(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former governor of Imo State and Senator representing Imo West, Rochas Okorocha has declared to the Senate of his intention to run for president in the 2023 general elections. The lawmaker told the senate of his presidential ambition in a letter on Wednesday, January 26, 2022. Okorocha’s letter was announced in a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The United States Attorney’s Office at the Central District of California says that Ramon Abbas, aka, Hushpuppi, will be sentenced on February 14, 2022. The court’s Director of Media Relations, Thom Mrozek, said Hushpuppi has been scheduled for sentencing on Valentine’s Day, according to BBC Pidgin. In a plea agreement document , […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Mohamed Salah scored the decisive spot-kick as Egypt beat the Ivory Coast 5-4 on penalties after a 0-0 draw in Douala on Wednesday to reach the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals. Egypt, the record seven-time African champions, will play Morocco in the last eight in Yaounde on Sunday. Details later…
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Senator representing the Ekiti South Senatorial District, Chief Biodun Olujimi, has pulled out from the ongoing Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship primary election in Ekiti State shortly before the exercise began. Speaking with journalists in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital, Olujimi stated that her decision to withdraw from the primary was caused […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – France forward, Anthony Martial, believes that his lone move to Sevilla from Manchester United will see him enjoy playing football again. African Examiner writes that Martial took a wage cut to complete a move to the LaLiga outfit this week. “It’s not just about money. It’s to play and to enjoy it. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Police Authorities in Anambra state, South- East Nigeria, have declared a total of 21 people wanted, over the recent killing of two persons at Ogwuaniicha village in Ogbaru Council Area of the state. According to the Command, the development is also in connection with the abduction of the traditional Ruler of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has indicated interest to contest the 2023 presidency. His declaration is coming after former National Leader of the All Progressives Congress Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu; Ebonyi Governor Dave Umahi, Senate Chip Whip Orji Kalu and former Imo Governor Rochas Okorocha declared a similar interest. The former Kwara […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A drama ensued at the House of Representatives on Tuesday when it was announced that one of the wives of the Majority Leader, Alhassan Ado-Doguwa, had birthed the lawmaker’s 28th child. Ado-Doguwa, on a lighter note, said he was considering allocation of a polling unit to his private home, as part of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular music reality competition, Nigerian Idol, will be streamed in Uk , Italy, France and over 50 African Countries when it starts airing on Sunday, February 6, 2022. According to organisers, the show will also be streamed on video-on-demand platform, Showmax, across Africa and abroad. Viewers in those countries would be able […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Assembly, on Tuesday, amended the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill for the second time by concurring on consensus candidacy and setting fresh conditions for political parties in the nomination of candidates for elections. The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), had vetoed the electoral bill and sent it back to the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular Kayamata seller, Hauwa Muhammed aka Jaruma, has been remanded in prison custody following a petition by Regina Daniel and her billionaire husband, Ned Nwoko. According to reports, Jaruma was remanded at the Suleja Correctional Centre by an Abuja Upper Area Court after she was arraigned by the police for alleged false […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Alhaji Aliko Dangote has retained his position as the richest man in Africa, with a net worth of $12.1 billion, according to the 2022 edition of the Forbes’ Top 10 Africa’s Billionaires List. This is contained in a post on their verified Twitter account @Forbes. Chairman of BUA Group, Abdulsamad Rabiu, and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The immediate past Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, on Tuesday, inspected the final parade as a police officer, taking a bow out of service. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, in his note of commendation, said Mr Odumosu served Lagos and the country with every mental and physical […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Burkina Faso military yesterday undertook to propose a “timetable” for the country’s return to constitutional order “within a reasonable period of time and after consultation with the active forces of the nation”. Shortly before midnight on Monday, Roch Kabore resigned from the presidency of Burkina Faso through a letter addressed to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The police in Jigawa State have confirmed the killings of two officers in Taura Local Government Area and the abduction of the son-in-law to a government contractor in the state, Haruna Maifata. The incident occurred at Kwalam in Taura LGA where the contractor lives. The kidnappers abducted Ma’aru Abubakar, the son-in-law of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The United Kingdom has announced plans to remove all COVID -19 testing requirements for fully vaccinated passengers entering England. According to the UK government effective February 11, 2022 passengers entering England who are fully vaccinated will no longer be required to book a Day-2 arrivals test. A message from British Airways chairman […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A former Secretary to the Lagos State Government, Princess Adenrele Adeniran-Ogunsanya, has died at the age of 74. She is said to have died on Tuesday after a brief illness. Adeniran-Ogunsanya served as SSG in the administration of former Lagos Governor, Babatunde Raji Fashola. Details later…
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Lagos State Government has suspended the operations of the National Union of Road Transport Workers in the Idumota area of Lagos Island following the deadly clash recorded in the area. Lagos State Commissioner of Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotosho, made this known in a chat on Tuesday. Details later…
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The ouster of the Super Eagles has continued to spark debate as some Nigerians are bemoaning the performance of the Super Eagles goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye, whose fault led to the goal scored by the Carthage Eagles of Tunisia. It could be recalled that Tunisia defeated Nigeria to advance to the quarter-finals of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Raymond Dokpesi, founder of Daar Communications, says that the shortest way the southeast can produce the president of Nigeria is through an Atiku Abubakar presidency. Dokpesi disclosed this when he addressed journalists in Abia State. According to the media mogul, Atiku would be 80 years soon and Atiku is running for the […]
