(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Afrobeat singer Seun Kuti has said he does not believe in prayer, stating that he has never prayed in his life. Kuti made the remarks in a video shared on his Instagram account, where he described prayer as ineffective and childish. He argued that an individual’s life is shaped by personal choices […]
(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) – Retired Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has described Nigeria as the foundation of his identity and the platform that allowed him to pursue his lifelong football ambitions, following his conferment with the national honour of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR). In an X post, Troost-Ekong expressed gratitude to […]
(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 […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Bisi Akande, has revealed that late former President Muhammadu Buhari told him he did not instigate former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to contest against President Bola Tinubu in the 2022 APC presidential primary. Speaking on State Affairs, a podcast hosted by Edmund […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government has approved mandatory pre-employment drug testing for all applicants seeking entry into the Public Service, as part of intensified efforts to curb illicit drug use nationwide. The approval was disclosed on Monday in a statement by Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations at the Office of the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Adolphus Wabara, has said the party would present Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, as its governorship candidate in 2027 if he defects to the PDP. Wabara stated this on Sunday in Umuahia while speaking with journalists shortly after […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Vice President Kashim Shettima declared on Friday that any attempt to defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election would be futile, stating the incumbent’s record ensures his re-election. Speaking at the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Shettima argued that electoral victories are secured […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Enugu state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) said it has trained a total of 1,300 Ward Agents for the APC E-registration in Enugu State. It also expressed confidence that the registration would finished before the January 30, 2026 deadline given by the APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda. The […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Executive Chairman of Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area of Enugu state, Dr. Eric Odo, has presented a ₦7.74 Billion budget proposal for the 2026 fiscal year to the Legislative Council. Presenting the budget, tagged “Budget of Continuous Infrastructural Development and Empowerment of the Needy,” Friday in Ogbede, headquarters of the Council area, […]
