(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Youth Wing of the Igbo Socio-Cultural Organisation, Ohaneze Ndigbo, has endorsed the 2023 presidential ambition of Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi. African Examiner reports that Umahi had on Tuesday told President Muhammadu Buhari of his intentions to join the presidential race. Mr Damian OKafor, National Youth Leader Of Ohaneze told newsmen […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Education Cannot Wait (ECW), the United Nations (UN) global fund for education in emergencies and protracted crises, has announced US$17.7 million grant to support access to quality life-sustaining education programmes for displaced, conflict-affected and vulnerable children and adolescents in Sudan. Before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, an estimated 4.3 million children were out […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has praised the Super Eagles of Nigeria after the team defeated Egypt 1-0 on Tuesday at the ongoing 33rd Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cameroon. The commendation, released on Wednesday, was disclosed in a statement by Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Allen Onyema, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace, has gifted the Super Eagles N10 million for defeating the Pharaohs of Egypt in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations. Onyema, speaking with the team at halftime during their opening game on Tuesday, stated that he is optimistic that the Super Eagles […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Super Eagles coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has stated that Nigerian players cut Egypt captain, Mohamed Salah, off the ball to record victory. Eguavoen disclosed this in a post-match interview after Nigeria defeated Egypt 1-0 on Tuesday. The coach heaped praises on the performance of the Super Eagles adding that the good performance will […]
(BREAKING) : Ex-Oyo Governor Alao-Akala Is Dead (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A former Oyo Governor Otunba Christopher Alao-Akala, is dead. He was 71. Sources close to the politician confirmed his demise on Wednesday. The politician was born on June 3, 1950, at Ogbomoso in the Ogbomoso North Local Government Area of Oyo State. He had his […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Troops of Operation Safe Haven yesterday rescued Mrs Thabitha Silas, the wife of the Deputy Chief of Staff, Deputy Governor’s Office Plateau State, from kidnappers. Mrs Thabitha was rescued along with Dr Audu Samuel, the Medical Director Allah Na Kowa Clinic and Maternity Barkin Ladi. Reports revealed that Mrs Silas was kidnapped […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Police in Adamawa State have confirmed an acid attack on four people in Yola, the state capital. The spokesman of the command Sulaiman Nguroje, a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), confirmed the development to reporters in Yola yesterday. Nguroje said the attack was reported to Jimeta Police Division on January 6, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The building housing Salvation Ministry, Okpanam, Oshimili North Local Government Area, Delta State, has collapsed, trapping unspecified number of worshippers with over 10 deaths recorded. The building, which is being used for the first time, reportedly collapsed at about 5:55p.m. during Tuesday’s evening service. Eight persons have been rescued unhurt, while […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Taiwanese rescuers on Wednesday located the wreckage of a F-16V jet that crashed into the sea a day before, less than two months after the island launched the first squadron of its most advanced fighters. The jet disappeared from radar screens around half an hour after taking off for a routine training […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board said it had finalised the list of approved computer-based test centres in preparation for the 2022 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. The board also reiterated its decision to have a hitch-free registration process for all candidates. This was disclosed in the latest bulletin released by the board […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Super Eagles of Nigeria have defeated the Pharaohs of Egypt 1-0 in their group stage encounter at the ongoing 33rd Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday in Garoua, Cameroon. Super Eagles, who top Group D with the victory, were dominant and impressive in the game. With today’s victory, Nigeria broke Egypt’s […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, has described late elder statesman, Chief Ernest Shonekan, as a role model who would be remembered as a man of sustained strong will to succeed. Obasanjo, in a condolence letter addressed to Mrs Margaret Shonekan, the deceased wife, a copy of which was made available to newsmen in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, who announced his intention for the 2023 presidential election on Tuesday, has stated that he’s not in contest with anybody but himself. Umahi disclosed this when he addressed State House correspondents after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja, on Tuesday. Governor Umahi had […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Turkish footballer, Ahmet Calik, has died in a car crash. The 27-year-old, who had adorned the international jerseys eight times and recently turned out for club Konyaspor, was involved in the clash on Tuesday morning in the capital city of Ankara. The African Examiner writes that Calik also played for Super Lig […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Knights of St. John International (KSJI), an international sodality organisation of the Roman Catholic Church, has joined the Church in Nigeria in mourning the demise of the Catholic Bishop of Ilorin Diocese, Most Rev (Dr) Paul Olawoore. The group in a statement expressed deep shock and pains over the death of the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ahead of the 2023 general elections, the Chief Whip of the Senate, Sen. Orji Kalu, says he will consider contesting for president if the All Progressives Congress (APC) zones its presidential ticket to the South-East region. Kalu disclosed this to the News Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on Tuesday after Christmas and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As part of effort to rejig and reinvigorate the Nigerian Army(NA), the Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has approved the posting and appointment of senior officers. Those affected in the reshufflement, released on Monday10 January 2022, include General Officers Commanding GOCs and other senior officers. A statement issued by […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian celebrity dancer, Kafayat Shafau, popularly known as Kaffy, has opened up on her separation from her husband, Joseph Ameh. According to her, marriage was supposed to be an alignment of destinies but that was not the case in her union. The mother-of-two said this in a video on her Instagram page […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Will Smith has won his debut award for the best actor in a drama film at the award ceremony from the Golden Globes on Sunday. Having been nominated for 5 different categories in 1993, 1994, 2002, 2007, and 2016; Will Smith’s 2022 nomination has finally gained him a win. The 53-year-old rapper-turned-actor […]
