Apparently guiding against similar fate befalling him, the Nasarawa State Governor, Umaru Tanko Al-Makura who was served impeachment notice by the State House of Assembly on Monday has begun move to remain in office. African Examiner Correspondent gathered that among the initiatives taken so far by the embattled governor was his trip to Abuja late […]
Men of the Nigerian Army on Monday raided several mosques in Aba, Abia State. They arrested the Chief Imam of Aba Central Mosque, Alhaji Bashir Idris and fourteen others. Although the Chief Imam and twelve of those arrested were set free after rigorous interrogation that lasted hours at the 144 Battalion, Asa in Ukwa West […]
The Abia state Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr. Ken Nwosu who was attacked and shot last Thursday night by gunmen is dead. The news about the demise was broken in a release issued on Tuesday in Umuahia, the state capital, by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Chief Eze Chikamnayo. Chief Chikamnayo stated that the Abia […]
Jacob Oyewale Osun state chapter of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expelled 6 prominent members of the party for engaging in anti-party activities. Osun state chairman of the party, Alhaji Ganiyu Olaoluwa made the announcement at the end of the State Working Committee (SWC) meeting in Osogbo. The expelled party leaders, according to Ola-Oluwa includes: […]
President Goodluck Jonathan’s scheduled visit to the parents of the abducted Chibok Secondary schoolgirls in Borno state has been canceled at the instance of the hosts the parents. African Examiner’s source in the state capital, Maiduguri stated that the hint of sudden development occurred when arrangement has been concluded. The situation did not however go […]
Ignatius Okpara, Umuahia Operatives of the Nigeria Security And Civil Defence Corps NSCDC in Abia state command have rescued a total of Nineteen pregnant teenagers, following the raid of a baby factory located at Umunkpeyi in Isiala Ngwa South council area of the state. Parading the girls and some staff of the baby factory in […]
Following the sack of Governor Murtala Nyako of Adamawa state and resignation of his deputy, Bala Ngilari, the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Umaru Fintiri, has been sworn -in as the acting Governor of the state. Mr. Fintiri was sworn – in by the state President of the Customary Court inside council chambers […]
Reactions have been trailing the impeachment of former Adamawa state Governor, Murtala Nyako and resignation of his deputy, Bala Ngilari. Senator Bukola Saraki described the development as unfortunate, saying impeachment should not be the priority of the present administration. He added it was appalling that similar impeachment charges were being pressed against other opposition governors. […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the PDP of aiding, abetting and benefitting from the Boko Haram insurgency, saying the mismanagement of national resources, massive corruption under the PDP watch and the incompetent handling of what started as a localized insurgency have been responsible for the festering of the crisis. In a statement issued […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos The Plateau state government has vowed to sustain punishment against the individuals or organizations that default laws guiding payment of taxes and levies in the state. The State Chairman, Internal Revenue Service (PSIRS) of the revenue agency, Samuel Pam disclosed this in a chat with journalists in Jos, the state capital on […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos Senate President, David Mark, top Federal government officials and other distinguished Nigerians are expected in Jos, the Plateau state capiatal to grace the funeral of the Second Republic Senate President, Senator John Wash Pam. The former federal lawmaker died in May, this year. The state Commissioner for Information and Communication, Olivia […]
The mastermind of second Nyanyan bomb blast, Sadiq Aminu Ogwuche is finally back in Nigeria from Sudan, where he was seeking refuge. Reciving the suspect at Nnamdi Azikwe Airport Abuja, the coordinator National Information Centre, Mike Omeri said the release of Oguche by Sudan interpol is an indication that armed forces and other security agents […]
By Tajudeen Balogun The desire and goal to make Nigeria a net exporter of rice will be actualized if large commercial farms capable of complementing the small scale farmers are encouraged and motivated. Large mechanized rice farms like new OLAM’s 6,000-hectare farm, it has been proffered as an adequate measure for boosting food production and […]
The Adamawa state Governor, Alhaji Murtala Nyako has been impeached by the state house Assembly. The governor was impeached after the legislative house shortly ago, deliberated and consented on the contents of the investigative panel report on the Allegations of financial recklessness against him and his deputy, Bala His deputy Bala Ngilari however tendered his […]
The deputy governor of Adamawa State, Bala Ngilari, has resigned his position in the heat of the ongoing impeachment saga in the state. The state governor Murtala Nyako and his deputy have been facing impeachment proceedings over allegation of corruption and mismanagement of public funds. The speaker of the Assembly, Umaru Fintiri, read Mr Ngilari’s […]
Lecturers of the Lagos State University (LASU) have suspended their six weeks strike which it embarked upon to demand improved working conditions from the school management and the Lagos State Government. The Academic Staff Union of University (ASUU) of LASU decided to suspend the strike at its congress held on Monday. In a letter addressed […]
The investigative panel probing alleged financial misappropriation against the Adamawa state Governor, Muritala Nyako and his Deputy, Bala Ngilari, is expected to submit its findings to the state House of Assembly today and determine the next step. However, African Examiner source in Yola, the state capital indicated that the Governor and his deputy decision to […]
South African Nobel Prize-winning author, Nadine Gordimer who wrote more than 30 books died at the age of 90 in Johannesburg. South African Nobel Prize-winning author Nadine Gordimer, one of the literary world’s most powerful voices against apartheid, has died at the age of 90, her family has said. Gordimer, who wrote more than 30 […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Umuahia Soldiers on Monday arrested the chief Imam of Aba Central mosques in Abia state, Alhaji Bashir Idris, and two teachers of the New Horizon Academy, a school attached to the Mosque over alleged discovering of substances suspected to be chemical at the school. African Examiner gathered that the two teachers being […]
Argentina legend, Diego Maradona, has said his countryman, Lionel Messi, didn’t deserve to win the Golden Ball as the best Player of the 2014 World Cup. Messi beat the likes of Thomas Muller, Arjen Robben and James Rodriguez to the prestigious award, but the 1986 World Cup champion feels the 27-year-old won it for commercial […]
