Three major markets in Abuja was shutdown on Tuesday following intelligence reports that they may be bombed by suspected Boko Haram terrorists. Security agents shut down the three major markets in the city, Wuse,Utako and Garki- and combed them with electronic scanners for almost three hours, but nothing suspicious was found in the markets. Our […]
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned the current clampdown on the media houses in the name of security. NLC National President, Comrade Abdulwaheed Omar, in an E-mail sent on Tuesday, raged that the “seizure of newspapers, arrest of circulation drivers of several newspaper publishing companies as well as depriving the public access to information […]
By Oyewale Oyelola Prior to its national convention which is slated for this Thursday, leading opposition, All Progressives Congress (APC) has warned security forces not to sabotage the upcoming exercise. APC Chieftain and member of the convention organizing committee, Rotimi Fashakin gave the warning in an interview with a Lagos based television Channels, on Tuesday […]
The Israeli parliament has elected veteran Likud lawmaker Reuven Rivlin as the country’s next president. Mr Rivlin, a former parliamentary speaker and Cabinet minister, defeated long-time legislator Meir Sheetrit, by 63 to 53 in a secret runoff ballot. He will succeed Shimon Peres, 90, who ends his seven-year term in July. The Israeli president occupies […]
There was chaos at the Edo state House of Assembly Tuesday as nine members of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, including the suspended Deputy Speaker, Festus Ebea forcefully suspended the Speaker, Hon. Uyi Igbe in an impromptu and staged managed sitting. African Examiner gathered that the opposition lawmakers, reportedly stormed the Assembly complex in […]
The New Emir of Kano, Sarki Lamido Sanusi Lamido despite his coronation and receipt of letter of appointment on Monday, is still unable to occupy the palace and presently operating from a temporary office in Kano Government House. The development, African Examiner learnt is due to insecurity around the palace. As at this morning, the […]
Ignatius Okpara, Enugu The Civil Liberties Organization, (CLO) has demanded for an enquiry into sudden death of an Enugu Magistrate, Mrs. Ifeoma Nneji two days after being remanded in prison custody. The human rights organization, in a petition made available to African Examiner called on the Chief Justice of Nigeria and the National Judicial Council […]
The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development has described former Minister of Information and Communication, Prof essor Dora Akunyili, as the first female President Nigeria never had. Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Zainab Maina, commiserated with the family, Government and people of Anambra for the untimely death of Akunyili. NAN indicated that Maina […]
Italian photographer Giuseppe Bizzarri has captured the brutal pictures of life inside some of Brazil’s most notorious jail cells, where travelling fans will be sent if they get involved in violence during the FIFA World Cup which kicks off on Thursday. Bizzarri was given rare access to Sao Paulo’s most infamous penitentiaries, describing the prisons […]
UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative to West Africa, Mr Said Djinnit, has urged Nigerians to close ranks and work towards the safe release of abducted Chibok school girls. This call was according to The Eagle online was contained in a statement issued by Mr Oluseyi Soremekun, who is National Information Officer and made available to the […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Umuahia The Chairman, Executive Committee of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and Chief Executive officer of Abia Warriors FC of Umuahia, Chief Emeka Inyama has expressed displeasure over discouraging attitude of the South Eastern Governors on sports development. Chief Inyama made the reservation during a courtesy by the zonal working committee of Sports […]
A leading Muslim cleric in kenya Sheikh Mohammed Idris, has been reportedly shot dead in the country coastal city of Mombasa. According to The Guardian, Sheikh Idris who was until his death the Chairman, Kenya Council of Imams and Preachers, was killed close to a mosque near his home by a group of gunmen. Reports […]
The newly elected Executive Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun state was today inaugurated in Abeokuta with Governor Ibikunle Amosun assuring that the party would work towards uniting all members. Speaking at the ceremony held at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta, the governor charged the newly inaugurated the new Executive […]
African champions, Nigeria, will arrive in Brazil on Tuesday ahead of the opening ceremony of the 2014 FIFA World Cup scheduled to begin on June 12. The team would fly aboard an American Airline flight from Miami International Airport. On arrival at the Guarulhos International Airport, Sao Paulo, the Super Eagles will be moved to […]
The Police yesterday took over the Emir’s Palace in Kano, following continuation of the protest that greeted the announcement of former Central Bank Governor, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as successor to late Ado Bayero, who died last Friday. The ruling party in the state, the All Progressives Congress, APC, however, accused the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, […]
Former Federal Capital Territory Minister, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has condemned the Presidency and the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for trying to stall the emergence of former Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Governor, Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, as the new Emir of Kano. El-Rufai said that despite the presentation of the staff of office and […]
Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly has finally declared his intention to contest the governorship seat of Lagos in 2015, even as he says God told him to contest for the position to replace Governor Babatunde Fashola as governor of Lagos State next year. At a meeting with staff of the State House […]
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has congratulated the newly appointed Emir of Kano, Malam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, describing his choice as “God made’’. Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, Secretary-General of the Council, stated in a statement in Abuja on Monday that Sanusi’s appointment “convinced us that a good choice has been made’’. NSCIA described […]
…Calls for Upholding of ‘’Virtuous Tenet’’ By Tajudeen Balogun In its determination to ensure violence free and credible elections in Ekiti and Osun states, a pan Yoruba Movement, Oodua Democratic Coalition (ODC), has announced its plan to embark on enlightenment campaign within the region with a view to encourage the entire citizenry to participate in […]
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked Mr. Frank LA RUE, UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression to issue urgent appeal and measures to stop the government of President Goodluck Jonathan from continuing harassment and intimidation of several media houses and newspapers in Nigeria. […]
