(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A Senior Advocate of Nigeria SAN, Joy Ngozi Ezeilo, has applauded the judgement of an Abuja High Court which sentenced Mr. Peter Nwachukwu, husband of the Late Gospel Singer, Osinachi to death by hanging, describing the verdict as a landmark ruling. Nwachukwu was found guilty of culpable homicide following the death of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, has opened up on why he and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori joined the All Progressives Congress from the Peoples Democratic Party. Okowa, stated this while speaking at a ceremony held at the Cenotaph in Asaba on Monday, where he and other defectors were formally received into the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Enugu State Caucus in the House of Representatives has thrown its weight behind the federal government’s plan to concession the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu. They described it as a potential catalyst for the South East economy, applauding the federal government for the initiative. The federal lawmakers, however, urged the government […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As part of measures towards enhancing educational infrastructure and fostering economic growth in his locality, the Executive Chairman of Awgu local Government area of Enugu state, Hon. Uche Okolo, has officially commenced the construction of road networks in the area,. The initiative commenced with an almost 4-kilometer road project with drainages, consisting […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a surprise three-day ceasefire from May 8-10, coinciding with Moscow’s World War II Victory Day commemorations, the Kremlin said Monday. Moscow said it expected Kyiv to issue a similar order, and that it stood ready to respond to any violations of the possible halt in fighting. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Justice Njideka Nwosu-Iheme of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Wuse Zone 2, Abuja, has sentenced the husband of late gospel singer, Osinachi, Peter Nwachukwu, to death by hanging. Justice Nwosu-Iheme found him guilty of culpable homicide resulting in the death of the deceased on April 8, 2022. The judge […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has distanced himself from reports circulating on social media suggesting that he, along with four other governors, were planning to defect from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to join a coalition allegedly being formed by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in collaboration with other politicians. Idris […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed its Rivers State Council to organise a peaceful rally on May 1, 2025, as part of activities to commemorate this year’s Workers’ Day. The rally is to be held within the premises of the council, involving all affiliate unions, and will focus on advocating for […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The South-South Zonal chapter of the All Progressives Congress on Sunday issued popular social media influencer, Martins Vincent Otse, better known as VeryDarkMan, one week to issue an apology to the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, concerning the way he addressed the former Akwa Ibom State governor. This was contained […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ned Nwoko, the senator representing Delta north, has enjoined Sheriff Oborevwori, governor of Delta state, to keep aside the “old habits” of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as he starts a new political journey in the All Progressives Congress (APC). Nwoko, in a statement addressed to the governor cautioned that the defection […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Defending champions of the Nigeria professional football League (NPFL), Rangers International FC of Enugu on Sunday lost 2 -1 to visiting Enyimba FC of Aba in a local derby in the match day 35 in the ongoing 2024/2025 season. The defeat brought to six the home games the Flying Antelopes have lost […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER – The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed that a cyclist died after colliding with a moving truck on Sunday. LASTMA’s General Manager, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, made the announcement in a statement in Lagos. Bakare-Oki explained that the tragic accident involved a cyclist and a heavily loaded truck (registration number BDG […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – With a 5-1 win against Tottenham FC on Sunday, Liverpool have won the 2024/25 premier league titles at anfield. The achievement which is the 20th league title draws Liverpool level with Manchester United as the winners of the most league titles in English football. Our correspondent reports that the club won the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori was absent when the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) met in Abuja on Saturday night. The meeting was to welcome new entrants into the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), but Oborevwori, who recently teamed up with the party, did not attend. Oborevwori, who swept to victory in 2023 […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced that the Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu will reopen for flight operations on April 28, following the completion of emergency runway repairs. The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs Obiageli Orah, disclosed this in a statement […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A human rights group, Civil Rights Realisation and Advancement Network (CRRAN), has urged the Enugu state government to prevail on the management of Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) to as a matter of urgency restore electricity supply back to the Bigard Memorial Seminary Enugu. The organization claimed EEDC unlawfully disconnected the electricity […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Alex Otti, the governor of Abia state, has refuted claims connecting him to a planned defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). There have been speculations that Otti recently met with Hope Uzodimma, the Imo governor because of his potential move to the ruling party. The rumour of Governor Otti’s defection emerged […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Apetu of Ipetumodu in Osun State, Oba Joseph Oloyede, and a pastor, Edward Oluwasanmi, are facing possible prison sentences in the United States after pleading guilty to charges of COVID-19 relief fraud. Oba Oloyede, a U.S.-based accountant and information systems expert, was installed as the new Apetu in July 2019. He […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Governorship Candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) in forthcoming Anambra election, Sir Paul Chukwuma, has named Chief Uzu Okagbue, as his running mate for the November 8th 2025 poll. He made the announcement at a ceremony which took place at the State Party Secretariat, Awka, which had in attendance YPP […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has hailed the Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal for its judgment in the appeal filed by Meta Platforms Incorporated (Facebook) and WhatsApp LLC. This is contained in a statement by the FCCPC Director Corporate Affairs, Mr Ondaje Ijagwu, on Friday in Abuja. Ijagwu said […]
