Agabus Pwanagba, Jos Panic and high tension have gripped residents of Jos, the Plateau State capital over rumours that the deadly Ebola virus is in the city. African Examiner gathered that text messages are going round that the virus is now in the state capital. The text message is advising residents to drink and bath with salt […]
Two officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Obokun Local Government Area of Osun State were early Friday morning arrested for diverting sensitive election materials. African Examiner gathered that the two officials were arrested around 3.00 am by the police. One of the suspects is said to be the Electoral Officer for the […]
The Lagos State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has welcomed the reversal of the exorbitant school fees at the Lagos State University (LASU) but posits that the gesture is momentary, deceitful and politically induced rather than being in good faith. The party, in a statement issued by Taofeek Gani on Friday, also wondered […]
Ignatius Okpara, Asaba Acting on a tip- off, the police have uncovered a painter’s workshop in Abraka, Ethiope East council Area of Delta State where stolen vehicles are refurbished and sold. Owner of the workshop, identified as Akposere Philip of 363 Agbor/Sapele Road, Abraka, has been arrested. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Delta Command, […]
Ignatius Okpara, Enugu Embattled Enugu State Deputy Governor, Sunday Onyebuchi, Thursday appeared before the 7- man probe panel investigating his alleged misconduct with declaration that he is not scared of being sacked. Onyebuchi, who spoke to reporters, at the sitting however said before he is impeached, he would ensure the Enugu residents and Nigerians know […]
Super sub Sone Aluko struck a late winner to give Hull City their first ever win in Europe. The out of favour Super Eagles striker’s volley ten minutes from time spared Steve Bruce’s blushes against Slovakian side AS Trencin. Trencin took a shock lead after 91 seconds through Tomas Malec but Ahmed Elmohamady levelled with […]
Russia is imposing a “full embargo” on food imports from the EU, US and some other Western countries, in response to sanctions over Ukraine. Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said it would include fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, milk and dairy imports. Australia, Canada and Norway are also affected. Elsewhere, Nato chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen said Ukraine’s […]
(Reuters) Tekmira Pharmaceutical Corp said on Thursday that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration had modified its clinical hold status on Tekmira’s experimental Ebola treatment to enable its potential use in humans infected with the virus. The FDA told Burnaby, British Columbia-based Tekmira that it had modified the full clinical hold on the drug to […]
Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi will sign a new contract as Nigeria coach next week, according to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). NFF spokesperson Emeka Iyama said the secretariat has concluded details of Keshi’s new contract. “The executive committee has mandated the secretariat to reach out to Keshi and conclude the details of his contract,” […]
…As The Maiden US – African Leaders Summit Ends The level of bilateral investment between Nigeria and the United States (US) has risen to $36 Billion per annum, with the hope of soaring in the future. President Goodluck Jonathan established last night in Washington DC while speaking at a dinner held in his honour by […]
By Kayode Ojo For a long time, former Governor of Osun State, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, has spoken of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its leadership in unkind words. It is, after-all, the party which displaced him from the state’s topmost post by fraudulently manipulating the judiciary and has, since November 2010 when Rauf Aregbesola […]
As part of effort to guide against the outbreak of. Ebola in Kwara, the state Government has ordered Owners of Corpses entering Kwara to obtain truly certified death Certificates to ascertain the cause of the death. The commissioner for Health, Alhaji Abdul-Kayode Issa gave this order in llorin on Thursday while addressing newsmen on the […]
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has suspended its nationwide industrial action, which started over a month ago. The associations National President, Dr. kayode Obembe, who made the announcement Thursday said that the body decided to call of the strike to support government in efforts and measures to stop further spread of the deadly Ebola Virus […]
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked the Minister of Education, Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau to urgently probe alleged stealing of teachers’ salaries and benefits in several Federal Government Colleges across the country, and punish suspected perpetrators. In the petition dated 4 August, 2014 and signed by SERAP’s Executive Director, Adetokunbo Mumuni, the organization […]
Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola has reverted the school fees being paid by students of the Lagos State University, LASU, back to the old rate of N25, 000. This is coming as the Senior Staff Association of Nigeria University (SSANU), LASU chapter protested vehemently on Thursday over the non-payment of their two months salaries by […]
The Forum of Spokespersons of Security and Response Agencies (FOSSRA) has resolved to improve inter-agency collaboration towards efficiency in security operations and better information management in the country. The Chairman of the Forum, who is also the Director Defence Information, Major General Chris Olukolade made the disclosure at the Palace of Oba of Lagos, Rilwan […]
After months of brushes between the Lagos state government and Students Union Government of the state’s University (LASU), Governor Babatunde Fashola has just promised the hike tuition fees will soon be reversed. Fashola who through a special committee on the new fees recently announced yet another controversial tuition made the pledged in his address at […]
Worried by the torrent rate of casualty and cases of contracted victims of the deadly Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), the Liberian President, Mrs. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has announced state of emergency in the country. The President in a nationwide broadcast on Thursday, established that “some civil liberties might have to be suspended”. The latest decision […]
The Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Suleiman Abba has given assurance that the Force will allow a level playing ground for all political parties in the Saturday, August 9, Osun governorship election. Abba who made the pledge while addressing the state stakeholders’ forum on Wednesday, revealed that in order to pave way for total […]
Not less than 100 residents of Gwoza village in Borno state, North Eastern Nigeria were on Wednesday feared killed by the suspected members of dreaded Boko Haram. While the invasion lasted, many natives of the community fled to the neighbouring villages. “Dozens of our people have been killed by the attackers, some were slaughtered and […]
