By Niyi Adeyi ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has debunked report published by Amnesty International AI which alleged that over 150 MASSOB and IPOB members were killed by the Nigerian security forces, describing it as ‘’vindictive, false and blackmail aimed at whipping up sentiments and insinuations against the Nigerian Security agencies’’. […]
By Ignatius Okpara ENUGU NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) -The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has blamed poor disaster management in the country on lack of proper synergy and robust collaboration among key stakeholders in disaster handling. It noted that without effective collaboration and coordination between the Federal, State, local government, and all key stakeholders, the fight […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Thousands of people including relatives, friends and fans of the city’s football club – Chapecoense team, who involved in a plane crash, have held a vigil in Chapeco Brazil, to mourn the victims. Fans of the team walked from the city centre to the stadium where they prayed, sang as […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – At last, Gareth Southgate has been appointed the England Manager. Southgate was said to have signed a contract reportedly worth up to 2m pounds a year. The 46-year old who was signed on a four-year deal, stepped up from his role as the England Under-21s Manager in September after the […]
…insist the seat must be declared vacant Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Senators on Wednesday staged a walk out of the plenary session over defection of Senator Yele Omogunwa (Ondo South) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Omogunwa had in his letter of defection read […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Director General (DG) of the Nigeria Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC), Mrs. Sally Mbanefo has been removed from the office. Mbanefo’s sack was contained in a letter dated Sunday, November 27, 2016; signed by the Secretary to Federal Government (SFG), Mr. Babachir David Lawal and titled “Notification of de-secondment from […]
By Ayo Balogun BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Barely 24 hours after the mobile telecommunication service providers announced 100 per cent data tariff hike, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has ordered the suspension of the plan. It would be recalled that one of the GSM providers MTN sent SMS to its subscribers Tuesday that 100 […]
By Ignatius Okpara ENUGU NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian Army has launched ‘Operation Python Dance’ aimed at checkmating activities of Secessionist Groups in parts of South-East Nigeria. It however warned secessionist groups in the region against acts capable of threatening the nation’s sovereignty and security The Army added it would not hesitate to apply […]
IKEJA, LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has presented the Year 2017 Budget proposal of N813billion to the State House of Assembly, assuring that the budget would be judiciously implemented to continue the massive infrastructural renewal and the enhancement of Lagos as one of the foremost tourism and investment destination […]
BAYELSA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria is progressing in planting and harvesting of rice, such that further importation of the product will end early 2017, while exploration will be made possible. Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Acting Director of Corporate Communication Mr. Isaac Okoroafor, gave the assurance in Bayelsa Tuesday, during a sensitization/awareness programme for […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Mesmerizing singer Timaya has declared that marriage is not in his present to-do or check list. The Bayelsa-born declared: “I am not getting married soon. My life is a journey. My career is my journey. I didn’t lie to my baby mama when she was pregnant; I told her I […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – British singer and song writer, Kate Bush has submitted that assumption of Mrs. Theresa May as the Britain Prime Minister of United Kingdom (UK) is a pleasant and “wonderful experience. Bush said this while responding to a question by Maclean (Canadian magazine) about her 1985 song ‘’Waking the Witch’’. The […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Senate has approved President Muhammadu Buhari’s virement of funds from the 2016 budget request The approval to N180.8 billion transfer request was given by the upper legislative Chamber during Tuesday plenary session. The original figure which was earmarked to execute special intervention was increased to N208 […]
By Ignatius Okpara ENUGU NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A multiple ghastly auto crash which occurred along Enugu – Port Harcourt express way on Monday has claimed four persons who were burnt beyond recognition. The victims were confirmed dead at the Federal Medical Center (FMC), Umuahia, Abia State, south- East Nigeria. AFRICAN EXAMINER gathered that the […]
By Ignatius Okpara ENUGU NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Spiritual Director of the famous Adoration Ministry, Emene, Enugu, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, has expressed satisfaction with the performance of Enugu State Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, describing it as an exemplary display of visionary leadership. He also noted that it was instructive that Ugwuanyi’s administration has enthroned […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Following persistent pressure from the investors, Samsung Electronics has confirmed its resolve to consider the proposal to divide the company into two separate entities. Some investors have mounted pressure on the foremost Electronics giant to break itself into a holding unit and an operating company, so as to boost shareholders’ […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A plane with 81 people on board, including a top Brazilian football team, Tuesday crashed on its approach to the city of Medellin in Colombia, leaving about 76 passengers dead and five survivors. Airport Officials said the chartered aircraft was flying from Bolivia, with members of the Chapecoense football team. […]
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress in Ogun State, Chief Tolu Odebiyi, has congratulated Barrister Rotimi Akeredolu on his emergence as the Governor-Elect of Ondo State. In a statement on Monday by his Media Office, Odebiyi said Akeredolu’s emergence is a reflection of the abiding faith of Nigerians in the APC as the party […]
The Bayelsa State Government has re-assured workers of its preparedness to pay full salaries at the end of this month, with a view to cushioning the financial hardship caused by the current economic situation facing the country The Deputy Governor, Rear Admiral Gboribiogha John Jonah (Rtd), gave the assurance over the weekend at the transparency […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Latest reports confirm that Syrian troops have captured a key part of the eastern Aleppo and split the rebel-held territory into two. The local media reported that while troops were seen dismantling mines and explosives, they carried on with their advances. A monitoring group claimed that the rebels have currently […]
