(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Lagos Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has re-arrested a suspected internet fraudster, Ismailia Mustapha, popularly known as Mompha, for laundering funds obtained through unlawful activities and retention of alleged proceeds of crime. Mompha, who was arrested on Monday, is currently standing trial alongside his company, Ismalob Global Investment […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Lagos State chapter of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives has suspended its three-day warning strike. The nurses on Monday had commenced a three-day warning strike to protest poor remuneration and working conditions in the Lagos State health sector. But the state NANNM chairman, Olurotimi Awojide, after an emergency […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Veteran Juju musician, Dayo Kujore, has died at the age of 63. Kujore who was among the modern-day pioneers of the Nigerian-styled musical art form is said to have died on Monday, according to his daughter, Dayo Kujore. Circumstances surrounding the ‘Soko Extra’ crooner’s death are yet to be revealed as a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – 30 students kidnapped from a government school in Yauri , Kebbi state and a teacher, have regained freedom from bandits who kept them in captivity since June last year. An aide to the Governor of Kebbi state on media and publicity,Yahaya Sarki, in a statement, revealed that the victims were taken to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Khalifa Muhammad Sanusi ll, the President General Jam’iyyatu Ansariddeen (Attijaniyya), Nigeria, has advised eligible voters in Nigeria to register, get their voters’ card (PVC) and vote the best and competent candidates in all positions in subsequent elections. He made the call on Saturday in Lokoja, at the last day of the three-day […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The first daughter of the late Soun of Ogbomoso Prof.Taibat Danmole has passed away, days after the monarch ‘s death, Oba Oladunni Oyewumi . Oba Oyewumi died on December 12 at the age of 95 while the first daughter of the late monarch, Prof Taibat Danmole, died on Saturday, January 8 at […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, who became a sensation after his hit single titled, ‘Zazu Zeh’, on which he featured rapper, Olamide Adedeji, aka Baddo, and popular dancer, Iwe Pascal, popularly known as Poco Lee, went viral on social media about a month ago, has had another faceoff with his […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Veteran Yoruba actress Iyabo Oko who was declared dead has reportedly come back to life. The 61-year-old thespian’s daughter Bisi Aisha initially announced her mother’s death in several Instagram posts late on Wednesday night. She wrote: “My mum is gone. Rest well mummy. May ur soul Rest In Peace mummy.” Actress Foluke […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Imo chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has said that Mr Uche Nwosu, a former governorship candidate in the state, was lawfully arrested rather than abducted. This is contained in a release signed by the APC publicity secretary, Mr Cajetan Duke, and made available to newsmen in Owerri on Monday. Duke […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A bus loaded with passengers has plunged into a canal at the Oworonshoki area of Lagos State. It was learnt that some of the passengers were injured in the incident that happened on Monday. It was also gathered that the bus lost control before plunging into the canal with a yet-to-be-ascertained number […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Troops of 82 Division, Nigerian Army, Enugu, have arrested Godwin Nnamdi, a leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and the Eastern Security Network (ESN). Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, stated in Enugu on Sunday that the troops of Operation Golden Dawn arrested Nnamdi on Christmas Day. Nwachukwu […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Next Cash and Carry, a popular supermarket in Abuja in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), is currently on fire. The supermarket is located along Ahmadu Bello way, Kado-kuchi area of Jahi- Kado expressway. The Federal Fire Service has advised residents to avoid the areas as firefighters are battling to put out the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As Christians worldwide celebrate Christmas, a cleric, Pastor Isaac Oyetayo, has advised them to spend much time to thank God for the gift of Jesus Christ and the salvation he brought to mankind. Oyetayo, the Pastor in charge of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Mount Zion Cathedral, Oyo Province 1, Ibadan, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government has said it may suspend the salaries of 1,173 of its workers by January over the failure to upgrade their records on the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System. This information was contained in a circular marked HCSF/PS/CMO/POL.III/T/62, which was exclusively obtained by our correspondent in Abuja. The circular, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Four persons have been arrested in connection with illegal mining activities at Oketegbe area of Dangbala in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo. The Special Adviser on Security to Gov. Godwin Obaseki, Mr Haruna Yusuf, told newsmen in Benin on Thursday that they were arrested by vigilantes at the mining site. He […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Following the rumored separation by Queen Naomi from the Ooni of Ife, Ooni Enitan Ogunwusi, the palace has faulted the claim saying “it is not true.” When contacted, the Ooni’s Director of Media and Public Affairs, Moses Olafare told Vanguard that “this is not the first time such rumours had been peddled. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has left the Presidential Villa, Abuja to the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport where he’ll jet off to Maiduguri, the Borno State Capital. According to our correspondent, Buhari’s chopper left the Aso Rock premises at exactly 10:04 am on Thursday. The President […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Her Majesty Queen Silekunola Naomi has announced her divorce from the Ooni of Ife Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja II. In a statement posted on her verified Instagram handle on Thursday, she said announced an end to the three-year marriage. She wrote, “Today I announce the beginning of a new dawn and the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Veteran actor, Sam Obiago, is dead. His death was confirmed by the president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Ejezie Emeka Rollas. The cause of his death is yet to be known His colleagues have flooded the internet with condolence messages. Obiago has acted in a series of movies and is […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has shutdown main switch centre of Globacom Limited at Wuse 2, Abuja over non-payment of outstanding debt of N4.7 billion. The NCAA Director–General, Capt. Musa Nuhu, carried out the exercise on Wednesday, under the supervision of the Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika. Nuhu told the newsmen […]
