(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says fresh registration in the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration hit 10.4 million at 7a.m.,on Monday, July 25. INEC in its weekly update on Tuesday also said that 11million registrants have completed their registration. According to the update, 3.3 million of the registrants did online registration, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Protesters have stormed the office of Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in Alausa over the prolonged strike action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). The protest, which kicked off as early as 7:00am from under Bridge Ikeja, attracted hundreds from various unions. The protesters marched through the major Ikeja road leading […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nollywood actress, Georgina Onuoha, has denied claims that she once dated popular Nigerian pastor, Johnson Suleman. The film star made this know while reacting to a list of female celebrities who have allegedly dated the man of God. She said: “Woke up feeling blissful. Lord thank you for the wonders of my […]
The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Ayuba Wabba, has said that the workers’ union will embark on a three-day nationwide strike if the Federal Government fails to accede to the demands of the Academic Staff Union of Universities after the ongoing two-day warning protest organised by the NLC. Wabba, who spoke in an interview […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Tuesday tasked the National Population Commission (NPC) to conduct accurate, credible and acceptable data, in the forthcoming 2023 census, saying that it would assist the country in planning and formulating policies. Obasanjo made the call during a courtesy visit by the Executive Chairman of NPC who came […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Kaduna State chapter of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, is calling for the disqualification of the presidential candidates of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, and the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu and Atiku Abubakar ahead of the 2023 election. The Kaduna State Chairman of the NNPP, Sani Litti tasked […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) says salaries of university lecturers in the country have not been reviewed in the last 11 years. Dr Lazarus Maigoro, Chairman of the University of Jos chapter of the union made this known at the peaceful protest organised by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Cossy Orjiakor, the Nigerian actress, has berated fellow actress, Halima Abubakar who she claimed is “living a lie”. Cossy took to her social media account where she put out a video calling out Halima Abubakar and challenging her to a ring fight. It could be recalled that Orjiakor had gotten widespread backlash […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Members of the Nigeria Labour Congress are protesting in Ikeja, the Lagos State capital, in solidarity with the strike action of the Academic Staff Union of Universities. The protest which is currently holding is also an opportunity for the NLC to bring attention to other issues affecting the nation. The score of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The police and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps will deploy personnel in critical infrastructure and facilities in response to the nationwide protest organised by the Nigeria Labour Congress in solidarity with the striking Academic Staff Union of Universities taking place on Tuesday (today). As security agencies moved to deploy their […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has stated that he looks forward to witnessing the miracle of him emerging winner in the 2023 election. Obi made this known during an interview with Channels Television. African Examiner writes that Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Last week, bakers, under the aegis of the Premium Bread makers Association of Nigeria (PBAN), embarked on a four-day warning strike to demand government intervention regarding the prices of materials used in bread production. On Monday, Bakers in Cross Rivers said they would increase prices and reduce production quantities amid the high […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A leading Pan-African financial services provider, Afreximbank has been unveiled as the official partner of this year’s African Energy Week (AEW) holding from October 18 to 21 in Cape Town, South Africa. The AEW is Africa’s premier energy conference, exhibition and networking event organized annually by African Energy Chamber (AEC). The AEW […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Paradigm Initiative (PIN), a social enterprise that builds Information Communication and Technology (ICT) driven support systems, has called on the National Assembly to urgently pass the Digital Rights and Freedom Bill in order to guarantee the rights of Nigerian citizens in the digital age and to promote trust. PIN essentially advocates for […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Barely 24 hours after terrorists threatened to abduct President Muhammadu Buhari and Kaduna Governor Nasir el’Rufai in a viral video, troops of the Guards Brigade have been ambushed by armed bandits in Abuja. Three soldiers were wounded during the attack, which has thrown residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) into a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian relationship therapist and self-acclaimed feminist, Solomon Buchi, has come under criticism after complimenting his fiancé, Arike. African Examiner recalls that Solomon Buchi recently got engaged to his lover who hails from Ondo state. However, trouble started for him after he uploaded pictures of his girlfriend on Facebook saying that he loves […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Big Brother Naija season 7 housemate, EloSwag, has emerged as the first Head of House for the season. This was announced after the Big Brother Naija Level Up housemates had their first Head of House games on Monday evening. The Level 1 and Level 2 housemates came together to play the HoH […]
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has been discharged from the hospital following a successful surgical operation and rehabilitation. A statement issued on Monday by his Chief Personal Physician, Dr. Nicholas Audifferen said the Vice President would continue recuperating in the next few days. In the statement, Audifferen said, “the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, SAN was […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari will depart Abuja on Tuesday for Monrovia, Liberia, to attend the 175th independence anniversary celebrations of the country. Presidential Spokesman, Mallam Garba Shehu, in statement issued on Monday said Buhari, who would be the Special Guest of Honour at the event, joins other world leaders and organisations to rejoice […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed heartfelt congratulations to Tobi Amusan for winning the women’s 100m hurdles gold for Nigeria at the World Athletics Championship 2022, setting a new world record in the semifinals of the athletic event and becoming the first Nigerian to win a World Championship. A statement issued on Monday […]
