(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Labour Party presidential flag-bearer in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has stated that the Super Eagles of Nigeria are prepared to win the ongoing African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 trophy. Obi stated this on his X account as he reacted to the victory of the Super Eagles against the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the passing of former Executive Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr Cairo Ojougboh, who died on Wednesday. This was contained in a statement issued on Thursday and signed by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale Oougboh […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, on Wednesday, stated that the recent increase in insecurity in the country, saying that there is a need for the government to put an end to it. Obi, in a statement on his X account on Wednesday reacted to the abduction of passengers […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has raised a Special Task Force in all its Zonal Commands to enforce extant laws against currency mutilation and dollarization of the economy. Its Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Wednesday, in Abuja. According to him, the Task Force, inaugurated by the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Super Eagles of Nigeria will play hosts Cote d’Ivoire on Sunday in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Nigeria’s substitute Kelechi Iheanacho scored to give Nigeria a 4-2 penalty shootout victory over South Africa on Wednesday after an Africa Cup of Nations semi-final thriller in Bouake. On the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Fuel queues have continued to linger across Lagos State, despite the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s reassurance of enough Premium Motor Spirit stock in-country. The NNPCL had in a statement on Tuesday said Nigerians should not panic regarding fuel supply in the country, stating that there was no supply issue. “The recent […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says the era of abandoning government projects has come to an end under the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Wike stated this during the flag off ceremony of the construction of Yangoji-Sukuku Ebo Road, 11KM in Kwali Area Council of the FCT. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will present certificates of return to 18 newly elected members of the National Assembly on Wednesday. INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, said this on Tuesday, days after re-run and bye-elections across the country. “Certificates of Return will be presented […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) wants the opposition to go beyond criticisms and partner with the government by offering solutions to the country’s bitting challenges. Since President Bola Tinubu’s government took over the reins in May, the cost of living has soared in the country with inflation hitting new highs. A […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular singer and social activist, Charles Oputa, better known as Charly Boy, has stated that he was scamming banks before 419 became popular. Charly Boy, said this while speaking in the latest episode of The Honest Bunch Podcast, co-hosted by actor, Chinedu Ani Emmanuel, aka Nedu. The entertainer also disclosed that his […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – One of the spokespersons for the Obi/Datti Presidential Campaign Council, Kenneth Okonkwo, has stated the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), is responsible for the level of hardship in the country as Nigeria did not vote for what they are presently experiencing now. Taking to his X account the actor lamented on the […]
By Sam Omatseye (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – This has nothing to do with the slugfest in Ivory Coast, where Nigeria’s Super Eagles seem airborne. With the exploits of gangling Osimhen and the dribbling wizardry of diminutive Simon, we can only hope that the sing-song endures. The team that started like a stutter seems to be hitting […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A human rights body, under the agies of Civil Rights Realisation and Advancement Network (CRRAN), has petitioned president Ahmed Bola Tinubu over alledged grave continuous human rights violations by the Enugu state police Command under the watch of CP, Anayo Uzuegbu. It therefore, urged the president to direct the Dr. Solomon Arase […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The institute for peace, Conflict and Development Studies (IPCDS) of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), has expressed concern over the alarming rate of conflicts and crisis currently bedeveling countries of the world including Nigeria, urging warring nation’s to lay down their arms and embrace peace and dialogue which have no […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s musical talents nominated for the 2024 Grammy Awards: Burna Boy, Davido, Olamide, Tems, Asake, and Ayra Starr. According to a statement issued on Monday and signed by Presidential Spokesman, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, the President celebrated these musical marvels who have put Nigeria on the chart of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Senate is considering an upward review of the N5.079 billion revenue target of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) from the second half of the year to save the country from further borrowings. The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Customs Isah Jibrin stated this during a meeting with the Comptroller General […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Senegalese lawmakers on Monday began debating a proposal to postpone the presidential election, which was previously set for February 25, according to an AFP journalist. President Macky Sall on Saturday announced a delay to the vote hours before campaigning was set to officially begin, sparking a political crisis. Parliament is examining a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – King Charles III has been diagnosed with a form of cancer and has begun treatment, Buckingham Palace said on Monday, just a week after he was discharged from hospital for prostate surgery. Following the announcement, the 75-year-old Charles’s estranged son Prince Harry made it known that he had spoken with the king […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the passing of Nigeria’s creative icon, Mr. Jimi Solanke, who died on Monday. A statement issued on Monday and signed by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale said, “it is with a heavy heart that President Bola Tinubu receives […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has begun the enforcement of the ban on the importation, manufacture, distribution, sale, and consumption of alcoholic beverages in sachets, PET, and glass bottles of 200ml and below. The Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, disclosed this on Monday at a press […]
