(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The shirt worn by Diego Maradona when he scored his infamous “Hand of God” goal against England at the 1986 World Cup is now worth billions of Naira. Auctioneer Sotherby’s said on Wednesday that the shirt is expected to sell for at least 4 million pounds ($5.23 million or N2.25 billion). The […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Igbo umbrella body, the Ohaneze Ndigbo, has condemned in its entirety the opposition Peoples Democratic party’s decision to throw it’s presidential ticket open to all zones, describing the action as a political suicide. President General of the body World Wide, Ambassador (Prof.) George Obiozor made the condemnation in a press statement […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government has lifted the nationwide midnight curfew and limitations on gatherings and other restrictions imposed in 2019 to reduce the spread of coronavirus. This development is coming after the country recorded 3,142 deaths from 255,468 cases since the commencement of the pandemic, according to data obtained from the Nigeria Centre […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Union of Road Transport Workers, (NURTW) have relieved Musiliu Akinsanya aka MC Oluomo of his position as Chairman of the Lagos State branch of the association on Wednesday. This was disclosed in a statement signed by its National President, Tajudeen Baruwa and General Secretary, Kabiru Ado Ya’u. The union stated […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Leke Adeboye, the son of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, Blasted erring pastors of the church, calling them ‘goats’ for preaching their sermons after the G.O. had finished speaking and preaching. This generated outrage on social media as many condemned the statement while some […]
….. Seek 100 Million Compensation (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A human rights organization, Civil Rights Realization and Advancement Network, (CRRAN), has threatened a court action against the Enugu State government as it filed a pre Action notice over alleged unlawful demolition of shops belonging to one Alhaji Aminu Sani Na Dada at the new Artisan Goat […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The people of Ezinator – Mgbakwu Community in Awka North Council area of Anambra State have rejected the nomination of their kinsman, Mr. Chikodi Anara as Commissioner for Homeland Affairs by Governor Charles Soludo. . Members of the locality had yesterday staged a protest against the nomination, demanding for the immediate withdrawal […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Barely few days after hoodlums set Orsu Council area Headquarters of Imo State ablaze, the local government gate has been repainted in Biafra colours by yet to be identified persons. African Examiner learnt that residents of the area woke up this morning to see the gate of the headquarters repainted in Biafran […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Osita Okechukwu has mocked the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for jettisoning the zoning of its presidential ticket, saying its akin to buying vehicle with the name tag, ‘No refund after payment’. The APC Chieftain who is also the Director General of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A frontline civil rights advocacy group, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, (HURIWA) has urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to carry out its mandate with strict adherence to the provisions of the law. The association has also expressed its worry over the indiscriminate arrest of Igbo notable sons by […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Some angry subscribers stormed telecommunication outlets on Tuesday after telecom companies barred their lines from making calls following a directive from the Federal Government. The Federal Government had on Monday directed telecom companies to enforce compliance with its National Identification Number-Subscriber Identity Module policy by blocking outgoing calls on all unlinked lines […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – U.S. Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield is seeking suspension of the Russian Federation from the Human Rights Council over Ukraine’s accusation that invading troops massacred civilians in the town of Bucha. Thomas-Greenfield who made the call while addressing UN Security Council on Tuesday in New York said Russia had been using […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The management of the Polytechnic Ibadan has assured that peace will be restored soonest following a shootout between cult gangs on the campus on Tuesday. Cult gangs engaged in a shootout on the campus for about 20 minutes sending people scampering to safety. Public Relation Officer of the institution, Mr Soladoye Adewole, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Provost of the Federal Co-operative College, Oji River Enugu State, Dr. O.T. Owan, has warned newly matriculated students of the institution against cultism, indecent dressing and other forms of anti- social vices capable of ruining their career. He said for them to succeed in their academic pursuit, they must observe the core […]
Consider this: (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – For the US to be building its largest yet Consulate in Nigeria, and in Lagos, what does that tell Nigerians and the World? Forget about them making money from visa applications and other consular and non-consular matters. This is the same USA’s Central Intelligence Agency which a few years ago […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cautioned against the risks involved in the use of Crypto assets, saying that they can be misused for money laundering, terrorist financing, and other illegal activities. Crypto assets are privately issued digital tokens that use cryptographic techniques. Bitcoin is perhaps the most famous example. IMF Deputy Managing […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As its mandate ends Tuesday, the 37-person zoning committee of the Peoples Democratic Party has flung open its presidential ticket to all aspirants. The decision came after a meeting on Tuesday at the Benue State Governor’s Lodge, Asokoro, Abuja. According to a source who pleaded anonymity, the committee threw open the ticket […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The African Union Commission (AUC) has reassured of its plan to hold the 28th commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against Tutsi in Rwanda. According to a statement posted on the commission’s website on www.au.int on Tuesday, with the theme: “Remember, unite, renew” would hold at 11 a.m. on Wednesday April 7. The […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Lagos State governor and the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, has donated N50 million to the victims of the terrorist attack on the Kaduna bound train from Abuja. He disclosed this during his condolence visit to Governor Nasir el-Rufai on Tuesday. Tinubu, who is aspiring to be […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular British model, Naomi Campbell, has reacted to the loss of Nigerian singer, Wizkid in the just concluded Grammy award ceremony. African Examiner had reported that Beninise singer, Angelique Kidjo, had clinched the award in the place of Wizkid. This development has continued to spark social media reactions as some netizens where […]
