(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The recent happenings in oil-rich Rivers State have thrown many political spectators at the edge of their seats as they anticipate the next moves by the various political gladiators. The African Examiner writes that the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, who was the immediate former governor of Rivers State, has selected […]
(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) – 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 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) – Joseph Aloba, the father of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, better known as MohBad, on Wednesday informed the coroner inquest at Ikorodu that the reason they buried Mohbad quickly was because the mortuary rejected him. According to Aloba, he was the one who pointed out where the late singer was buried and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The news on Monday that Isaac Oyedepo, the second son of a popular cleric and founder of Living Faith Church, Bishop David Oyedepo, has resigned from his position as pastor of the church has generated reactions on social media. The African Examiner writes that Isaac Oyedepo was appointed the national youth pastor […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The news that controversial actress turned politician, Tonto Dikeh has dumped the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and officially joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has sparked social media reactions. The African Examiner recalls that Dikeh was a running mate to the gubernatorial candidate of the ADC, Tonte Ibraye, in the last […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The news that the Lagos State Government has sealed the Alaba International Market has caused uproar on social media. The African Examiner writes that the Lagos State Commissioner for Environment, Tokunbo Wahab, on Monday took to his social media accounts saying that the market was closed because of poor waste disposal practices. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The International Monetary Fund has predicted that South Africa could soon surpass Nigeria to become the largest economy in Africa. According to the IMF’s World Economic Outlook, South Africa, which is one of the most industrialised countries in Africa, will be approaching a gross domestic product (GDP) of $401 billion by 2024 […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Labour Party, LP, has tasked its lawmakers in the 10th National Assembly to reject what it tagged as the Federal Government’s unnecessary wasteful spending. National Chairman of LP, Julius Abure, stated this on Tuesday as he accused President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government of displaying a high level of insensitivity. Abure in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Chief Spokesman for the Obi-Datti Presidential Campaign Organisation, Yunusa Tanko, has denied claims that Peter Obi is using his late brother’s university certificate. In a statement issued in Abuja on Monday, October 16, 2023, Tanko stated that the speculation is a comedy from hell as Obi and his late brother did […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Senate President, Godswill Akpabio has refuted claims that he is responsible for the sack of Adamawa North Senator, Elisha Abbo by the Court of Appeal. Akpabio stated that contrary to Abbo’s claim, he has no intention to witch-hunt the sacked lawmaker. The African Examiner recalls that after his sack by the Appeal […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Big Brother Naija reality show star Mercy Eke has stated that she would never get married if she had a child out of wedlock. Eke disclosed this recent interview with media personality Hero Daniels as she stated that she is under pressure from her mother to get married and she had thought […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has stated that the appointment of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission chairman from the same geopolitical area is unlawful and against the Federal Character Principle. Falana made this known when he […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Workers of the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) have shut down the head office of the service in Abuja as they protested against the appointment of Tola Odeyemi as Chief Executive Officer/Postmaster-General. The African Examiner recalls that Ajuri Ngelale, a Presidential spokesman, announced last week that President Bola Tinubu changed the leadership of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian Nollywood actress, Moyo Lawal, has opened up concerning her leaked sex tape as she says she had sex only two times in 2022. According to Lawal, her recently released sex tape was after one of such romps. The actress took to her Instagram page on Sunday evening, saying that the sex […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular Singer, David Adeleke, AKA Davido, has stated that he and his wife, Chioma were shaking when they discovered they were expecting twins. The African Examiner recalls that the Celebrity couple were seen with their newborn twins for the first time in a video that went viral on Friday. Speaking at the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Independent National Electoral Commission says over 5.4 million Nigerians have registered for the November 11 Governorship Elections in Kogi, Imo and Bayelsa states. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of its Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. Olumekun said: “The Commission held its regular […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Eden Hazard, the former Chelsea winger, has officially announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 32. The former Belgium national team captain announced this on Instagram on Tuesday. “You must listen to yourself and say stop at the right time,” the post reads. “After 16 years and more than […]
