(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Apex Igbo Socio-cultural Organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has kicked against the recent statements made by the former Military Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, that the Nigerian-Biafran civil war was not targeted at the Igbo people. Gowon had earlier stated that the civil war was targeted at the secessionists who revolted against […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former President Goodluck Jonathan has opened up on how northern Muslim power blocs were against the transfer of power to him after the death of his late principal, ex-President Umaru Yar’Adua, in 2010. Jonathan stated this during an interview with the Rainbow Book Club, which went viral on Saturday, as he talked […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The three male suspects earlier arrested for their involvement in the assault and infliction of bodily harm on members of the public under the guise of celebrating the Oriokpa Masquerade have been arraigned and remanded in the Nigerian Correctional Custodial Centre. The suspects: Emeka Eze (aged 33), Omeke Uchechukwu (aged 22), and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu arrived in Vieux Fort, Saint Lucia, Saturday evening for the first leg of his two-nation trip to the Caribbean and South America. This is contained in a statement issued by the Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga and made available to newsmen in Abuja. According to Onanuga, upon arrival at […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has declared that there is no sacrifice too big for the peace, stability, and progress of the state. Addressing his supporters in Port Harcourt on Saturday, Governor Fubara reassured them that every step he has taken, including the recent reconciliation with his predecessor and Federal […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Presidency on Saturday night said former Benue State Governor, George Akume, remained the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF). There have been reports that Akume stepped down as SGF to become the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). However, in a statement, presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga “there […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former presidential candidate and Labour Party leader, Mr. Peter Obi, has kicked against the Saint Lucia’s trip of President Tinubu, describing it as an ill-timed and insensitive decision considering the happenings in the country. Obi stated this in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Saturday, saying that he was “struggling with […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has commended Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje for resigning as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that Ganduje submitted his resignation letter to the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) through […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Legendary Nigerian musician, Innocent Ujah Idibia, better known as 2Face, has opened up about his struggles in his marriage to his estranged wife, Annie Macaulay. According to 2Face, the experience was like “living in bondage”. He also alleged that his life was threatened during the marriage. The ‘African Queen’ crooner disclosed this […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has expressed sadness concerning the death of Alhaji Aminu Dantata, whose demise he said, “marks the end of an era’ and described as “the loss of a significant guardian of the nation’s moral and entrepreneurial heritage.” Dantata, who died on Saturday, was not just a huge […]
…Writes Governor Soludo (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Human rights group, International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) has decried the alleged indiscriminate clamp down on Chief Priests of Communal deities and Custodians of traditional Institutions in Anambra state. It explained that the state is perpetrating an unlawful act without recourse to the constitutional […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ruud van Nistelrooy has left Leicester nearly 10 weeks after they were relegated from the Premier League, the club announced on Friday. Leicester said in a statement that they had “mutually agreed” with the Dutchman that his contract would be terminated with immediate effect. Van Nistelrooy, 48, joined the struggling Foxes in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has announced that controversial entertainer, Darlington Okoye, alias Speed Darlington is wanted for alleged offences including rape, cyberbullying, and cyberstalking. The agency stated this via its official Instagram handle @officialnaptip on Friday. “WANTED BY NAPTIP. Darlington Okoye, aka Speed Darlington, is […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government has assured Nigerians that their fellow countrymen residing in Iran are safe, irrespective of the recent security concerns in the region. This reassurance came via the Nigerian in Diaspora Commission and the Nigerian Embassy in Tehran. So far, there have been no reported cases of injuries or causality that […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, has resigned. Ganduje cited ill health as reason for his resignation Sources said he submitted his resignation letter to the APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru, on Friday in Abuja.
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has fixed Aug.16 for the conduct of outstanding by-elections in 16 constituencies across 12 states. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu announced this during the commission’s quarterly meeting with political parties on Thursday in Abuja. Yakubu noted that the commission would deploy 30,451 officials for the by-elections […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Jigawa, Kebbi Government has declared Friday a work-free day to commemorate the Islamic New Year 1447 AH. This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen on Thursday by the state’s Head of Civil Service, said the holiday would allow residents in the state to participate in the Islamic New […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Senate has confirmed several nominees appointed by President Bola Tinubu to serve on the boards of Regional Development Commissions across the country. Among the confirmed nominees is Chibudom Nwuche, a former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, who will serve as chairman of the newly established South-South Development Commission (SSDC). […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has assented to the four tax reform bills recently passed by the National Assembly. The short ceremony which took place at the Presidential Villa on Thursday was attended by the leadership of the National Assembly and some legislators, governors, ministers, and aides of the President. The four bills: the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Vehicle Inspection Office has said the compulsory driving test for applicants of driving license is meant to improve driving proficiency, check accidents and road carnage. The Chief Vehicle Inspection Officer in Enugu State, Engr. Val Chime, told newsmen in Enugu on Wednesday that the agency would soon revoke driving license of fresh […]
