Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja Barring any last minute hitches, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caucus of the House of Representatives may reconvene the plenary session next Tuesday. A reliable source at the National Secretariat of PDP told African Examiner’s correspondent that as prelude to the reconvening, a meeting has been scheduled with the Deputy Speaker, Emeka […]
Boko Haram insurgents have distanced themselves from the claim by the Nigeria government and the army on ceasefire agreement saying in a new video “We have not made ceasefire with anyone.” The leader of the insurgent group, Abubakar Shekau who resurfaced in a new video released on Frida, denied the ceasefire deal even as he […]
Oyewale Oyelola Stephen Keshi on Friday returned to his duty as Super Eagles, Head Coach two weeks after Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) replaced him with Shaibu Amodu as interm Coach. Keshi fondly called the Big Boss was recalled due to President Goodluck Jonathan directive to Amaju Pinnick led NFF executive committee during the week. Our […]
By Adewale Kupoluyi In the last few weeks, the Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, has dissipated too much energy trading words with his predecessor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, over how Ekiti State, also known as the Fountain of Knowledge has been badly run and why things are bound to go from bad to worse. Fayose […]
Following stiff opposition to his attempt to extend his almost three decades of reign, Burkina Faso’s President, Blaise Compaore has resigned from office. In a press statement Friday, the former President declared that the number one office of the country was now vacant and directed general elections to hold in the next 90 days. Consequently, […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja The All Progressive Congress (APC) has warned President Goodluck Jonathan not to reconvene the House of Representatives illegally. The APC in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Lai Mohammed said that it heard from the grapevine that lawmakers are being induced to reconvene the House. According to Mohammed, nothing could be […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja The Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has condemned the recent Boko Haram overrun of Mubi and the hoisting of their flag in Adamawa State’s second largest town, as a tragic act and a worrisome affront to the corporate integrity of Nigeria. The Former Vice President, who was abroad when the sordid incident […]
By Tajudeen Balogun, Head, African Examiner, Nigeria Bureau, Lagos One common feature of the incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan is a repeated attempt to convince all that he is an unassuming character. Similarly, his body languages are calculated to give an impression that he is an attentive and “upright” (highly spiritually inclined) leader. Around 2010 – during build up […]
IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu The professor Ben Nwabueze led Igbo leaders of Thought (ILT) has advocated restructuring of the present federal system in Nigeria with a view to devolution of greater powers to regional structures, saying the over concentration of powers at central government has done more harm than good to the nation. They believe that […]
From Ganiyu Nasirudeen A bus station in Gombe witnessed bomb blast Friday morning, affecting the park of the state’s transit bus services – Gombe Line Transport Services Limited. Over 20 people were killed while several were injured. Those injured have been taken to the Gombe General Hospital. AFRICAN EXAMINER sources informed that the security operatives […]
Even after his retirement from public service as permanent secretary, Senator Ibrahim Ida has continued to contribute his wealth of experience to the development of the country. He was a senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, where he chaired the all-important Senate committee on Defence and Army. He also served in the just concluded […]
Oyewale Oyelola The joint winner of 2014 Nobel Peace award Malala Yousafzai has donated $50,000 given to her for winning the World Children’s Prize to rebuild U.N. schools destroyed by recent fighting between Israel and Palestine. Malala won the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East(UNRWA) prize this year. […]
The Centre for Rights and Grassroots Initiative (CRGI) has described as illegal and barbaric the withdrawal of security details to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal by the Inspector General of Police (IGP). The CRGI said its attention has been drawn to a statement circulating in the media as issued by the […]
By Niyi Adeyi Former Vice President and the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) Chieftain, Atiku Abubakar has expressed sadness over the Wednesday reported takeover of Mubi town, in Adamawa State, North Eastern Nigeria by the Boko Haram insurgents. Atku, who is one of the APC Presidential aspirants and an indegene of the State stated in […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu The deposed traditional ruler of Amandim-Olo Autonomous community in Ezeagu Council Area of Enugu State, Igwe Harford Agana, has instituted a N30 million suit against the state government over what was termed unlawful dethrone. Joined as defendants in the suit Numbered E/422/2014, filed at the Enugu State High Court, are the […]
From Ganiyu Nasirudeen The All Progressives Congress has reacted to Wednesday “unlawful” Police withdrawal of security details to the Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives, Rt Hon Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, by calling on President Goodluck Jonathan to show better understanding of democracy and Acting IGP, Suleimon Abba to immediately restore […]
By Ayo Balogun, Lagos The Lagos State Government has declared that the collapsed guest house, of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) lacks government approval. State Commissioner for Physical Development and Urban Planning, Toyin Ayinde Adedamola, made the declaration while testifying before the Coroners Court sitting in Ikeja the state capital. Presided over by […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja President Goodluck Jonathan has pledged to work more with Nigerians to take the country to a higher pedestal. Jonathan made the pledge Thursday afternoon at the ruling PDP National Headquarters in Abuja after payment and obtaining his Presidential Expression and Nomination Forms ahead of 2015 general elections. President Jonathan observed “If we […]
The Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, has bought and submitted his Expression of Interest and Nomination forms for the Delta South Senatorial District election in 2015. The forms were submitted at the Peoples Democratic Party State Headquarters in Asaba on Thursday. Governor Uduaghan, whose forms were bought on October 17 by some of his […]
President Goodluck Jonathan is expected to visit the National Headquarters of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at 1400 Hours today to make the stipulated payment and collect his Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms for the 2015 Presidential elections. In a statement issued Thursday, by his Special Adviser on Media and […]
