*As UK Institutions Hesitate On Buhari’s Request For Visitation Three decades after his government sponsored the failed abduction and illegal repatriation of the erstwhile Minister of Transport Alhaji Umaru Dikko via a cargo crate. General Muhammadu Buhari’s proposed attempt to return to the United Kingdom as part of his global campaign circuit, received a major […]
Ayo Balogun, Lagos – The Office of the United Nations, UN Special Rapporteur on Extrajudicial, Arbitrary or Summary Executions, Mr. Christof Heyns has stated that appropriate action including communication to the government of President Goodluck Jonathan is being considered regarding the imminent execution of 54 soldiers in Nigeria. This followed a petition submitted to Mr […]
From Mustapha Abdul Salaam, Maiduguri – The base of the Multi-National Joint Task Force, (MNJTF), in Baga, Borno State, North Eastern Nigeria, has been attacked and dislodged by the suspected Boko Haram insurgents. The invasion which occurred Saturday was confirmed to the newsmen by a security official in Maiduguri, the Borno State capiotal. The personnel […]
I am a bit lost, in fact more than lost. I am aghast at the inanity and lack of decorum being spread around by the supposedly “educated” Nigerians, just because of political opportunism and expediency. Do we have a problem with “academic certificates”, especially of our leaders and political aspirants? Why do we always elude […]
FROM IGNATIUS OKPARA, Benin-City -The Edo state chapter of the peoples Democratic party, PDP has accused governor Adams Oshiomhole of squandering a whopping sum of 142 million during a recent visit of senator Bola Tinubu and Mohammad Buhari to the state. State Chairman of the party, Chief Dan Orbih, made the allegations on Saturday at […]
FROM IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu – Ex- Super Eagles and Enyimba FC of Aba defender Romanus Orjinta is dead at the age 33. AFrican Examiner Sports gathered that he was found dead in his Enugu residence on New Year’s Eve. As at the time of filling this reports, no detailed information surrounding his untimely demise. Orjinta […]
Ayo Balogun, Lagos – The Afenifere Renewal Group (ARG) has called on President Goodluck Jonathan to immediately abolish the Excess Crude Account (ECA) and other special accounts/funds. ARG said this while presenting its Nigeria Democratic Governance Report in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria, with the theme: “Curbing Political Instability and Extravagance,” held at the Renaissance Hotel, Ikeja, […]
The health of indisposed King of Saudi Arabia Kingdom, Abdullah bin Abdulaziz who has been on supportive breathing process, due to pneumonia is gradually getting stable. In a statement by the Royal court Saturday, King Abdulaziz arrived and was admitted at the King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh two days ago, for a medical test […]
The Indonesian search team at the bottom of the Java Sea, for the remains of AirAsia flight QZ8501 which was declared missing last Sunday morning has found two big objects in the flight wreckage, while total of 30 dead bodies have been recovered so far. The country’s head of rescue and search agency, Bambang Soelistyo […]
By Austyn Ogannah – It is obvious that Nigeria as a nation has been going through very rough times in the last three decades due to poor leadership and corruption. The situation has now reached dangerous and frustrating levels and must be tamed before any government can deliver the basics of governance to its people. […]
Ayodele Folabi, Abuja – The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has released the total number of eligible voters in each Six Geopolitical Zone in Nigeria. The breakdown of the figure showed that the South East has: Abia 1,481,191, Anambra 1,758,220, Enugu 1,301,185, Imo 1,611,715 and Ebonyi 876,249, TOTAL = 7,028,560. On the other hand, the South […]
From Collins Amadi – Preparations to February general elections have continued to take various intriguing dimensions as another popular southeastern Nigeria Cleric, Rev. Father Ejike Mbaka, has withdrawn his support for President Goodluck Jonathan asking him to step down for the opposition candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd). Rev. Mbaka who is the head of Catholic […]
More criticisms have trailed the abstention of Nigeria from casting a vote in favour of Palestinian statehood at United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Tuesday night. The trio of Rasheed Adesokan, a defence analyst, Wahab Egbewole, Professor on Jurisprudence and International law and Femi Abbas, a media consultant, expressed shock over the sudden shift in […]
*Vows To Achieve Governorship Ambition With APGA From Mustapha Abdul Salaam – Humiliated and former Minister of Information, Labaran Maku has called on Nigerians to cast their votes for reliable and dependable candidates, saying the incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan is the candidate to defeat in the February general elections. Maku made the call Friday called […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – The All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged Nigerians to use their votes to express their dissatisfaction with President Goodluck Jonathan for his inability to fight the two main challenges facing the country, corruption and security, despite having six years to do so. The APC stated this on Friday in a statement […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu, A coalition of pressure groups in south- east Nigeria, have vowed not to support president Goodluck Jonathan’s 2nd term ambition, saying the federal government under his watch had continued to take the Igbo race for a ride since inception. Rising from a one day meeting in Enugu Thursday, the groups, which […]
The Abia State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has debunked rumours making the rounds that he is having issues with tax payment, describing the report as false and the handiwork of his detractors. The PDP governorship candidate who addressed journalists at his campaign office in Umuahia, said that having been in […]
By Tajudeen Balogun, Head, African Examiner, Nigeria Bureau Compliment of the season. My wishes to everyone this New Year are success, breakthrough and victory. And less I forget my appreciation to our regular readers. Big thanks to your following, love, reactions, convictions, critiques and comments so far. More of your feedbacks are mostly welcome! Personally, […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – The Nigeria Army is set to arraign one brigadier-general and 21 other officers before a General Court Martial in Lagos. The accused officers include Brig.-Gen. J.O. Komolafe; Colonels A. Laguda, V. Ebhaleme, V.O. Ita, and I.B. Maina. Others are Colonels I. A Aboi, I.M Kabir, M.H. Abubakar, A. A. Egbejule, N. […]
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the season. Gerrard, 34, became free to sign a pre-contract agreement with an overseas team on Thursday and is believed to be wanted by clubs in the United States. The former England skipper, who made his Liverpool debut in […]
