The Ekiti State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has written the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Alooma Mukthar, of plans by the Ekiti State Chief Judge, Justice Ayodeji Daramola, to connive with the outgoing governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, to abort the inauguration of the Governor-Elect, Mr Ayo Fayose, on October 16, this year. […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja The Amnesty International has kicked against court marshal of 12 soldiers by the Nigerian Military Court in Abuja. The military had three weeks ago court marshal and convicted 12 solders for mutiny after they fired shots at the General Officer Commander GOC of Nigerian Army in Borno State. But in its official […]
As Muslims all over the world celebrate this year’s Eid- El- Kabir, Abia State Governor, Chief Theodore Orji has called on Muslims in the country to engage in activities that will only promote peace and unity of Nigeria. Orji who congratulated Muslims and wished them happy celebrations stressed the need of peace for the continued […]
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola and thousands of Muslim faithful observed the Eid-El-Kabir prayers on Saturday at the Lagos Central Mosque, where the governor said there is hope for the nation. The governor said the future of Nigeria lied in the hands of Nigerians who must be willing and ready to salvage […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos Following an early morning attack Friday, 12 people were killed by suspected Fulani headsmen in four villages in Bachit District of Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. Our Correspondent gathered that Lwa, Dum, Rachit and Dyang villages all in Bachit Districts were attacked simultaneously at about 1:am Friday by […]
…As CDC Declares Thomas Eric Duncan is in Critical Condition Two passengers suspected to be suffering from the deadly Ebola virus were removed from a United Airlines flight that landed at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey Saturday. United flight 998 from Brussels landed at Newark Airport and was met by Centers for Disease Control […]
From Tajudeen Balogun, in Abeokuta Nigerian leaders have been called upon to be sensitive and responsive to the needs and yearnings of the people in formulating and implementing government policies. The Deputy Chief Imam of Owu Muslim Community, Alhaji Sulaimon Kehinde made the call Saturday in Ita Iyalode, an Abeokuta suburb, the Ogun state capital, […]
Oyewale Oyelola, Ilorin The Kwara APC State Leader, Senator Bukola Saraki has endorsed Kwara State Governor Abdulfatai Ahmed for second term in office. Senator Saraki made this disclosure while fielding questions from Newsmen after Kwara APC Stakeholders meeting held in Ilorin on Saturday. He said Governor Ahmed’s performance during his first term in office has […]
IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu The Civil Liberties Organisation CLO, has dragged the Inspector- General of police, IGP, Suleiman Abba, to court over prolonged detention of some members of pro- Biafran group, Zionist Federation Movement, without trial. Those arrested and languishing in the police net are, Benjamin Onwuka, (leader of the movement), Kelvin Eke, Saamson Ijaga, Uduma […]
The Vice Chairman of Senate Committee on Lands and Housing, Sen. Gbenga Ashafa has dropped his aspiration to contest governorship election in Lagos State on the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmaker, however, declared his intention to seek a second term in the 2015 general election as the senator that would represent the […]
Oyewale Oyelola Ondo state chapter of Peoples Democratic Party has vowed to resist the plan by the National Working Committee of the party to handover the structure of the party in the state to Governor Olusegun Mimiko who rejoined PDP on Thursday seven years adventure in Labour party. The State PDP Deputy Chairman, Hon Fatai […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos Boko Haram have continued their onslaught in Michika Local Government Area of Adamawa State, raiding more border villages in the area. Narrating their ordeal, a resident of Garta village raided by the sect members who identified himself as Tizhe said insurgents arrived his village around 6 pm raiding homes and shops. “They […]
IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu As the 2015 general election draws near, a pro-General Mohamadu Buhari organisation, under the banner of “Buhari Vanguard” has urged the All Progressive Congress, APC to adopt consensus in choosing its presidential candidate. The group stated this in a statement signed by its chairman, comrade Jasper Azuatalam, made available to African Examiner […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Awka Senator Hope Uzodinma, representing Orlu senatorial district of Imo state, on Friday narrowly escaped mob action as he splashed dollars at the funeral of his younger sister, Professor Josephine Anagbogu in Anambra. AFRICAN EXAMINER gathered that it took the intervention of security operatives to disperse army of youths who […]
The Coroner’s Inquest into the death of unknown persons in the collapsed building at the Synagogue Church of All Nations at Ikotun area of Lagos, Nigeria commences sitting at the Coroner Court, High Court Premises, Ikeja from 13 October. The Lagos State Government had instituted a Coroner’s Inquest under the Lagos State Coroner’s System […]
The Vice Chairman of Senate Committee on Lands and Housing, Sen. Gbenga Ashafa has dropped his aspiration to contest governorship election in Lagos State on the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmaker, however, declared his intention to seek a second term in the 2015 general election as the senator that would represent […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos As the battle for 2015 Plateau Governorship election gatheres momentum, an aspirant and Senator, representing Plateau Southern district, Victor Lar, has affirmed that incumbent Governor Jonah Jang will not impose candidate from Northern zone in the forthcoming PDP primary. Lar made the disclosure Friday in Jos, the state capital, when he […]
Oyewale Oyelola Ondo State Governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko on Thursday dumped Labour Party for ruling Peoples’ Democratic Party ahead of 2015 general elections. Mimiko in his return statement affirmed he returned to the PDP for national interest as well as to ensure the re-election of President Goodluck Jonathan in next year presidential election. His defection […]
By Tajudeen Balogun, Head, Nigeria Bureau, Lagos The last Nigerian National Merit Award (NNMA) has held with no significant difference from the previous editions, especially with respect to the very long roll call of the recipients, the corresponding debates as well as unabated questions on the characters who receive the awards, side-by-side the bases. NNMA was established […]
From Ganiyu Nasirudeen In order to ensure a hitch-free Eid kabir celebration, the Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Suleimon Abba has ordered effective and extensive deployment of personnel as well as necessary logistics to all nooks and crannies of the country. Consequently, IGP has directed all Assistant Inspector General (AIGs) and States’ Command […]
