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(AFRICAN EXAMINER)_—– Accra Circuit Court in Ghana has sentenced TikToker Camilla Alhassan to one year in prison for falsely claiming that President John Mahama buried 32 cows as part of rituals to secure victory in the 2024 presidential election. Mahama, who first became Ghana’s president in 2012, returned to office in 2024 after winning the […] The post Ghanaian TikToker Jailed For False Claim…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of 48 properties linked to former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, to the Federal Government. Delivering judgment on Wednesday, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik held that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had established the reasonable suspicion required under […] The post Court…
he Federal Government has denied reports that it spent more than ₦8 trillion outside the 2026 budget, describing the claims as false and based on a misunderstanding of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) report. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, said the government […] The post FG Denies Spending ₦8 Trillion Outside…
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) — The Nigerian Army has rejected allegations of poor welfare, low pay, and lack of equipment made by a dismissed soldier, describing them as “deliberate falsehoods.” The response follows a viral interview by former lance corporal Rotimi Olamilekan, also known as “Soja Boi,” who spoke on The Honest Bunch Podcast alongside activist Omoyele […] The post Army Dismisses Ex-Soldier’s…
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has said he has no regrets about his actions while in office, even after his recent release from custody. Malami, who is facing a 16-count charge of alleged money laundering alongside his wife, Bashir Asabe, and son, Abdulaziz, said he is […] The post Ex-AGF Malami: I Have No Regrets Despite…
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Slyvester Ndidi Nwakuche, has stressed the need for strategic partnership with the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction. He stated this Wednesday during a strategic courtesy visit to the Honourable Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Bernard Mohammed Doro, at the […]…
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A Federal High Court in Delta State has ruled that Nigerians are allowed to record police officers during stop-and-search operations in public. The judgment was delivered by Justice Hyeladzira Nganjiwa in a case filed by lawyer Maxwell Nosakhare Uwaifo. The suit was filed against the Nigeria Police Force, the Police Service Commission, […] The post Court Rules Nigerians Can…
((AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As the clock of the 2027 General elections in Nigeria ticks, the opposition political parties in the country, including the once vibrant and dominant people’s Democratic party PDP are seriously mapping out plans and strategies aimed at unseating the ruling All progressives Congress APC both at the federal and state levels. Determined […] The post 2027: Oruruo, And Herculean…
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ahead of the 2027 general election, the Chairman of Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area of Enugu state, Dr. Eric Odo, has reiterated commitment of the council area to ensure the re-election of Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah. The Council boss said Igbo-Etiti would collaborate with other local government areas in the Enugu […] The post Igbo Etiti LGA Drums Support For Gov.…
(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), […] The post Turaki: Why PDP Leadership…