(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Lagos police command has stated that it has arrested Kaniru Oyedun, one of the prisoners who escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Ilesa, Osun state. Benjamin Hundeyin, police spokesperson in the state, while speaking to TheCable on Friday stated that the 39-year-old inmate was arrested in Ayobo area of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Menstrual Health and Hygiene Management (MHHM) remains a global recognized public health issue that needs serious attention, especially in developing clans such as Nigeria, the acclaimed giant of Africa where cost of materials to manage the biological natural phenomenon is on the high side. Aside from the high cost, an alarming number […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd (SNEPCo) has said Nigerian companies have a lot to benefit if they are prepared to take advantage of more opportunities in its offshore and shallow water oil and gas projects. Speaking at the 5th Nigerian Oil and Gas Opportunity Fair (NOGOF) in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello on Friday said he won’t contest against President Bola Tinubu in 2027 because he has no presidential ambition. In a statement signed by Michael Ohiare, his Media Director, Bello expressed surprise and shock over a video post of his 2022 rally, claiming he had […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, on Friday met with former Governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola, to possibly talk about forming a coalition ahead of the 2027 election. Atiku in a video uploaded on his official X account on Friday arrived at the residence of Aregbesola in Osun State alongside another former […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government has stated that it is prepared to deliver and complete phase three of the East-West Road, especially the 15-kilometre dual concrete carriageway from Eleme to Onne in Rivers State. This was announced in a statement uploaded on X on Friday by President Bola Tinubu’s personal assistant on special duties, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, admitted in evidence videos of Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (rtd.), Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo and the Director General of Department of State Services (DSS), Adeola Ajayi, in Nnamdi Kanu’s defence. Justice James Omotosho admitted the flash drive contained the three separate video recordings as […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Progressive Governors Forum on Thursday at the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Summit held in Abuja endorsed President Bola Tinubu as sole candidate for the 2027 presidential election. The endorsement, which was moved by Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo and Chairman of the forum Chairman, was seconded by Gov. Uba Sani […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has officially submitted the 2025 Appropriation Bill for Rivers State to the National Assembly for consideration, following the suspension of the state’s House of Assembly. In a letter addressed to the Senate President, Senator Goodwill Akpabio, the proposed budget totals ₦1.481 trillion, with major allocations aimed at revitalizing key […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has extended heartfelt felicitations to two British Nigerians, Opeyemi Bright and Jason Jackson, on their historic election and inauguration as mayors in London. A press release issued on Wednesday by his Special Adviser, Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President commended Bright and Jackson for sustaining the legacy […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has claimed that some Nigerian politicians and members of the armed forces do act as informants and collaborators for Boko Haram insurgents. Zulum stated this on Wednesday in an interview on News Central’s Breakfast Central, where he assured that the state would strengthen its security intelligence […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Registrar of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, has refuted claims that the technical glitch recorded in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, was part of a plans against the eastern part of the country. The African Examiner recalls that the technical glitch disturbed the five […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Babagana Zulum, governor of Borno state, has stated that the Nigerian Army does not have the right equipment to fight terrorists. Zulum made this revelation while speaking in an interview on News Central on Wednesday, as he stated that terrorists are now making use of sophisticated technology to execute their operations. According […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – World Health Organization (WHO) Member States have approved a 20 per cent increase in assessed contributions as they endorsed the organisation’s 2026 to 2027 budget of 4.2billion dollars. In a statement, the WHO said that the 20 per cent increase comes as governments are facing financial constraints and economic headwinds and demonstrates […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Irked by the controversies that has characterized the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, (UTME), results, Women’s Aid Collective (WACOL) in collaboration with Southeast Human Rights Civil Society Situation Room, Southeast Women’s Network( SEWNET),Tuesday staged a peaceful protest to the South East zonal office of Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) office to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Association of Nigerian Students, Southwest Zone D, has frowned at the death of a student who was hit by a stray bullet while going to write his WASSCE exam in Ibadan, Oyo State. The student, who was reportedly in his father’s car, going to the exam center, was struck by […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has stated that lawmakers were elected to cooperate with the president and not confront him. Akpabio said this in an upcoming feature documentary to celebrate two years of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. According to him, legislators are not elected to fight the executive but to work across party […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The International Federation of Women Lawyers, Abia State branch, on Tuesday kicked against the recent alleged incident of domestic violence and child abuse where a father set himself, his wife, and their one-year-old daughter ablaze in Onicha Ngwa community in Obingwa Local Government Area of the state. According to reports, the incident […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The South-East Caucus of the 10th House of Representatives has called for the resignation of the Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, Ishaq Oloyede, over the technical glitch recorded in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. It also called for the examination to be completely cancelled and a new date […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As part of measure to prevent Gender based violence (GBV) related issues in Communities of South East region of Nigeria, Women Aid Collective (WACOL), in partnership with Ford Foundation has put together in a Enugu a two day paralegal training/capacity building for traditional rulers and Community gatekeepers in the region. The programme […]
