Dear Dr. Nelson, Please, when you get to the world beyond, tell Herbert Macaulay that the party he founded has been turned to People Destroying Party or better still Papa Deceive Pickin. Tell Obafemi Awolowo that we now pay school fees without going to school. Help me tell Nnamdi Azikiwe that the long wall to […]
In the past few weeks, the Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has been the subject of high profile media attacks from several quarters. The aim of these elements is to unduly politicise the management of the economy through a campaign of falsehoods and distortions. The pronouncements of these […]
Tens of thousands of South Africans have joined dozens of world leaders for the national memorial service for former President Nelson Mandela. The service was held in front of a vociferous crowd in the FNB stadium in Johannesburg. US President Barack Obama said Mr Mandela was a “giant of history”, describing him as the last […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria and the Special Task Force saddled with the responsibility of maintaining peace in Plateau State has banned farming and any of such activities around the Yakubu Gowon Airport in Barkin Ladi Local Government of the State. This ban was contained in a press statement issued in […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos A state high court sitting in Bauchi has restrained the Bauchi State Government from allocating plots of land to the State’s PDP Chairman and a Police Officer. The High Court One which was presided over by the State’s Chief Judge, Justice Ibrahim Mohammed Zango, restrained the State Ministries of Lands and Housing, […]
The African Examiner Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Tony Anenih has described the first national chairman of PDP, Chief Solomon Lar as a great emancipator who dedicated his life to the peace and unity of the country even as he urged the Federal government to adequately immortalize […]
The African Examiner Popular Hip-Hop act and Gongo Aso crooner, Adigun Abolore popularly known as 9ice, indigenous Rap act, Lord of Ajasa,female talking drummer, Ara, Danny Young and Fuji player, Akande Obesere among other crowd pulling entertainers have been named as some of the acts expected to spice up the 2013 edition of the annual […]
Ruth Bamidele, Lagos Doyin Abiola, wife of late business mogul and acclaimed winner of the June 12 presidential election, late Chief MKO Abiola, has been scheduled for arraignment fixed for January 22, 2014, by Justice Okon Abang of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi. Doyin Abiola will be arraigned alongside Managing Director of the […]
…Insists Jonathan is shielding Corrupt Officials Ayo Balogun, Lagos The All Progressives Congress (APC) has commended the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Aminu Tambuwal, for his patriotism and dedication to the nation, following his principled stand on the Jonathan Administration’s tepid fight against corruption. In a statement issued in Lagos on Tuesday by […]
IGNATIUS OKPARA Enugu Enugu state Governor, Barrister Sullivan Chime on Tuesday presented a budget estimate of N93,287,000, 000 (Ninety three billion, two hundred and eighty seven million naira for the 2014 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly for consideration. The amount, represents over N9 billion or 11% increase over last year 2012 estimate […]
Ayo Balogun, Lagos The Lagos State Police Command says it has killed 146 armed robbers in Lagos in the last one year and lost 39 of its men to robbers in a bid to police and secure the state. This is contained in the summary of statistics released by the police during the last Town […]
Ruth Bamidele, Lagos Two security men Samson Obroh 55 and Joshua Iyeye 20, were on Tuesday remanded to Kirikiri Prison custody, by an Ikeja Magistrate Court pending the legal advice from the office of the director of public Prosecution DPP, over alleged armed robbery and rape preferred against them. The duo, who are residents of […]
President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote has advocated the introduction of backward integration policy in other critical sectors of the economy where the nation depends on heavy importation so as to boost local production and create more jobs for the populace. He described the policy as a good one for industrial revolution and referred to […]
The entire management and staff of the Africa Heritage Foundation, the Africa Heritage Center, and the Africa Heritage Diaspora Radio and Television, in collaboration with the African churches in Atlanta, Georgia, friends, well-wishers, and partners join the rest of the world to mourn the passing away of former President Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. We celebrate his […]
Ruth Bamidele,Lagos The re-arraignment and trial of a former Managing Director of Intercontinental Bank Plc, Mr Erastus Akingbola, has been adjourned till March 24, 25 and 27, 2014 by Justice Lateef Lawal-Akapo of a Lagos High Court in Ikeja. The adjournment of the arraignment is as a result of an administrative mix up which omitted Akingbola’s […]
Ruth Bamidele, Lagos A Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja on Monday ruled that Wale Babalakin, Chairman, Bi-Courtney Ltd, could stay out of the dock, pending the hearing and determination of his application challenging the fraud charges preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Same is also granted to Babalakin’s co-accused, Mr. […]
IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu The Consumer Protection Council (CPC) monday raided the popular Onitsha Main Market in Anambra state, in search of fake products that are sold to unsuspecting members of the public. Acting on a tip- off over fake influx of Lux, Premier soaps, men and ladies Underwear, the CPC invaded the market and confiscated […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos The Plateau State Police Command has arrested a 22 year old man, Isa Audu, for raping a 12 year old boy, also arrested were two men who allegedly killed a nine-year-old girl and sold her body parts for N400, 000 to another suspect. Parading the suspects on Monday in Jos, the State’s […]
Ignatius Okpara, Enugu A pressure group under the aegis of Enugu Salvation Group (ESG) has called on the Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu to resign from the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for under-representation of his constituency. Besides, the group also urged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to as a matter […]
…AS Kuforiji, Pitan, Hamzat, Ashafa Eye Party’s Ticket Ayo Balogun, Lagos Indications have emerged that the All Progressive Congress (APC) national leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has zoned the 2015 Governorship ticket in Lagos to Lagos East Senatorial District. African Examiner’s investigation revealed that since Lagos East, which comprises Ikorodu, Epe, Kosofe and others has never […]
