I was shocked to read a press statement from Wadata Plaza issued by a so called Professor Wale Oladipo, secretary of the PDP, saying that General Muhammadu Buhari is a semi illiterate jackboot. It is no wonder that our education system has fallen so low, else how can one explain a professor making such a […]
From Ganiyu Nasirudeen – Launching of political attacks has begun as the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has boasted it will conveniently defeat the candidate of the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC), Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (rtd), describing him as a perennial candidate of the losing opponent and “semi literate jackboot.” PDP National Secretary General, Professor […]
Ayo Balogun, Lagos –Some Nigerians in Diaspora have described the pairing of the APC presidential flag bearer Gen. Mohammadu Buhari with his running mate Prof Yemi Osinbajo as a comedy of error. On social media, they likened the ticket to a 1988 comedy film, “The Twins” produced and directed by Ivan Reitman about unlikely twins […]
Oyewale Oyelola, United States President, Barack Obama has congratulated 88-yeae-old, Beji Caid Essebsi Essebsi on his election as the new Tunisia President. Obama in a statement issued by US embassy in Tunis urged Essebsi to run all inclusive government. The statement readS in part; “The strong commitment by Tunisia’s leaders and the Tunisian people to […]
Market women and men in kwara state under the auspices of the Kwara State Association of Marketers (KWAM) have adopted the State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed as their governorship candidate in the next year gubernatorial election. The marketers, led by the President- General of Market Women Associations of Nigeria, Mrs Folashade Tinubu – Ojo , […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu – Police operatives in Udi local government Area of Enugu state in collaboration with Neighbourhood watch members in the community have shot dead two deadly armed robbery kingpin that have been making life unbearable for residents of the locality and environs. The hoodlums met their waterloo during a routine surveillance and patrol of […]
Written by Obinna Akukwe – Lots of Igbo fools, including many top politicians, traditional rulers and other misguided elements jubilated when President Goodluck Jonathan was dragged by Ex Gov Peter Obi to belatedly commission an auctioned 419 2nd Niger Bridge that will be tolled for 25 years. This president while seeking for Igbo votes in […]
Ignatius Okpara, Enugu – Civil servants in Enugu state have given the governor Sullivan Chime led administration 21- days ultimatum on industrial action, over non implementation of the new workers salary chat and payment of back log salaries owed some parastatals. They threatened to embark on an indefinite strike after the ultimatum if the state […]
Rivers State Governor, Chibuike Amaechi has refuted insinuations that he spent money belonging to the state to fund the All Progressives Congress APC, and challenged those who made the claims to proof it. Amaechi spoke at the flag off of the APC 2015 gubernatorial campaign in Port Harcourt City Local Government Area held at the […]
Audu Limun, Bauchi – Bomb blast exploded in the busy Bauchi Central Market in the evening at the time when both traders and customer were about to retire home after a hectic day. Many of the buyers, especially women who came to shop for Christmas celebration were caught off in the web of the bomb […]
Ganiyu Nasirudeen – As the Christmas and new year celebrations approach, the Inspector General of Police, Suleimon Abba has directed all Zonal Assistant Inspectors General of Police (IGP) and commissioners of Police across the State of Federation, to put in place extended Police visibility and patrols to ensure security of lives and properties during the […]
By Ayo Balogun, Lagos – A Lagos High court has adjourned till January 12, 2015 further hearing on the suit filed by the Founder of Synagogue Church of All Nations, Pastor T.B Joshua, seeking court to rule against his summon by the Lagos State Coroner, Toyin Ayinde. Justice Lateefat Okunnu gave the ruling Monday as […]
By Madubuko Hart, Lagos – Clerics are not known as troublemakers, but peacemakers. The latter is not the attribute of one Rev. Ndukwe Oka who has recently published garbage against Governor Theodore Orji government and called it critique. I want to believe that this Reverend is fictitious, because in the cause of research for this […]
Ignatius Okpara, Enugu – The leadership crisis currently rattling the apex Igbo socio-cultural body, Ohanaeze Ndigbo worsened on Sunday as members of the Elders Council and other stake holders drawn from all the states that make up the organization, went ahead to set up a 19- member caretaker committee to run the affairs of the […]
Collins Amadi – Port Harcourt – Governor Chibuke Rotimi Amaechi of Rivers, has again called on indigenes of the State to troop out and collect their Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) ahead of the 2015 general elections. Ameachi made the call Monday in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital at the Port Harcourt City Local Government Area […]
The fate of long serving President of the world Football Governing body FIFA, Sepp Blatter is unpredictable for now, as he and top officials of the body have engaged in secret talks with respect to continuity or otherwise of his tenure. Already, Blatter has indicated interest to re-contest FIFA Presidential election in May 2015, making […]
By Audu Limun – Dozens of people were reportedly killed in the latest Gombe Motor Park explosion which went off at about 9 am, Monday. The Dukku motor park in Gombe town, is usually a busy motor park as passengers traveling to all the eleven local government go through the park. It could be recalled that […]
The first set of the Dangote Cement bags, the 3x Premium, will hit the Cameroun market in January 2015, the management of the company has said. Conducting the Cameroonian media round the 1.5 million metric tonnes per annum capacity plant in Douala, the General Manager of the Plant, Engineer Baba Abdullahi said the plant was […]
Audu Limun, Bauchi – Price of food items in various markets in Bauchi state have gone up as the Christmas and New Year celebrations draw nearer. A market survey conducted by African Examiner correspondent in Bauchi, North-East, Nigeria shows that the prices grain, rice, beverages, perishables and wines have gone up. While at the Wunti, […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja, – The House of Representatives has given an indication that it would appeal against the ruling of an Abuja Federal High Court, which prevents it from summoning the Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke for questioning over her role in the N10 billion Jet scandal. The presiding judge, Justice Ahmed Mohammed, had […]
