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Boko Haram: Buhari Wants Nigeria To Retain Commander Of Multinational Joint Task Force

By Ganiyu Nasirudeen – The meeting between President Muhammadu Buhari and the Heads of State and Government of the Lake Chad Basin Commission and Benin, Thursday, ended in an unexpected direction as proposed guideline, which recommends six months duration for change of the Command and control structure of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MJTF) was […]

Afenifere Blasts Kingibe, Says “June 12 Is Your Albatross”

The Afenifere Renewal Group (ARG) has described the “June 12 struggle” as an albatross for those who betrayed its cause, particularly Ambassador Babagana Kingibe. The group, in a statement released on Thursday by its Publicity Secretary, Kunle Famoriyo, said Kingibe, who, some days ago, reportedly wants the “ghost of June 12 laid to rest” on […]

Military To Zaki-biam Residents: There Won’t Be Reprisal After Murder Of Soldier, Police

By Mustapha Abdul Salaam – The Defence Headquarters Thursday urged residents of Zaki biam, Katsina who fled their homes after an armed gang ambushed and killed a soldier and policeman not to entertain fear of reprisal attack. The military authorities in its latest post hinted that while every effort was being made to track down […]

Flying Eagles Crash Out Of Under 21 World Cup; As Mali Make Quarter Final

By Niyi Adeyi – The Nigerian Flying Eagles have crashed out of the ongoing U-20 World Cup Football tournament, in New Zealand. Nigerian side was defeated early Thursday morning by their Germans’ counterpart with a lone goal in the 15th minute of the first half of the match, in which the Nigerian side lost so […]

Rivers Killer Gin: Death Toll Rises To 66

By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Port Harcourt – More 28 persons have been confirmed dead in Rivers State following continued consumption of the killer local gin by unsuspecting consumers, thus bringing the casualty figure from 38 to 66. Director of Public Health in the State Ministry of Health, Dr. Nnana Onyekwere, made this known on Wednesday in […]

Lagos Warns Residents In Flood-Prone Areas To Relocate

The Lagos State Government fears that massive flood may sweep across the State any moment from now as the water level has risen drastically, calling on Lagosians living in flood-prone areas to relocate to avert disaster. The government said intensive rainfall is imminent as the state enters the peak period of the rainy season. Ayodeji […]

APC Berates Wike’s Move To Dissolve LG Councils

By Nwaorgu Faustinus – The All Progressives Congress, APC, Rivers State Chapter says credible information available to it confirms, without doubt, that the Rivers State House of Assembly has perfected plans to kick-start the process of dismantling the elected Local Governments in Rivers State by moving and adopting a motion on the floor of the […]

PDP Berates APC Over Threats Against Saraki, Dogara’s NASS Leadership

*Describes  APC Threats as “Empty Boasts of Incompetent Party” The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed threats by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) against the new leaders of the National Assembly (NASS) as empty boasts, aimed at covering its naivety, inexperience and unpreparedness for the business of government. To this end, the party […]

Boko Haram: Again, Buhari Meets Service Chiefs Over Anti-Terroristsm Strategies

By Abdul Gafaar Bello – For the second time within a week, President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday held another closed door meeting with the Nigerian service Chiefs in Abuja, to finalize anti-terrorists strategy to be presented at the Lake Chad Basin Commission meeting in Abuja tomorrow. Briefing journalists after the meeting, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence, […]

Marwa, Supporters Return To APC

Barely a week after former military governor of Lagos state, Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa resigned from the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, the ex-Nigerian envoy to South Africa on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 returned to the All Progressives Congress, APC with thousands of his supporters across Adamawa state. This was contained in a statement issued on […]

Abia Oil Worker Abductors Demand N2 Million Ransom

From Ignatius Okpara, Umuahia – Abductors of Mr. Anthony Abomah, a staff of an Abia State-based oil servicing company, Saipem Nig. Ltd., have demanded N2 million ransom for his release. This was made known to AFRICAN EXAMINER Correspondent, by a source in the company who craved anonymity. It would be recalled the victim, was kidnapped […]

Despite Having Fewer Seats, Plateau Assembly Gets APC Speaker

Agabus Pwanagba, Jos – Twenty four hours after the election of speaker for the Plateau State House of Assembly was stalled, the House has unanimously elected Hon. Peter Azi of the APC, representing Jos North-West as Speaker, while, Hon. Yusuf Gagdi of the PDP, representing Kantana Constituency emerged as his Deputy. Despite PDP’s slim dominance […]

Drama As Pro-Lawan Senators Take Oath Of Office, Remi Tinubu Refuses Saraki’s Handshake

Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – Twenty eight Senators supporting Senator Ahmed Lawan on Wednesday took their oath conducted by the clerk of the Senate. The oath which was done in batches was done under the watchful eyes of the Senate President Bukola Saraki. Saraki directed the affected lawmakers to come forward to take their oath and […]

Senate President: Ahmed Lawan To Challenge Saraki’s Victory In Court

By Ganiyu Nasirudeen – Senator Ahmed Lawan of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and one of the candidates jostling for the position of Senate Presidency of the 8th upper legislative session has threatened to approach court over the manner the election of the National Assembly and inauguration were conducted yesterday. Lawan disclosed this Wednesday […]

12 Suspected Cult Leaders Arraigned In Edo Court

From Ignatius Okpara, Benin City – A special magistrate court sitting in Benin, the Edo State capital, Tuesday arraigned 12 suspected cult leaders over their involvement in recent several cult related killings in parts of the state. Similarly, the State’s Police Command paraded and arraigned a total of 215 suspected hoodlums for cultism and various […]

Opinion: Why Military Might Alone Not Enough To Wipe Out Boko Haram

By Prof. R. A. Ipinyomi, University of Ilorin, Nigeria – Since General Muhammad Buhari of Nigeria officially took office as President and Commander-in-Chief of Nigeria Army Forces on May 29, 2015 we have noticed his greater involvement in checkmating the dreaded Islamist sect Boko Haram and its insurgencies. He had been to two or more […]

Atiku Congratulates Saraki, Dogara, Enjoins Lawmakers To Focus On National Interest

Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has congratulated the newly elected leaders of the National Assembly, admonishing them to see their elections beyond the narrow interests of respective political parties. The former Vice President in a press statement issued by his media office on Tuesday noted that with the elections of its […]

Election Tribunal: PDP Members Caught Thumb-Printing Ballot Papers In Rivers, Says APC

The Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has raised the alarm after a group of people were caught thumb-printing fresh ballot papers in parts of the State under the supervision of local leaders of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the State. The alarm was contained in a press statement signed by […]

Buhari Disagrees with APC On Saraki, Dogara’s Election

*Restates commitment to work with whoever Emerges Ayodele Afolabi, Abuj – President Muhammadu Buhari said he has noted the outcome of the just-concluded election of leaders of the National Assembly. A statement issued by his Special Adviser (Media and Publicity) Femi Adesina said the president would rather prefer that the process of electing the national assembly […]