(AFRICAN EXAMINER) — Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has revealed why he gave up drinking alcohol, saying the decision was influenced by an experience during his time working abroad. Osinbajo said the turning point came while he was in Mogadishu, where he met a colleague at a restaurant. According to him, although he was a born-again […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Kenyan President William Ruto has clarified and apologised over his earlier remarks about the English spoken in Nigeria, saying they were taken out of context. Ruto had faced criticism after a video surfaced in which he suggested that Nigerian English was difficult to understand, even when spoken in English. Speaking at a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, the 2023 Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, has announced that he will be leaving the Labour Party and joining the Peoples Redemption Party. He announced this during an interview on Channels Television’s programme Politics Today, aired on Tuesday. Datti Baba-Ahmed said his decision was due to internal disagreements within the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) — Nigeria has called on South Africa to protect Nigerians living in the country after two citizens were killed in separate incidents linked to rising xenophobic violence. The victims, Amaramiro Emmanuel and Ekpenyong Andrew, were confirmed dead by the Nigerian Consulate in Johannesburg. According to the Consul-General, Ninikanwa Okey-Uche, Emmanuel died after allegedly […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A member of the House of Representatives, James Faleke, has obtained the All Progressives Congress (APC) nomination forms on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Faleke, who represents Ikeja Federal Constituency, received the Expression of Interest and Nomination forms on Tuesday in Abuja. The forms were […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – ) The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday re-arraigned Sirajo Jaja, the Accountant-General (AG), Bauchi State, and a Bureau de Change (BDC) Operator, Aliyu Abubajar for alleged N1. 63 billion money laundering . Jaja and Abubakar were re-arraigned on a second amended charge before Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – ) Mozambican health authorities say they vaccinated at least 2.9 million girls aged 12 to 18 against cervical cancer in 2025. The Minister of Health, Ussene Isse, disclosed this during the launch of the African Immunisation Week in Matola municipality, Maputo on Tuesday. Isse said the vaccination campaign against the human papillomavirus […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – ) The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has appealed to the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, for quick delivery of judgment in the leadership tussle of the party at the National Level. The Mark-led faction of ADC made the appeal in a letter to the CJN signed by its lead […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Police on Tuesday docked one Joseph Jacob, a fashion designer, at an Akure Magistrates’ Court for allegedly raping his 16-year-old apprentice. Jacob, whose age and address was not given, was arraigned on a one count charge of rape. The prosecutor, Insp. Augustine Omhenimhen, told the court that the defendant lured the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) –The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has advised Nigerians living in South Africa to shut their businesses and stay safe as xenophobic attacks spread across parts of the country. The warning follows rising anti-foreigner protests, with demonstrators targeting foreign-owned shops and demanding the expulsion of non-nationals. Videos circulating online show incidents of confrontation, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) — Muhammadu Sanusi II, the Emir of Kano, has criticised Nigeria’s continued borrowing despite the removal of petrol subsidy. Sanusi spoke on Thursday at the TheNiche 2026 Annual Lecture held in Lagos, where discussions focused on economic governance and national priorities. His remarks come after Bola Tinubu requested a $516 million loan from […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) — The interim National Chairman of the Labour Party, Nenadi Usman, says the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, cannot return to contest the 2027 election on its platform. Speaking on Arise TV, Usman explained that the party’s membership register would be closed 21 days before its primaries, in line with the Electoral […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has pleaded not guilty to charges of alleged national security breach filed against him by the Department of State Services (DSS). El-Rufai was arraigned before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik at the Federal High Court in Abuja on a five-count amended charge. At the hearing, DSS counsel, Oluwole […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Peter Obi has begun moves to strengthen the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the southeast ahead of the 2027 elections. On Tuesday, Obi, a presidential aspirant of the party, held a strategic meeting with ADC leaders in Enugu. The meeting was attended by state chairmen from Enugu, Abia, Imo, Ebonyi, and Anambra, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Blessing CEO has apologised to Nigerians over the controversy surrounding her health, while insisting that she did not lie about her condition. In a video shared on her Instagram page on Monday, Blessing, whose real name is Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, expressed regret over the confusion and backlash caused by her claims. She […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – US Senator, Ted Cruz has accused some Nigerian government officials of being complicit in the killing of Christians in the country. Speaking on Tuesday at a US Senate foreign relations subcommittee hearing on counterterrorism in Africa, Cruz said more Christians are killed for their faith in Nigeria than anywhere else in the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Executive Chairman of Awgu Local Government Area, Hon. Uchenna Joseph Okolo, is set to commission a transformative 3.6-kilometre modern access road in Agbogugu, an infrastructure milestone poised to redefine connectivity and socio-economic growth across the Area . The road project is a decisive stride towards inclusive grassroots development. Strategically aligned with the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A civil society organisation, under the platform of Inter-Society for Democratic Consolidation (IDC), has condemned in strong terms of what it described as a “brutal, reckless, killing” of Mrs. Chinelo Aninwufu, allegedly caused by the convoy of a 2027 gubernatorial Aspirant of the peoples Democratic party PDP in the state, Mr. Samson […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle in the Federal Executive Council (FEC). A statement issued by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume. said two ministers would leave the cabinet. The statement was signed by Mr Yomi Odunuga, Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government has filed a 13-count charge against six people accused of plotting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu. The accused include a retired major general, a retired naval captain, a serving police inspector, and three civilians. They are facing allegations of treason, terrorism-related offences, and waging war against Nigeria. The charges […]
