(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – One of the contestants in the Saturday Governorship primary of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Osun, Gov. Gboyega Oyetola, says with God on his side, he will win. Oyetola, while commended members of the party for turning out in large numbers, said, “losing is not an option for a man commissioned […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The retired teachers in Anambra State have protested against the four years non-payment of their gratuities by the state government. The retired teachers tasked Governor Willie Obiano to pay the backlog of their gratuities which had accrued since 2017 before he leaves office in March. The angry retirees protested along the Teachers’ […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Senate President, Anyim Pius Ayim, has shed light on the alleged face-off he had with former President, Olusegun Obasanjo. Anyim stated that there are no grudges against Obasanjo, as he described the former president as one who has always remained focused and determined in his activities. Anyim, who had declared his […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Nigeria coach, Christian Chukwu, has raised questions about Augustine Eguavoen’s match-reading skills. Chukwu slammed Eguavoen for not tweaking his tactics against Tunisia in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, which led to the exit of the Super Eagles. Chukwu, however, admitted that Eguavoen did very well as a coach, as compared […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A tanker laden with petrol product belonging to Olam exploded on Friday killing at least 17 people. The FRSC spokesperson in the state, said the accident happened before Isara bridge in Ogun east senatorial district. Ms Okpe said 14 of the bodies were burnt beyond recognition, adding that the FRSC was able […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A forensic expert, Dr Richard Somiari, has informed an Ikeja Coroner’s Court that one of the five hitherto unidentified victims of the Nov. 1, 2021 the 21-storey building collapse at Gerard Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, has now been identified. African Examiner reports that with this the number of the unidentified victims now stands […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – UN envoy, Helen La Lime, says Haiti remains in “acute political and institutional crisis’’ despite some signs of progress in ending the political, economic and humanitarian crises in the country. Lime, head of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH), told the Security Council on Friday that the crisis Haiti had […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – First Bank of Nigeria (FBN) says it is determine to support Nigerian musical talents to advance the growth of the entertainment industry. Ms Folake Ani-Mumuney, Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications, FBN, said this at the inauguration of “The Voice Nigeria Season 4 Musical Contest“ on Friday in Lagos. Ani-Mumuney represented by […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, urged Lagos lawmakers, both at the federal and state levels, to work assiduously to actualize the presidential ambition of All Progressives Congress National Leader, Chief Bola Tinubu. Sanwo-Olu made the call in Ikeja, during the 17th Edition of the Executive/Legislative Parley, with the theme: ”Mobilizing […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A 25-year-old junior housewife, Rebecca Nicodemus has allegedly stabbed her rival, Precious to death over a disagreement on sex turn with their husband at Ode-Irele, in Ondo State. The two women occupy a one bed apartment with their husband. Police prosecutor, Obadasa Ajiboye, informed a Chief Magistrate court in Akure that the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria’s Super Falcons beat the Cote d’Ivoire senior women national football team 2-0 in the first leg match of the 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifiers’ final round on Friday at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja. More details later. NAN
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Blessing Okagbare, Nigeria’s 2008 long jump silver medalist has been banned for 10 years for doping, The Athletics Integrity Unit announced this on Friday. The 33-year-old, who is also a sprinter, was expelled from the Tokyo Olympics last year before the women’s 100m semi-finals after testing positive for human growth hormone at […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari has stated that former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, and his successors who emerged under the People’s Democratic Party platform built the Second Niger bridge with their mouths for sixteen years. Adesina, disclosed this in an article he shared on his Facebook page saying that […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria’s Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Olamilekan Adegbite has commended the Solid Mineral Development Fund (SMDF) for its commitment towards the implementation of its mandate. SMDF’s cardinal mandate is to act as a catalyst to spur development of Nigeria’s mining sector by undertaking targeted sustainable, profit-oriented investments and interventions in key […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The House of Representatives has suspended action on a bill seeking to establish a federal medical centre, fmc in Deba instead of Billiri in Gombe state, insisting that the senate concur with earlier version of the Bill. Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila while affirming the decision of the House […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Elder statesman, Edwin Clark has stated that the Southeast region of Nigeria should produce the next president in 2023 since they have never had a shot at the presidency since the advent of Democracy in Nigeria in 1999. Clark disclosed this when he appeared on Arise Television on Thursday. He said: “I […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has distanced its operatives from the 25kg cocaine deal involving a gang of police officers headed by a suspended deputy police commissioner, Abba Kyari. NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, in a statement, on Wednesday, faulted the claim that the agency’s officers at the Enugu airport were […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – An house wife Ramota Soliu has reportedly killed her husband with hot water at Iyana Ilewo in Abeokuta North Local Government Area of Ogun state. The husband Bello Soliu died from the body injuries he suffered when the wife poured hot water on him. The woman, whose six years relationship with Bello […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, the Minister of Interior, has vowed to work against the reelection of his successor, Gboyega Oyetola. Aregbesola said this at a political gathering in Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area of the state. He said that the forthcoming All Progressives Congress (APC) primary on Saturday would determine Oyetola’s fate in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – FC Barcelona came from behind to earn a 1-1 draw with Napoli in their Europa League knockout round playoff first leg at the Camp Nou on Thursday. The hosts dominated possession in the opening 30 minutes and had several good chances to take the lead, but it was Napoli who scored first. […]
