By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu The Nigeria’s anti graft agency, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC has arrested Speaker of the Ebonyi State House of Assembly Hon. Ogbonnaya Francis Nwaifuru, over alleged 60 million naira scam. The lawmaker was picked up by the operative of the agency at about 1100 hours Friday at the Akanu Ibiam […]
By Eric Ojo, Abuja Following the Army Council’s ruling on setting aside the conviction of Brigadier-General Enitan Ransome-Kuti, the Legal Defence and Assistance Project (LEDAP) has urged the council and the entire hierarchy of the Nigerian military to be more conscious and respectful of the provisions of the law in order to prevent a re-occurrence […]
– To Remain With EFCC By Ganiyu Nasirudeen A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed the bail application filed before it by the immediate past Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Air Marshal Alex Badeh (retd). The former security chief in his application faulted his detention by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) praying […]
The Defence Headquarters said the troops of 21 Brigade Bama, under 7 Division area of operational responsibility, in a blocking position, have at the early hours of today, (Friday) cleared the fleeing Boko Haram terrorists who came through Sabsawa axis of Sambisa forest. The troops Defence in a statement indicated also recovered a Toyota Hilux, […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated former President Olusegun Obasanjo (GCFR), as he turns 79 years old Saturday, March 5, 2016. Mr. President in a statement by his SA on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adeshina affirmed that the former president, who is approaching the octogenarian age, has contributed immensely to the institutionalization of democracy in […]
By Tajudeen Balogun, Head, African Examiner, Nigeria Bureau Ever since the promise was made till date, I have not for once stopped asking and wondering on how far the scheme would go; as well as to what extent would the target beneficiaries be reached. It was as if I have been laden with a personal […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Three different incidents in the last week cast, poignantly, in bold relief the plight of the girl-child in Nigeria. Thanks to The Punch newspaper which launched the #FreeEse, #JusticeforEse campaign and the civil society groups that took up the fight in a spirited manner. With the outrage and outcry that […]
*As Concerned Citizens Wants Thorough Investigation Owerri, Imo State (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC have quizzed three officials of the Imo State government over their alleged involvement in the diversion of N2 billion bailout fund meant for the payment of civil servants salaries in the state. The arrested […]
– Asks FG to Establish Ranches, Grazing Reserves Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja The Senate on Thursday bemoaned protracted deadly clashes between herdsmen and farmers in different parts of the country with concern that the trend portends grave danger to national security, national unity and harmony among communities. The upper chamber therefore adopted a resolution to urgently […]
By Niyi Adeyi The combined search team of security operatives which has been trailing the abducted three girls of Babington Macaulay Junior Seminary in Ikorodu, a Lagos suburb, have traced the victims to Arepo enclave, in Ifo Local Council area of Ogun State. The operatives said they have the hint that the kidnapped girls were […]
By Niyi Adeyi The immediate past Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh (rtd), has declared he has no link with #Dasukigate as well as denied allegation of possessing five properties – acquired from his alleged share from the arms procurement money. Badeh who in a statement recalled he was appointed the […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja The Nigerian Senate and the United Kingdom (UK) parliament on Thursday pledged to collaborate towards deepening the nation’s democracy and strengthening the ties that exists between both countries. The pledge was made when United Kingdom parliamentarians in the International Development Committee led by Mr. Stephen Twigg visited the Senate President, Dr. Abubakar […]
Bayelsa State Governor, Mr. Henry Seriake Dickson, has called for a comprehensive investigation into the abduction and subsequent prosecution of the culprits of 14 year old Ese Oruru, who was abducted and forced into Islamic marriage in Kano since August last year. While describing the incident as unfortunate. Dickson said the state government has directed […]
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday ordered the closure of the Mile 12 Market, following a bloody clash between Hausas and Yoruba community in the area. Three people were feared dead and houses razed in the mayhem on Thursday as soldiers were drafted to forestall peace. The governor also announced imposition of curfew […]
By Abul Gaffar Bello Abuja, Nigeria – A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted bail to former Minister of Interior, Abba Moro and two others in the N675 Million employment scandal suit preferred against them by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) in March 2014, through a […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Bayelsa State Governor, Henry Seriake Dickson, has constituted a five-man panel to investigate the level of involvement of some career public civil servants in partisan politics, with a view to saving the civil service of the state from destruction by politicians. Members of the panel include Mr. Renner Tiebiri […]
By Seun Adebosin BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Following an ethnic clash between some Hausa and Yoruba boys, there is a breakdown of law and order in Mile 12 area, a Lagos suburb and its environs. Details of the uprising are still sketchy, but sources confirmed to our Correspondent that some properties, including a school […]
By Eric Ojo, Abuja BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Police Service Commission (PSC) has said that it will not hesitate to sanction any Police Officer who is found culpable in the abduction saga of 14 year old Ese Oruru who was said to have been abducted and forced into marriage in Kano. In the […]
By Niyi Adeyi BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The immediate past Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh (rtd), has declared he has no link with #Dasukigate as well as denied allegation of possessing five properties – acquired from his alleged share from the arms procurement money. Badeh who in a statement […]
By Ignatius Okpara, Enugu Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu state has alerted members of the public on the hacking of his cell phone line by unknown persons. Chief press Secretary, (CPS) to the Governor, Uwakwe Abugu, in a statement made available to newsmen in Enugu, the State capital, indicated that the criminal act happened on […]
