(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The presidency has refuted claims that it plans to stop the use of the bimodal voter registration system (BVAS) in the 2023 elections. Femi Adesina, the presidential spokesperson, stated that there is also no plan to remove Mahmood Yakubu as chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Adesina made this known […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Deputy Director of Bola Tinubu Campaign Organisation, Adams Oshiomhole, says that Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, will leave Nigeria and relocate to Dubai, adding that the PDP chieftain is comfortable there. The former Governor of Edo State disclosed this on Wednesday morning as he fielded questions […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Lagos State Police Command on Tuesday said eight domestic workers were brought in for questioning in connection with the death of Davido’s son, Ifeanyi Adeleke. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, who confirmed the development to our correspondent, said the domestic workers’ narrations would assist the command in ascertaining […]
……Partners US Firm (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The first ever locally produced Cassava Noddle, approved by the National Agency for food Drug Administration and control (NAFDAC), with the name ‘Jigbo instant African Salad’ has been officially Unveiled in Enugu, even as the company partners the popular (US) based C&T foods incorporated in marking the product outside […]
….Seeks Foreign Nations’ Assistance (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As the current insecurity ravaging parts of Nigeria continues unbated, the Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO), Nigeria’s foremost human rights organisation, has demanded the setting up of a Judicial Commission of Enquiry on the development. It said “we make this demand because of the security crisis rocking the Nigerian […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ahead of the 27th Conference of the Parties (COP27) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) holding Egypt this month, a coalition of Nigerian and African Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have canvassed for concrete action to address climate change. The CSOs gave the charge at the Abuja Climate Caravan, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Africa Investment Forum, an initiative of the African Development Bank (AfDB) and seven partners, has reaffirmed its conviction that creating green jobs can help shift the climate of gender equality for African women. The Forum which has a strong track record of supporting the success of women business owners and entrepreneurs, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerians on social media are berating popular Nollywood actress, Eniola Badmus after she uploaded a broken heart picture signifying the death of a loved one. Trouble started for Eniola Badmus after news about the death of Ifeanyi Adeleke, son of popular Nigerian singer, Davido, emerged online. According to reports, Ifeanyi allegedly got […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gunmen have abducted four travellers along the Irele Ekiti-Oke Ako Highway in Ajoni Local Council Development Area(LCDA) of Ekiti. African Examiner reports that the latest abduction is one in a series of abductions on the highway in which some victims were killed. Local sources in the community told reporters that the victims, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Monday announced the east African nation’s latest population as 61,741,120 people. Hassan made public the country’s latest population in the capital Dodoma, following the National Population and Housing Census held from Aug. 23 to Sept. 4, this year. A statement by the Directorate of Presidential Communications […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has expressed deep concern over the increase in the fight between government troops in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the 23 March Movement (M23) rebels in the east. The fight, in 10 days, has seen multiple civilians killed, “massive displacement” and four peacekeepers from […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Many passengers on Monday got stranded following a one-week strike action embarked upon by commercial drivers operating under the aegis of the Joint Drivers Welfare Association in Lagos State. Our correspondent gathered that the group embarked on the strike in protest against the numerous fees imposed on its members by the Lagos […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian popstar Davido is currently trending in the Nigerian digital space and it is due to the speculation that the singer and his fiancee, Chioma Rowland, have lost their son, Ifeanyi. The news emanated from popular Nigerian actress and close friend of the singer, Eniola Badmus, in a now-deleted tweet. Details of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Lagos State PDP Governorship candidate, Dr Abdul-Azeez Adediran, better known as Jandor has stated that he would end all excesses of transport unions and Motor Park touts if elected governor in 2023. Speaking during the formal presentation of the PDP Governorship Candidate of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno, to indigenes […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A professor of political science and former deputy vice-chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Adigun Agbaje, has thanked Nigerians for their concerns before he was released by kidnappers. “It’s a new day today and I’m happy to be alive. I was released by my kidnappers yesterday (Sunday) evening after spending two nights […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – African Examiner takes a look at some trending stories with lots of engagement on twitter for today. MANIFESTO: Trends As LP presidential candidate Peter Obi released his much anticipated manifesto. @ThisIsPOU writes: I’m not surprised at supposed educated people trolling Peter Obi ahead of the release of his manifesto. What Peter Obi […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A ghastly motor accident occurred Sunday night near the popular four corner junction in Ozalla, Nkanu West Council area of Enugu state has claimed the lives of 13 passengers . The victims, who were said to be traveling from Imo to Adamawa State, were burnt to death in an ill -fated 14-seater […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi has denied releasing his manifesto ahead of the 2023 presidential election. The former Anambra state governor revealed this on Monday in a tweet obtained by African Examiner Tweeting via his verified Twitter handle, Obi said “We have not formally released our Manifesto. I […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Twitter has announced plans to charge almost $20 monthly for verification. This is coming barely 48 hours after Elon Musk took over Twitter ownership. According to a Daily Mail report, Musk wants to launch a pay-for-play verification system in which verified users are charged $20 per month. The Tesla chief executive, in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government is pioneering a voluntary billion dollars’ worth Carbon Market on the continent. Laolu Akande, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Office of the Vice President, disclosed this a statement on Sunday in Abuja. He said “It is an innovative climate change solution which will create, […]
