FROM IGNATIUS OKPARA, Abakaliki – Ebonyi state chapter of the Peoples Democratic party, PDP has accused the embattled Governor Martin Elechi of masterminding the recent burning of the state House of Assembly Complex. The accusation is coming less than 24 hours after over 3000 youths in the state staged a protest on Thursday on same […]
By Tajudeen Balogun, Head, African Examiner, Nigeria Bureau – The Nigerian 2015 general elections have till the moment been subjected to so many debates, especially at the instance of actions, reactions and comments by the major actors – the leading opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) and ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP); members, supporters as well […]
Audu Limun, Bauchi – Police corporal on Thursday shot the Commanding Officer (CO) Mobile police unit, 10 PMF Bauchi, Superintendent of Police (SP) Chris L Eza while on routine Visit at the Stop and Search Point along Ahmadu Bello way in the state. It was gathered that the Corporal was recently demoted to regular police […]
From Agabus Pwanagba, Jos – Medical officials have confirmed that death toll, of Thursday’s twin blast at the two Motor parks in Jos North LGA area of Plateau State, has risen from 12 to 20. Deputy Chief Medical Director of Plateau Specialist Hospital, Dr. Philemon Golwa, made the confirmation Friday, when the Management Committee Chairman […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Abakiliki – The political crisis rocking Ebonyi state, Friday took a new twist as the state House of Assembly served an impeachment notice on the embattled Governor, Martin Elechi. The House said the decision was informed by what it described as act of gross misconduct by the Governor. Reading the notice at […]
*Confirms Donation of $50,000 To Victims of Insurgency By Niyi Adeyi – The Christian Association of Nigerian-Americans, (CANAN) has confirmed donating the sum of $50,000 to victims of Boko Haram insurgency in Nigeria through the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), as well as called on the Presidency to make a categorical statement, over the controversial […]
No fewer than 12 students of the University of Jos were reportedly killed on Thursday in Jos, the Plateau State capital, North Central, Nigeria in a twin bomb explosion in front of the school’s gate. Witnesses said one of the explosions occurred at a motor park directly opposite the campus on Bauchi Road while the […]
Lagos lawyer, Festus Keyamo has petitioned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the illegal substitutions of names vying for electoral positions under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Anambra State. In the petition addressed to the INEC Chairman, Athahiru Jega, Keyamo said he stands as solicitors to Okonwko Annie Clement, Benedict O. Obaze and […]
By Tom Garba, Yola – President Goodluck Jonathan on Thursday sneaked into Yola unannounced and proceeded to Mubi where he met soldiers of 155 special Task Force battalion and paid courtesy call on the Emir of Mubi, Alhaji Abubakar Isa. The president who landed in Yola International Airport around 11 am amidst tight security boarded […]
The Lagos State Police Command said it has charged 18 suspects to court in Lagos for the mayhem that occurred in Oshodi in the early hours of Wednesday, which left three people dead. Lagos Commissioner of Police, Kayode Aderanti, disclosed this to newsmen on Thursday shortly after having an emergency State Security Council meeting with […]
The City of London became cynosure of eyes across the globe Thursday as the two leading political parties, the opposition APC and the ruling PDP, took Nigeria electioneering campaigns to the city. The Presidential Candidate of the opposition APC, Gen Mohammadu Buhari addressed an audience where he promised to save Nigeria’s ailing economy. But PDP […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – The House of Representatives Thursday mandated its committee on police affairs to investigate the burning of the Ebonyi state House of Assembly by unknown arsonists on February 24. This resolution followed the adoption of a motion moved by Hon. Linus Okorie (PDP/Ebonyi), urging the House to direct the inspector-general of police to […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – For exceeding the rice import quotas allocated to it and in the process owing the Federal Government N15 Billion, the House of Representatives on Thursday ordered an investigation of the Stallion Group and other companies granted rice import waivers under the new federal government’s rice policy. The resolution of the House […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – The All Progressives Congress Campaign Office (APCCO) has restated General Muhammadu Buhari’s commitment to the historic peace accord jointly entered into between him and President Goodluck Jonathan, as a means to forestall violence during and after the forthcoming general elections. In a statement released in London, United Kingdom on Thursday and […]
The opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd) has promised if elected the number one citizen, the entire countries in the world will have no problem in relating and dealing with Nigeria. Buhari said this Thursday in Chatham House, London while addressing journalists, members of the civil societies, politicians and foreigners. […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Abakaliki – A federal High Court judge in Abakaliki, Justice M. A. Oyetenu, has warned law enforcement agencies, especially the police, and anti-graft organization against harassing and intimidating litigants while their cases are still pending in court. She noted that such action is tantamount to disrespect of the court and interference since […]
Arsenal’s hopes of reaching the quarter-finals of the Champions League for the first time since 2010 suffered a stunning blow as they slumped to a shock 3-1 home defeat by Monaco. The Gunners looked to have been handed a favourable draw but a display that plumbed the depths of incompetence and naivety leaves them facing […]
From Collins Amadi – The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) has declared it would not enforce deadline, with respect to ban on the use of the old number plate. FRSC Corps Marshall, Mr. Boboye Oyeyemi, made the declaration Wednesday while addressing journalists, during a courtesy visit to Abia State Governor, Theodore Orji, in Umuahia, the State capital. […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – The consideration of the report on whether President Goodluck Jonathan has the right to deploy military for election was on Wednesday resulted in a rowdy session in the House of Representatives. As a result, aggrieved All People Congress members staged a walk out of the chamber in protest. The atmosphere became […]
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent an urgent appeal to four UN Special Rapporteurs and the Special Envoy on Global Education over the imposition of compulsory insurance scheme for students of the Federal Government Colleges. The organization is asking them to use their good offices and positions to urgently request the Nigerian […]
