(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Edo command, said it arrested 374 suspected drug traffickers for illicit drugs peddling between June 2021 till date. Mr Buba Wakawa, State Commander of the agency, disclosed this on Monday in Benin, at the grand finale of the 2022 UN Day Against Drug Abuse and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Catholic Diocese of Auchi in Edo State has confirmed the death of Christopher Odia, a reverend father, who was abducted on Sunday by gunmen in the state. Mr Odia, 41, was the administrator of St. Michael Catholic Church, Ikabigbo, Etsako West Local Government Area and also the Principal of St. Philip […]
….Recovers Dangerous Weapons (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A joint security team consisting of troops of 302 Regiment of the Nigerian Army, operatives of the Nigerian Navy, Department of State Services DSS and Nigeria Police Force have dislodged camps belonging to Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Eastern Security Network (ESN) at Idara Nnebo, Ihe Mbosi villages […]
….. Urges FG, To Address Issue (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Enugu Diocese of Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, has expressed worry over the ongoing industrial action embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non Academic Staff Union of Universities (NASU), calling on the federal […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has tasked Nigerians to reject the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and top opposition, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general elections over their combined failure in governance over the years. The former Kano state governor stated […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Zamfara state government has enjoined residents to arm themselves against bandits. The directive was issued in a statement issued to the press on Saturday by Ibrahim Dosara, the commissioner for information, in Gusau, the state capital. It could be recalled that Zamfara has been one of the worst-affected states by banditry […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A former Nigerian diplomat and ambassador, Ejeviome Otobo is dead. The deceased diplomat was last seen Otobo was last seen in Tuckahoe, New York, on June 15. The Tuckahoe police department on June 19 declared in a Facebook post that Otobo was missing and asked for information from the public. However, a […]
(AFICAN EXAMINER) – Another fresh battle seems to be brewing between former President Olusegun Obasanjo and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, ahead of the 2023 presidential election. Obasanjo, in a scathing remark yesterday, said he made a mistake picking Atiku as his running mate for the 1999 election. He said […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Police Command in Anambra, on Saturday arrested a 30-year-old man. Sunday Nwadiagha, for allegedly raping a 75-year-old woman. In a statement issued on Saturday in Awka, the police said in collaboration with other security agencies, the suspect, who hailed from Eyiba area of Ebonyi, was arrested about 4:00 p.m. on Friday, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, has stated that he would not quit active politics, even though he has lost his bid to emerge as the All Progressives Congress, APC, and presidential candidate. Osinbajo stated that he would continue to add his quota in active politics that would bring about real change. Speaking with […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ace Broadcaster, and Candidate of Aninri/Awgu/Oji-River federal Constituency of Enugu State, Prince VinMatin Obiora Ilo, has dragged the All progressive Congress APC and Independent National Electoral Commission INEC to a federal High Court in Abuja over Unlawful substitution of his name with one Mrs. Claire Ilo. He said he defeated the female […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Kogi West Senator, Smart Adeyemi, has stated that senators would not leave former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu in the controversy of organ harvesting in the United Kingdom. According to Adeyemi, the senators are making plans to see how to support Ekweremadu irrespective of the allegations of organ harvesting. African Examiner recalls […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu has come under severe criticism after he told the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) that his certificates were looted by unknown persons while he was on self-exile. The two-time governor of Lagos State has sworn an affidavit in support […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Muslim Rights Concern has reacted to the news of an Abuja-based lawyer, Malcolm Omirhobo, who wore his traditional worshippers’ attire to court last week. It could be recalled that Omirhobo had appeared at the Supreme Court in Abuja on Thursday in traditional attire and he told newsmen that he is an […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Association of Master Bakers and Caterers of Nigeria (AMBCN) has threatened to stop its services nationwide due to the increase in the price of bakery materials, the neglect of the federal government, and also the fleecing of regulatory agencies. The association announced this on Friday in a communiqué that was issued […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Finally, Popular Gospel Singer, Osinachi Buried Un Abia Remains of popular gospel singer, late, Osinachi Nwachukwu, have been laid to rest at her father country home, in Isochi Umunneochi, Abia State South East Nigeria. She died in April 8, 2022, in Abuja where she resides with her husband. The singer of the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has raided the Abuja home of a military contractor and seized N175,706,500; $220,965; G-Wagon; 2022 editions of BMW and Mercedes Benz cars. Operatives also recovered customised mobile phones; several designer wrist watches, including three Rolexes, and some property documents. ICPC arrested the Managing […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – All is now set for the Nigerian Army Day celebration’s, (NADCEL), an annual event aimed at showcasing the commitment of the Security outfit over the years, as a professional responsive force. The event for year 2022 is scheduled to hold in Owerri, the Imo State capital from 29th, June to 6th July. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso on Friday visited Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike in Port Harcourt. Although, the meeting’s purpose is yet unclear it is likely connected to the 2023 general elections. Also present at the meeting was former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose. African Examiner […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The anxiety to save the life of their daughter yesterday landed former Senate Deputy President Ike Ekweremadu and his wife, Beatrice Nwanneka, in London detention. They now face charges bordering on organ harvesting, which attracts a 10-year jail term. The alleged offence involves removing parts of the body against the will of […]
