The Nigerian Military has declared that a Nigerian Air Force jet was missing after two days of take off, in Adamawa, North Eastern and one of the states terrorized by the dreaded Boko Haram insurgents. The Military Spokesperson, Chris Olukolade in a statement Sunday, said since the Alpha jet which was designed and manufactured in […]
The Lagos State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the Governor Babatunde Fashola led All Progressive Congress (APC) government of Lagos State of converting the N160 Billion loan meant to improve the lives of Lagosians in the areas of affordable housing, transportation, Education, Medicals to other uses, calling for his probe. The […]
For leaving the country without an excuse, 10 Liberian government officials have been shown the way out by President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. President Sirleaf said in a statement Saturday, that the action of the officials at the time the country was facing the crisis of deadly Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) was an indication that they […]
From Ganiyu Nasirudeen President Goodluck Jonathan has announced plans by the Federal Government to create special forces brigade to wage war against the raging terrorism in the country. This was disclosed Saturday at the passing out parade of Officer Cadets of the 61 Regular Course and Short Service Course 42 (Army) at the Nigerian Defence […]
Head of The Synagogue Church of All Nations, Prophet T B Joshua, has alleged that the collapse of a section of the church complex last Friday may have been caused by an attack on the Church. According to him, the collapse goes beyond the allegation of structural defects, as have been variously speculated. Speaking to […]
Jose Mourinho believes that Diego Costa is ‘not normal’, as the striker’s blistering introduction to English football showed no sign of abating with a hat-trick against Swansea. The 25-year-old was superb on Saturday as the Blues dealt with an early scare from Garry Monk’s impressive side to hold on to their impeccable Premier League record. […]
Islamic State militants have released footage claiming to show the beheading of British hostage David Haines. The aid worker, 44, was captured by ISIS in Syria in March 2013. The plight of the dad-of-two was revealed when he appeared at the end of a video showing the beheading of US journalist Steven Sotloff earlier this […]
The U.S. Embassy in Kampala has warned Americans in Uganda to stay indoors after the country’s forces arrested several terror suspects and recovered explosives in an operation to foil an “imminent” terrorist attack on the city. The country’s security forces have ratcheted up security in all public places, vowing to “effectively defeat whoever tried […]
The dust raised by the stunning exposé of Australian independent negotiator, Dr Stephen Davis, on the alleged sponsors of the Boko Haram Islamic sect, indicted former Chief of Army Staff, General Azubuike Ihejirika (retd), the usual suspect, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, former Borno State governor, and an anonymous senior official of the Central Bank of […]
By Oyewale Oyelola “We are calling on President Goodluck Jonathan to please contest in 2015 to continue transformation agenda of Nigeria” That was the clamour last weekend by the Anambra state Governor, Willie Obiano during a mega rally of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Akwa, the state capital. The event among others was […]
The Rivers State Chapter of All Progressives Congress, APC has described as sad the news of the callous murder of Mr. Sabinus Ordu, cousin of Rivers State Governor, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, in his hometown, Ubima in Ikwerre Local Government Area of the State, on Monday, September 8. The party said the sudden death […]
From Agabus Pwanagba, Jos Following gunshot wounds suffered by his son, Lt. Col. Adeboye Obasanjo this week during a clash with the Boko Haram insurgents, former President, Olusegun Obasanjo is being speculated to visit Jos, the Plateau state capital to see his injured son. African Examiner Correspondent learnt Obasanjo was quoted as promising that he […]
Oyewale Oyelola The Federal House of Representatives has promised to support executive arm of government on the fight terrorism against in Nigeria. The Chairman, House Committee on Media, Zakari Mohammed stated this is a media chat ahead of September 16 resumption date for new legislative session of lawmakers. Mohammed said the House of Representatives have […]
General Benjamin Adekunle (rtd), popularly known as ‘Black Scorpion’ is dead. According to family source, he died Saturday morning in Lagos. Born in June 1936 in Kaduna, Adekunle served in the Nigerian Army from 1958-1974. Gen. Adekunle served in the Congo crisis and the Nigeria civil war. He later assumed command of the Lagos Garrison […]
The United States (US) Secretary of State, Mr. John Kerry has finally arrived Egypt to pursue effort in forming a strong and broad coalition to confront the Islamic State (IS) insurgents. While in the North African country, Kerry is expected to meet with the Arab League Chief Nabil al-Arabi in Cairo to discuss update and […]
By John Abiola-Bada These are interesting times for Nigeria. It is a time in which people revel in propaganda and falsehood. As we make steady progress to the election year of 2015, there will be more mudslinging, character assassination and all kinds of propaganda to score cheap political goals or to gain some advantage even […]
The sight of £16m deadline-day signing Danny Welbeck, will bring a fresh sense of optimism around the Emirates on Saturday as Arsenal take on Manchester City in what has been tagged Premier League match of the week. The former Manchester United striker netted two vital goal last week as England beat Switzerland in their Euro […]
Ayo Balogun As debate trails the resumption date of schools announced by the Federal Government last Friday, the Lagos State Government appears ready for new academic session as it has directed all schools in the state to resume on Monday, September 22, 2014. The directive was in a press statement issued Friday in Ikeja by […]
Niyi Adeyi The Transformation Ambassador of Nigeria (TAN), a campaign/rallies body collecting signatures to endorse President Goodluck Jonathan second tenure in office has descended heavily on the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) on its criticism over its activities and accused it of double standard. Referring to APC press statement issued on Wednesday, which described TAN […]
A South African national on transit at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, has been held and screened for Ebola after showing potential symptoms of the disease. The South African woman, who flew in to Lagos from Morocco, according to reports, had worked in Guinea and Sierra Leone. She was being treated as a suspected case […]
