(AFRICAN EXAMINER) — The Presiding Bishop of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, aka Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo, says not even $1 billion could lure him into politics. Oyedepo stated this on Saturday while speaking during the impartation service of the church’s annual convocation, Shiloh 2025. He urged members of the church to focus on […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) — Primate Elijah Ayodele, founder of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has denied allegations that he attempted to extort N150 million from Bayo Adelabu, the minister of power, describing the claim as false and politically motivated. Speaking during a church service at Oke Afa, Lagos, on Sunday, Ayodele said the amount mentioned in Adelabu’s […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said that Abubakar Malami, former Attorney-General of the Federation, is yet to meet the conditions attached to his administrative bail. The commission was responding to claims by Malami that his bail was revoked because he attended a political gathering in Kebbi State. Malami is […]
(AFRUCA EXAMINER) – Factional National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kabiru Turaki, SAN, has explained the purpose of his faction’s visit to former President Olusegun Obasanjo, saying it was to seek support and guidance ahead of the 2027 general elections. Turaki led members of his faction of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has explained why he left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing his move as a “spiritual assignment.” Fubara announced his defection earlier in the week and on Friday received his APC membership card from the party’s state chairman, Chief Tony Okocha, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A former Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, was on Friday arraigned before an Abuja High Court in Gwarinpa by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged N2.2 billion contract fraud. Justice Maryam Hassan ordered that Ngige be remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre pending the hearing of his […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Bayelsa State Government has declared three days of mourning following the death of Deputy Governor Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, who passed away on Thursday after collapsing in his office. The mourning period takes immediate effect, with all flags ordered to fly at half-mast. In a statement issued on Friday, the Commissioner for […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Executive Director, Women Aid Collective (WACOL), Professor Joy Ngozi Ezeilo, has expressed concern over the alarming rate of gender based violence in Nigeria, calling on governments at all levels to do everything within their powers to end the menace. Ezeilo, a Senior Advocate of Nigerian (SAN) and former Commissioner for Women […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Abia state Governor, Alex Otti has sacked the Secretary to the State Government, (SSG) Professor Kenneth Kalu. He has been directed by the governor to proceed on leave of absence, just as Dr. Emmanuel Meribole, has been appointed as the Acting SSG. This Chief press Secretary, CPS to the governor, Ukoha Njoku […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Police Service Commission (PSC) and the Nigeria Police Force have commenced the recruitment of 50,000 police constables, following President Bola Tinubu’s approval to strengthen national security and expand community policing. The PSC said the recruitment is part of the President’s plan to increase police manpower and address rising insecurity across the […]
AFRICAN EXAMINER) – In a historic move that further consolidates the administrative structure, the Governing Council of Federal Polytechnic Orogun has ratified the election of Dr. Efetobor Ogheneyoma Elijah as the institution’s pioneer Deputy Rector (Academic). The ratification, announced at the Council’s meeting held on Wednesday, December confirmed his appointment for a single, non-renewable tenure […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has brushed aside public criticism surrounding her interaction with Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, describing the reactions as a “needless controversy.” In a statement shared on her Facebook page on Tuesday, Mrs Tinubu said those entrusted with leadership understand their responsibilities, while observers and critics often […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nobel laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka has expressed concern over what he described as an excessive deployment of state security around Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, warning against the misuse of public security resources for privileged individuals. Soyinka spoke on Tuesday in Lagos at the 20th Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria’s premier gas distribution company, Shell Nigeria Gas Limited (SNG) is expanding its operations in Ogun State with an agreement to provide gas to SG Industrial FZE, a leading steel company in the Guandong industrial zone in the State. This was contained in a press release issued by Shell Communications Manager. Gladys […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress. Fubara announced his defection at a stakeholders meeting held at the government house in Port Harcourt on Tuesday. Speaking, the governor said, “We can’t support President (Tinubu) if we don’t fully identify with him. Punch
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has stirred controversy following her brief intervention during Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke’s speech at the 10th coronation anniversary of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi. A video from the ceremony, which was held on Sunday, went viral on Monday. In the clip, Governor Adeleke […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described Nigeria’s prolonged fight against Boko Haram as an “industry,” noting that the insurgency has lasted far longer than the country’s 1967–1970 civil war. Obasanjo made the remarks on Sunday during the Toyin Falola Interviews, a conversation livestreamed on social media. Other panellists included Bishop Matthew Kukah […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, to take a clear position on whether he intends to join the party, stressing that zoning will not be a precondition for membership. The party acknowledged Obi’s influence within its coalition but said it would not pressure […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Military personnel in Benin on Sunday announced that they had ousted President Patrice Talon, although his entourage said he was safe and the army was regaining control. Soldiers calling themselves the “Military Committee for Refoundation” (CMR), said on state television that they had met and decided that “Mr Patrice Talon is removed […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ahead of the 2027 general election in Nigeria, the Leadership of the Ruling All progressives Congress APC in Enugu state, has urged the three senatorial districts to resist the temptation of thwarting the existing governorship zoning Arrangement that has sustained enduring peace and promoted harmony in the area over the years . […]
