(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Afrobeats sensation Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has made amends with his ailing father, Fatai Odunsi, and promised to purchase a house for him and as well cover his medical expenses. Reports say Odunsi made this known in a new video released online, confirming that his son has reached out to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Super striker Victor Osimhen, Bruno Onyemaechi, Papa Daniel Mustapha, and Kayode Bankole were the first players to arrive in Nigeria’s camp for the crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier against Rwanda. The players in a video post shared on the team’s social media handles were spotted at the Kigali International Airport in the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Donald Trump’s administration on Sunday began mass layoffs at Voice of America and other US-funded media, making clear its intent to gut outlets long seen as critical for US influence. Just a day after all emplyees were put on leave, staff working on a contractual basis received an email notifying them […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Rivers State House of Assembly has accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy Ngozi Odu of gross misconduct. According to them, the action was in line with the Nigerian Constitution. “In compliance with Section 188 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) and other extant laws, we […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Foreign journalists have lauded China’s “opening up” strategy, calling it a powerful platform for diplomatic learning, knowledge-sharing and understanding millennia-old wisdom. They are participants in a four-month media exchange in Beijing, organised by the China International Press Communication Centre under the China Public Diplomacy Association. Bulgarian journalist Tania Glouhtcheva said in a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Dan Burn and Alexander Isak ended 70 years of hurt as they fired Newcastle to League Cup final victory over Liverpool on Sunday. Local boy Burn headed the Magpies into the lead on the stroke of half-time, and Isak’s 23rd goal of the season seven minutes after the restart secured a first […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Sule Lamido, a former governor of Jigawa state, has stated that the plan by Nasir el-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna, to unseat President Bola Tinubu in 2027 should not be because of personal issues but on national interest. It is worth recalling that El-Rufai shifted to the Social Democratic Party (SDP) from […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – In literature, an oxymoron refers to placing two opposing ideas side by side, such as “old news” or “deafening silence.” This concept mirrors the paradox in Anambra, where a state predominantly Christian, particularly Catholic, has seen a significant rise in the practice of traditional spirituality and native medicine. According to Catholic Hierarchy, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) announced that it has successfully thwarted attempts by Drug Trafficking Organisations (DTOs) to smuggle illicit consignments from Nigeria to five countries. NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi, said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. He said the organisations wanted to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc on Friday, hosted the 60th President of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Chief Davidson C. S. Alaribe, FCA, in a meeting aimed at fostering collaboration and innovation between both institutions. The meeting signalled a pivotal moment in the relationship between […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), Africa’s leading philanthropy empowering entrepreneurs is set to announce the 11th cohort of the TEF Entrepreneurship Programme on Saturday, March 22, 2025. The 2025 announcement comes at a critical time, as Africa’s entrepreneurship ecosystem faces funding constraints and global economic headwinds. TEF continues to provide much-needed support, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Manchester City failed to ease fears of missing out on the Champions League next season after twice blowing the lead to draw 2-2 against Brighton, while third-placed Nottingham Forest thrashed Ipswich 4-2 on Saturday. Erling Haaland and Omar Marmoush put City in front, but high-flying Brighton extended their unbeaten run to seven […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – ) The Police Command in Lagos State has detained a 74-year-old man for allegedly defiling a 13-year-old girl. The command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this while briefing journalists in Lagos on Saturday. Hundeyin said that the incident happened on March 12 at the Iju area of the state. He said that […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The ljumu and Kabba-Bunu Local Government Councils have announced the closure of two Zango Cattle Markets in their respective areas, following incessant security threats. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the markets are situated at Iyara in Ijumu and Odolu in Kabba. It was learnt that after the closure of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and former United nations special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, professor Joy Ngozi Ezeilo, has urged citizens of Nigeria and elsewhere to join hands together in fighting the menace of trafficking in persons in the society. In a statement titled: ‘Stop the trafficking’ and made available […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has said that he fully understands what Nigerians are going through but that the present economic reform is necessary to build a resilient country and guarantee the children’s future. Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga said Tinubu spoke on Friday in Abuja when he […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Rivers State House of Assembly on Friday passed three bills into law before immediately proceeding on an indefinite recess. The bills include the Rivers State House of Assembly (Powers and Privileges) Bill, the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) Bill, and the Rivers State Local Government Bill, 2025. Speaker of the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A yet-to-be-identified woman has given up the ghost after she jumped off the Third Mainland Bridge into the Lagos lagoon. The police spokesperson in the state, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this on Friday. Hundeyin stated that the incident happened on Thursday and she was confirmed dead by a team of doctors. “On 13/3/2025 […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A delegation of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of apex Igbo socio cultural body, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide led by its Deputy President General Prince Okey Nwadinobi, have met with the South East caucus of the House of Representatives in Abuja. The meeting, according to the organization, was recently held at the Maitama […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As part of its efforts in promoting oil palm production across the globe, including Nigeria, Enugu state in particular, in line with global best practices, Solidaridad West Africa, an international Civil Society group has inaugurated the Enugu state Palm Oil traceability Inter-ministerial Committee. According to the organization, the Committee is to initiate […]
