Support has come the way of the recent Edo state flood victims in Akoko Edo Local Government Area of the state, as Federal government has promised them financial assistance to make up for the various degree of losses suffered during the disaster. The Assistant Zonal Coordinator, South-South, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mr. Godwin Tepikor, dropped […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has requested the National Assembly to scrutinize President Goodluck Jonathan $1-billion (N150 Billion) external loan request to combat Boko Haram insurgency in the country. The party opined that the present administration had no business borrowing money if it had accounted for US$20 billion from oil funds. In a statement issued […]
(Reuters) – Dozens of bodies from the site where a Malaysian airliner crashed in eastern Ukraine were loaded into refrigerated wagons at a rebel-held rail station early on Sunday to be sent home for burial. But their departure from the war zone was delayed as Ukrainian officials and rebels traded blame over why the train […]
FROM IGNATIUS OKPARA, Awka, No fewer than 50 adult women in Anambra State have been diagnosed with cervical and breast cancers. National President of Anambra State women based in the United states of America, USA, Dr. Uche Umeh, dropped the hint on Saturday at the ongoing health summit for women at the Women Development Centre […]
The Ekiti branch of Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) has warned the State House of Assembly against giving consideration to the result of last Saturday’s referendum on the creation of new Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs), referring to suit challenging the exercise, notice of which it has been served. The party contended that with such a […]
Sunday Special:: By Oyewale Oyelola Entertainment industry in Nigeria, which include; Nollywood, Music, Comedy and others, no doubt is fast becoming African largest Show Biz Arena with stakeholders smiling to banks everyday. Actors, musicians, comedians and TV personalities are sealing mouth-watering endorsement deals from corporate organizations, while some smart organizations sometimes lured brand ambassador of […]
Jude Okoye, brother and manager of music duo, P-Square traditional wedding with MBGN Tourism 2012, Ifeoma Umeokeke takes place on Thursday in Nnewi, Anambra. Friends and family members are present to witness the ceremony which will make Ifeoma Umeokeke an official member of the Okoye Dynasty. Guests at the event include the groom’s brother Paul […]
Oyewale Oyelola The people of Osogbo capital city of Osun State were heavily enthusiastic during the week as the campaign train of the Peoples Democratic Party Governorship flag bearer Senator Iyiola Omisore visited all the wards, markets around the Osogbo township. Omisore also paid homage to the Ataoja of Osogbo, HRM Oba Jimoh Oyetunji Olanipekun […]
Oyewale Oyelola The Council of Academic Staff Union of Osun Stated Owned Tertiary Institutions (CASUOSTI) has suspended 5-month strike on Friday. The Chairman of CASUOSTI, Comrade Jimoh Lasisi disclosed this in a statement made available to African examiner on Saturday. Comrade Lasisi said the striking lecturers suspended the strike action after members voted to end […]
Determined to rid the zone C of the Federal Operations Unit of the Nigeria Customs Service NCS Owerri, of smugglers, authorities of the establishment say they have recorded a total of 155 seizures of goods valued at 675 million naira, between January and June this year in states within south east and south- south zones. […]
The Ekiti state branch of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has linked boycott of the referendum conducted by the State Independent Electoral Commission (EKSIEC) on Saturday to insincerity of the outgoing administration of Governor Kayode Fayemi on its build up to creation of Local Council Development Area (LCDAs) in the state. This allegation was made […]
By Tajudeen Balogun with Agency Report The Israelis Gaza’s ground offensive and rocket assaults which started late Thursday has recorded high causality; attracted wide condemnations; stirred anxiety and resulted to exodus of huge population of Palestinians. Among of the most passionate cases in the three –day old offensive was the killing of the Palestinian family […]
By Tajudeen Balogun The alleged Federal government’s resolve to press charges of corruption and sedition against former Adamawa state Governor, Alhaji Muritala Nyako on weekend draws contrary speculations within and outside the state. African Examiner investigations in Yola, the state capital and Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, indicated that the security operatives have since been […]
Ignatius Okpara, Umuahia Unknown gunmen have kidnapped the Abia State Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW Chief Sunny Nwakodo. African Examiner learnt that the Abia NURTW helmsman was driving to his country home at Ndume, which is in the outskirts of Umuahia, the state capital, on Friday evening, when the hoodlum […]
Saturday XTRA:: By Oyewale Oyelola The Nigerian Senate is the highest law making body in the country with 109 members; three from each of the 36 states of the federation and one from Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The current senate under the leadership Senate President, David Mark comprises; former governors, ex-military officers, seasoned technocrats, wives […]
By Oyewale Oyelola Just about 20 days to the gubernatorial election in Osun state; hope, uncertainty, anxiety, alliance formation, accusations and counter-accusations aptly describe political activities in the state. It is no longer news that the election would hold August 9, 2014 but the activities of the main political gladiators in the state are attracting […]
Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has advised politicians to shun all forms of violence and refrain from luring youths into thuggery. Governor Ahmed, who gave the advice at the Ansarul Islam Society Ramadan Lecture held at Ansarul Islam Primary School, Okekere, Ilorin, stressed that politicians must realise that power radiates only from God and […]
West Brom have shattered their transfer record with the £10m signing of out of favour Super Eagles striker Brown Ideye. The Dynamo Kiev player held talks with the Baggies Friday and has sealed a deal worth an initial £9m with a further £1m to come in add-ons.Ideye penned a three-year deal with a further year’s […]
The Nasarawa state Police Commissioner Mr. Ibrahim Idris has confirmed the arrest over 20 people including a fake police officer over the Pro – Al –Makura protest in Lafia, the state capital and other local government areas on Wednesday and Thursday in which three persons died. Idris who stated this at a press conference of […]
World Football Governing body – FIFA has lifted the ban slammed on The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) about two weeks ago. The decision was announced on Friday. The announcement was contained in a letter titled: ‘Lifting of the suspension of the Nigeria Football Federation,’ signed by FIFA Secretary General, Jerome Valcke and addressed to the […]
