(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Despite growing criticism and opposition, President Bola Tinubu has said that the new tax laws, including those that took effect on June 26, 2025, and the remaining acts scheduled to commence on January 1, 2026, would continue as planned. According to him, these reforms are a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build a fair, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, has told the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, that Nigerians will not accept any excuses of “glitches” in the electoral system. George made the statement on Monday during an appearance on Politics Today, a programme on […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has denied claims that he pledged to President Bola Tinubu to “hold down” the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the 2027 presidential election, describing the allegation as false and politically motivated. Wike’s denial came on Monday during an end-of-year media briefing, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – World-renowned boxer Anthony Joshua was involved in a road accident today along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Makun, Ogun State. Eyewitnesses report that the incident occurred around 11 a.m. on Monday near Danco Filling Station, just before the Sagamu Interchange on the Ibadan-bound axis. The vehicle carrying Joshua, a Lexus SUV with registration […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A non governmental organization NGO, Women and Orphans Rights to Family Assets Foundation (WORFAF), has condemned in strong terms the practice of female disinheritance in Igbo land, saying such continued dispossession of women and other vulnerable persons under the guise of customary practice offends the principles of justice, equity and Constitutional supremacy. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Church leaders in Nigeria say this year’s Christmas was the most peaceful in recent memory. Archbishop Daniel Okoh, head of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), said no major attacks on churches were reported over the holiday. “For the first time in many years, we were not woken up by a midnight […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has stated that he is the most heavily criticised politician in Nigeria after President Bola Tinubu. Wike remarked on Saturday in Rivers State, while addressing local party leaders. He attributed the criticism to his firm stance on sticking to political agreements and ensuring his […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Ministry of Works and Infrastructure, Enugu State, has announced to residents that the burning of tyres or any combustible materials on public roads, streets, and highways during the yuletide season is strictly prohibited. It said “This dangerous practice endangers lives, damages public infrastructure, and obstructs the free flow of traffic. A […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) airstrikes carried out in Sokoto State on December 25, 2025, describing the incident as a failure of the government’s security strategy. In a statement issued on Thursday and signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has reaffirmed that the implementation of Nigeria’s new tax reforms will commence on January 1, 2026. Oyedele said the reforms, contained in the new tax laws, are aimed at easing the tax burden on Nigerians and promoting economic growth. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Enugu State, governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has signed the Enugu State 2026 Appropriation Bill into Law, restating his administration’s resolve to redouble the transformations recorded across every sector so far. Appending his signature to the document at the Executive Chamber, Government House, Enugu, on Wednesday, Mbah thanked Members of the Enugu State […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Political Affairs, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is beyond repair, describing the opposition party as being on a long-standing political decline. Speaking on Arise Television on Thursday while analysing Nigeria’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections, Baba-Ahmed […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Presidency has dismissed reports suggesting that President Bola Tinubu replaced his Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, with his Principal Private Secretary, Hakeem Muri-Okunola, describing the claims as false and urging Nigerians to disregard them. In a statement, Tinubu’s spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed that both Gbajabiamila and Muri-Okunola remain in their respective […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Public outrage has continued to trail comments attributed to former First Lady, Dr Aisha Buhari, in a newly launched biography documenting the life and presidency of her late husband, former President Muhammadu Buhari. Senior political figures, commentators, and citizens have condemned what they describe as ill-timed and damaging posthumous revelations. The comments, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria began their quest for a fourth Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) title with a hard-fought victory over Tanzania in wet conditions in Fes. The Super Eagles took the lead in the 36th minute when defender Semi Ajayi glanced home a header from Alex Iwobi’s inviting right-wing cross. Nigeria largely controlled proceedings […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has explained why he will not support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, citing widening political differences within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Makinde spoke on Tuesday during a media chat in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, where he reflected on his early career and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement and 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has accused the Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of lacking the political will to address Nigeria’s worsening insecurity. Kwankwaso made the remarks on Tuesday in Kano while unveiling the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has confirmed that the National Identification Number (NIN) issued by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) will now automatically serve as the Tax Identification Number (TIN) for individual Nigerians. The announcement was made on Monday as part of a public awareness campaign on new tax laws. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The joy of natives of Nkpomkpo-Umuneri, Ugwunani in Aku Diewa, Igbo-Etiti Local government area of Enugu State, weekend knew no bound as a state of the art South East Pilot bottle toilet facility funded by the Canadian Embassy was officially commissioned and handed over to the people. Our Correspondent writes that the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has expressed confidence in the team’s readiness ahead of their opening match against Tanzania at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Ndidi said the squad is fully prepared for the clash, with head coach Eric Chelle enjoying a smooth build-up to the tournament and all 28 […]
