There is panic in Lagos, Nigeria as the deadly Ebola Virus Disease, EVD, has claimed its first life in Lagos. The 40-year old man from Liberia, Mr. Patrick Sawyer who was suspected with the virus died on Thursday night at a private hospital, First Consultant Medical Centre, Obalende area of Lagos Sawyer is said to […]
…As State Lawmakers Resolve To Serve Him Notice Via Substituted Means Ignatius Okpara, Enugu Following his alleged disappearance from the state, the Enugu State House of Assembly on Thursday during its plenary session, resolved to serve the Deputy Governor of the state, Mr. Sunday Onyebuchi,his impeachment notice via substituted means. African Examiner reports that the […]
The Chief Coach of Super Eagles, Stephen Keshi has signed another two years contract with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). The new contract which was approved by the NFF Executive Committee involved a salary of N120 and allowances of N30 million per annum. The renewed contract was signed two years ago when Keshi squad won […]
Initiatives on ceasefire continue amidst shelling and airstrikes by the Israelis army and firing of rockets by the Hamas militants in the over three weeks clash. Over 800 Palestinians and 34 Israelis have been killed in the ensuing offensives. The Israel’s security cabinet is billed to be involved in a mediation plan, which is supported […]
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Muhammed Abubakar, has set up an investigation team to unveil those who were responsible for Wednesday twin bomb blasts which rocked some parts of Kaduna Metropolis. The blasts, which was targeted at Former Head of State, General Muhammadu Buhari and prominent Islamic preacher, Sheikh Dahiru, killed over 100 people, while […]
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has announced the introduction of a new product “U-Advance Card,” a payment card that allows workers who operate a salary account with UBA to get a credit advance ahead of payday. “The U-Advance Card is an internationally accepted card payment solution designed to address the salary account holders’ need […]
West Brom boss Alan Irvine admits never having seen Super Eagles striker Brown Ideye in the flesh before making him the club’s £10million record signing. The Baggies’ previous biggest spend of £6m on Stephane Sessegnon was broken by the fee paid to Dynamo Kiev for Ideye last week. But Irvine, who has ‘’100% faith in […]
By Eric Ojo The government of France has commended the resolve and commitment by the governments of Nigeria, Cameroon, Niger and Chad to form an alliance and fight terrorism together in Nigeria. The French government said it welcomes the commitment made on july 23 in Niamey by the heads of state of the four countries […]
Abia State Governor, Chief Theodore Orji, has condemned the recent bomb blasts in Kaduna, which claimed the lives of over 100 people. He also thanked God for saving the lives of the former Head of State, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari and a prominent scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, who narrowly escaped being killed in the bomb blasts […]
President Goodluck Jonathan has called for a stronger and more cooperative partnership between Nigeria and members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). The President made the call Thursday while speaking with the new ambassadors of Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Messrs Mahmud Mohammed Mahmud Al-Mahumud and Abdul Aziz Bin Mubarak Seed […]
The Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has informed the Nigerian Muslim faithful that its National moon sighting committee would begin the search for the new moon, which signals end of current Ramadan fasting and the beginning of another this Sunday. In a release by its Secretary – General, Professor Is-haq Oloyede, the new astronomic […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed shock over Wednesday’s Kaduna twin bomb blasts which was targeted at its Chieftain, General Muhammadu Buhari and a Cleric, Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi, declaring that the failed assassination attempt has changed the “narrative” about the insurgents’ group and rubbished the partisan colouration given to it by the Federal Government. […]
Ekiti State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has chided the Ekiti State House of Assembly for going ahead to approve the creation of new local governments in the state. The party, in a statement in Ado-Ekiti on Thursday by the State Publicity Secretary, Pastor Kola Oluwawole, said the action of the Assembly smacked […]
Frank Lampard has been officially unveiled as MLS player after completing his New York City FC move. The 36-year-old has put pen to paper on a two-year-deal with Manchester City’s expansion franchise and will begin in 2015 He was officially unveiled as a NYCFC player in a press conference in the Big Apple on Thursday […]
…Says International Community Worried About Nigeria Ambassador-at-large, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur has condemned the two bomb blasts in Kaduna and the attempt on the life of General Muhammadu Buhari. According to the former Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Nigeria must rise in unison now to stem the tide of terrorism in their country while joining […]
The Lagos State Government has raised the alarm that the deadly Ebola Virus Disease, EVD, has at last hit Lagos, with a suspected case discovered. The disease has so far killed hundreds of people in West Africa as it is still spreading very fast. Briefing newsmen on Thursday, Special Adviser to the Lagos Governor on […]
Barely 24 hours after the twin bomb blast in Kaduna metropolis on Wednesday which recorded over 50 causality, another eruption has been recorded in a Kano expansive motor park. The blast which occurred at the Sabo Gari Motor Park according to a source revealed that initial death toll was estimated at 15 and said it […]
…Officials Say Plane Crashes In Northern Mali By Our correspondent with Agency Reports Aviation officials in Algeria have said the missing Air Algérie-operated flight carrying 110 passengers and 6 crewmembers has crashed over northern Mali. African Examiner gathered that those on board were: 1 Nigerian, 6 Algerians, 51 French, 24 from Burkina Faso, 1 Malian, 1 […]
The crisis rocking the Ebonyi State House of Assembly got worsened on Thursday as the Majority Leader, Hon. Sam Nwali has been reportedly abducted by the unknown gunmen. African Examiner Correspondent in Abakaliki, the state capital gathered that the legislator was kidnapped early this morning on Nna Street in the state capital when on his […]
The dream of sustainable growth and development of the country can only be realized through promotion of indigenous creativity and less investment on the innovations of other countries. The country must therefore urgently begin to sponsor and encourage the youths and the private sector to be innovative so as to be able to compete conveniently […]
