Reactions have been trailing the impeachment of former Adamawa state Governor, Murtala Nyako and resignation of his deputy, Bala Ngilari. Senator Bukola Saraki described the development as unfortunate, saying impeachment should not be the priority of the present administration. He added it was appalling that similar impeachment charges were being pressed against other opposition governors. […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the PDP of aiding, abetting and benefitting from the Boko Haram insurgency, saying the mismanagement of national resources, massive corruption under the PDP watch and the incompetent handling of what started as a localized insurgency have been responsible for the festering of the crisis. In a statement issued […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos The Plateau state government has vowed to sustain punishment against the individuals or organizations that default laws guiding payment of taxes and levies in the state. The State Chairman, Internal Revenue Service (PSIRS) of the revenue agency, Samuel Pam disclosed this in a chat with journalists in Jos, the state capital on […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos Senate President, David Mark, top Federal government officials and other distinguished Nigerians are expected in Jos, the Plateau state capiatal to grace the funeral of the Second Republic Senate President, Senator John Wash Pam. The former federal lawmaker died in May, this year. The state Commissioner for Information and Communication, Olivia […]
The mastermind of second Nyanyan bomb blast, Sadiq Aminu Ogwuche is finally back in Nigeria from Sudan, where he was seeking refuge. Reciving the suspect at Nnamdi Azikwe Airport Abuja, the coordinator National Information Centre, Mike Omeri said the release of Oguche by Sudan interpol is an indication that armed forces and other security agents […]
By Tajudeen Balogun The desire and goal to make Nigeria a net exporter of rice will be actualized if large commercial farms capable of complementing the small scale farmers are encouraged and motivated. Large mechanized rice farms like new OLAM’s 6,000-hectare farm, it has been proffered as an adequate measure for boosting food production and […]
The Adamawa state Governor, Alhaji Murtala Nyako has been impeached by the state house Assembly. The governor was impeached after the legislative house shortly ago, deliberated and consented on the contents of the investigative panel report on the Allegations of financial recklessness against him and his deputy, Bala His deputy Bala Ngilari however tendered his […]
The deputy governor of Adamawa State, Bala Ngilari, has resigned his position in the heat of the ongoing impeachment saga in the state. The state governor Murtala Nyako and his deputy have been facing impeachment proceedings over allegation of corruption and mismanagement of public funds. The speaker of the Assembly, Umaru Fintiri, read Mr Ngilari’s […]
Lecturers of the Lagos State University (LASU) have suspended their six weeks strike which it embarked upon to demand improved working conditions from the school management and the Lagos State Government. The Academic Staff Union of University (ASUU) of LASU decided to suspend the strike at its congress held on Monday. In a letter addressed […]
The investigative panel probing alleged financial misappropriation against the Adamawa state Governor, Muritala Nyako and his Deputy, Bala Ngilari, is expected to submit its findings to the state House of Assembly today and determine the next step. However, African Examiner source in Yola, the state capital indicated that the Governor and his deputy decision to […]
South African Nobel Prize-winning author, Nadine Gordimer who wrote more than 30 books died at the age of 90 in Johannesburg. South African Nobel Prize-winning author Nadine Gordimer, one of the literary world’s most powerful voices against apartheid, has died at the age of 90, her family has said. Gordimer, who wrote more than 30 […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Umuahia Soldiers on Monday arrested the chief Imam of Aba Central mosques in Abia state, Alhaji Bashir Idris, and two teachers of the New Horizon Academy, a school attached to the Mosque over alleged discovering of substances suspected to be chemical at the school. African Examiner gathered that the two teachers being […]
Argentina legend, Diego Maradona, has said his countryman, Lionel Messi, didn’t deserve to win the Golden Ball as the best Player of the 2014 World Cup. Messi beat the likes of Thomas Muller, Arjen Robben and James Rodriguez to the prestigious award, but the 1986 World Cup champion feels the 27-year-old won it for commercial […]
The plenary session of the National Conference drew to a close on Monday following completion of debate and adoption of resolutions arising from reports of 20 committees that considered critical issues arising from the convocation of the Conference. Conference Chairman and former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Idris Kutigi, said the next plenary session would […]
From Oyewale Oyelola The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Kenneth Minimah has announced that the Military will soon commence court marital of soldiers who allegedly involved in the recent mutiny and making an attempt on the life of a superior officer. Gen. Minimah dropped the hint in a chat with the journalists in Abuja […]
Oyewale Oyelola The Former Speaker of the House of Representative, Alhaji Ghali Na’abba has said the part-time legislative service proposed by delegates at the national conference is not good for Nigeria. Hon. Ghali Na’abba who was the Speaker from 1999-2003 and delegate at the national conference stated this while speaking with Newsmen in Abuja. He […]
Ignatius Okpara, Awka Tragedy struck on Monday at Nnanka community, in Orumba North council area of Anambra state as Six people were electrocuted by a 33kv high-tension wire. African Examiner reports that the ugly incident which threw the entire community into mourning occurred during the burial ceremony of an illustrious son of the area, Sir […]
By Prof. R.A. Ipinyomi, University of Ilorin, Nigeria There are times when industrial strikes can be counterproductive or change the entire system of equations. This is happing in the health sector between the Federal Republic of Nigeria and her striking doctors. The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has resolved to continue with its ongoing nationwide strike […]
The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Ngozi Braide has raised the alarm that fraudsters have opened and operated five different facebook accounts in her name in order to swindle unsuspecting members of public. Braide, in a statement on Monday said the attention of Lagos State Police Command has been drawn to various activities […]
President Goodluck Jonathan on behalf of the Federal Government has commiserated with Kogi State the Governor, Captain Idris Wada, government and people of Kogi State on the passing away of Wada’s father, Pa Wada Ejiga who passed on at the age of 100 years. President Jonathan described the late centenarian as a worthy son of […]
