(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – “Baba don come oh. Baba o yo yo, Baba Bubu o yo yo” “What is that?” “Eh, o yo yo” “If you are this excited about President Buhari’s return, then why didn’t you go to Abuja to welcome him when he arrived from England on Saturday.” “I didn’t have to” “After 104 […]
LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Lagos State Government assured residents, especially shoppers and commuters especially those doing business on the Lagos Central Business District (CBD) area of their safety during the forthcoming Sallah festival. Special Adviser to Governor Akinwunmi Ambode on CBD, Mr. Agboola Dabiri, gave the assurance while monitoring the traffic situation on […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Court of Arbitration for Sport Cas has upheld the life ban slammed on three athletics officials alleged doping cover-up. The accused – Papa Massata Diack, son of ex-IAAF president Lamine Diack, Russians Valentin Balakhnichev and Alexei Melnikov Monday had their appeals dismissed by the Court. In a statement released […]
Photo caption: President Buhari signs the letter transmitted to the National Assembly notifying lawmakers that he is resuming office (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has formally written the National Assembly, notifying the legislature of his return to office, after returning from medical treatment in London. The notice is in line with Section 145 of […]
By Ayo Balogun, Lagos (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari in a nationwide address to Nigerians after a prolonged medical treatment in London, has warned Nigerians against divisive speeches saying “Nigeria’s unity is settled and not negotiable.” In a short national broadcast, the President also emphasised that every Nigerians have the right to live peacefully […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The South-East, Nigeria chapter of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has joined other Nigerians in welcoming President Muhammadu Buhari back to the country, with a call on the people to stop all forms of hate speeches. President Buhari arrived Nigeria on Saturday after 103 days of medical […]
By Prof. R. A. Ipinyomi, University of Ilorin, Nigeria (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – It is no longer news that the Nigeria President Buhari had returned the second time from a medical vacation. His Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, had announced Saturday August 19, 2017 morning that President Buhari would return to the country […]
Photo: Benue state governor, Samuel Ortom (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Some gunmen on Sunday broke into the residence of the Principal Special Assistant to the Benue State Governor on Knowledge, Economy and Investments, Dr Tavershima Adyorough, and shot him dead. PUNCH reported that the assailants entered the residence at Nyinma layout in Makurdi, the state capital, […]
By Ayo Balogun, Lagos LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Lagos State Government has confirmed the death on Sunday of 12 persons in the boat mishap which occurred in Ilashe area. Making reference to a statement issued by Managing Director of Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), Engr. Abisola Kamson, the State Government attributed the unfortunate […]
Photo caption: President Buhari arrives Nigeria after over 3 months medical treatment in UK ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Finally, President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived Nigeria from London, United Kingdom after over three months of medical vacation. Mr. President’s aircraft touched down Saturday, around 4.35pm at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja. […]
Photo caption: Osita Chidoka, Former Aviation Minister and Anambra UPP governorship aspirant From Ignatius Okpara, Awka (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Barely three days after the Anambra State chapter of the opposition United Progressives Party (UPP), slammed an indefinite suspension on former Corp Marshal of the federal Road Safety Commission FRSC, and governorship Aspirants in the November […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Abakaliki (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A deadly clash between soldiers attached to the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army Enugu, and the youths of Okpu Itumo community in Ebonyi state, South-East Nigeria has reportedly led to the missing of three persons, and 4 houses razed down. The development, has forced the people of […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Federal political Appointees from Enugu state, South-East Nigeria, led by Minister of foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, have been accused of making desperate move to replace the authentic list of delegates in the just concluded non elective local government congress of the ruling All progressive Congress, APC held in […]
Photo caption: L-R, England’s PSA player; Tom Ford, CSO Promoter, Chamberlain Usoh; President of the Nigeria Squash Federation (NSF), Mr. Boye Oyerinde and Nigeria Women’s number one, Yemisi Olatunji at the Press Conference. By Tajudeen Balogun, Lagos LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governments at the various levels and sport enthusiasts in Nigeria have been tasked […]
ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – After over three months of medical vacation in London, President Muhammadu Buhari is scheduled to return to the country later today – Saturday. The President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adeshina confirmed this Saturday morning in a statement. He said “President Buhari is expected to speak to […]
Ekiti Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has cautioned the federal government over its categorisation of hate speeches to act of terrorism, “This appears as another plot to silence the opposition and I make bold to say that saying the truth concerning the country and its rulers cannot be termed as hate speech.” The governor, who accused the All Progressives Congress […]
…Seeks N2.8 Billion Damage From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu The crisis rocking the Assemblies of God Church Nigeria, has taken a new dimension, as the embattled General Superintendent (GS), of the incorporated trustees of the Church; Rev. Prof. Paul Emeka has dragged the Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC, 12 commercial banks, Inspector General of Police, Idris Ibrahim, […]
By Niyi Adeyi BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday played host to the General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Pastor Enoch Adeboye, in Abuja House London. The Cleric’s visit followed the visit Thursday by the President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki and his House of Representatives counterpart […]
Reports say at least 13 people were killed and more than 100 injured after a van rammed through crowds in the heart of Barcelona on Thursday in what the Spanish Prime Minister described as a barbaric act of terror. Eyewitnesses reported scenes of panic and chaos as the van plowed down the renowned Las Ramblas […]
