(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Bola Tinubu has asked undecided Nigerians to back his presidential bid, maintaining that he is the best to lead the nation. “I want to hurry them and I appeal to them to get their PVC ready and vote for me. I am not campaigning for any other person but for myself and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian singer, Davido has arrived Qatar ahead of his closing ceremony performance at the ongoing World Cup. The singer was spotted with a customized blanket which had the face of his late son, Ifeanyi on it. Ubi Franklin, his lawyer, Bobo Ajudua popularly known as Prince and more were spotted with him. […]
…. As Ugwuanyi Summons Security Meeting (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Contrary to reports in the social media that a truck loaded with fire arms was recently intercepted somewhere in Enugu state on Thursday, the Commissioner of Police (CP) in the State, Ahmed Ammani, has debunked the rumour, saying such never happened The rumour, which caused serious […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command Detectives serving in the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department CID Enugu, working with their counterpart in Imo State Command, have arrested one Osuagwu Chidubem (male) at Nekede Owerri, while attempting to sell a Toyota Corolla car he stole from his older female […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele, says the newly redesigned Naira notes are already in banks and ready for issuance. According to multiple tweets on CBN’s official handle, Emefiele made the statement at Daura while on a visit to brief President Muhammadu Buhari on the Naira […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Croatia beat Brazil 4-2 on penalties on Friday to set up a World Cup semi-final against Argentina or the Netherlands. The match finished 1-1 after extra time, with Bruno Petkovic cancelling out Neymar’s brilliant solo opener. The World Cup quarter-final between Croatia and Brazil went to penalties after the match finished 1-1 […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has released popular musician, Daniel Oladapo, also known as D’Banj. D’banj’s lawyer, Pelumi Olajengbesi, who announced the development on Friday, said the musician was released on self-recognition. African Examiner reports that the lawyer had yesterday called for the release of the singer from […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Fintiri, has accused the Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele, of targeting the political class with the cash withdrawal limit policy unveiled by the apex bank on Tuesday. Controversies have continued to trail the planned policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria to limit daily cash withdrawal […]
(AFRICAN EXAMIER) – The head of Nigeria’s military Thursday described as false a Reuters story that the military forced about 10,000 women to have abortions over a 10-year period. Lucky Irabor, an army general, spoke at the weekly media briefing organized by the Presidential Communications Team at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Mr Irabor gave no […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege, the Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta, says his administration will not probe Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa-led government if elected in 2023. Omo-Agege, also the Deputy Senate President, however, clarified that the Okowa-led government would only be made to refund the N250 billion it recently received […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Chief of Staff to the President, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari has extolled President Muhammadu Buhari’s style of leadership, saying the president will be remembered for leaving a legacy of leadership by example and excellence. Gambari stated this when he inaugurated the 54-seater State House Multi-Purpose Training Centre, fitted with state-of-the-art multimedia equipment, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has stated that he is ready for debates. This development is coming after criticisms over the former Lagos States governor’s refusal to honour invitations for debates attended by other presidential candidates. Addressing a group of young Nigerians in London, Tinubu stated that […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Founder of WomenAid Collective (WACOL), Prof Joy Ngozi Ezeilo, has revealed that the non -governmental organization has provided free legal aid and assistance services to a total of 62,000 women and girls since inception. The WACOL boss, who is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) disclosed this Thursday during the 25 years […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele has disclosed that the new naira notes have already been disbursed to the various commercial banks and expect that banks would begin distribution to the public. Emefiele made the declaration on Thursday after a visit to President Muhammadu Buhari in his […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – World-leading policy institute and think-tank forum, Chatham House has invited the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi to discuss his plans for Nigerians ahead of the February 25, 2023 presidential elections. Obi, former governor of Anambra State, is expected to attend the event slated for January 16, 2023 in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Spain sacked coach Luis Enrique on Thursday after the 2010 champions were dumped out of the World Cup by Morocco at the last-16 stage, quickly naming his replacement as under-21s boss Luis de la Fuente. Spain started their campaign in Qatar in style by hammering Costa Rica 7-0 and qualified for the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular Canadian singer, Celine Dion, has revealed the reason for her long-time silence, saying she’s battling a rare neurological disorder called the Stiff-Person syndrome. Celine Dion revealed this heartbreaking battle with the life-changing diseases, which she refers to as a “one-in-a-million” case. Following this development, the singer has been forced to put […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has increased its fare on all routes across the country. In a released memo, NRC says the 24-seater coaches will now cost N9,000 instead of N6,500; the 56 and 68-seater coaches will now cost N6,500 instead of N5,000. Also, the 88-seater coaches will now cost N3,600 instead […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ahead of the 2023 General Elections in Nigeria, the International Press Centre (IPC) will on Saturday in Abuja hold a stakeholders’ meeting to brainstorm on the challenge of disinformation and misinformation, particularly during elections. The interface meeting between the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other stakeholders on flashpoints of electoral disinformation […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Suspected political thugs early on Thursday morning invaded the residence of Senator Lee Maeba in the GRA, Phase 3 axis of Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Maeba is the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party Presidential Campaign Council in Rivers State. A source told our correspondent that the hoodlums came from a nearby […]
