(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Adamawa State Governorship Election Tribunal on Saturday affirmed the re-election of Umaru Fintiri as duly re-elected Governor of the state in the March 2023 governorship election. After the Adamawa governorship election which dragged into a supplementary poll and some controversial moments. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared incumbent Fintiri […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Some Nigerians on social media on Saturday took to their X formerly known as Twitter to slam former Rivers State governor and former minister, Rotimi Amaechi, who stated that Nigerians are docile and tolerant of the terrible politicians in the country. The African Examiner recalls that Amaechi said this while speaking as […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian actress, Iyabo Ojo, has claimed that James Aloba, the father of late Nigerian rapper, Ilerioluwa Olademeji Aloba, better known as Mohbad, is not happy d because his deceased son bought some property with the name of his six-month-old son, Liam’s name. Ojo disclosed this on Friday when she was interviewed by […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – At least 35 people were killed and more than 50 others injured Saturday in a “horrific collision” on an Egyptian highway involving a bus and several cars, state media reported. Traffic accidents are common in Egypt where roads are often in bad repair and the highway code is frequently disregarded. “A horrific […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A former operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Abubakar Aliyu Madaki has told a Federal High Court in Lagos how a former minister of state for defence, Musiliu Obanikoro, handed over the sum of N1,219,000,000 in cash to former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose. Fayose and his firm […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, says that Thursday’s judgment of the Supreme Court in the presidential election case has all but ended any contest, but maintained that it is not ideal for the judiciary to decide winners of elections. Falana, who was a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service said it recovered two bodies of victims on board a capsized boat crossing from Olorunsogo to Isawo on Friday. The rescue service in a statement signed by its Deputy Affairs Public Affairs, Ololade Agoola, on Friday, said the bodies recovered were of two females identified […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Tottenham moved five points clear at the top of the Premier League as a 2-1 win at Crystal Palace on Friday continued a remarkable start under Ange Postecoglou. The Australian’s 26 points from his opening 10 games in charge is the best return of any new manager in Premier League history. After […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former President, Goodluck Jonathan, on Friday was in the Presidential Villa to congratulate President Bola Tinubu on the Supreme Court judgement which declared that he was duly elected. The African Examiner writes that Jonathan’s visit is coming barely 24 hours after the Supreme Court rejected appeals filed against Tinubu’s election by Atiku […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The acting Inspector General of Police, IGP, Olukayode Egbetokun, has instructed medical personnel across the country to treat gunshot victims without seeking for police report. Egbetoku disclosed this in a memo as he tasked health workers to sensitize Nigerians about the issue. The IGP’s directive was based on the Compulsory Treatment and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The House of Representatives has summoned singer, Azeez Fashola, who goes by the stage name, Naira Marley, to appear before it. This comes as part of efforts to address concerns surrounding the works of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad and ensure that his rights are upheld. The House, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw, has stirred the hornet’s nest after she co-hosted a high-profile fundraising ceremony with veteran Nollywood actor, Okey Bakassi, in support of Imo state governor, Hope Uzodimma’s re-election bid. The African Examiner recalls that Henshaw has been supportive of the Labour Party and its presidential flag bearer, Peter Obi. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Incessant attacks on security Operatives in parts of South East Nigeria, Thursday evening reared its ugly head again, as heavily armed unknown gunmen, attacked policemen on stop-and-search operation along Umuode/Isiahia in Osisioma Ngwa Council area of Abia State, beheading one of them. Our correspondent gathered that the incident, which occurred about […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian literary icon, Chimamanda Adichie, says that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, emerged victorious in the 2023 Nigerian election. Adichie disclosed this in the inaugural lecture of the African World Lecture Series at Princeton University in the United States on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. Speaking to the audience, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian singer, Stanley Omah Didia, better known as Omah Lay, has disclosed that he thought of switching to Islam at some point even though he was born into a Christian home. Omah Lay disclosed this in a recent interview with Wunmi Bello as he stated that he doesn’t care anymore concerning religion […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has applauded the Supreme Court judgment affirming the victory of President Bola Tinubu in the February 23 presidential election. Ganduje said this in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Edwin Olofu, on Thursday in Abuja. He said the […]
…Makes Case For Higher Voter Turnout (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on the judgment of the Supreme Court affirming his victory in the February 25 Presidential election In a statement issued by his former Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, Buhari said the decision […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has applauded the judgment of the Supreme Court which affirmed his victory in the February 25 Presidential election. In a statement issued shortly after the judgment on Thursday and personally signed by him, Tinubu stated the apex court has done justice to all issues put up for consideration in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Enugu State governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, Thursday constituted a 7-man investigative committee to probe frauds, alleged corruption at Enugu State College of Education Technical (ESCET). Represented by the Secretary to the State Government SSG, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, the governor said the committee’s terms of reference were to investigate grave allegations of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Following his defeat at the Supreme Court of Nigeria, the former vice President and Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has been told to accept the defeat and congratulate President Bola Tinubu. The Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, said Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi should congratulate President […]
