The African Examiner Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets survived Uruguay, their sternest opponent so far in the ongoing u-17 world cup in United Arab Emirates to qualify for the semi final. The first goal of the match came through the tireless hardwork of Taiwo Awoniyi in the 18 minutes of the game. Uruaguay came into the second […]
Ignatius Okpara, Enugu A group of Imo women under the aegis of Nigeria Rescue Group (NRG) has asked Governor, Rochas Okorocha of Imo state to seek re election in the 2015 election. In her speech, spokesperson of the group, Mrs. C. Obi had expressed the desire of Imo people especially women for Governor Okorocha to […]
Agency Report Golden Eaglets coach Manu Garba has restated his belief his team will go past Uruguay to reach the semi-final of the U17 World Cup on Saturday. The South Americans earlier in the year defeated Super Eagles and Flying Eagles 2-1 at both meetings, but Manu is confident his team will beat Uruguay. “The […]
By Ben Ikari As I’ve suggested in my previous articles based on historical facts and current reality, the so-called National Conference (NC) many thought will be Sovereign National Conference (SNC) and I said it will not, is all about Goodluck Jonathan. It’s thus a NC which participants shall not be drawn equally from ethnic nations […]
Ayo Balogun, Lagos The Lagos State Government, has said it neither requested for, nor used bulletproof vehicles BMW level 7 during the 18th National Sports Festival in the State, maintaining that it only requested for and got from Coscharis regular saloon cars, four wheel drive vehicles and buses in its capacity as official vehicle providers […]
Ignatius Okpara, Enugu At last the Federal Government on Friday handed over the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) to Interstate Electrics Limited, the core investor in the company African Examiner’s correspondent observed that some of the workers of the defunct Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) were moody during the event which took place at the […]
By Olusola Daniel Does being a graduate of a Nigerian university guarantee you a good job these days? The answer is no! In a country like ours where our youths are daily faced with the herculean task of successfully completing a bachelors’ degree under the severest of conditions, this is what we have come to […]
By Eric Ojo The European Union (EU), the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the West African Economic and Monetary Union UEMOA have resolved to resume negotiations of the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) as soon as possible. Economic Partnership Agreements (EPAs) are a scheme to create a free trade area (FTA) between […]
By Ruth Bamidele, Lagos A 32 year old man, Kingsely Jato was docked before Magistrate Dan-Oni at Ikeja Magistrate court on Friday for offences bothering on conspiracy to commit felony, attempted armed robbery, possession of dangerous weapons, Unlawful possession of Airforce uniform and identity card. The suspect and others now at large committed the offences […]
Ruth Bamidele, Lagos A 53 year old man, Ochonna Ifeanyichukwu Loveday was on Friday arraigned at Ikeja Magistrate court on a two count charge bothering on attempt felony and stealing. Ochonna allegedly stole an unregistered Honda Accord Saloon car 1998/1999 model and another unregistered Toyota Corolla car 1999 model, both valued at N1.6 million, on […]
…As FG hands over Jos Distribution to New Owner, Aura Energy Agabus Pwanagba, Jos Vice President Mohammed Namadi Sambo, who is also the Chairman National Council on Privatization, has warned core investors in the power sector to ensure quality service delivery to Nigerians or face sanction. He gave the warning on Friday at the handing […]
The African Examiner Finance minister and coordinating minister for the economy, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has denied granting waivers for the importation of the N255m bullet proof cars bought by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) for the embattled Minister of Aviation, Mrs Stella Oduah. In a statement made available to African Examiner, the minister said […]
