(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari arrived in Madinah, Saudi Arabia on Tuesday at the commencement of an eight-day official visit. Presidential Spokesman, Garba Shehu, said in a statement that upon he arrival of Buhari, he was received by the Deputy Governor Sa’ud Khalid Al-Faisal. According to the statement, Buhari visited and prayed at the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has asked the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) to dismiss a petition filed by Labour Party (LP) and its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, saying the reliefs sought are not grantable. INEC, the 1st respondent, stated this in its reply filed on Monday night at the PEPC’s […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The management of FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria Plc, manufacturers of Peak Milk has apologized to the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), concerning the controversial Easter advert. The African Examiner recalls that last week, Peak Milk commemorated Good Friday using the crucifixion of Jesus Christ as a metaphor to promote its Peak milk brand […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian singer, Anthony Victor, aka Victony says his accident two years ago was a “blessing in disguise”. The African Examiner recalls that in April 2021, the singer was involved in a ghastly accident that left one dead and three injured. The “Soweto” crooner subsequently underwent his first surgery in the same year. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers, has stated that Dino Melaye does not have the wherewithal to be a governor.Wike made this known on Tuesday during a media chat in Port Harcourt, the capital of Rivers. The African Examiner writes that Dino Melaye, a former senator, is among those jostling to replace Governor […]
……Passes Vote Of Confidence On Buhari, Party’s Nat. Chair. (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Members of G-37, comprising former All progressive Congress APC States Chairmen and ex-members of Non National Working Committee (NWC), members of National Executive Committee of the party from 2013 to 2021, have called on members of the party who worked against its presidential […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government has challenged the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, to clarify his position on a leaked audio of the conversation he allegedly had with a prominent Nigerian cleric. The audio clip as released by an online newspaper was an alleged conversation between Obi and the founder of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Napoli are sweating on the return of Victor Osimhen for the first leg of their all-Italian Champions League quarter-final as they head towards possibly the biggest two matches in the club’s history in unconvincing form. Southern Italy’s biggest club needed just four more wins from nine matches to secure their first league […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Frank Lampard has urged Chelsea to ignore the turmoil enveloping his struggling side as he invoked the memory of the Blues’ incredible run to Champions League glory in 2012. Lampard is back in charge of Chelsea until the end of the season after replacing the sacked Graham Potter last week. After watching […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Chief of Army Staff, (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Farouk Yahaya, on Monday hosted troops of North East Operation HADIN KAI to a luncheon to mark the Easter. The feast was held at Maimalari Military Cantonment in Maiduguri. Yahaya represented by Maj.-Gen. Ibrahim Ali, the Theatre Commander, said the luncheon was in keeping with […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) has signed a tripartite agreement to commence the re-concession of the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex (LITFC). This is contained in a statement signed by BPE’s Head of Public Communications, Amina Tukur, in Abuja on Monday. Tukur said the bureau signed a tripartite agreement with Portman […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – China’s National Health Commission on Monday unveiled the latest plan for COVID-19 vaccination,. The commission said that the plan aims to raise the immunity levels of certain groups and further reduce the risks of severe infection and death from the virus. The plan was issued by the State Council Joint COVID-19 Prevention […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The All Progressives Congress (APC), on Monday, prayed the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) in Abuja to dismiss the petition filed by the Labour Party (LP) and its Presidential Candidate, Mr Peter Obi, against the emergence of Sen. Bola Tinubu as president-elect in the Feb. 25 election. The APC, the 4th respondent, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) -A concerned Nigerian and social justice crusader, David Musa King has vowed to institute a legal action against the Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Persons With Disabilities (NCPWD), Mr. James Lalu, over alleged rape complaint. King, who hails from Ganawuri town in Riyom Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau State, but […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A spokesman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, Daniel Bwala has reacted to the demand made by Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka, to debate with Labour Party, LP, presidential running mate, Datti Baba-Ahmed. The African Examiner recalls that Datti Baba-Ahmed during an interview had stated that the country has […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Prof. Onje Gye-Wado, Former Deputy Governor of Nassarawa State abducted by gunmen on April 7, has been released. DSP Ramhan Nansel, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Lafia. NAN recalls that Gye-Wado who was deputy governor between 1999 […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The chairman of the presidential advisory committee against Corruption (PACAC), Itse Sagay, has stated that the February 25 presidential poll is the “best election” Nigeria has ever organised. The African Examiner writes that Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was announced winner of the presidential election by the Independent National […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Some leisure spot owners in Abuja on Monday decried low patronage during the Easter festivities. They blamed the low patronage on economic hardship triggered by inflation, insecurity and cash crunch. According to Istifanus Nanu, the Manager, Taminus Garden, Asokoro, sales have significantly decreased compared to 2022. “During the Easter period in 2022, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez believes if Real Madrid have given up on La Liga, it is because of his side’s superb season, he told a news conference Sunday. Champions Madrid lost 3-2 at home against Villarreal on Saturday and league leaders Barca can move 15 points clear of Los Blancos with a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Two bodies were found in the rubble of a building that collapsed in Marseille following a major explosion, French authorities said Monday, as rescue workers scrambled to find at least six people still unaccounted for. More than 24 hours after the four-storey building imploded, with residents reporting a strong smell of gas, […]
