By Prof. R.A. Ipinyomi, Department of Statistics, University of Ilorin, Nigeria Mr Ayodele Peter Fayose of the People Democratic Party PDP has been declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC of Nigeria as the Governor Elect of Ekiti State. This follows the results of the just concluded election in that State on Saturday June […]
Kwara State has been described as the home of Community Health Insurance Scheme due to its pivotal role in spreading healthcare delivery to the grass roots. The Executive Secretary, National Health Insurance Scheme, (NHIS), Dr Femi Thomas made this confirmation when he led the management of the scheme on a courtesy visit to the State […]
Luis Suarez faces the prospect of a big financial hit following his alleged biting of Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini, with existing sponsorship deals potentially being ripped up and future endorsements put in jeopardy. Already, two of his sponsors — 888poker and adidas — have hinted that they may re-examine their deals with Suarez. 888poker, which […]
Four people were killed Wednesday night when a car reportedly laden with bomb exploded after running into a parked fuel tanker at Folawiyo Energy in Apapa, Lagos. The explosion, which eye witnesses thought was ‘’the handiwork of the dreaded Boko Haram sect’’, occurred at about 8:00pm. However, spokesperson of the Lagos state police command, Ngozi […]
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola has described the victory of Ayodele Fayose in the Ekiti as a shame to democracy. The governor said he was appalled by the way the people’s conscience were bought with rice and money to enable Fayose win the poll rather than voting for a governor who had performed creditably. […]
FIFA looks set to sanction Luis Suarez after giving Uruguay 24 hours to present evidence following the biting incident involving the Liverpool striker in Tuesday’s game against Italy. Faced with a smothering and frustrating Italian defense in the must-win World Cup game, the Uruguayan superstar responded with his front teeth. It came at about the […]
A church suspected to be ritualists’ den has been uncovered in Ikorodu area of Lagos, Nigeria as female kidnapper was arrested with two children for rituals. The burble bust when a woman was caught by residents at Majidun area of Ikorodu with two children inside a ‘Ghana-must go’ bag. She was arrested and handed over […]
Lionel Messi scored twice, including a sumptuous free-kick, to help Argentina beat hard fighting Nigeria 3-2 to ensure qualification to the knockout stages as winners of Group F. It took less than three minutes for the South Americans to break the deadlock. Javier Mascherano fired an incisive pass to Angel Di Maria and while the […]
The Nigeria police have confirmed 21 dead in an explosion that rocked the EMAB plaza Wednesday afternoon. The force revealed another 17 victims sustained various degrees of injuries, while the figure of automobile burnt by the blast has been put at 17. Eyewitness at the scene told African Examiner Online that the explosion occurred at […]
A bomb blast has hit Emaba Plaza, a busy shopping mall in the highbrow area of Nigeria’s capital city, on Aminu kano crescent Eyewitness at the scene told African Examiner Online that the explosion occurred at about 4pm at the gate of the busy plaza. Many cars are still ablaze. The latest bomb explosion occurred […]
Ignatius Okpara, Enugu Security operatives on Wednesday intercepted a luxury bus conveying over fifty suspected members of Boko Haram at Obollo Afor in Udenu council area of Enugu state. Unconfirmed reports have it that the alleged insurgents were heading to different parts of South east and South- south parts of Nigeria. They were apprehended by […]
Gov. Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State on Tuesday dispelled rumours peddled on reckless spending of the sum of $90 million (N13.5 billion) World Bank Education Loan the state government obtained in 2009, describing the conjecture as “unfounded.’’ According to The News, Fashola, who gave the explanation in Lagos while launching a book titled “Eko Project: […]
A bomb explosion has occurred at Kasuwan Kuturu market in Mubi area of Adamawa State. The Adamawa State Commissioner of Police, John Abakasanga, said the explosion targeted a police patrol team but there was no casualty from the blast. Details later
Oyewale Oyelola President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday unveiled 1200 hectares, to site Centenary City in Abuja, saying the project was in line with the transformation agenda of his administration. President Jonathan who was accompanied by Ethiopia Premier Minister, some governors and Ministers at the launch of the project located along Airport road promised that his […]
Ignatius Okpara, Enugu The crisis rocking the Assemblies of God Church Nigeria, (AG) Enugu, following the suspension of its General Superintendent (GS), Rev. Prof. Paul Emeka, on Tuesday took a dramatic dimension as those loyalists of the sacked cleric, barred the Acting General Superintendent, Rev. Chidi Okarafor and his group from holding a meeting in the Church premises. […]
The Super Eagles have a lot of work to do when they meet Argentina in their final Group F game on Wednesday in Porto Alegre. Argentina, who survived what would have been a shocking result against group underdogs, Iran through a late Lionel Messi magical moment, are already through to the knockout stages, having pocketed […]
Gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen have reportedly killed about 38 people in two separate attacks on villages in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Reports say the Fulani herdsmen invaded Kabamu in Fadan Karshi district and Ankpon in Nandu district on Monday night to attack their victims. African Examiner gathered that 21 were […]
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday adjourned indefinitely a suit filed by the Peoples Democratic Party seeking an order directing some governors of the All Progressives Party to vacate their seats. The PDP wants the court order the removal of the governors on the account of their defection from the party which sponsored […]
…Says Suspected Under-aged Would Not Be Issued The PVC Agabus Pwanagba, Jos As part of efforts to ensure credible elections are conducted in Plateau State in 2015, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has set up a 23 man committee to assist the commission in voter education and publicity. Resident Electoral Commissioner in the […]
Ignatius Okpara, Onitsha The Anambra State Commissioner of Police, Usman Gwary has read the riot act to officers and men of the command on misconduct especially extortion, saying they should desist from acts capable of dragging the already tarnished image of the face to the mud or be ready to face the music if apprehended. […]
