(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas, LPG, also known as cooking gas, spikes further across various parts of the country, indications have emerged that marketers’ inability to off-take 450,000 metric tonnes per annum, MTPA, of the product allocation is said to be responsible for the supply shortages. findings showed that the price […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams has lamented Nigeria’s unending borrowings despite oil wealth. Adams, in his independence anniversary message, stated that the nation was built on falsehood and he stated that the regions be given the autonomy so that they can develop at their own pace. Adams noted that allowing […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Men of the Indian Police Service, attached to the K.G. Halli police division on Wednesday arrested a Nigerian national, Chekwume Malvin, who works as an actor in the Indian film industry for allegedly peddling drugs in the city. The 45-year-old was caught red-handed near the BDA Complex in HRBR Layout. The police […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The New Nigerian People’s Party (NNPP) has enjoined the Ogun State Assembly to begin the impeachment processes against Governor Dapo Abiodun and his Deputy, Nomiot Salako-Oyedele. The NNPP disclosed this thursday saying it was worried by the “lackadaisical attitude” of the administration of Governor Abiodun since he assumed office. The party also […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The People’s Democratic Party, (PDP), has described the six years of President Muhammadu Buhari administration as the worst in Nigeria’s history as an independent, sovereign state. The party stated this in its message to Nigerians ahead of the 61st independence anniversary. Addressing newsmen at the party’s national headquarters, PDP national publicity secretary, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Prof. Akin Alao has kicked against the recent cancellation of national admission cut-off mark, by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Alao, a professor of History at the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), described the action as “a disservice to excellence and to quality education.” He made the remark while delivering a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The People’s Democratic Party has zoned the national chairman’s office to the North. No announcement yet on office of presidency, vice presidency or other executive and legislative positions These offices are outside the terms of reference of the National Convention Zoning Committee, it was learnt. Details soon…
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has released the revised timetable/schedule of activities for the October 16 nationwide State Congresses to elect party State Executive Committee (SEC). This was contained in a notice issued by the Secretary to the party’s Caretaker/Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC), Sen. John James Akpanudoedehe in Abuja on […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says 441 trucks and articulated vehicles were involved in road traffic crashes in Ogun between January and August. Mr Ahmed Umar, the State Sector Commander disclosed on Thursday at Ogere Trailer Park at the flag-off of the command’s end-of-year road safety campaign. He said the rate […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A chieftain of the All Progressive Change (APC), Mr Anene Chikezie, says the killings in the South-east region of the country are totally nightmarish as the zone is known for peace and love. He stated this in Enugu that he received the news of the killings, especially that of Dr Chike Akunyili […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari and the 36 State governors in the country to rally and earnestly begin the process of correcting the ills in society. CAN President, Rev Samson Ayokunle, made the call in a message to mark Nigeria’s 61st Independence Day Anniversary in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former French president, Nicolas Sarkozy has been sentenced to one year under house arrest over illegal campaign financing, a court in Paris ruled on Thursday. The court ruled that the 66-year-old could serve the sentence in the form of electronically monitored house arrest with an ankle bracelet. According to the court, Sarkozy […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The President, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd), has ordered the arraignment of a former acting Director-General of the Federal Institute of Industrial Research Oshodi, Lagos, Chima Igwe for collecting salaries for 18 years with a phantom certificate. He directed the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission to begin the process […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The police in Katsina have arrested 13 suspects for their alleged involvement in banditry, cattle rustling, kidnapping and arms smuggling as well as terrorising innocent citizens of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer in Katsina State, SP Gambo Isah, disclosed this. Isah said the arrest of the suspects formed part of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gunmen again invaded Sarkin Pawa, headquarters of Munyan local government area of Niger state, killing no fewer than thirty people. The incident happened in Kachiwe village and spread to other adjourning villages in the area. African Examiner gathered that the bandits are suspected to be part of those who were smoked out […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Commissioner of Police in Anambra, Mr Tony Olofu, has vowed that the command, in collaboration with other security agencies, will deal with the killers of Dr Chike Akunyili. African Examiner reports that Dr Akunyili, who was killed by yet-to-be identified gunmen, was the husband of the late Director-General of the National […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Department of State Services (DSS) has distanced self from the killing of Dr Chike Akunyili, widower of former information minister, Dora. Akunyili was killed in Anambra by unknown gunmen on Tuesday. A social media video has claimed that the DSS was responsible for the attack on the medical doctor. But Dr […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has urged government at all levels to ensure that citizens feel the impact of collected tax in their areas of responsibility. The Executive Chairman of FIRS, Mohammad Nami, gave the advice at 7th IGR Learning Event organised by the Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) in Abuja. He […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The House of Representatives has instructed its Committee on Aviation to investigate the claims and counter claims relating to debts in the aviation industry. The committee is to report within six weeks for further legislative action. This followed the adoption of the motion on the need to look into the debt crisis […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has advised governors to stop depending on funds from the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee. He made this known while delivering a lecture to the participants of the Executive Intelligence Course 14 of the National Institute for Security Studies in Abuja . According to him, no state in […]
