The All Progressives Congress (APC) has recommended new and imaginative thinking, in place of external loan as sought by the Federal government to tackle the intense Boko Haram menace confronting the country. The recommendation was contained in a press statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed. APC […]
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mohammed Abubakar has reaffirmed the commitment of the Force to ensure physical and mental welfare of its personnel. The Police Boss stated this on Tuesday in Abuja at the opening of a three-day medical seminar for police officers. IGP Abubakar promised more assistance to police health institutions in all […]
By Eric Ojo The Nigerian government has reiterated its resolve and commitment towards facilitating the growth and development of domestic trade across the country. The Federal Government said it would partner traders and other regional organisations to provide the conducive environment for the development of domestic trade in order to further grow the industrial sector […]
With a PayPal account tied to their Firstonline account, Firstbank customers can pay on millions of websites without sharing their credit card details. Accessibility, convenience, security, trust and cost effectiveness are key defining features of the partnership between First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FirstBank) and Pay Pal. This partnership was announced on Monday by the two […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu More facts have emerged regarding the impeachment notice against Enugu State Deputy Governor, Sunday Onyebuchi. Among the impeachment offences against him were the establishment of a poultry farm in the government house and wrongfully deploying the resources of his office. Investigation by African Examiner revealed that the sack move may not […]
By Chief (Sir) Don Ubani, ksc, JP Right from the earliest history of man, leadership has been a characteristic feature of human enterprise. Where any society is, by way of its socio-econo-political development, depicts a clear measurement of the potency of its leadership. It, therefore, follows that the gap between two human societies is a […]
…Promises Government’s Support For The Abducted Girls’ Education As a follow up to the aborted meeting last week and to make good his promise to the Pakistani teen, Malala Yousafzai, President Goodluck Jonathan is currently in a closed door meeting with the parents of the abducted Chibok Secondary girls and 51 of the abductees who escaped […]
The remains of the victims of the ill – fated MH17 Malaysian Flight have left Ukraine and arrived the city of Kharkiv – outside rebel territory via train. Also, not less than five refrigerated freight wagons conveying the dead and a passenger carriage marked “Donbass-Moscow” has also arrived Kharkiv-Balashovsky train station,scheduled for Malyshev tank factory. […]
Ignatius Okpara, Awka As part of measures to check examination malpractices, in its school system, the Anambra state government says it has concluded plans to close down a total of 486 special centres, popularly referred to as “miracle centres” in the State. The state Commissioner for Education, Professor Kate Omenugha, disclosed this Monday in Awka […]
The impeachment process against the Enugu State Deputy Governor, Sunday Onyebuchi has commenced by the state House of Assembly. The Assembly this morning directed its Clerk, Christopher Chukwurah to serve the Deputy Governor Impeachment notice. African Examiner Correspondent in Enugu gathered that the motion was moved in a session which barely lasted for one hour […]
The Pilot of the Nigerian Air force Mi-35 Helicopter which crashed on Monday afternoon in Southern Bama, Borno State, North Eastern Nigeria, has been rescued alive. However, 3 crew-members including a technician, were not that lucky as they lost their lives in the chopper accident. The ill-fated chopper was said to be on a training […]
The Ekiti State Governor-Elect, Mr Peter Ayodele Fayose has reiterated that the era of imposition was gone forever in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Fayose who stated this during a meeting with aspirants to legislative and local government elective positions in Ado Ekiti on Monday, said that he would provide a level playing field and […]
President Goodluck Jonaatan has accused Former Military Head of state and Chieftain of All Progressive Congress (APC), General Muhammadu Buhari of being economical with the truth and moving away from the patriotic and statesmanlike position he is reputed on national security. The accusation was made yesterday in a statement by President Jonathan Special Adviser on […]
Jacob Oyewale. Abuja The Federal Government has directed state governments, who have been registering and deporting some Nigerians from their states in enforce to stop Boko Haram attack to stop the illegal action. He noted all Nigerians by provision of 1999 constitution were free to settle down in any part of the country that they […]
Oyewale Oyelola Just as the campaigners for #BringBackOurGirls are planning nationwide protest to mark 100days of abduction of over 200 school girls, President Goodluck Jonathan will meet the parents of the girls abducted in Abuja on Tuesday. The reschedule meeting with parents of the abducted girls is coming the same day, one of the prominent […]
Ignatius Okpara, Benin The lingering crisis at the Edo state House of Assembly on Monday assumed a new twist, as the opposition peoples Democratic Party, PDP, members passed a resolution asking the Economic and Finance Crimes Commission, EFCC, to commence investigation of the state/local government joint account from May 12, 2014 till date. The sitting, […]
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini is plotting a shock bid to hijack Didier Drogba’s return to Chelsea. Pellegrini is on the look out for a new striker after losing Alvaro Negredo to a broken foot, and it is understood Pellegrini could turn to veteran star Drogba as he looks to lure a top class goalscorer […]
We have watched for some time now with irritation and even amusement the growing desperation of Musliu Obanikoro, the junior Minister representing Lagos State in the Ministry of Defense. It appears Mr. Obanikoro is wracked with some greedy obsession which makes him believe that he should have a first shot at all appointments and even […]
Lagos lawyer, Festus Keyamo has written an open letter to President Goodluck Jonathan over what he described as the illegal ouster from power, the Deputy Governor of Adamawa State, Bar. Bala James Ngilari. Keyamo, in the letter, said he is extremely worried that the nation might be gradually sliding into a state of anomie if […]
Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola has inaugurated a three-man Tribunal of Inquiry to probe the burning of BRT buses by irate military officers at Palmgroove, Ikorodu Road, Lagos, Nigeria early this month. On July 4, scores of soldiers unleash mayhem on passers-by and motorists on Ikorodu road and succeeded in burning about 11 BRT buses […]
