(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Ogun state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended former governor, Gbenga Daniel, for alleged anti-party affairs. Daniel, who is a senator representing Ogun East, was suspended alongside one of his loyalists, Kunle Folarin. Nuberu Olufemi, Ogun APC spokesperson, in a statement, disclosed that the party’s state working committee […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, says Nigeria spends $10 billion annually on agro-imports, including wheat and fish. Kyari disclosed this at the First Bank of Nigeria Ltd., 2025 Agric and Export Expo, on Tuesday in Lagos. The minister who decried the rising rate of agro-imports stresses the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ahead of the 2027 general election, the youth wing of the Enugu state chapter of the All Progressives Congress APC, has endorsed president Ahmed Bola Tinubu for a second term in office, pledging to canvass massive votes for the party in the 260 political wards in the 17 Council areas of the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has stated that Saturday’s by-elections are a pointer that democracy has “declined” under the administration of President Bola Tinubu. It is worth recalling that on Saturday, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) held by-elections in 16 constituencies across 12 states in the country. In a statement on […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has restated the Federal Government’s firm commitment to the rapid socio-economic development of Ebonyi State and the entire South-East geo-political zone. Speaking in Abakaliki on Friday night at a Citizens’ Engagement Forum organised by his Ministry, the Minister said: “The commitment of Mr. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Human rights activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi, has rubbished calls for former President Goodluck Jonathan to contest the 2027 elections as he insisted that the problem of the country goes beyond individual leaders. Farotimi stated this during an interview with Channels Television, as he stated that a change of personnel without looking […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ogun at the weekend refuted a viral video that its National Secretary, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, was stoned in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) by-election campaign in Remo. The party, in a statement by its Publicity Secretary, Olamide Onabajo, stated that the purported video is “a blatant […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted N7.8bn worth of opioids at the Port Harcourt Ports Complex, Onne, Rivers state. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Media and Advocacy NDLEA, Mr Femi Babafemi on Sunday in Abuja. Babafemi said that a total of 875,000 bottles of codeine […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Chairman of the Science Technical and Vocational Schools Management Board (STVSMB), Enugu state, Dr. Amaka Ngene, has emphasized the need for Nigeria to focus on producing new generational youths that are skilful and technologically driven for the advancement of the nation’s economy. She explained that no nation in the 21st century […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Police command in Ogun has confirmed the arrest of two persons identified as officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and others for alleged electoral offences. This is contained in a statement issued in Abeokuta on Saturday by the Command’s Spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola. He said that the officials were […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) — The 12 Nigerian miners, who were stranded in the Central African Republic (CAR), have accused the Chinese male employers of sexual harassment. The 12 miners stated this while they were received by the chairperson of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, in Abuja on Friday, August 15, 2025. They were […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu state has inaugurated five ultramodern transport terminals in various parts of the state in line with his integrated blueprint for a modern and multimodal transport ecosystem. Mbah also launched the Enugu State Modern Transport System that would enable residents commute with ease, as well as a digital […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Dangote Group Plc has promised full support and compensation for Mrs. Ruth Otabor, the sister of Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, Ijeoma “Phyna” Otabor, following her accident, which involved one of the company’s trucks in Auchi, Edo State. According to media reports, the accident happened last week along the Auchi axis, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu led Federal Government has commenced a three-day citizens’ engagement tour of Enugu and Ebonyi States in the South East zone of Nigeria, aimed at showcasing ongoing projects and interacting directly with citizens. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this at a parley with media executives […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has said President Bola Tinubu’s renewed Hope Agenda has made cancer treatment possible in the country. Idris stated this when he and his team paid a courtesy visit to the Governor of Enugu State, Mr Peter Mbah, on Thursday in Enugu. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former President Goodluck Jonathan, on Thursday, said that he is being impersonated by fraudsters. According to Jonathan, a fraudulent Instagram handle has been impersonating him. In a statement by his Media Aide, Ikechukwu Eze, the former Nigerian leader disclosed that he does not have any Instagram handle. The statement is titled ‘Beware […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has slammed President Bola Tinubu for his planned trip to Japan and Brazil. The African Examiner writes that on Thursday, Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, announced that President Tinubu would embark on a two-nation trip, with a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Enugu State Police Command has sustained its fight against human trafficking, as it apprehends a thirty years old male transnational trafficking suspect, Raymond Sunday Wonna and rescue two young female victims The rescued victims include Miracle Ogar (aged 18) and Angela Kingsley (aged 16), all of Yala Local Government Area, Cross […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) -The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) said over 10,000 cartons of unregistered tomato paste and cosmetic products were seized at the Lagos Trade Fair Market. The five-day operation was conducted by NAFDAC’s Investigation and Enforcement team at the cosmetics section of the market. Dr Martins Iluyomade, Director of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government on Wednesday withdrew its criminal complaint against Ms. Comfort Emmanson, the passenger who was accused of unruly behaviour aboard an Ibom Air flight, and also reduced the flight ban that was imposed on Fuji music star Wasiu Ayinde Marshal better known as KWAM 1. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace […]
