(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has refuted claims that Nigeria violates religious freedom, saying that it is false and damaging to the image of the country. Speaking at the 5th National Advertising Conference held on Thursday in Abuja, Idris stated such claims do not reflect the reality of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has refuted claims that he gave a brand-new Toyota SUV to Lieutenant Ahmed Yerima, the naval officer who was involved in a recent clash with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. Atiku, in a statement issued via his X handle on Thursday by his […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Chukwuma Soludo, governor of Anambra, has stated that the electorate spoke loudly in the gubernatorial election of November 8. Soludo stated that the poll was “history made” and “a shattering of another glass ceiling”. The African Examiner recalls that on Sunday, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced Soludo the winner of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has urged President Bola Tinubu to act swiftly and wisely in engaging with the United States following President Donald Trump’s recent comments on the alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria. Trump had reportedly directed the US Department of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former governor of Anambra State and presidential candidate of Labour Party in 2023, Mr Peter Obi has exercised his franchise in the ongoing governorship election in the state. Obi made his vote at his polling unit 019, Umudim Akasi, Agulu Ward 2, Anaocha Local Government Area at exactly 11:46 am. Obi with […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Femi Falana, a human rights lawyer, has tasked the federal government to be transparent with Nigerians concerning reports of an alleged coup attempt in the country. Falana stated this when he appeared on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Today’ programme, saying that the government is yet to give a clear response to reports of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in Abuja, stated that Nigeria remains on a steady growth trajectory, with more promise of stability and prosperity as economic reforms continue to yield results and gain national and international acceptance. The President spoke at the Federal Executive Council after the swearing-in of two ministers, Dr. Bernard […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The South East leadership of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reaffirmed its commitment to rebuilding and repositioning the party in Enugu State, despite the recent defection of the state governor, Dr. Peter Mbah and key government functionaries. They stated this weekend during an engagement between members of the South East […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has welcomed Nigeria’s delisting from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list. Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, in a press release issued on Friday said FATF announced the delisting at its plenary in Paris, France. The FATF is the world’s foremost standard-setting body for combating […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has opened up concerning his experiences in solving the security crisis in his state during his time as governor. Amaechi, who wants the presidential ticket of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, ahead of the 2027 election, stated that Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, was filled […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The United Nation Children’s Fund, UNICEF, in partnership with the federal Ministry of information and Orientation via the Child rights information Bureau (CRIB) has organized a Two-day training workshop for media practitioners drawn from South South, South East and North Central zones of Nigeria on Ethical Journalism and Child rights Reporting.. Welcoming […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Tuesday accused presidential aide Daniel Bwala of lying concerning the outcome of his visit to the association’s headquarters in Abuja, adding that his post-meeting statement contradicted its long-standing position on the death of Christians across the country. In a statement signed by its President, Archbishop […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Chukwuma Soludo, governor of Anambra, has stated that he does not endorse a separatist agitation in the south-east and he thinks the region’s development is connected to the unity with Nigeria. Soludo stated this while speaking on ‘Sunday Politics’, a Channels Television programme, saying that although he respects the right to a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) — A non governmental organization, CLEEN Foundation, in partnership with the Norwegian Ministry of foreign Affairs via its Nigerian Embassy has built the capacity of law enforcement agents and judicial Stakeholders on the effective implementation of Administration of Criminal Justice Law ACJL in Enugu state. Speaking at a two day capacity strengthening programme […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Apex Igbo Socio-cultural Organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, South-East governors, Ministers from the region have distanced themselves from the October 20th 2025, planned nationwide protest for the unconditional release of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. Ohanaeze Ndigbo, in conjunction with the Southeast Governors and Igbo Ministers, stated that it has […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian socialite, Pascal Chibuike Okechukwu, better known as Cubana Chief Priest, has reacted to the recent criticism of his popular catchphrase ‘money na water’ by Cosmas Maduka, billionaire businessman. The African Examiner recalls that during a recent event, Maduka, chairman of Coscharis Group, frowned at the slang, saying that it is a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga has died at the age of 80 Odinga died on Wednesday while receiving medical treatment at a hospital in India. He collapsed during a morning walk and was taken to Devamatha Hospital, which said he had suffered a cardiac arrest. It said he did not respond […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Senate on Thursday will screen Joash Amupitan, President Bola Tinubu’s nominee for chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). This was announced in a notice issued by Bullah Audu Bi-Allah, director of information at the office of the secretary, research and information, saying that lawmakers will conduct the screening at […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Lagos State Government has denied involvement in the recent demolition of structures on the Sixth Avenue, FESTAC Town. The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr Oluyinka Olumide, said this on Tuesday in Alausa. Olumide said that the state government had no hand in the demolitions and followed a clear […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Newly inaugurated Caretaker Committee Chairman of the All Progressive Congress in Enugu State, Dr. Ben Nwoye has nullified all suspensions previously slammed on members by the recently dissolved Ugochukwu Agballa-led executives, declaring them null and void. Nwoye, who returned to the leadership of the party following the dissolution of the Agballa-led […]
