(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Ajibola Basiru, has criticised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, asking him to resign from his position and focus on Rivers State politics. In a statement issued on Monday, Basiru said Wike has no right to comment on […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has written two letters to the senate, seeking confirmation of 21 nominees for the boards of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission(NUPRC). This was contained in a press release issued on Monday and signed by Special Adviser to the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Kano State governor and leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has said he would only consider defecting to another political party if he is offered either the presidential or vice-presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections. Kwankwaso made the statement on Saturday while addressing supporters of the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, has ordered the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti, to investigate multiple sexual misconduct allegations against Senior Pastor Chris Okafor of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracles Ministries. The directive follows widespread public outrage triggered by allegations that went viral on social media in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has warned that Nigeria risks worsening hardship by imposing heavier taxes on an already poor population. In a statement shared on X, Obi said true prosperity cannot be achieved through policies that make citizens poorer. He stressed that economic growth must be built on trust, honesty, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER – US President Donald Trump has claimed that the United States has captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and flown him out of the country following military strikes on Venezuela. In a post on his Truth Social platform on Saturday, Trump said the US carried out a “large-scale strike” against Venezuela and that Maduro […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Zaynab Ngohemba, formerly known as Zaynab Otiti Obanor, has explained the reasons behind her recent marriage to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume. The couple got married a few weeks ago in a private ceremony that attracted public attention. In a statement released by her media aide, David […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Professor of political economy, Pat Utomi, has said he will withdraw his support for Peter Obi if the former Anambra State governor accepts a vice-presidential candidacy in the 2027 general elections. Utomi made the statement on Thursday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme. His comments followed Obi’s announcement on […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The founder of Grace Nation International, also known as Liberation City, Pastor Chris Okafor, has announced that he will temporarily step down from the pulpit. The development comes amid calls for the cleric to step aside following a relationship scandal involving actress Doris Ogala. However, it remains unclear whether his decision is […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Oyo State Government has said that the ₦30 billion intervention fund released by the Federal Government after the January 2024 Bodija explosion has not been spent. In a statement on Thursday, the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, said the money, released in November 2024, remains untouched in a dedicated bank […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, has said she was forced out of the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari due to the actions of what she described as powerful enemies within the government. Adeosun claimed while speaking on Inside Sources on Channels Television. She said the controversy over her National Youth […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of the driver of the Lexus SUV involved in the road crash that affected world boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The police spokesperson in Ogun State, Oluseyi Babaseyi, made this known in a statement on Thursday. He said the driver […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The chairman of Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area, Dr. Eric Odo, has officially launched the Igbo-Etiti Development and Humanitarian Initiative (IDHI) for inclusive growth. He described the Initiative as a coordinated framework aimed at repositioning the council area for sustainable and inclusive development. Speaking during the launch Tuesday at Ogbede, Odo said the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Presidency has reacted to former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi’s defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, said on Wednesday that Obi is likely to end up as Atiku Abubakar’s running mate in the 2027 elections, similar to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINE) – Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has declared that Nigeria is ready to face any opponent in the Round of 16 at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Galatasaray forward made the remarks after captaining Nigeria to a 3–1 victory over Uganda on Tuesday. The Super Eagles will face either […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has officially defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Obi announced his defection on Wednesday during a New Year’s address at the Nike Lake Resort in Enugu. He called on Nigerians and opposition groups to unite under a broad national […]
(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) – Anthony Joshua’s proposed £100 million blockbuster fight with Tyson Fury could be in jeopardy following a car accident in Nigeria. The British-Nigerian boxing star was reportedly involved in a crash on Monday along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, where he was pulled alive from a badly damaged SUV. Tragically, two close friends who were […]
(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, […]
