(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Apex Igbo socio cultural body, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has expressed displeasure with the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), over the sudden closure of the runway of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport (AIIA), Enugu. It frowned over the closure coming at the height of the Easter festive period when Ndigbo and other […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu returned to the country on Monday, after a two-week working visit to Europe. The President was received on arrival at the Presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at 9.50 p.m. by Sen. George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Nyesom Wike, FCT Minister, and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Umar Namadi, governor of Jigawa state, has stated that Nigeria has not gotten to the point where citizens should resort to self-defence. Namadi stated this on Monday when he appeared on ‘Sunrise Daily’, a programme on Channels Television. The African Examiner writes that On Saturday, Theophilus Danjuma, the former minister of defence, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church and spiritual leader to approximately 1.4 billion Catholics worldwide, has died at the age of 88 and his news has sparked reactions on x formerly known as Twitter concerning the possible replacement of the pope. Some netizens from Nigeria believed that Francis, Cardinal Arinze […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and law professor, Joy Ngozi Ezeilo, has joined the world to express deep shock over the demise of Pope Francis, who she described as a “tireless advocate for the voiceless, vulnerable,and victimized “Fare thee well, our Holy Father Pope Francis! A beacon of divine grace, a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has expressed sorrow over the death of the Head of Catholic Church worldwide, Pope Francis. In a statement signed by Tinubu on Monday, he said, ” the death of Pope Francis just after the celebration of Christ’s Resurrection, was a sacred return to his maker at a time of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Guild of Corporate Online Publishers (GOCOP) extends its warmest congratulations to Mr. Femi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), on his prestigious win as the Spokesperson in the Oil and Gas Sector Award for 2025. The award was given to him on Thursday, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Enugu state Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says it has detained over 20 illegal Private Guard Companies (PGCs) operating within the State. Recall that the Act establishing the Corps mandates it to supervise, monitor, profile and conduct due regulation of all Private Guard Companies (PGCs) in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Pope Francis, spiritual leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics, died on Monday aged 88, the Vatican announced. Cardinal Kevin Farrell, camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber, announced the death in a statement: “At 7:35 this morning (0535 GMT), the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father.” Francis had […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has debunked rumors suggesting he plans to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a post shared on his verified Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) handles, the Governor reaffirmed his commitment to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), describing himself as a “bona fide member” of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged Nigerians to use the Easter period to renew their hope in the assurance of God’s unfailing love and intervention in the affairs of the country and humanity. The party, in a statement on Sunday in Abuja by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, felicitated with […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Matthew Kukah, bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, has enjoined President Bola Tinubu to rescue Nigerians from the “cross of evil”. Kukah stated this in his 2025 Easter message titled ‘Mr President: Please bring us down from this cross’, saying that the country bleeds from savagery and brutality “never witnessed in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, former special adviser on political matters to Vice-President Kashim Shettima, has stated that the north may soon take a decisive stand on its political future if the grievances of the region continue to be ignored. In a video circulating online, Baba-Ahmed, enjoined northerners to remain united and wary of “traitors” […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Minister of Defense, retired General Theophilus Y. Danjuma, has again tasked Nigerians to be in charge of their own safety as the increase in insecurity in various places in Nigeria cannot be tackled by the efforts of the government alone. Danjuma gave this advice while speaking in an Easter appreciation event […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, Auwal Mohammed Jatau, has refuted claims that he slapped the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar. Jatau stated this as he reacted to the unconfirmed reports that he attacked the minister on the way going to the palace of Emir of Bauchi for the turbaning […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A former governor of Ekiti state, Ayo Fayose, has disclosed that the 2023 presidential candidate under the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, will not receive his support if he decides to run in 2027. ”I publicly worked against Atiku, and I am saying for the second time, if Atiku comes again, I […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has again assured Nigerians of his commitment to deliver on his promise of a renewed hope, better and prosperous nation. In his Easter message to Nigerians, the President said, “I draw inspiration from this timeless message of hope and renewal. I remain steadfast in my commitment to delivering the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As a way of promoting sports development and appreciating the team from his locality that won bronze medal in the just concluded Rauf Badamosi Football (RBF) Championship held at Ibagwa-Aka in Igboeze-South council area, Executive Chairman of Nkanu East LGA of Enugu State, Hon. Okechukwu Edeh, has hosted the team to a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Amid the crisis rocking Rivers State, FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike has given a condition for him to forgive Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his estranged political godson and successor. Wike, the immediate past Rivers governor, said he would let go of the wrongs Fubara has caused if he genuinely seeks forgiveness. He stated this […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nyesom Wike has described talks about a coalition to unseat President Bola Tinubu as not sincere and believes those behind it are doing so for selfish reasons. Wike, the Minister of the FCT, said this in Abuja on Friday during a media chat, accusing the masterminds of running away from issues bedevilling […]
