From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi led government in Enugu state, South- East Nigeria, has banned the operations of the state chapter of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) till further notice. A statement issued weekend by the Permanent Secretary (General Administration), Mrs. Josephine Onyia, explaind that the state government […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Bayelsa State State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Daniel Iworiso-Markson has said that aside natural resources, the state is also blessed with abundant talents in different areas. Iworiso-Markson said what is needed to be done is to discover the talents, nurture them and give them the opportunity to excel in whatever […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, Friday, dismissed a preliminary objection by the embattled Judge, Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia, who is currently facing Money Laundering charge. The court presided by Justice Rilwan Aikawa held that Ajumogobia is no longer a serving judicial officer and so, could face the criminal charge levelled against her […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – What wisdom can you find that is greater than kindness? Asked renowned philosopher, writer and composer, Jean-Jacques Rousseau in one of his writings while highlighting the importance of the simple yet impactful act. According to a health fact sheet produced by the Random Acts of Kindness Organisation, being altruistic increases one’s oxytocin, […]
PHOTO CAPTION L-R: HRH, Oba Adebayo Akolade, Olora of Ora kingdom, Kwara State; Muhammad Babandede (MFR), Comptroller General, Nigeria Immigration Service; Munir Yari, Deputy Comptroller General & PCO, Ikoyi passport office and Lanre Oladimeji, Group Head, Retail Banking, Zenith Bank Plc, at the commissioning of the office building donated by Zenith Bank to the Nigeria […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safely Agency (NIMASA) has donated relief materials worth millions of naira to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Katsina State. Presenting the items to the state government Thursday the NIMASA Director, Maritime Labor Services, Alhaji Ibrahim Jibril, said that the gesture was to alleviate the hardships of the IDPs. Jibril […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen with the Agency Report (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has inaugurated the board of the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) with the pledge by the body to work towards “increasing the revenue shared’” by the three levels of Government. Mr. President inaugurated 30 Commissioners Thursday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja with […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Warri (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The newly established indigenous ultra-modern state of the Art Opeans safety training Centre Warri, Delta state, South-South Nigeria, has been officially inaugurated by the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok Ete Ibas, with a charge on the company to always make international best practices its watchword. Unveiling the centre […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Super Eagles Wednesday defeated their Guinean opponents 1-0 in the ongoing AFCON in Egypt. The team’s performance has positioned it on top of Group B, with six points. Super Eagles equally beat Burundi 1-0 in their first match. With the latest result, the Nigerian side has qualified for Round of 16, with their […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Awka (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The police in Anambra state have arrested a 28-year-old law graduate of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, UNIZIK Awka, Mr Victor Ohale, for allegedly stabbing his younger brother, Kelechi Ohale, to death. Mr. Haruna Mohammed, the police Spokesman in the state who confirmed the incident to newsmen on Wednesday in […]
By Niyi Adeyi (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Lagos State University (LASU) authority has approved the indefinite suspension of two final year students, over alleged cultism related activities. Vice-Chancellor of the institution Prof. Olanrewaju Fagbohun, ratified the suspension of the two undergraduates identified as: Oloyede Akanbi and Tobiloba Olutade LASU Wednesday disclosed that Akanbi and Olutade were 400 […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Vice President Prof Yemi Osinbajo has denied saying that incidents of kidnapping in Nigeria is ‘’exaggerated and not entirely new”. Osinbajo reportedly made the assertion while addressing Nigerians in Diaspora at a townhall meeting Monday in New York. However, a statement issued and signed by his Senior Special Assistant Mr. […]
By Adebisi Adebiyi (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The just concluded hearing of Osun governorship appeal is an eye opener to how a section of the bar is consistently fixated on dragging the bar and bench in the mud through amplified frivolous technicalities. In fact, the challenge of justice delivery is further worsened by some senior lawyers who reached […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Musa Mohammed from Abuja and Omolayo Bamidele from Ekiti State have emerged champions of the second edition of the Zenith Bank/ Next – Gen Tennis Masters which held at the National Stadium Surulere Tennis Centre. Several hundred spectators sat out a four hour rain delay in anticipation of an upset victory by […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Presidential candidate of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the last general elections, Atiku Abubakar Monday failed to secure an order of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal to allow him and his party have access to the the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) server. The Presidential poll held Saturday, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – France survived a tense extra-time knockout match against Brazil and advanced to the Women’s World Cup quarterfinals when captain Amandine Henry redirected Amel Majri’s free kick for a tiebreaking goal in the 107th minute of a 2-1 victory on Sunday night at Le Havre. Valerie Gauvin, whose first-half goal was disallowed in […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The 2019 edition of the Enugu state football Association FA\YKC soccer league ended on weekend, with Inter. FC of Ngwo, emerging overall, Champions, after thrashing Purple Krown Academy Football Club of Uwani Enugu, 3-0 in the final match of the competition. African Examiner Sports reports that the game played […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – “Nigeria is not only the country with the largest black population in the world; it is also, in all probability, the country with the largest number of big-men”. – Femi Aribisala, Premium Times, October 2, 2013 “We just need a few good, sincere, patriotic, dedicated, law-abiding and selfless men & women to […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NACHON) has extended the deadline for registration of pilgrims till July 15, as well as announced downward review of Hajj fare so as to enable the intending pilgrims have opportunity to participate in the 2019 exercise. Head of Media and Public Affairs of the […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The newly appointed Special Assistant on New Media to the President of the Senate, Ahmed Lawan, Mr. Olu Onemola, has resigned. The development was contained in a statement issued Sunday in Abuja, by the Special Assistant to Lawan on Media and Publicity, Mohammed Isa. The statement explained that the resignation […]
