(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has urged Nigerians not to re-elect President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, citing ongoing problems with electricity supply. In a post on X on Saturday, Obi recalled a campaign promise made by Tinubu ahead of the 2023 election. According to him, the president had said Nigerians […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – ) Some residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have expressed concern over the rising cost of food items across community markets, describing the situation as increasingly difficult for low-and middle-income households. The residents, who spoke in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja, said the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – FirstBank, the premier bank in West Africa and a leading financial inclusion service provider, is thrilled to announce its sponsorship of the maiden edition of the Samuel Okwaraji Under 16 Football Championship, a nationwide youth football tournament organised to honour the late Samuel Okwaraji, one of Nigeria’s most celebrated football legends renowned […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has denied claims that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is trying to weaken opposition parties. Wike spoke on Friday in Abuja during an interview with journalists, where he addressed concerns that the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu is targeting opposition groups. His […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Presidency has explained why Bola Ahmed Tinubu met victims of the Plateau killings at the airport instead of visiting affected communities in Jos. In a statement by his Special Adviser, Bayo Onanuga, the Presidency said the decision was due to flight and logistical constraints at the Yakubu Gowon Airport. According to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has criticised a faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by David Mark, accusing it of using emotional pressure instead of addressing legal issues. In a post on X, Keyamo said the group was relying on “emotional reasoning and blackmail” to avoid […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has announced that it will go ahead with its planned congresses and national convention, despite being opposed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In a statement released on Friday, the party’s spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the exercise will begin on April 7 and end with a […]
(AFRICAN EXMINER) – MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited (MEDL) has confirmed the electrocution of one of its staff, Mr. Issac Dike, a linesman attached to its Ogui District. Head of Communications, MEDL, Mr. Emeka Ezeh, disclosed this in a statement he issued and made available to newsmen on Thursday in Enugu. According to him, the incident […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Peter Obi has sharply criticised the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the ongoing leadership crisis in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the situation as a troubling setback for Nigeria’s democracy. In his reaction, Obi expressed disappointment that individuals who once stood as defenders of democracy during the era of Sani […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called for the removal of the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), accusing the commission of bias and attempting to weaken opposition parties. ADC National Chairman, David Mark, made the call on Thursday while speaking to journalists in Abuja. He alleged that the ruling […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has appointed Prof. Shu’aibu Aliyu as Executive Secretary of the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF). Aliyu replaces Ahmed Aminu, who recently resigned to pursue the 2027 governorship election in Adamawa. The president also renewed the appointment of Mr Sule Abdulaziz as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, says he is willing to work with members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) even if they face corruption allegations. He spoke on Saturday on Magic FM in Aba, Abia State. Obi said working closely with such people gives him the chance to change […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has sent more police officers to Plateau State following an attack that killed several people last Saturday. The attack happened on March 29 in Angwan Rukuba, located in Jos North Local Government Area. Disu condemned the attack and ordered a large deployment of security forces to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has confirmed the reciept of 40 out of the 42 Nigerians deported from Mozambique. The 40 deportees returned to Nigeria after their release from detention in Mozambique for weeks. NiDCOM confirmed this in a statement on Tuesday by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, the commission’s Director of Media, Public […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has appointed Senator Ibrahim Ida as Chairman of the Corporate Affairs Commission and nominated seven people to fill vacant commissioner positions at the National Population Commission. This was contained in a press release issued on Monday and signed by Special Adviser to the President, information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – ) Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has sacked all Senior Special Assistants(SSAs) and Special Assistants(SAs) in his administration with immediate effect. This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen on Monday in Akure by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Ebenezer Adeniyan. According to the statement, the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has dismissed reports claiming he was rejected as Nigeria’s ambassador to Germany. In a post shared on his X account, Fani-Kayode described the reports as “fake news.” He alleged that the claims were being spread by opposition figures unhappy with his appointment. According to him, the reports […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, has formally welcomed former Kano State governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, and his supporters into the party. Kwankwaso was received at a ceremony held on Monday at his residence on Miller Road, with top members of the party in attendance. Speaking at the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The newly elected Deputy National chairman South (DNC) of the ruling All progressives Congress APC Dr. Benjamin Obiora Nwoye, has officially assumed office at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja, with a promise to drive a process of healing and genuine reconciliation within his area of jurisdiction. Nwoye, who arrived the party’s […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) –) The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin, has joined the 2027 governorship race in the state. In a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Assistant on Media, Mr Oyetunji Oyekunle, the speaker was endorsed as the preferred candidate of the PDP stakeholders in Ibarapaland. The statement said […]
