By Tajudeen Balogun, Head, African Examiner, Nigeria Bureau Perhaps for the first time, the Nigerian political and legal circles as well as the general public are embroiled in confusion of this magnitude and such nature. Almost a week after the shocking passage of the former ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Kogi Governorship candidate, Prince Abubakar […]
By Charles Agu These days I read a lot but I hardly write. But there are things you must respond to like the article written by one Shaka Momodu on governance in Imo State. I do not know the author in person but I am aware that he works for Thisday Newspapers. From the name you […]
By Tajudeen Balogun, Head, African Examiner, Nigeria Bureau The matter just refused to die and therefore dominated public discussion for so long a time (till moment) since the incumbent President Muhammadu Buhari was sworn-in, May 29. And the delayed List was eventually made available, late last month; sent and received by the Senate President, Bukola […]
By Michael Jegede BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Since his assumption of office on May 29 this year, President Muhammadu Buhari, PMB has not left anyone in doubt that he is truly out to fight corruption as part of the change he promised Nigerians during his electioneering campaign for the presidential seat. Most of his […]
By Ignatius Okpara, Owerri – Resident of Egbelu Nguru community in Ngor Okpala Council Area of Imo State are now living in perpetual fear and apprehension, following alleged invasion of the area by suspected kidnappers and rapists. AFRICAN EXAMINER gathered that the development had made some of the villagers to flee the community, especially young […]
By Adewale Kupoluyi Policing is a serious business. Effective policing is a constitutionally requirement in any democratic government, in terms of securing the lives of the people and maintenance of law and order. This sacred duty seems to have been compromised on the altar of sheer politics in Rivers State. The political imbroglio in state […]
By Habeeb Adeniji Though coming almost belatedly, I find it extremely expedient to share with fellow Nigerians, especially Lagosians what was supposed to be a birthday tribute to a brilliant personage I admire a lot but which I have now redirected after I laid my hand on a copy of Dr Muiz Adeyemi Banire’s profile. […]
By Joe Igbokwe As the moment of decision for who will preside over the affairs in Anambra State draws near, I feel the compelling need to speak to my people and respectfully offer some advice on how to go about it and get the man Anambra needs. I am sticking my neck out because Anambra is […]
By Kabiru Johnson At this time that the nation is yet to come to terms with the scandalous Oduahgate and the purchase of two armored cars for the cost of $1.6 million, the Jonathan administration can ill afford another scandal which the handling of the appointment of the new Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) board […]
Ignatius Okpara, Enugu Unless the American and European communion of the Anglican Church that favours homosexuality renounce such doctrine, the Anglican Communion may likely disintegrate globally, anti-gay countries of the church, have warned. That was the outcome of the second Global Anglican Future Conference, GAFCON, that ended Friday in Nairobi, Kenya where a total of […]
Ignatius Okpara, Enugu Imo state Governor, Rochas Okorocha Tuesday declared that the battle for Anambra gubernatorial polls come November this year is between Senator Chris Ngige and seat of power in Abuja, insisting that victory must go to the people and not to Abuja. The Governor, spoke at the inauguration of the National Committee for […]
