South Africa’s anti-corruption watchdog may seek state funding to speed up its investigation into a growing scandal over President Jacob Zuma’s relationship with a wealthy family of businessmen, its spokesman said Tuesday. In an affair that has caused wild swings in the rand since erupting last week, Zuma has faced calls to resign since a […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu (Sports) Patron of ex-Rangers international FC association of Enugu, Mr. Benson Ejindu on monday put smile on faces of the players and coaches, as he doled out one million, one hundred and fifty thousand naira to them for humiliating visiting Akwa United FC of Uyo, Akwa Ibom state, 3-0 in the […]
By Okachikwu Dibia BALTIMORE, MD (FRICAN EXAMINER) – Eze Epara Rebisi is the traditional title of the paramount ruler of Rebisi Kingdom in Port Harcourt. But for the mistake by Lord Lugard and his brothers, Rebisi should have been the proper name for Port Harcourt because the Rebisi people own and occupy the heart of […]
By Ayo Balogun, Abuja BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari is currently meeting with leaders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) at Presidential Villa, Abuja. In attendance are the former Lagos State Governor, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu; Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Dogara, immediate past Kano State Governor, Senator Rabiu Musa […]
A member of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Hon. Afolabi Akanni has been released by the Department of State Seivices (DSS). Akanni who was released in Abuja Tuesday evening said he did not know the reason why he was being held by the security agency. It would be recalled the State Lawmaker was arrested […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerians are yet to comprehensively assess the implications of the June 12, 1993 Presidential Elections annulment. One fall-out which we have not come to terms with is the rise of armed militancy. Some came to the conclusion that if a very rich and powerful Moshood Kashimawo Abiola could be denied […]
*As 1,000 New African Entrepreneurs Join $100M Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme Lagos, Nigeria, 22 March 2016 — The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) announces the selection of 1,000 entrepreneurs for the 2nd round of the Tony Elumelu Entrepreneurship Programme (TEEP). Launched in 2015, TEEP is the largest African philanthropic initiative devoted to entrepreneurship and represents a […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor of Delta State, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to expedite action on the proposed $16 billion Gas Revolution Industrial City at Ogidigben to help boost the economy and job creation drive of the government. The ground breaking ceremony of the project was done by former […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Umuahia Soldiers attached to the 144 Battalion, under 14 Brigade Ohafia, have destroyed an illegal crude oil reservoirs owned by pipeline vandals, and located in a swamp in Umuelechi village in Ukwa West council Area of Abia state. The operation which lasted for several hours on Monday was carried out in conjunction […]
The Nigerian Military Tuesday said “elements” of 22 Brigade Garrison have killed 19 suspected Boko Haram terrorists among whom was one Ameer of Dalore. Defence Headquarters (DHQ) in a statement indicated that the incident occurred during a clearing operation at Dalore camp on Sunday, in which the troops also captured items such as: 2 AK-47 […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – At least 31 people have been killed and dozens injured in attacks at Brussels international airport and a city metro station. Twin blasts hit Zaventem airport at about 07:00 GMT, killing 11 people. Another explosion struck Maelbeek metro station near the EU’s headquarters an hour later, leaving a further 20 […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Port Harcourt Worried by the spate of ongoing violence in Rivers state,occasioned by saturday’s rerun election, a non-governmental organisation, (NGO) the New Initiative for Credible Leadership has called for outright cancellation of the results of the elections, and immediate declaration of state of emergency in the area. The organization insisted that the […]
Benin businessman Patrice Talon, known as the “king of cotton”, has been declared winner of a presidential run-off. His only challenger, Prime Minister Lionel Zinsou, conceded defeat earlier. Mr Talon got 65% of the votes while Mr Zinsou secured 35%. Meanwhile, President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria has congratulated the President-elect of Benin Republic, Mr Patrice […]
By Prof. R. A. Ipinyomi, University of Ilorin, Nigeria BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The story of Jesus is ever new, no matter how many times or from which person it is told. Similarly this Easter period our readers are most likely to hear, read and watch what seemingly may look like a repeat of […]
*To be Laid at Both Chambers next Week Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja Hope rises for possible passage of the Petroleum Industry Bill ( PIB), as the Senate President, Bukola Saraki has assured that the current 8th National Assembly , after consideration of the harmonized version of the bill , slated for laying at both chambers next […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Bayelsa State Governor, Mr. Henry Seriake Dickson on Monday in Yenagoa assured civil servants that the government would commence the payment of salaries to workers who have completed the process of verification, through their Bank Verification Numbers (BVN) at the end of this month. He however warned perpetrators of payroll […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen President Muhammadu Buhari has identified Agriculture, Power, Manufacturing and Housing as “policy options” to revamp the country’s distressed economy. Speaking Monday at the National Economic Council Retreat on the economy at the State House Conference centre, Presidential Villa, Abuja, President Buhari admitted that, both the peasant and the mechanized farmers agreed with […]
By Ignatius Okpara, Port Harcourt Acting Managing Director of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and a chieftain of the All progressive Congress (APC) in Rivers state, Mrs. Ibim Semenitari, has given her own account of what transpired at the Mile 1 Police Divisional Headquarters in Port Harcourt on Sunday March 20. Contrary to the impression […]
By Mustapha Abdul Salaam The Nigerian Army has announced the troops last weekend intercepted and killed members of Boko Haram who were on a suicide mission in the North east zone of the country. Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Col. Sani Usman, confirmed this in a statement he issued Sunday, stating that the operations […]
By Ignatius Okpara, Port Harcourt Following the violence that rocked Saturday’s Rivers State legislative rerun, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has suspended elections in all constituencies of the State. Indication to this emerged in a statement issued late on Sunday by the electoral body. The suspension, INEC declared, would last pending the receipt of […]
