $16,500 and $16,400 levels. The price is trading below $16,500 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is a key […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Senegal forward, Sadio Mane, has finally spoken out for the first time since it was confirmed that he would not take part in the 2022 FIFA World Cup because of injury. Mane has been ruled out of this year’s World Cup in Qatar after being unable to recover from injury on time. […]
