(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has stated that it is not aware of receiving any N2 billion given to churches by Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP). The African Examiner recalls that a particular petition that has gone viral on social media alleged that Obi gave N2 billion […]
…expresses concern over rising attacks on party supporters (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Less than 12 days to the general election, the Independent National Electoral Commission has said that the election will not be held in 240 polling units. The INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu stated this at a meeting with leaders of political parties on Monday. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Community Sport and Educational Development (CSED) Initiative, a frontline sport for change Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has trained additional 34 new netball coaches in Taraba State. The two-day basic netball training for Physical Education (P.E.) Teachers in the state was jointly organized in collaboration with the Taraba State Ministry of Youth and Sports […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Chrisland schools have opened up concerning the sad development that led to the death of a student. The African Examiner writes that a student of Chrisland School, Whitney Adeniran, during its inter-house sports event held at Agege Stadium, Lagos State, reportedly slumped and died. The father of the deceased, Michael Adeniran had […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The SOS Coalition and Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) have called for urgent appointment of the Board of Directors for the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) in the interest of the public. This is coming at the heels of growing concerns over SABC, South Africa’s public broadcaster, which continues to operate with a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A University Lecturer, (Dr) Mrs Rejoice Okocha, has stressed the need for Nigerian women to rise up and join politics so as to contribute their quota in addressing the leadership challenges confronting the nation, saying no country, including Nigeria can, achieve it’s development dream without Women participation. She maintained that for Nigeria […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The African Development Bank has announced the appointment of Mr. Abdourahmane Diaw as the new Country Manager for its Office in Egypt. Mr. Diaw, whose appointment took effect from 1st November 2022, is a Senegalese national, with more than 28 years of experience in the implementation of development programmes and projects under […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Real Madrid lifted the Club World Cup for a record fifth time with a pulsating 5-3 win over Al Hilal on Saturday in Morocco. Vinicius Junior and Fede Valverde struck twice each, while Karim Benzema also scored on his return from injury in Madrid’s spectacular victory over their Saudi Arabian opponents. Carlo […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ahead of this year’s edition of the United Nation (UN) Water Conference, holding in New York, development partners have been called upon to sponsor a number of African journalists to attend the event. The call was made at the end of the recently concluded workshop on water-related issues for selected journalists from […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Arsenal stumbled again as the Premier League leaders were held to a 1-1 draw by Brentford, while Tottenham’s top-four hopes were dented by an embarrassing 4-1 defeat at Leicester on Saturday.Mikel Arteta’s side could have moved eight points clear of second-placed Manchester City with a victory at the Emirates Stadium. But Arsenal […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The parents of popular rapper, Kiernan “AKA” Forbes have mourned the untimely death of their son in an emotional tribute. The African Examiner writes that AKA was shot dead with his bodyguard at a popular night spot in Florida Road, Durban last night, February 10, 2023. In the official statement, Tony and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso has stated what his counterpart from the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi must do to gain electoral victory in the forthcoming presidential election. According to Kwankwaso, the chances of Peter Obi winning the presidential election depend on a merger with him. The […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Education Cannot Wait (ECW), the United Nations global fund for education in emergencies and protracted crises, has named former captain of the Afghan Girls’ Robotics Team, Somaya Faruqi as its new Global Champion. ECW said her appointment is coming as part of its celebration of the International Day of Women and Girls […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – West Ham takes on Chelsea in the early kickoff in the EPL. Potter is under plenty of pressure, especially as his 41% win record is the lowest of any permanent Chelsea boss since Glenn Hoddle, who was sacked back in 1996! He has, at least, been boosted by three successive clean sheets […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – World Cup winner Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Karim Benzema were announced Friday as the three finalists for FIFA’s The Best award for last year. Two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas of Spain, England forward Beth Mead and US star Alex Morgan were nominated for the top women’s prize. Paris Saint-Germain team-mates […]
The defection of the budget commissioner comes barely 48 hours after over 40 special advisers dumped the governor’s APC to join the PDP. (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Zamfara State Commissioner for Budget, Alhaji Aliyu Mafara, on Friday, resigned his position, dumped the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), and joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Zamfara […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Lagos Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has stated that he has no business with the head of Lagos Parks and Garden, Musiliu Akinsanya, aka MC Oluomo. Agbaje made this known on Friday while speaking during the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security meeting at INEC […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – European Union (EU) leaders have unanimously agreed to enforce stricter measures in combating irregular migration. The EU leaders on Thursday night in Brussels endorsed a series of measures aimed at reducing the number of irregular migrants arriving to the bloc. President of European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen harped on the need […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The 9th session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-9) will be convened in Niamey, the capital city of the Republic of Niger. The Forum, which will be holding 28 February to 2 March, is jointly organized by the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the Government of Niger, in collaboration […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor of old Anambra State, and one time Minister of Youth and Sports, Senator Jim Nwobodo has condemned in its entirety what he referred to as campaign of calumny by opposition politicians in Enugu State. Speaking with Newsmen at his Amaechi country home in reaction to the certificate forgery allegation against the […]
