IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu – The youth wing of the apex Igbo socio- cultural organisation , Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has warned the Amnesty International against prosecuting ex-Nigerian Chief of Army Staff, COAS, General Azubuike Ihejirika, (RTD), threatening that “another Ojukwu will go to war” should that happens. According to the body, if the ex-COAS whom it described […]
Chairman of Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), King Amalate Turner, has endorsed the Governor of Bayelsa State, Hon. Seriake Dickson for a second term in office. He premised his endorsement of the Governor on his numerous achievements less than 4 years in office. Speaking with journalists in Yenagoa, the foremost traditional ruler said every gang […]
*As Dawha Advocates Need to Protect the Environment for Sustainable Development The Federal Government under the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged its commitment to playing more proactive and effective roles in the affairs of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC. Speaking in Vienna, Austria at the ongoing OPEC International Seminar, […]
By Mustapha Abdul Salaam – Yola, the Adamawa State capital, North Eastern Nigeria Thursday evening, was attacked with another fatal bomb explosion, leaving 10 people dead and many injured. The deadly blast which erupted in Jimeta major market in the State capital, occurred around 7.30 pm, when many traders and customers were rounding off business […]
The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Rivers State has demanded for the probe of Mr. Ezebuwon Nyesom Wike as Minister of State in the Federal Ministry of Education. The party, in making the call, asserted that such exercise would no doubt strengthen the anti-corruption fight in the country much as it will expose the rot […]
A Federal High Court in Lagos has asked the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency to suspend all actions on the move to extradite the Ogun East Senator-elect, Prince Buruji Kashamu, to the United States to face trial on alleged drug-trafficking offences. The presiding judge, Justice Ibrahim Buba, while adjourning hearing in all pending applications on […]
President Muhammadu Buhari and his Chadian counterpart, President Idriss Deby Itno, Thursday in N’Djamena reaffirmed the commitment of their countries to greater cooperation in the fight against Boko Haram. According to a communiqué issued at the end of President Buhari’s one-day official visit to Chad, both leaders agreed on the need to quickly make the […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – The 7th Senate which started on the 5th of June 2011, came to an end Thursday when it was formally adjourned with sine die after a valedictory session which lasted almost three hours. Senate Leader, Victor Ndoma-Egba, who moved a motion for the valedictory session, said 115 motions were considered and […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Owerri – Heavily armed men have kidnapped the Imo state Correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN Miss Chidi Opara, in Owerri. The female journalist was abducted on Wednesday at her MCC Road residence, Urata in Owerri North Local Government Area of Imo State. Sources said she was whisked away by […]
…As Interior Minister Says Incident “Not A National Disaster” By Tajudeen Balogun, Head, African Examiner, Nigeria Bureau, with Agency Report The death toll at a gas station which went on fire, Thursday morning in Accra, the Ghanaian capital has risen to over 200. Editor of a Ghanaian National daily – Daily Guide, Fortunes Alimi quoted […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – President Mohammadu Buhari has sent a letter of proclamation of the 8th National Assembly to the Clerk, Salihu Maikasuwa. He directed the Clerk of the National Assembly to convene the new session on Tuesday 9, June 2015. National Assembly source said that Buhari’s proclamation was received on Wednesday 3rd June. This […]
By Ignatius Okpara – No fewer than 22 persons have been confirmed dead in Bonny Island, Bonny, and Woji in Obio Akpor Council Areas of Rivers state, after allegedly consuming local gin popularly known ‘Kai-Kai’. The victims, African Examiner also gathered were believed to have eaten ‘Dog Meat delicacy’ believed to contain poisonous ethanol. A […]
FROM IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu -The non-challant attitude of local government workers across Nigeria, on Wednesday landed two Council chairmen into trouble in Enugu, as the State Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, met deserted council secretariats at Awgu and Aninri LGAs, when he paid an unscheduled inspection visit to the Areas. African Examiner, gathered that the governor, who […]
A former chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission, Timi Alaibe tactically avoided a question on his rumoured interest in the 2016 Bayelsa State governorship election under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The mild drama took place during an interview with journalists on Tuesday in Abuja after delivering a keynote address entitled: […]
Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, says the 34km Ndioji-Ndiokereke-Arochukwu Road will be completed by December this year. He gave the assurance while inspecting the progress of work on the road. According to him, work on the road which has been stalled for sometime will recommence in the next few weeks,adding that he is passionate about […]
By Aaron Kaase – A jittery Chairman, Police Service Commission, Mike Okiro who has apparently failed in his threats, black mail through hired agents on Tuesday sent his personal lawyer one Barr. Ayo Ademola and Anayo Okiro his younger brother to prevail on me to meet with him in his office so as to’ hear […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has acknowledged the receipt of the Amnesty International report on Nigeria titled “Nigeria: Stories of horror in their own words.” Senior Special Assistant (Media & Publicity), Mal. Garba Shehu disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Niamey, Niger Republic. The president noted that the report which […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen – The outgoing Chairman House Committee on Finance, Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin, Wednesday backed out of the race to contest for Speakership of the 8th lower Federal legislative Chamber and announced his support for another co-contestant, Hon. Yakubu Dogara. The latest development has left the contest for Dogara and seemingly more favored aspirant […]
Lagos Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday presided over the inaugural Security Council Meeting, issuing a four-week ultimatum to miscreants and persons in possession of illegal arms and weapons in the state to the nearest police stations or face the music. Briefing State House Correspondents shortly after the meeting, held at the Lagos House, Ikeja, the […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos – Less than a week he left office, the immediate past Plateau State Governor Jonah Jang has denied allegations by the new administration in the State, that he left a debt of N104 billion, contending debt left by his government is N18 billion. This denial was contained in a press statement issued […]
