(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – I wish to draw the attention of the nation to ongoing underhand schemings by Buhari and the people around him to retain power in the North come the 2023 presidential elections. When we say the North, we mean the imposition of another Fulani Oligarch candidate on the nation. Apart from the country […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular Nigerian singer, Ikechukwu Eric Ahiauzu, aka Ric Hassani, has come under severe criticism concerning his statement on the just concluded concert of Grammy award singer, Burna Boy. African Examiner writes that Burna Boy recently made history after he became the first artist to have sold out gig at the One Night […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – No fewer than 59 suspects are on the Wanted List of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for various fraudulent activities amounting to about N435bn and $397,758,000 (about N165bn). The offences range from money laundering to obtaining money by false pretense, fraud, internet-related offences and issuance of dud cheque. The commission, in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for peace, stability, security and good governance as workers mark this year’s International Workers Day on May 1. The NLC President, Mr Ayuba Wabba, told newsmen on Saturday in Abuja, that peace, stability, security and good governance were the constitutional responsibility of the government. “The […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Mike Ozekhome, human rights lawyer, has stated that former President, Goodluck Jonathan is “constitutionally” qualified to contest for president in 2023. African Examiner writes that Jonathan was Nigeria’s vice-president between 2007 and 2010 and also became the president in May 2010 after the death of President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua and completed the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The news that a former Secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has picked the nomination of interest form for presidential aspirant, Bola Tinubu has led to debate on social media. African Examiner recalls that Lawal was the former SGF in the first term of President Buhari after he […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – An Islamic cleric, Muideen Nafiu, 43, has disclosed that he and one of his cleric friends, Yusuf Muslim killed his woman friend and severed her body parts. The victim, Aisat Yekeen, 53, was declared missing on March 8, 2022 only for police to discover that she had been killed, dismembered and buried […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The statement credited to prominent lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, that former president, Goodluck jonathan, is not constitutionally allowed to run for presidency come 2023 has sparked social media reactions. African Examiner recalls that the speculation that Goodluck Joanthan will contest in next year’s election has continued to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – APC has reacted to the news of theft of $50,000 at its National Secretariat saying that the stolen money was not connected with the proceeds of the sale of forms. African Examiner recalls that on Thursday news filtered in, that the party lost $50,000 after a member of the party from Enugu […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, has stated that he will make use of his seven years of experience in governance as Vice President to fix the problem of Nigeria. Osinbajo made this known when he paid a visit to the Asagba of Asaba, Professor Chike Edozien, at the palace, and delegates of the […]
… Says Judge Me By My Past Records (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of Transportation and presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi on Friday told Delta State delegates of the party to vote for him on the merit of his past achievements and not because he hails from […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Lagos State governor, Bola Tinubu, has picked the All Progressives Congress’ N100m Presidential Nomination and Expression of Interest Forms. It was gathered that Tinubu, who is in Saudi Arabia for Hajj, was represented by some of his close associates including House of Representatives member from Ikeja Federal Constituency, James Faleke; member […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday began the screening of its 17 aspirants for the 2023 presidential election. African Examiner reports that the screening, under the Chairmanship of former President of the Senate, David Mark, is being held at the Legacy House, PDP presidential campaign office, Abuja. The 17 aspirants include […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Chief Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana, has said he is not a drug baron as is being insinuated on some online media platforms. In a statement, yesterday, Cubana warned those using his picture to illustrate drug baron reports to desist from doing so or prepare to face legal action. Cubana […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation Abubakar Malami has joined the Kebbi Governorship race. He declared for the seat on Thursday on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He said he declared after finally accepting the calls of the people to become Governor. Details Shortly…
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has declared a federal lawmaker, Farah Dagogo, wanted for allegedly hiring thugs to attack the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) secretariat in Port Harcourt. Mr Dagogo is a PDP governorship aspirant in Rivers. “The police must as a matter of urgency arrest Farah Dagogo, wherever he is, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ministers who have unfolded presidential ambitions ahead of next year’s election yesterday said they will not resign their membership of the Federal Executive Council (FEC). While Labour and Employment Minister Dr. Chris Ngige said he has not received any instruction to resign from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), the Minister of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – There was confusion at the National Secretariat of the All Progressives Congress on Wednesday when $75,000 reportedly went missing. Our Correspondent observed that the canopy under which the sale of forms took place was suddenly dismantled without explanation. African Examiner reports that the party resorted to canopies due to the ongoing renovation/refurbishment […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The terrorists who attacked an Abuja-Kaduna train on March 28 yesterday released four photos of their captives. In the photos, 62 of the kidnapped victims are seen in four groups. The first photo has 23 persons, including five children (two females and three males) and 18 women. Among them is the 85-year-old […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency on Monday marked six residential houses and one plaza belonging to the embattled former Intelligence Response Team leader, Abba Kyari, in Maiduguri as being under investigation. The two-storey shopping plaza, Assurance Plaza, located along the Giwa Barracks Road in Maiduguri, has about 100 stores. Six other […]
