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Saturday, August 22nd, 2020
By Diokpa Nwa (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Charles Uwagbai, a Nigerian filmmaker, has instituted a lawsuit against the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) over the controversial amendment of the broadcasting code. The NBC recently launched the amended 6th edition of the code which has been criticised by industry stakeholders. The code seeks to regulate content exclusivity, enforce […]
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Tuesday, August 18th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian music star, Wizkid, has ‘smiled’ his way into the ears of Barack Obama, making the former U.S. president’s 2020 summer playlist. Wizkid, whose real name is Ayodeji Balogun, is at No. 15 with his new single “Smile”, featuring American Grammy winner, H.E.R. Obama shared the selection with his followers on Twitter […]
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Sunday, August 16th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As Coronavirus (COVID-19) continued to spread across the globe, Nollywood screen diva, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde , has revealed that she had tested positive for the dread disease. The renowned actress took to her Instagram account @realomosexy to announce the development to her fans. The 42-year-old actress, however, stated that she was currently […]
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Thursday, August 13th, 2020
Photo: The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II (AFRICAN EXAMINER)- The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, on Wednesday celebrated the International Youth Day with some Nigerian youths in his palace at Ile Ife, Osun. Ooni Ogunwusi, who played host to scores of Nigerian youths from all parts of the country […]
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Thursday, August 6th, 2020
By Ayo Balogun (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular singer, Azeez Fashola, aka Naira Marley, has been arraigned before the Lagos State Special Offences Court, in Ikeja, the State capital Marley was arraigned for violating one of the COVID-19 protocols – illegal interstate flight travel, from Lagos to Abuja. Recall that the controversial ariste traveled on Saturday, […]
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Saturday, July 25th, 2020
By Nwa Diokpa (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The federal government of Nigeria has dismissed claims that it has banned the ongoing reality show in the country, saying the reports are mere speculations. It will be recalled that reports came from social media that the Minister of Information and Cultural Orientation, Alhaji Laim Mohamed, has ordered that […]
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Saturday, July 25th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Police have cleared popular Nigerian singer and songwriter D’banj, of the rape allegations leveled against him by a twitter user Miss Seyitan Babatayo. This was contained in a report signed by Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Umar Sanda on behalf of Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Force Criminal Investigations Department, Force […]
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Tuesday, July 14th, 2020
By Nwa Diokpa (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ghanaians on Twitter are angry at comedian DKB for stating that witches killed YouTube star, Nicole Thea. It will be recalled that the comedian in his tweet on Monday had attributed the cause of the death of the YouTuber to spiritual attack. He wrote: “You display your pregnancy so […]
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Wednesday, July 1st, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – At least 50 people have been killed in Ethiopia’s Oromia region during violent protests over the killing of a popular musician in the country, a local official has told the BBC. Getachew Balcha, the spokesperson for the Oromia regional state said that many others were injured in the clashes, and that there […]
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Wednesday, June 24th, 2020
By Nwa Diokpa, Lagos (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian music star, Dapo Oyebanjo, aka Dbanj is trending on Twitter over the rape allegations levelled against him by Seyitan Babatayo. African Examiner reports that Seyitan Babatayo released a press statement where she gave in-depth details of her arrest by the police on the orders of the musician. […]
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Tuesday, June 23rd, 2020
…Asks Management to Apologise for COVID-19 Violation By Niyi Adeyi (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A Federal Capital Territory Magistrates Court has ordered the re-opening of Jabi Lake Mall which hosted a concert that featured popular musician, Azeez Fashola aka, Naira Marley. The mall was sealed over a week ago by Magistrate Idayat Akanni over a musical […]
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Monday, June 22nd, 2020
A popular musician and multiple award-winning Nigerian artiste, Dapo Oyebanjo popularly called D’banj, has been accused by a lady, Seyitan Babatayo, of rape. According to the victim, the rape occurred in 2018 at Glee Hotel Victoria Island Lagos. According to the initial narrative by Benjamin Ese, friend to Seyitan, “D’Banj drove all the way from Eko […]
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Friday, June 19th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Mohammed Adamu, the Inspector-General of Police, has ordered a probe for the rape allegation against music star, Dapo Oyebanjo popularly called Dbanj. It will be recalled that a lady, Seyitan Babatayo, had accused the “Kokomaster” of rape and the singer has denied this accusation. The IG ordered the probe because of a […]
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Friday, June 19th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said that one of Nigeria’s most-wanted hacker, Ramoni Igbalode, popularly known as Ray Hushpuppi, has considerable cases of cybercrimes against him. Mr Dele Oyewale, EFCC Spokesperson, said in a statement on Thursday that Igbalode, who was recently arrested by the International Police (Interpol) and Federal […]
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Wednesday, June 17th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular and controversial Nigerian musician, Azeez Fashola, aka Naira Marley, has responded to Executive Jets for calling him and other members of his team “a bunch of useless people” for boarding the company’s jet for to Abuja for concert. It will be recalled that the private airline company was suspended by the […]
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Tuesday, June 16th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Suspended Executive Jet Services Limited has apologized to the Nigeria minister of Aviation for operating a flight from Lagos to Abuja amid ban on commercial flights to tackle the spread of the ravaging coronavirus pandemic. The apology was contained in a letter sent by its chairman, Dr. Sam Iwuajoku and addressed to […]
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Tuesday, June 16th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – U.S.-based Congolese fashion designer Anifa Mvuemba was excited about debuting her fashion line, Hanifa, at this year’s New York Fashion Week. But when her show was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mvuemba got creative. The 29-year-old designer held a virtual show on May 22 for her latest collection called ‘Pink Label […]
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Monday, June 15th, 2020
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government (FG) has slammed indefinite suspension on Executive Jet Services – owner of the aircraft which flew a young musician, Azeez Fashola popularly called Naira Marley, to Abuja for a concert. Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, announced this during the COVID-19 Presidential Task Force briefing in […]
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Sunday, June 14th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ibidun Ighodalo (nee Ajayi), wife of Senior Pastor of Trinity House Church, Ituah ighodalo is dead. Reports say the family confirmed on Sunday saying the deceased passed on after a brief illness. Ibidun was a former beauty queen who won the Miss Lux title, over a decade ago. The late Mrs. Ighodalo […]
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Wednesday, June 10th, 2020
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Contrary to report, Veteran actor, Olu Jacobs, is very much alive. Olu Jacobs, who is married to another veteran actress, Joke Silva, is hale and hearty. Silva has also refuted the claim of her husband’s death stressing that he is alive and his birthday is around the corner and she urged the […]
