By: Prof. Ipinyomi R. A., University of Ilorin The African society, in which Nigeria is a typical example, is generally regarded as having three pillars namely its indigenous African culture, Arabic culture and Western society. These cultures are treasured by different sections of the African society differently. Nevertheless, the Western society seems most dominant and […]
Ignatius Okpara, Enugu Administrative activities were Monday paralyzed at the University of Nigeria Nsukka UNN, as two of its host communities, Owere-Eze Orba and Ajonu Obukpa, barricaded all roads leading to the administrative block during a protest to the institution. They were protesting the disconnection of their electricity by the university. The protesters, numbering about […]
…Sends S.O.S to Enugu State Government Over Insecurity Ignatius Okpara, Enugu Authorities of Mountain of fire and miracles church have made a passionate appeal to the Enugu state government to help them protect its new regional headquarters, located at Emeka Ibila street,along Agbani road, Enugu for from hoodlums and trespassers. African Examiner reports that the […]
Ruth Bamidele, Lagos One Ifeanyi Onyie has been sentenced to 7 years imprisonment by Justice Shuaibu of the Federal high court 1, Enugu State for obtaining $45,000 under false pretence Ifeanyi was alleged to have defrauded one Pakawan Samneang of the sum of ($45,000.00) Forty- five thousand United States Dollars, when he presented himself as […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos The Minority leader and member representing Azare Constituency in the Bauchi State House of Assembly, Alhaji Baba Suleiman said he has sponsored the training of 572 youths from his constituency for various skill acquisition in order to become self reliant. The Lawmaker disclosed this on Monday in Bauchi while sponsoring 50 youths from […]
By Kayode Adelowokan Following the audacious attack on Maiduguri International Airport and the Composite Air Force Base by suspected Boko Haram members in the early hours of Monday, December 2, 2013, President Goodluck Jonathan summoned all security chiefs to his office for a brief meeting. The attack which was reportedly launched at about 3am with […]
Femi Kehinde, Lagos Aftermath of attack by suspected members of the Boko Haram sect early Monday morning, the Borno State government has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Maiduguri metropolis. The curfew begins from 11am on Monday. The Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Ahmed Jidda announced in a statement released to newsmen in Maiduguri that the […]
By Femi Kehinde, Lagos Favour came the way of Madam Joy Oviengbede Ifije, the widow whom Comrade Adams Oshiomhole of Edo state said she should “go and die” as the Comrade Governor splashes the sum of N2million on her on Monday. Last week, the Governor accused her of blocking the walkways along Mission Road with her […]
Femi Kehinde Suspected Boko Haram terrorists on Monday morning in Maiduguri, Borno state capital attacked Maiduguri International Airport and the Composite Group Air force Base where several people were killed. African Examiner gathered that sporadic gunshots and other Rocket Propelled Launchers fire were heard which a source said started at about 3am till 8 am in […]
Ignatius Okpara, Enugu Operatives of the Anti-kidnapping Unit of the Enugu state police command in a combined operation with their colleagues in Nsukka Division have rescued a middle age woman, Madam Veronica Eze who was allegedly abducted last month by yet to be identified gun men. The state police public Relations Officer PPRO, Ebere Amarizu,(DSP) told […]
By Ayo Balogun, Lagos Two pilgrims from Lagos State, Western Nigeria to this year’s pilgrimage to Israel have absconded in Jerusalem. The two pilgrims absconded after a visit to the Wailing Wall and while the pilgrims were ascending Mount Zion. One of the pilgrims, it was learnt was later caught by the police, while the […]
Ayo Balogun, Lagos The Lagos State Government on Sunday denied a report that the Principal of Ikeja Junior Grammar School, Mrs. Adesiyan Balogun has been suspended from office. In a statement by the State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Lateef Ibirogba, the government insisted that at no time did it place the said Principal […]
A civil society group, Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, (SERAP) has issued 14-day ultimatum to the Lagos State Govornor, Babatunde Fashola to urgently provide detailed and up-to-date information on the spending relating to public primary and secondary education in the state for the past years or face legal action. The group also asked the governor […]
The Baraje led defunct nPDP now part of All Progressive Congress (APC) recently has raised alarm over the spending spree of the Honourable Minister of Transport, Senator Idris Audu Umar, which has assumed a frightening dimension in the past one month. “We cannot help but raise the alarm over the spending spree of the Honourable […]
Femi Kehinde, Lagos Hon. Opeyemi Bamidele, a member of the House of Representatives representing Ado Ekiti/ Irepodun-Ifelodun federal Constituency in Ekiti State has finally dumped All Progressives Congress (APC) to join the Labour Party to realise his governorship ambition. In a press conference Sunday afternoon at Emure Ekiti, where he formally declared for the Labour […]
Ayo Balogun, Lagos The All Progressives Congress (APC) has slammed the Federal Government for issuing a sack threat against striking university teachers, saying the resort to such military-era tactics reflects the FG’s poverty of ideas in resolving the prolonged Academic Staff Union of University (ASUU) strike. In a statement issued in Lagos on Sunday by […]
…Dedicates APGA’s Governorship Victory to Late Ojukwu Ignatius Okpara in Awka As a way of reciprocating his kind gesture of being neutral and non interference in the just concluded Governorship election in Anambra state, victorious All Progressive Grand Alliance APGA, says it would not field any candidate against president Goodluck Jonathan in the 2015 presidential […]
The Deji of Akure, Oba Adebiyi Adesida has passed away at the age of 63. The monarch died after 3 years on the throne. The details of his death were sketchy at the time of filing this report. Oba Adeshida was enthroned on August 13, 2010 by Governor Olusegun Mimiko when the former Deji Oba […]
By Odimegwu Onwumere Gov. Adams Oshiomhole had apologised for telling a roadside trader-widow, “Woman, go and die”, in Edo State. The woman was squatting on the ground, pleading that her confiscated goods be released. Gov. Oshiomhole, had perhaps apologised, having seen that most Nigerians are like a disappointment of not sleeping with one’s fantasy on […]
Ignatius Okpara in Awka The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has officially declared chief Willy Obiano of All Progressive Grand Alliance APGA winner of the Anambra state governorship election concluded saturday in the state. To emerge winner, Obiano, polled a total of 180,178 votes to defeat other contestants at the end of both the 16th […]
