By Idowu John Bakare – President Muhammadu Buhari’s forthcoming visit to China in April, is expected to bring about more frequent exchanges and closer cooperation between the two countries in the field of culture and education, Cultural Counselor at the Chinese Embassy, Mr. Yan Xiangdong has said. Mr. Xiangdong who is also the Director of […]
Interview by Edmund Obilo The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Professor Mahmood Yakubu in an exclusive interview granted to IVOTES’ Editorial Board Chairman ,Edmund Obilo , has declared that he is not the president’s man. He spoke on a range of issues like the recent inconclusive elections in Kogi and Bayelsa states and […]
As part of efforts to create a conducive environment for investments in Bayelsa, Governor Seriake Dickson has re-constituted the state Volunteer service to complement the conventional security agencies in the fight against kidnapping and other criminal activities. Also inaugurated were the Centre For Youth Development (CYD) and Senior Special Assistants on Youths for the 8 […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Port Harcourt BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – About 7 people were said to have been killed on Saturday during the National and State legislative re-run elections in Rivers State even as soldiers arrested and paraded top aides to Governor Wike over electoral offences. Our correspondent said the deaths occurred at Abalama in […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Bayelsa State governor, Henry Seriake Dickson at the weekend in Yenagoa inaugurated an 11-member Special Task Force on Identification and Recovery of Government Property with a mandate to recover government property illegally acquired by private individuals, communities and corporate organizations within and outside the state. The Taskforce has two weeks […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu Counting of votes in Saturday’s rerun election in the 23 council Areas of River state has commenced. The election took place in the three senatorial districts of the state, 12 federal constituencies as well as 22 state constituencies. At various polling units including those of Bera in Gokama council area […]
Imo State Governor, Rochas Okorocha, has sacked the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Jude Ejiogu. Though, there was no reason given for the sack of Ejiogu who was a member of Okorocha’s kitchen cabinet. However, sources in Owerri said Ejiogu’s sack might be connected with his ambition to succeed the governor in 2019 governorship […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Port Harcourt BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Rivers State police Command has dismissed allegations by the peoples Democratic party PDP that three of its members were killed in parts of the state during today’s (Saturday) rerun election in the state. The Command spokesman, Ahmed Mohammadu, said the rumours were untrue and […]
By Ayo Balogun Collaboration between the Doha-based international broadcaster, Al Jazeera and the government-owned media organizations, especially the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), in the area of capacity building for journalists is underway. Nigeria and the Doha-based international broadcaster, Al Jazeera are to collaborate in the area of capacity building for journalists in the government-owned media […]
By Tajudeen Balogun, Head, African Examiner, Nigeria Bureau These days, I am persistently bothered, therefore, keep asking the question: is the fuel scarcity, just like it is experienced in power supply, gradually becoming part of our life in Nigeria? It is not debatable the scarcity has been frequent with us, as far back as 1997/98 […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Port Harcourt Contrary to fears that the Rivers state rerun election may be likely be marred by violence,the exercise has been peaceful and calm in parts of the state. AFRICAN EXAMINER correspondent covering the election, observed that apart from alleged cases of use of fake result sheets in some election centres, the […]
By Seun Adebosin One person has been confirmed critically injured, while many others are still trapped in the rubbles, as a two-story building in Mile 12, Lagos suburb, gave way Saturday morning. Reasons for the house collapse located on Ali close of the area, is yet to be ascertained as at the time of filling […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Port Harcourt The All progressive Grand Alliance APGA candidate for Phalga federal constituency in the rerun polls in Rivers state, Barrister Brave Nwobo, has expressed disappointment over the late arrival of electoral materials in parts of the state. Addressing newsmen at his Elekahi ward 19, the APGA flag bearer, said “this non […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Port Harcourt Ahead of today (saturday) rerun election in Rivers state, South- South Nigeria, the Deputy Commissioner of Police in-charge of Operations, Sotonye Wakama, has accused politicians in state of hiding criminals and cultists in various hotels in the state capital with the hope to use them to rig the poll. He, […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Port Harcourt The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, says it is fully set for today’s (saturday) rerun election in Rivers state, as it commenced distribution of election materials to the 23 local government areas in State on friday after receiving the sensitive materials from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Our Correspondent […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Ministry of Finance on Friday confirmed the indefinite suspension of the Executive Secretary/Director General of The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD), Mrs. Nellie Mayshak and three other senior staff of the directorate. Mayshak was placed on suspension by the Honourable Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun and a director from […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Port Harcourt The political stage is now fully set for Saturday’s rerun election in River state, South- South Nigeria, just as the entire state capital, Port Harcourt,and environ have been saturated with heavy security presence. AFRICAN EXAMINER correspondent, Ignatius Okpara, covering the exercise, reports that the election is to hold in the […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen Following the fresh motion he filed before the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Senate President, Bukola Saraki will know his fate March 24, 2016 on the legality or otherwise of the false assets declaration suit against him before the special court. CCT Chairman, Justice Danladi Umar gave the ruling Friday after listening […]
The Nigerian First Lady, Mrs. Aisha Buhari has reaffirmed the need for National rebirth. Speaking in Abuja Thursday at the official launch of “Nigeria Rebirth Art Project”, the wife of the President declared that the project had become necessary as the country is currently faced with many challenges. Mrs Buhari who is the Grand Patron […]
Philippe Coutinho’s brilliant solo goal killed Manchester United’s hopes of a Europa League comeback and sent Liverpool into the last eight in comfort at Old Trafford. Jurgen Klopp’s side were protecting a two-goal lead from the first leg at Anfield but Anthony Martial’s 32nd-minute penalty offered United brief hope after he was fouled by Nathaniel […]
