(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The news of a Nigerian man, Tersugh Aondona who got married to three women on Wednesday in Benue State has continued to spark reactions on social media. The African examiner writes that the wedding invite which went viral on social media early Wednesday, showed the names of the wives as Blessing, Nancy […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The statement by former minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, discouraged Nigerians from leaving the country because they stand the chance of getting political jobs in Nigeria than in the country they are departing to. Amaechi, who was a former governor of Rivers State, on Sunday when he appeared on Arise Tv had […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – On Tuesday, Femi Gbajabimila, the Chief of Staff of President Bola Tinubu, was accused of fraudulent act as a letter emerged on social media which showed that Gbajabimila collaborated with the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu, to make use of 300 billion naira from the COVID […]
By George Elijah Otumu Facts have now emerged on the ignoble and shameful roles played by some highly placed traditional rulers in last year’s 2023 gubernatorial elections in Sokoto State. A well documented report compiled from a series of thorough investigations conducted by the Sokoto State government has revealed several high-handedness, manipulative, abusive and usurpation […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The news that the minister of humanitarian affairs and poverty alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, authorized the payment of N585m to the UBA account of one Oniyelu Bridget Mojisola has sparked debate on social media as some Nigerians are calling for the head of the minister. The African Examiner recalls that a letter […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerians are reacting to the news of controversial Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie reacting to the statement of his first wife, May Edochie, after she reflected on events in 2023. The African Examiner recalls that the estranged couple’s first son, Kambilichukwu, died in March 2023 after he slumped while playing football in school. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Users of the social media applications, X, and Facebook, on Wednesday expressed their sadness, well wishes over the death of the late Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu. The African Examiner writes that Governor Akeredolu according to sources, died on Wednesday and a chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress in the state […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The news that Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage, got a new home worth billions of naira in London has sparked reactions in social media. The African Examiner writes that Tiwa Savage took to her Instagram reel on Saturday to upload a picture of an apartment with the caption: “Copped my first key in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – On Sunday, the General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, sparked social media debate after he made a prophecy concerning his death. Pastor Adeboye speaking during the ongoing annual Holy Ghost Congress of the church in Ogun State, stated that he intends to die similarly to his uncle. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The decision of the Nigerian Law School to ban Baze University in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, from admitting students into its Law Faculty for consistently violating its admission quota of 50 students per session as approved by the Council of Legal Education (CLE) has raised eyebrows in the social media. The […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A video has emerged online showing Seun Kuti, the son of legendary singer, Fela Kuti, preventing a middle-aged man from boarding a plane and travelling out of the country has sparked social media reactions. In the video, Seun Kuti was heard saying that the unidentified man threatened him online and as such, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) will continue to collaborate with the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) and all relevant stakeholders in the Reconciliation Committee set up by President Bola Tinubu to investigate, review and reconcile the financial records on alleged indebtedness to the Federation by both NNPC Limited and […]
(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) – 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 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 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 Management of NNPC Limited has announced the appointment of Mr Olufemi Oladapo Soneye as its Chief Corporate Communications Officer. A statement on its X (former Twitter) handle, said Soneye, a seasoned journalist, “will lead our Corporate Communications team and drive our brand penetration, strategic communications initiatives, and stakeholder management.” “We are […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The video of APC chieftain, Joe Igbokwe, requesting for a selfie from Peter Obi, the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election has sparked social media reactions from many Nigerians. The African Examiner writes that Joe Igbokwe is the special adviser, drainage and water resources to the Governor of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The news that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Ola Olukayode as the new Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has sparked social media reactions. The African Examiner writes that Olukayode’s appointment was announced on Thursday in a statement signed by the President’s Special Adviser to the President on […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerians on social media have called out Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, who was quoted in a video that has gone viral saying that “President Tinubu” attended school from home as it was the practice then for many people. However, Chicago State University, the university which President Tinubu stated that he attended […]
