(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has stated that Nigerians may be ready to forgive President Muhammadu Buhari if he effects changes to alleviate suffering in the country before he leaves office. The African Examiner recalls that on Friday, President Buhari enjoined Nigerians to forgive him for any way he has offended them. Afenifere, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – U.S. President Joe Biden, plans to run for another term in office, he announced on Twitter on Tuesday. “Every generation has a moment where they have had to stand up for democracy. “To stand up for their fundamental freedoms. I believe this is ours,” Biden tweeted. “That’s why I’m running for reelection […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government on Tuesday expressed its sympathies with Nigerians stranded in Sudan. The African Examiner recalls that there has been fighting between the Sudanese Army and the Rapid Effort Forces in the country’s capital, Khartoum which has led to countries evacuating their nationals. The Nigerian government also cautioned Nigerians against making […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Education Cannot Wait (ECW), the United Nations (UN) global fund for education in emergencies and protracted crises, has appointed a renowned journalist and humanitarian, Folly Bah Thibault as its new Global Champion. The acclaimed international journalist will join ECW in raising awareness and advocating for education for the world’s most vulnerable children. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says the average price of 5kg of cooking gas increased from N4,600.57 recorded in February to N4,610.48 in March. This is contained in the Bureau’s “Cooking Gas Price Watch’’ for March 2023 released on Monday in Abuja. The report said the March 2023 price represented a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – There were 222.5 million telephone subscribers in Nigeria as at end of 2022, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has said. The 2022 figure showed an increase of 27.1 million subscribers over the 195.5 million subscribers recorded at the end of 2021. The NBS stated the figures in its Telecoms Data: Active […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – UN Population Division has said India is about to surpass China as the world’s most populous nation in the coming days. UN Population Division Director, John Wilmoth, said this at a news conference on Monday at UN headquarters in New York. Wilmoth said the main driver of this trend was the fertility […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Upon his return to Nigeria from France on Monday, the President-Elect, Bola Tinubu says he is hail and hearty contrary to speculations that he was seriously ill. He stated this at his residence in the Asokoro area of Abuja shortly after his return from France. Addressing his supporters, he said, “Let me […]
….Urges inclusiveness (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has congratulated Nigeria’s President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The group in a statement made available to African Examiner Monday signed by it’s National president, Mazi Okwu Nnabuike said the time of electioneering was over. Okwu said the Igbo youths “congratulate Ahmed Bola […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nollywood actress, Destiny Etiko, has refuted claims that she is a virgin. The African Examiner writes that It was reported that Etiko in an interview on Sunday disclosed that she is a virgin at 33 and this has sparked social media reactions. Reacting to the news, the actress uploaded a video […]
…..Poor State Of Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium. (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, Enugu State chapter, has lambasted the governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi led Enugu State government over its neglect and failure to complete the renovation work going on at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu as well as poor state of sports generally […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – FOUNDING member of All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Osita Okechukwu, who is also the incumbent Director General of Voice of Nigeria VON, has described Ex- Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s attack on President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu’s transition as a demonstration of Crocodile tears, medicine after death and political hypocrisy. Atiku, the presidential candidate […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Police Service Commission has commiserate with the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Alkali Baba Usman, and the Imo state Police Command on the gruesome murder of five Police Officers on duty on Friday, April 21st, 2023 at Okpala junction in Ngor Okpala Local Government Area of Imo State. It said “the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Tottenham Hotspur captain, Hugo Lloris, labeled his side’s collapse at Newcastle United in the Premier League ’embarrassing’ on Sunday as the North London club’s top-four hopes suffered a huge blow. Tottenham could have moved level on points with Newcastle with a win but conceded five goals in the opening 21 minutes, eventually […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – FC Barcelona forward Ferran Torres struck late in the first half to secure a 1-0 victory over third-placed Atletico Madrid at Camp Nou on Sunday. The home side tightened their grip on top spot and moved a step closer to their 27th LaLiga title. With eight games remaining, FC Barcelona moved to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Manchester United will face arch-rivals Manchester City in the FA Cup final after beating Brighton 7-6 on penalties in Sunday’s semi-final. Erik ten Hag’s side played out a hard-fought 0-0 draw with Brighton that went to extra-time at Wembley. Solly March was the only Brighton player to miss in the shoot-out, with […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Commissioner for Information and Voter Education of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Festus Okoye, has said the commission lacks the power to declare wanted its Resident Electoral Commissioner in Adamawa, Hudu Ari. The REC had got into trouble for usurping the powers of the Collation Officer for Adamawa State to announce […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As the tussle for the zoning of the leadership of both chambers of the National Assembly gathers momentum, report emanating from the camp of the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, indicates he may return to the country on Monday (today) to take charge of proceedings and give direction. This is even as the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Veteran Nigerian singer, Charles Oputa, aka Charly Boy, has lamented that the newly redesigned N1000, N500, and N200 notes have gone out of circulation. The African Examiner recalls that the Supreme Court in March ruled that the old version of the Naira notes shall continue to be legal tender with the new […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian rapper, Raoul John Njeng-Njeng, aka Skales, has opened up concerning his struggles after leaving Empire Mates Entertainment (EME), Banky W’s record label. The African Examiner recalls that Skales got signed to EME in 2010 but left in 2014 after the expiration of his four-year recording contract. Speaking in a recent episode […]
