(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A 33-year-old suspected armed robber, Akeem Owonikoko, has alleged that a police inspector, identified simply as Ola, supplied him and other gang members with guns, the Ogun State Police Command said on Sunday. According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, Owonikoko was arrested along Sagamu-Ijebu-Ode Expressway during […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State is still in Germany where he is receiving medical attention, his Chief Press Secretary, Richard Olatunde, said on Saturday. Olatunde made the assertion in a statement, in response to a video circulating on social media suggesting his principal’s return. “While we acknowledge the eagerness of the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Chelsea and Liverpool had to settle for a 1-1 draw to start their Premier League season on Sunday as Tottenham also drew 2-2 at Brentford as they began life without Harry Kane. Liverpool’s bright start was rewarded when Luis Diaz prodded home the opening goal, but debutant Axel Disasi earned Chelsea boss […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Senior Pastor of the Citadel Global Community Church, Tunde Bakare, on Sunday said he warned against the “Emilokan” kind of politics. President Bola Tinubu made the famous “Emi lokan (It is my turn)” speech on June 2, 2022 ahead of the 2023 election following a seeming lack of support from the then […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Enugu State police Command has arrested 12 male suspects over their alleged role in the murder of four persons during a Communal clash at Oyofo and Awha Community in Ezeagu Council area of the state. It said preliminary investigation “shows that the clash is a result of land ownership dispute between […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Imo state governor, and All progressive Congress APC Candidate in the November 11 gubernatorial election in the state, Senator Hope Uzodinma, has dumped his incumbent Deputy, Professor Placid Njoku, and unveiled a female, Chinyere Ihuoma Ekomaro as his running mate for the forthcoming election. Speaking during the official unveiling on Saturday in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A combined team of Police Special Forces and Operatives serving in Igbo-Eze North Police Division of Enugu State Command, in the morning hours of Thursday, raided the camp of members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra and Eastern Security Network IPOB/ESN, at Imufu in Igbo-Eze North Local Council Area of the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian Navy is to establish an operational base in Enugu State to improve the security of lives and property by securing the state’s coastal areas. The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, disclosed this during a courtesy call on the governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, at […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A prominent attorney and a former police officer and United States Marine Corps veteran, Zulu Ali has released a book on the economic exploitation of African Americans by justice system. The new is published from his lecture entitled, “Negroes for Sale: The Business of American Criminal Justice”. The lecture, now available in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A former president, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has expressed worry over the pervasive corruption in Nigeria’s electoral system. He, however, called for an urgent need for Christians to engage in politics to drive positive change. The former president made the call while delivering a speech during the 57th Annual Convention and 67th Anniversary […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has suspended the Commissioner for Chieftaincy and Home Affairs, Mr. Olaiya Atibioke, for two weeks. The Commissioner, who was one of those inaugurated less than a week ago, imposed the suspension for unauthorized departure from the venue of a three-day retreat organized for them. According to a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former world champion Anthony Joshua needed seven rounds to stop stand-in opponent Robert Helenius in the seventh round of their heavyweight bout on Saturday. Helenius was only drafted in after fighting in Finland last weekend when Dillian Whyte was ruled out of what would have been an all-British clash following “adverse analytical […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Edo State chapter of the Labour Party has stated that it will receive the embattled Deputy Governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu, to its fold in open hands. This was disclosed by the state Chairman, Kelly Ogbaloi, who announced that Shaibu is welcome if he decides to join the Labour Party. Ogbaloi made […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has stated that the military has no plans for a coup in Nigeria as they are happy and better under democracy. On Friday, Tukur Gusau, DHQ director, defence information, stated that the DHQ is against an online report presently circulating about welfare issues of the armed forces of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, says Nigeria is already fighting some serious wars and that the country does not need more wars. “We are still fighting wars against hunger, we are fighting some serious wars and sure we don’t want more wars. We […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Arsenal’s Premier League title challenge got off to a winning start on Saturday but the big-spending Gunners were made to sweat in a 2-1 victory over Nottingham Forest. First-half goals from Eddie Nketiah and Bukayo Saka had the home side cruising at the Emirates. But they were made to suffer a nervy […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Dele Momodu, has frowned at the ministerial team of President Bola Tinubu. Momodu expressed his thoughts when he was featured on the latest edition of a podcast, Mic On as he stated that Tinubu’s ministerial list was worst than his predecessor, ex-President Muhammadu Buhari’s […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has reassured Nigerians that no stone would be left unturned in his administration’s multifarious efforts to stimulate the economy and make it work for the greatest good of all Nigerians. A statement signed by Presidential Spokesman Ajuri Ngelale said Tinubu spoke during a meeting held at the Presidential Villa […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Erling Haaland started the Premier League season with a bang as the Norwegian struck twice in defending champions Manchester City’s 3-0 win at promoted Burnley. Rodri completed the scoring after Haaland’s first-half double to give City a perfect start to their quest to become the first side to win four consecutive English […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The news that former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has withdrawn his nomination to serve as a minister in the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has sparked reactions on social media. According to media reports, El-Rufai recommended a replacement to serve as a minister as he informed President Tinubu that he […]
