(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has debunked rumors suggesting he plans to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a post shared on his verified Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) handles, the Governor reaffirmed his commitment to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), describing himself as a “bona fide member” of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged Nigerians to use the Easter period to renew their hope in the assurance of God’s unfailing love and intervention in the affairs of the country and humanity. The party, in a statement on Sunday in Abuja by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, felicitated with […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Matthew Kukah, bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, has enjoined President Bola Tinubu to rescue Nigerians from the “cross of evil”. Kukah stated this in his 2025 Easter message titled ‘Mr President: Please bring us down from this cross’, saying that the country bleeds from savagery and brutality “never witnessed in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, former special adviser on political matters to Vice-President Kashim Shettima, has stated that the north may soon take a decisive stand on its political future if the grievances of the region continue to be ignored. In a video circulating online, Baba-Ahmed, enjoined northerners to remain united and wary of “traitors” […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Minister of Defense, retired General Theophilus Y. Danjuma, has again tasked Nigerians to be in charge of their own safety as the increase in insecurity in various places in Nigeria cannot be tackled by the efforts of the government alone. Danjuma gave this advice while speaking in an Easter appreciation event […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, Auwal Mohammed Jatau, has refuted claims that he slapped the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar. Jatau stated this as he reacted to the unconfirmed reports that he attacked the minister on the way going to the palace of Emir of Bauchi for the turbaning […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A former governor of Ekiti state, Ayo Fayose, has disclosed that the 2023 presidential candidate under the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, will not receive his support if he decides to run in 2027. ”I publicly worked against Atiku, and I am saying for the second time, if Atiku comes again, I […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has again assured Nigerians of his commitment to deliver on his promise of a renewed hope, better and prosperous nation. In his Easter message to Nigerians, the President said, “I draw inspiration from this timeless message of hope and renewal. I remain steadfast in my commitment to delivering the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As a way of promoting sports development and appreciating the team from his locality that won bronze medal in the just concluded Rauf Badamosi Football (RBF) Championship held at Ibagwa-Aka in Igboeze-South council area, Executive Chairman of Nkanu East LGA of Enugu State, Hon. Okechukwu Edeh, has hosted the team to a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Amid the crisis rocking Rivers State, FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike has given a condition for him to forgive Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his estranged political godson and successor. Wike, the immediate past Rivers governor, said he would let go of the wrongs Fubara has caused if he genuinely seeks forgiveness. He stated this […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nyesom Wike has described talks about a coalition to unseat President Bola Tinubu as not sincere and believes those behind it are doing so for selfish reasons. Wike, the Minister of the FCT, said this in Abuja on Friday during a media chat, accusing the masterminds of running away from issues bedevilling […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) in Kano State, has denied the rumour that Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso was planning to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Chairman of the party in the state, Alhaji Hashimu Dungurawa, said this while briefing newsmen on Friday in Kano. Dungurawa said that Kwankwaso did not […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Stock market investors traded 1.525 billion shares worth N43.006 billion in 51,156 transactions this week on the floor of the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. This is in contrast to 2.094 billion shares valued at N52.967 billion that exchanged hands last week in 64,612 deals. Consequently, the value of transactions traded by investors on […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday asked Christians in the country to use the Holy Week and Easter to reflect on the enduring values of sacrifice, redemption, love, and hope. The President made the call in a message he signed on Good Friday, two days to the Easter celebrations. According to Tinubu, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Bimbo Ademoye, Nollywood actress and producer, has warned those pirating her movie to desist from it. She described as an intellectual property theft the unauthorised use of her movie. The renowned actress took to her Instagram page to express how she felt over the unauthorised use of movie title and poster by […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Police Command in Lagos State has debunked a publication in some newspapers dated April 17, 2025 asserting that hundreds of Boko Haram suspects have been apprehended in Lagos. The command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin refuted this in a statement on Friday in Lagos. He said that following the publication, the Commissioner […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Presidency of Nigeria has stated that President Bola Tinubu will continue to pilot the affairs of state from Europe, irrespective of the fact that he is outside the country. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by Mr Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, who stated that the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As part of measure to use modern technology to boost it’s services, especially in the University Communities, First bank Nigeria limited, has launched a Digital Xperience Centre, at the University of Nigeria Nsukka UNN, saying the system is self service and would address issue of queues inside the banking halls. Speaking Wednesday […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government says it is eyeing the generation of 8,000 megawatts of electricity before the end of President Bola Tinubu’s first term in 2027. The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, said this on Thursday during the sixth edition of the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing Series in Abuja. “Now that we have […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – More than 130 international students across the United States have joined a federal lawsuit accusing the Trump administration of unlawfully canceling their visas, jeopardising their legal status in the country, court documents show. The students allege the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency abruptly and illegally terminated their status in the government’s Student […]
