(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The video that has now gone viral of former freedom fighter, Asari Dokubo, identifying himself as an Igbo Man has sparked reactions on social media since the former agitator have always bashed Ndi Igbo on social media. So, many netizens were surprised for the change of mind. The African Examiner recalls that […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – General Christopher Gabwin Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff, has stated that the deaths of 16 military officers in Delta State were premeditated. Musa disclosed this in his interview with Arise TV on Wednesday, April 3, 2023. He said: “The attack was premeditated just because there are groups of criminals, cultists, militants […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Spokesman of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has said that there is no provision in the law suggesting that crossdressers in Nigeria should be arrested. Amid some debates all over social media involving crossdressing and sexuality, the police imagemaker said the crime for which people get arrested has more […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2023 election Omoyele Sowore has faulted the attitude of young Nigerians to politics in light of the swearing-in of 44-year-old Bassirou Diomaye Faye as the Senegalese president. Faye was sworn in at an event attended by several African leaders in Dakar […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A Deputy Commissioner of Police serving with the Force Criminal and Investigation Department, Alagbon, Lagos State, Gbolahan Oyedemi, on Monday, allegedly killed himself in his private house in his hometown, Ogbomoso, Oyo State. According to The PUNCH, Oyedemi was the Aide de Camp to the late former Governor of the state, Adebayo […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has approved the Federal Capital Territory’s over N1.1trn statutory budget for the 2024 fiscal year. The FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, disclosed this during an ongoing media chat at his office in Abuja on Tuesday. He expressed delight over the assent by the president, and explained that the budget will […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – At least thirty children are believed to have been kidnapped by suspected bandits at Kasai village in Batsari Local Government Area of Katsina State. Batsari is one of several Security Frontline Local Government Areas in Katsina State where activities of bandits, and other criminal elements have been on the increase almost on […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian on X on Monday are reacting to the news of the Minster of FCT, Nyesom Wike, ordering the demolition of a building in Abuja despite two court orders restraining the minister from the FCT administration from touching the property. The African Examiner writes that Chief Nicholas Ukachukwu, the Chairman and Chief […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Mathew Hassan Kukah, on Sunday, expressed concern concerning what he described as the “ubiquity of the military in our national life”. Kukah stated that the presence of soldiers everywhere “it is impossible to explain how we can say we are in a civilian democracy with the military […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Tuesday for Dakar, Senegal, to attend the inauguration of Senegal’s President-elect, Bassirou Faye. A press statement by the Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), Chief Ajuri Ngelale on Monday, said the president’s trip is at the invitation of the Republic of Senegal. President […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says 19 political parties will be participating in the November 16 governorship election in Ondo State. Ondo State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the commission, Mrs Oluwatoyin Babalola, said 19 political parties will be participating in the November 16, 2024 governorship election in the state. Speaking […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Third Mainland Bridge which has been partially closed to traffic is set to be opened to motorists within the next seven days. David Umahi, the Minister of Works, disclosed this in Lagos while inspecting ongoing projects in the state in the company of members of the Senate and House Committee on […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has said that he inherited a huge debt burden of $587m, N85bn and 115 contractual liabilities from the immediate past administration of Nasir El-Rufai, lamenting that the huge debt has eaten deep into the state’s federal allocation. The governor, who disclosed at a town hall meeting […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Rivers State House of Assembly has accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of dishonesty, threatening to resume impeachment proceedings against him if he continues to breach the constitution. Martin Amaewhule, the Speaker of the House, made this known on Saturday during a press briefing in Port Harcourt, Rivers state. Amaewhule, who was accompanied […]
(AfRICAN EXAMINER0) – Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino accused his players of lacking the hunger needed to compete in the Premier League after his side were held to a 2-2 draw at home by 10-man Burnley on Saturday. Despite Cole Palmer’s brace, struggling Burnley came from behind twice and Dara O’Shea equalised late at Stamford Bridge. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Imposition of 5 per cent annual tax on private schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) would be injurious to business and drive the school owners out of business. The submission was made on Saturday in Abuja by the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS), reiterating its immediate reaction when […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO) of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Jonas Agwu, has been honoured with the Outstanding Security Spokesperson Award, even as Corps Marshal, Dauda Biu said the CPEO exemplifies excellence in security communication. Mr. Agwu, an Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM) was honoured at the maiden National Spokesperson’s Award […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government has approved the disbursement of N25 billion through the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) to bolster healthcare infrastructure in states. Prof. Muhammed Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, made this known on Saturday in Abuja at the sixth meeting of the BHCPF Ministerial Oversight Committee. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Thousands of Israelis took to the streets again on Saturday to protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing religious government. This is happening as there is no sign of a let-up in Israel’s military campaign in Gaza almost six months in. In Tel Aviv, demonstrators called for early elections as well as […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Pope Francis pulled out of Friday’s Way of the Cross ceremony at the last minute, with the Vatican saying he wanted to “preserve his health” ahead of other Easter events this weekend. The 87-year-old’s armchair had been set out on the hill facing the Colosseum in Rome, but was withdrawn as the […]
