(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former pope Benedict XVI has died at the age of 95, the Vatican announced Saturday, almost a decade after he became the first pontiff to resign in six centuries. “With sorrow, I inform you that the Pope Emeritus, Benedict XVI, passed away today at 9:34 in the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery in the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has suspended the Executive Secretary of Osun Health Insurance Agency, Dr Niyi Oginni, and the Head of the Primary Health Care Development Board, Dr. Adebukola Olujide. The governor also directed investigation of the Public Procurement Agency otherwise known as the Due Process Office to determine […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Cristiano Ronaldo signs for Al Nassr with agreement valid for two years and half; total salary will be close to €200m per year, but this includes a commercial deal. It’s the biggest salary ever in football. “History in the making. This is a signing that will not only inspire our club to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria’s president, Muhammadu Buhari has expressed deep sadness over the death of Professor George Obiozor, the President General of apex Igbo Socio cultural body, Ohaneze Ndigbo, worldwide. He extends his heartfelt condolences to Obiozor’s family, the government and people of Imo State as well as Ndigbo, at home and in the Diaspora. […]
President Buhari has reappointed Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye as the Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). The Resident Media Consultant of NAFDAC, Sayo Akintola, told The Nation that her reappointment was with effect from December 1, 2022. Prof. Adeyeye was first appointed as Director-General in November 2017. On November […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court on Friday charged a policeman, Drambi Vandi, with murder, for allegedly shooting and killing a Lagos-based female lawyer, Bolanle Raheem, on Christmas Day, The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the Chief Magistrate, Mrs. C.A. Adedayo, ordered that the suspect should be remanded at the Ikoyi Correctional […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Senate President Ahmed Lawan on Friday said the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), will sign the 2023 appropriation bill on Tuesday, January 3 2023. Lawan revealed this after a closed-door meeting with the President at the State House, Abuja. The Senate President who arrived at the Villa minutes before 3:00 pm […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerians have reacted to the news of Fancy Acholonu, a Nigerian-American model, who has apologised publicly to popular Nollywood actor, Alexx Ekubo after she cancelled their August 2021 wedding plans. African Examiner recalls that Acholonu and Ekubo officially disclosed their engagement in May 2021, however, three months later, Fancy deleted all pictures […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President, Muhammadu Buhari, has described the late Brazilian football legend, Edson Arantes Do Nascimento, aka Pele, as someone who made a mark humanity will never forget. This was passed as a tribute to the footballer issued on behalf of all Nigerians on Thursday, December 29, 2022. African Examiner writes that Pele, 82, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Igbo umbrella organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has advised Governors Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State and Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia State to end their romance with Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State. A statement on Friday by the National President of the group, Mazi Okwu Nnabuike, made available to African Examiner […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Brazil football legend and three-time World Cup winner Pele, has died at age 82. Pele had been treated for colon cancer, following surgery to remove a tumour in September 2021, and had required regular medical treatment. After being admitted back into the hospital at the end of November to re-evaluate his cancer […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Mr Peter Obi, has described the death of the President-General of Ohaneze Ndigbo, Prof. George Obiozor, as a great loss to Nigeria. Obi, who said this on his Twitter handle on Thursday, expressed sadness over the news of Obiozor’s death. “I am deeply saddened by the news of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA has stated that it could seek not less than ₦5 billion compensation for the family of the slain lawyer from the Lagos State Government and the Nigeria Police Force. African Examiner had earlier reported the cruel murder of Omobolanle Raheem, a member of the Nigerian Bar Association, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Vice Chairman, South – East , Labour party, Chief Innocent Okeke, has hit hard on former Vice president, and presidential Candidate of the people’s Democratic party PDP, Ahaji Atiku Abubarkar, over his recent comment in Anambra state where he called on Igbos to vote for him. He said: “there is […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Police Service Commission has approved the suspension of ASP Drambi Vandi, AP/no 134901, who allegedly shot and killed a female lawyer, Bolanle Raheem, on Christmas day in Aja area of Lagos State with immediate effect. A statement issued by it’s Spokesman, Ikechukwu Ani, made available to African Examiner Thursday said the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Peter Okoye of PSquare music group has slammed the 18 presidential candidates for ending their campaigns to focus on the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi. African Examiner recalls that Okoye had earlier stated that some cabals want Peter Obi to step down from the 2023 presidential election as they are afraid […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular rapper and activist, Folarin Falana aka Falz have enjoined the governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the Nigerian Police Force to make sure that justice is served in the murder of Bolanle Raheem. African Examiner recalls that Raheem, a lawyer and lead consultant of Croston Homes, was killed by a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Pope Francis has stated that Pope Benedict XVI, his predecessor, is “very sick”. “I want to ask you all for a special prayer for Pope Emeritus Benedict who sustains the Church in his silence. He is very sick,” Francis said. “Let’s ask the Lord to comfort him and sustain him in this […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Senate has enjoined the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to extend its deadline for the phasing out of the old N1,000, N500 and N200 notes. African Examiner recalls that the CBN had initially stated that from January 31st the old notes will fizzle out. However, the senate wants the date to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Chairman of Eti-Osa East Local Council Development Area, John Campos, says that a street in the area will be renamed in honour of the murdered 41-year-old lawyer, Bolanle Raheem. According to The Punch, Campos disclosed this in his condolence visit to the family of the slain lawyer on Wednesday, December 28, […]
