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Wednesday, July 13th, 2016
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu ENUGU NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Youth wing of Igbo umbrella body, Ohaneze Youth Council, OYC, has condemned the recent opinion of Nigeria’s Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, in restructuring the country’s federalism. The VP, had in a recent television programme Tuesday kicked against total restructuring of Nigeria along regional lines, as well […]
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Wednesday, July 13th, 2016
By IGNATIUS OKPARA ENUGU NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A total of (3,916) ghost workers have been uncovered by an audit panel set up by Enugu state Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, to conduct staff audit bio metric capturing exercise in the17 councils of the state. Chairman of the panel and Speaker, Enugu State House of Assembly, Hon. […]
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Wednesday, July 13th, 2016
*As Fitch affirms its stable on Viability Ratings (VRs) Lagos, July 13, 2016 – Nigeria’s premier financial Institution and most valuable bank brand, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, is targeting to grow its customer base by over 10 million new customers in the next three years. The expansion is in sync with the Bank’s financial […]
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Wednesday, July 13th, 2016
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The United Kingdom (UK) new Prime Minister (PM) Mrs. Theresa May has pleged to run an inclusive government which will to lead a “one nation” and work for all, not just the “privileged few”. In her maiden speech later Wednesday, after being appointed by the Queen outside 10 Downing Street […]
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Wednesday, July 13th, 2016
The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has expressed displeasure at the high rate of crashes involving the vehicles of Peace Mass Transit (PMT), saying appropriate measures must be put in place for safety of the passengers and other road users. Oyeyemi stated this while declaring open an interactive session between the […]
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Wednesday, July 13th, 2016
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja Nigeria has expressed its support for any regional initiative geared towards eliminating the scourge of piracy and maritime crimes especially in the Gulf of Guinea. This position was advocated by the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Dakuku Peterside at the on-going International Maritime Organisation (IMO)/Maritime […]
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Wednesday, July 13th, 2016
By Seun Adebosin ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Fiery and controversial Kogi Senator Dino Melaye has denied calling for impeachment of President Muhammadu Buhari. Melaye who is known for grandstanding created scene at the Senate’s closed door session on Tuesday when he entangled with a colleague and wife of former Lagos State Governor, Senator Oluremi […]
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Wednesday, July 13th, 2016
…Says It’s in Public Interest Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja Senators got more than they bargained for on Wednesday, as the Attorney- General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, declared to the them that the forgery case trial recently instituted by his office against the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, his Deputy, Ike EKweremadu and two others, would be […]
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Wednesday, July 13th, 2016
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The immediate past UK Prime Minister (PM) David Cameron resigned Wednesday amidst cheers and tributes from the parliament. Cameron asserted that his experience as the PM was”the greatest honour” of his life…” The former PM who was flanked by his wife and children in Downing Street while addressing the world […]
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Wednesday, July 13th, 2016
By Ignatius Okpara, Imo IMO, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Two aides to ex- minister of Interior, Captain Emmanuel Iheanacho, have instituted a N50 million suit against Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State, for allegedly ordering his security details to beat them up. AFRICAN EXAMINER gathered that Okorocha , who is the Chairman of the ruling […]
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Wednesday, July 13th, 2016
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Outgoing UK Prime Minister Mr. David Cameron will today (Wednesday) is currently being fielded with his last questions in the Commons, after which he will head to Buckingham Palace to tender his resignation letter to the Queen. Cameron was hopeful and in high spirit. He said: “As I leave today, […]
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Wednesday, July 13th, 2016
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Italian Mafia Leader Bernardo Provenzano is dead. Aged 83, Provenzano, otherwise referred to as “The Tractor” due to his ruthless trait was arrested and jailed in 2006 after spending 43 years on self exile. He died while serving a life term for several murders, including the killing of two […]
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Wednesday, July 13th, 2016
As part of the initiative to widen the access and improve on the availability of cement in all parts of the country, Dangote Cement Ghana has procured 1,000 brand-new-trucks to facilitate the distribution of product into all parts of Ghana. With these, the Company has commenced the process of recruitment of drivers, truck driver assistants […]
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Wednesday, July 13th, 2016
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The industrial action being embarked upon by members of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has been suspended. The decision to call off the strike was reached at a meeting between […]
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Tuesday, July 12th, 2016
Nigeria, June 2016: A report by the global publishing firm Oxford Business Group (OBG) will examine the Central Bank of Nigeria’s monetary policy, reviewing the country’s recently-revised foreign exchange policy alongside broader efforts by the government to stimulate growth. The Report: Nigeria 2016 will include analysis of the country’s new floating foreign exchange policy, which was enacted in June by the central […]
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Tuesday, July 12th, 2016
LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The video of third track of Burna Boy’s Sophomore – “On Spaceship” album has been released. The documentary video with the title: Realest was directed by Cube. Burna Boy is presently on a media tour in the United Kingdom (UK) in preparation for his concert slated for October 1, 2016. […]
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Tuesday, July 12th, 2016
…Thanks US, Canada On Free Poll ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari Tuesday in Abuja directed the Federal Ministries of Health and Information and Culture, to reinvigorate their strategies to tally with State governments, to ensure that Nigeria is finally certified polio free by 2017. Mr. Buhari gave the directive while […]
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Tuesday, July 12th, 2016
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday said his administration has concluded plans to massively revamp the health and education sectors, just as he revealed that the sum of N20bn has been earmarked to upgrade facilities in the two sectors. Governor Ambode, who spoke at the 4th Quarterly Town […]
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Tuesday, July 12th, 2016
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – At last, another frontline Democratic Presidential hopeful, Senator Benie Sanders has withdrawn from the contest, paving the way for his rival, and former US Secretary of State, Mrs Hillary Clinton. Giving the development, the Vermont Senator is billed to appear with Mrs. Clinton at a campaign event in New Hampshire. […]
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Tuesday, July 12th, 2016
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday went wild over a bill seeking to confer Immunity on the presiding Officers of the National Assembly (NASS). The minority leaders of the House, Leo Ogor had introduced the bill seeking to alter the 1999 Constitution to confer immunity […]
