(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has stated that the political slogan, ‘Emilokan’ cannot work in Edo State. Obaseki, who is at loggerheads with his deputy, Philip Shaibu, made this known when he received while receiving the leaders of Edo South Senatorial District at the Government House on Wednesday. According to the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has called on all women, especially mothers to work towards the re-orientation of the youth in order to put them back on the path of moral values. According to a statement issued on Wednesday and signed by Special Assistant to the First Lady on Media, Tinubu spoke […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – After months of waiting for the portfolios of ministers, the Presidency on Wednesday announced the ministers and their portfolios Mr Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, made this known while briefing State House Correspondents in Abuja, He said that the swearing in is expected by next week […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The management of the National Assembly on Tuesday opened up to the controversial “enjoyment allowance” paid to Senators and members of the House of Representatives before they embarked on a long recess last week Monday. In a statement made available to journalists on Tuesday, the Secretary, of Research and Information, Dr. Ali […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has commended the solidarity of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) on the political impasse in the Republic of Niger. Presidential spokesman Ajuri Ngelale said Tinubu spoke when he received the Special Envoy of President Ali Bongo Ondimba and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A Muslim rights advocacy group, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), on Tuesday, slammed the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) for defending the cabinet nominees list of the Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, which has 31 Christians and 8 Muslims. Also, the group accused Sanwo-Olu of using and dumping Muslims in Lagos state. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A frontline civil society coalition, the Alliance for Deepening Democracy (A4DD), has urged the newly elected State Governors to ensure gender equity and diversity in the constitution of the executive councils of their respective states. The coalition also harped at the need for the governors to address other inclusion gaps through the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government has applied to withdraw the “illegal possession of firearms” case it filed against the suspended Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele, at the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos. The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) at the Federal Ministry of Justice, Mohammed Abubakar, in an oral application, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Court of Appeal sitting in Benin City, the Edo State capital, has affirmed Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party, a statement by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, said Monday. In a unanimous decision, the three-member panel of justices dismissed the appeal of the appellant. It […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has warned that it will embark on a nationwide indefinite strike should the Federal Government allow another hike in the price of petrol amid the ongoing negotiations with the government. The Federal Government-owned Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has repeatedly increased pump prices […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has stated that Philip Shaibu, his deputy, manipulated the election of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) in the state because of his governorship ambition. Obaseki made this revelation when he spoke at the International Youth Day in Benin city. The African Examiner recalls that […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), a secessionist group agitating for the Biafra Republic from Nigeria has stated that it will not disband its militant arm, Eastern Security Network (ESN). The group made this known in a press release issued on Monday by its spokesperson, Emma Powerful. It said: “ESN exists to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The First Lady, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu, has applauded the Super Falcons for displaying thorough sportsmanship at the FIFA Women’s World Cup co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand. Oluremi who said this while welcoming the members of the Nigerian female football team and their officials on Monday in Abuja, said the players should […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Senate Chief Whip, Ali Ndume, has publicly slammed Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, concerning the ongoing uproar over the holiday allowances granted to senators. The African Examiner writes that the disagreement concerning the allowances has attracted the attention of the Senate leadership as Ndume expressed his disappointment at the manner Akpabio handled the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) _ Nigerians on social media are reacting to the news that 62% of Nigerians believe that the country will progress under President Tinubu. The African Examiner recalls that a firm conducted by CMC Connect LLP, a Lagos-based public perception consulting and strategic communication firm, in partnership with Analysts Data Services and Resources (ADSR), […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Senior Pastor of the Citadel Global Community Church, Tunde Bakare, on Sunday said he warned against the “Emilokan” kind of politics. President Bola Tinubu made the famous “Emi lokan (It is my turn)” speech on June 2, 2022 ahead of the 2023 election following a seeming lack of support from the then […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Enugu State police Command has arrested 12 male suspects over their alleged role in the murder of four persons during a Communal clash at Oyofo and Awha Community in Ezeagu Council area of the state. It said preliminary investigation “shows that the clash is a result of land ownership dispute between […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Imo state governor, and All progressive Congress APC Candidate in the November 11 gubernatorial election in the state, Senator Hope Uzodinma, has dumped his incumbent Deputy, Professor Placid Njoku, and unveiled a female, Chinyere Ihuoma Ekomaro as his running mate for the forthcoming election. Speaking during the official unveiling on Saturday in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A combined team of Police Special Forces and Operatives serving in Igbo-Eze North Police Division of Enugu State Command, in the morning hours of Thursday, raided the camp of members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra and Eastern Security Network IPOB/ESN, at Imufu in Igbo-Eze North Local Council Area of the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian Navy is to establish an operational base in Enugu State to improve the security of lives and property by securing the state’s coastal areas. The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, disclosed this during a courtesy call on the governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, at […]
