A coalition of Niger-Delta activists under the aegis of Vanguards of Nigeria’s Democracy on Saturday said it has uncovered clandestine moves by President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress to probe the administration of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan and send him to prison on trumped-up charges. A statement issued by the spokesperson of VND, Mr. […]
*Bayelsa Pledges Collaboration *Sets Up Committee For A Detailed Plan Of Acton The Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson says, the State Government will set up a committee to collaborate with the management of the Oil and Gas free zone Authority of Nigeria to work out a detailed plan of action for the take off […]
By Ignatius Okpara, Owerri – Resident of Egbelu Nguru community in Ngor Okpala Council Area of Imo State are now living in perpetual fear and apprehension, following alleged invasion of the area by suspected kidnappers and rapists. AFRICAN EXAMINER gathered that the development had made some of the villagers to flee the community, especially young […]
By Ignatius Okpara, Owerri – Resident of Egbelu Nguru community in Ngor Okpala Council Area of Imo State are now living in perpetual fear and apprehension, following alleged invasion of the area by suspected kidnappers and rapists. AFRICAN EXAMINER gathered that the development had made some of the villagers to flee the community, especially young […]
By Tajudeen Balogun, Head, African Examiner, Nigeria Bureau – Expectedly, the appointment of the new Service Chiefs has evoked mixed reactions from Nigerians. But notably among the trailing comments was the appreciation by the Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose to President Muhammadu Buhari on the appointment of his kinsman, Major-General Abayomi Gabriel Olonishakin as the […]
By Nnanna Ijomah – It has been a common practice in Political circles for politicians to float an idea, a concept or proposal through a third party and if the proposal fails to generate public support or acceptance, deny they had anything to do with it. So it is, with the recent brouhaha in Abia […]
*Petition EFCC, ICPC, Code of Conduct Bureau. By Ignatius Okpara, Enugu – Leaders of Igbo students in various institutions of higher learning in Nigeria, under the aegis of “Association of Igbo student leaders” have petitioned the Economic And Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Independent Corrupt Practices And Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) calling for the speedy […]
By Daniel Iworiso-Markson – Four more years! This is the rising crescendo as Bayelsans and friends of Bayelsa call on Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson to come out quickly to re-contest for the position of Governor of Bayelsa State after a first term of uncommon leadership and unprecedented development that is changing the state for good. Indeed […]
By Ignatius Okpara, Enugu – Disturbed by the debt burden inherited by the Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi-led administration, the Enugu State House of Assembly has authorised the state government to restructure commercial bank loans obtained by the previous administration into Federal Government bonds. The loan covered by the motion is seven billion, nine hundred and five […]
By Prof R. A. Ipinyomi, University of Ilorin Nigeria – The news of President Buhari going to visit President Obama of the United States of America come Monday July 21, 2015 has grown wild and wide in the news media and many government circles2015 here in Nigeria. But what are the objectives of the visit […]
Former Rivers State Governor, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has urged Nigerians and Muslim faithfuls to join hands in moving the country forward as they pray for peace and unity while celebrating the end of the Ramadan fasting period. In a statement released by Amaechi’s Media Office, signed by David Iyofor, the APC chieftain prayed […]
Governor Henry Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State has enjoined Moslem faithfuls in the country to continue to live in peace with the adherents of other religions, noting that all religions are one and important, as his administration will continue to give equal recognition to all of them. The Governor, who gave the advice in his […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Mr. Abdullahi Gana Muhammadu as the new Commandant-General of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). Mr. Abdullahi Gana Muhammadu succeeds Dr Ade Abolurin, who has retired from service. Abdullahi Gana Muhammadu, who was an Assistant Commandant-General of the NSCDC before his new appointment, hails from […]
By Agabus Pwanagba – Barely 24 hours after over 50 persons were killed in a bomb explosion in Gombe State, two explosions have hit Damaturu, the Yobe State capital. The twin blasts, which occurred at Phase 1 Eid praying ground were reportedly detonated by 2 female suicide bombers. According to the Nigerian army, at least […]
A pro-Democracy Non-governmental organisation -HUMAN RIGHTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (HURIWA ) has condemned without reservations the reported invasion and gestapo operations at the homes of the immediate past National Security Adviser Colonel Sambo Dasuki (rtd) on the alleged directives from the Presidency. In a statement by the National Coordinator Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko and the […]
By Niyi Adeyi – As the Muslims all over the world round off the year’s Ramadan fasting, the Muslims Right Concern (MURIC) has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to pay attention to the state of Nigeria’s prisons and the inmates. While noting that the country’s prisons were notorious for being overcrowded, dirty and unfit for […]
By Mustapha Abdul Salaam – Muslims in Nigeria join fellow faithful in some parts of the world today to mark the end of this year’s Ramadan fasting. This follows confirmation and announcement Thursday, by Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, of sighting of moon in some Northern states, including Borno, Kano and Sokoto. The Sultan […]
By Ayo Balogun – Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday said that his administration will prosecute Prophet Temitope Balogun (TB) Joshua’s Synagogue Church of All Nation (SCOAN) in the aftermath of last week’s Coroner’s inquest verdict which called for the prosecution of the church. On July 7, 2015, the Coroner in Lagos recommended […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudee – The newly appointed Chief of Army Staff (CAS), Major General Tukur Buratai has announced his resolve to spend the incoming Eid-el-Fitr break with the National troops currently waging war against the dreaded Boko Haram insurgents in Yobe State, North Eastern Nigeria. General Buratai made the disclosure to journalists Thursday in Abuja […]
By Ignatius Okpara, Enugu – Enugu state Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, has sworn-in the 24 Commissioners recently cleared by the state House of Assembly with a charge on them to brace up for service to the people. The governor, who also swore-in 11 Special Advisers told the political appointees that there would be no room for […]
