By Ayo Balogun Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi says he decided to join the All Progressives Congress (APC) in order to protect the overall interests of the Rivers state people even as he insisted that he bears no grudge with the President. Speaking to newsmen Tuesday in Port Harcourt after the deflection, the governor also […]
By Eric Ojo The Zero Corruption Coalition (ZCC) has urged the National Assembly to urgently review, strengthen and accelerate the process for the passage of the Whistle Blower protection bill into law in order encourage citizens to provide relevant information that will enhance the fight against corruption in Nigeria. The group which a coalition of […]
By Eric Ojo A representative of the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) in United Kingdom (UK), Mr. Roger Keller, will visit Nigeria next week to interact and brainstorm with professional colleagues and stakeholders in the housing sector of the Nigerian economy. The Institute which currently has over 22,000 members and operates in more than 20 […]
The African Examiner United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, the pan- African financial services group is delighted to announce the appointment of Ambassador Joe Keshi as Chairman of the Board. Ambassador Keshi was appointed to the Board of UBA in 2010 and was made Vice Chairman on January 1, 2011. He has over 35 years […]
Kayode Adelowokan, Lagos The Chartered Insurance Institute of Nigeria (CIIN) has announced Mr. Kolawole Raheem Ahmed, as the new Director General for the institute following the retirement of the erstwhile Director General, Mr. Adegboyega Adepegba. CIIN told African Examiner that prior to his appointment, Raheem had run the secretariat of the premier professional body in an […]
The African Examiner Abia State Governor, Chief Theodore Orji, has inaugurated a five-man steering committee for the Abia -Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project, to address erosion menace and other forms of environmental degradation in the state. Governor Orji while inaugurating the committee at the Exco Chamber, Government House, Umuahia, said the committee would collaborate […]
Ignatius Okpara, Enugu Like River Bethsaida in the holy land of Jerusalem, a healing mystery stream has surprisingly appeared in Nachi community in Udi local government area of Enugu state, almost 42 years after it surfaced and disappeared in the same place. The miracle stream as it is now fondly called by millions of […]
The African Examiner The Presidency has described the defection of the aggrieved governors of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to All Progressives Party (APC) as a welcome development. The Special Adviser to the President on Political Affairs, Ahmed Gulak stated this in a chat with state house correspondents in Abuja. He added that the defection […]
Ayo Balogun, Lagos Niger Delta warlord, Alhaji Mujahid Asari-Dokubo was on Tuesday arrested in Cotonou, Benin Republic and taken to an unknown destination. Dokubo-Asari was arrested in Cotonou, Benin Republic, around the hours of 1:00 pm and 2:00pm by the country’s gendarmes (Police Force). He was picked up around the Lubeleyi roundabout and taken to […]
President Goodluck Jonathan Tuesday in Abuja received the letters of credence of the new United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. James F. Entwistle and the new Namibian High Commissioner, Dr. Peingeonjabi Shipo. Welcoming the diplomatic representatives to Nigeria, President Jonathan urged them to do their best to further strengthen the existing cordial relations between Nigeria […]
Kayode Adelowokan, Lagos The proposed national conference should not be at the instance of the same members of the ruling cabal and their recruits who suddenly become ‘champions of National Dialogue’, the Joint Action Front (JAF) has said. The group said this in a press statement made available to africanexaminer.com, signed by it national secretary general, […]
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has described the defection of the new PDP and G7 governors of the ruling PDP to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as positive step in both directions. Atiku through his media office said: “Today’s news is a positive step in both directions. “I believe in a true democracy based on […]
Femi Kehinde Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi has sworn in Prince Gbade Lana, son of Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Samuel Odulana Odugade 1, as the commissioner for Information and Orientation. He announced the portfolios of commissioners recently sworn in into the state executive council. The Governor’s Special Assistant on Media, Mr. Wale Sadeeq, […]
Ayo Balogun, Lagos The 36 states of Nigeria may consider outright ban on commercial motorcyclists, popularly known as ‘Okada’ as means of transportations in their states. This is one of the resolutions issued at the recently concluded National Council on Transportation (NCT) meeting held in Lagos, Nigeria. In a communiqué issued at the end of […]
By Femi Kehinde Governor of Niger State, Alhaji Babangida Aliyu has backed out of the merger with All Progressive Congress (APC) insisting he remains a member of PDP. Governor Aliyu’s Chief Press Secretary, Danladi Ndayebo disclosed this shortly after the merger was announced in Abuja. His words: “the news in the media that Governor Babangida has moved […]
By Femi Kehinde & Muyiwa Bamidele Atlast the seven splinter PDP governors and other members of Alhaji Kawu Baraje’s led new PDP have merged with the All progressive Congress (APC). The Acting National Chairman of the new PDP, Alhaji Abubakar Baraj announced the decision in Abuja after their meeting with APC leadership which was held at […]
The G7 Governors are believed to be in a consummation meeting with All Progressive Congress (APC) leadership in Abuja. All the seven Governors are present. The result of the meeting may be the much awaited merger with the Opposition party. African Examiner will bring you details of the crucial meeting later.
Ignatius Okpara, Enugu The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Enugu state police command has commenced full scale investigation into an alleged contract fraud to the tune of Two hundred and thirty million, Two hundred and forty five thousand naira (#230,245,000.00) allegedly perpetrated by the former chairman of Enugu state Universal Basic Education Board ENSUBEB, […]
