Niyi Adeyi President Goodluck Jonathan will on Monday in Ndjamena hold talks with the Chadian’s President, Idriss Deby to establish a strong alliance against terrorism and violent extremism. In a press statement issued Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, Jonathan ongoing talks with President Deby who is also […]
Ignatius Okpara, Aba Heavily armed kidnappers on Saturday wrecked havoc at Ohuru in Obingwa council Area of Abia State, as they abducted one Mrs. Ogochukwu and her two children (Chika and Favour). Our Correspondent gathered that the kidnappers hijacked the Honda SUV vehicle the woman and her two children were traveling in at about […]
Oyewale Oyelola Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Azubuike Ihejerika has described the allegation that linked him with Boko Haram Insurgency group as propaganda and a diversionary tactic by the terrorist group. Ihejerika response to Australian Negotiator, Steve Davis’s allegation was coming 24hours after Directorate of State Security (DSS) cleared him of any […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos A ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Ward Chairman in Riyom Local Government area of Plateau State, Mr. Gyang Fwa has been arrested by the Police in Kum village, in connection with the stealing of Railway equipment meant for the construction of rail lines. The materials stolen were meant for rail construction which […]
Agabus Pwanagba The Acting Governor of Adamawa State Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Fintiri has emerged the winner of the PDP primaries for the October 11th, 2014 governorship bye-election. Fintiri won with 624 votes, while Dr. Modibbo came a distant 2nd with 197 votes. Retired Brigadier General Buba Marwa got 54 votes, while Dr. Arod and Jery […]
The Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi administration in Rivers State has taken yet another giant step in educational development by constructing a new 20-classroom Blocks Model Primary School to commemorate the status of the State Capital as the current World Book Capital City. Known as World Capital City Model Primary School, the edifice is located in Port […]
Rivers state Governor Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has expressed shock and regret over the death of renowned journalist, Pastor Dimgba Igwe. In a mail to the management of the sun newspapers, Governor Amaechi described the late Igwe as one of the leading lights of Nigerian journalism. According to the Rivers State Governor, Igwe was […]
Oyewale Oyelola, Ilorin The Kwara state executive of Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP ) on Saturday were molested during a protest by members from Ilorin West Local Government over the imposition of chairman. Hundreds PDP members stormed popular hotel in Offa Garage area, Ilorin with their placards to express their displeasure over the swearing-in […]
Ganiyu Nasirudeen Residents of many towns in Adamawa state, North Eastern Nigeria have continued to flee in droves, just as members of dreaded Boko Haram have reportedly captured Gulak, which has been under siege recently. Other towns affected in the renewed invasion include Michika as well as neighbouring villages. The exodus was sequel to failure […]
Name and good football sometimes don’t win soccer matches, perhaps, that was the hard lesson the Super Eagles of Nigeria learnt after they were beaten 3-2 at home by lowly rated Congo Brazzaville in their African Nations Cup qualifying game Saturday in Calabar. The African champions, playing in front of their ever supportive home fans, […]
By Oyewale Oyelola Former President Olusegun Obasanjo in build up to 2003 general elections declared the year’s election was going to be a ‘do or die affair’ for the ruling Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP). Obasanjo made this statement as opposition parties were scheming to form an alliance to wrestle power from him as […]
Ayo Balogun Veteran and frontline journalist, Mr. Dimgba Igwe, is dead. Igwe who until his death was the Vice Chairman of the Sun Newspaper was knocked down by a vehicle on Saturday around his Okota residence, a Lagos suburb, while doing morning jogging. Aged 58, Igwe during the accident sustained serious injuries and was […]
Ignatius Okpara, Enugu Impeached Deputy Governor of Enugu State, Chief Sunday Onyebuchi, has described his redeployment to the State Civil Service by Governor Sullivan Chime, as a deliberate plot to rubbish and attack his personality. Onyebuchi, who was sacked fortnight ago, confirmed that a letter of redeployment was delivered to his residence last Tuesday, asking […]
Oyewale Oyelola The Department of States Security (DSS) has absolved the Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika, of link to the dreaded Boko Haram group. DSS spokesperson, Marylin Ogar stated this while briefing Journalists in Abuja Friday. She however confirmed the DSS would soon invite the former governor of Borno State, Ali […]
Akintokunbo A Adejumo, (akinadejum@aol.com) “Ex-Governor Storms Capital; Declares Intention to Return to Government House” By the way, the above caption is mine. But I will not be surprised if many newspapers have this as their caption anytime. Yes, former Governor of Oyo State, Otunba Dr Adebayo Alao-Akala “stormed” Ibadan, the Oyo State capital recently, 4th […]
By Prof. R.A. Ipinyomi, University of Ilorin, Nigeria My father taught me that while a hunter is still in the tick jungle hunting it is a fruitless effort if he should be clearing the dust and bush rubbish in the hair. The hair will still gather more of the same rubbish as he proceeds further […]
Ganiyu Nasirudeen The Federal government has constituted a seven man Presidential committee with the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Adokie (SAN) as the Chairman to study the CONFAB report and consider manner of its implementation. In a statement issued Friday by an Assistant Director, Press, in the office of the […]
Ignatius Okpara, Abakaliki The Ebonyi State government Friday dismissed reports that an Ebola patient was receiving treatment at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki, (FETHA), saying the information was misleading. African Examiner Correspondent gathered that the rumour report threw many residents of the state into panic and anxiety. Reacting in a statement, the State Commissioner for […]
By Tajudeen Balogun The Federal Government has announced Monday September 22, 2014 as the new resumption date for the country’s Primary/Nursery and secondary schools. The Minister of Education, Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau made the announcement Friday after the general meeting with the states’ Commissioners For Education in Abuja. Shekarau said the decision was reached as the […]
By Niyi Adeyi Senior political office holders in the country have been enjoined to be a role model with respect to prudence, discipline and integrity. The newly appointed Permanent Secretary of the State House, Engineer Nebolisa Emordi, made the call Thursday in Abuja, in his opening remarks at an Anti-Corruption Sensitization Programme for Management and […]
