IGNATIUS OKPARA, Aba Armed gunmen on wednesday invaded Tansi Catholic Church at World Bank Housing Estate, Abayi, Aba, Abia state and dispossessed a priest, Rev. Father Emeka Okoro of substantial undisclosed amount and other valuables. African Examiner learnt that the hoodlums who were over ten in number entered the church’s parsonage through the back fence […]
Agabus Pwanagba The Plateau State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrest 5 persons for oil bunkering in Bassa LGA of Plateau State. The suspects were arrested with 164 gericans of fuel. Among the five persons arrested are two soldiers attached to the 3 Armored Division of the Nigeria Army […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Onitsha A peaceful protest by members of the Civil Liberties Organization, (CLO) Anambra State chapter in Onitsha, over the abduction of Chibok school girls turned violent on Wednesday as armed thugs suspected to be members of the Movement for the Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra, (MASSOB) attacked some activists including the […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Awka As the remains of former Director General, National Agency for Foods and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Professor Dora Akunyili arrived the country from India, the Speaker of Anambra State House of Assembly, Mrs Chinwe Nwaebili, has requested the State Government to immortalize the late amazon. The request was made on […]
By Femi Kehinde Senator Dahiru Awaisu Kuta is dead. He is a Senator representing Niger East Senatorial District. He died today at the age of 65 after a brief illness. Before his untimely death, he was the chairman, Senate Committee on Federal Character & Inter- Governmental Affairs. A Glimpse into Senator Dahiru Awaisu Kuta’s Life […]
By Tajudeen Balogun Today marks 21 years after the annulment of June 12, 1993 Presidential election. The exercise till date is generally applauded the Nigeria’s freest and fairest election. The Military President and Commander-in-Chief of Armed Forces then, General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida although admitted that the general feeling in the country during after the election […]
Jacob Oyewale The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) on Wednesday rejected the nomination of Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke as Secretary-General, the delegates however supported Libyan Abdullah al-Badri to continue to hold the position. African Examiner reports on Tuesday that President Jonathan had nominated Nigerian Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, to succeed the long-serving […]
Jacob Oyewale The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) on Wednesday rejected the nomination of Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke as Secretary-General, the delegates however supported Libyan Abdullah al-Badri to continue to hold the position. African Examiner reports on Tuesday that President Jonathan had nominated Nigerian Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, to succeed the long-serving […]
Prostitutes working in Brazil’s biggest red light district are offering World Cup “specials” to foreign fans, just in time for the Greatest Show on Earth. As the tournament finally arrives in the spiritual home of football, around 4,000 girls in Rio’s Vila Mimosa – or the City of Tender Love – are ready for a […]
Super Eagles coach Stepehen Keshi has dismissed claims he insisted on keeping injured Elderson Echiejile despite the Monaco defender’s injury. Keshi admitted it was painful for him to lose Echiejile, but noted that he did not intend to keep the player at any time. “I am pained that Echiejile, who is a very key member […]
Kano State governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso says president Goodluck Jonathan should be held responsible if anything happens to him or any member of his family after accusing the Federal Government of wanting to harm him. Governor Kwankwaso, who made the statement during a chat with newsmen in Abuja Wednesday also accused the ruling Peoples Democratic Party […]
Ugly events in Ekiti State yesterday that led to the attack on Governor Fayemi convoy, the killing of an APC supporter, vehicles vandalized, many injured and citizens tear gassed portend grave danger ahead of June 21Governorship Elections in that state. A normal tradition in APC family of sweeping the footprints of the invaders from Abuja […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has raised the alarm on the desperation of the Peoples Democratic Party-led federal government to capture Ekiti State at all cost, saying the ongoing clampdown on the national media is part of a grand strategy to silence Nigerians ahead of the satanic plan to thwart the will of the people […]
Ignatius Okpara, Benin The leadership crisis rocking the Edo state House of Assembly escalated on Wednesday as the factions battled to control the polarized legislature. The free for all which ensued between APC and PDP members resulted in the smashing of some glass doors in the Assembly complex. The renewed crisis which entered its third […]
…as US Says It Has no Timeline to End Crisis Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima has predicted that the Boko Haram had the capacity to extend havoc across the country if they succeeded in overrunning the North-Eastern part of the country. He said: “If Boko Haram succeeds in the zone as they seek, they will […]
Crisis of ritual killings resurfaced in Lagos today (Wednesday) as the state Police Command announced the arrest of a 38-year-old man for allegedly being in possession of a fresh human head. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reported that the Public Relations Officer of the state’s command, DSP Ngozi Braide, made the disclosure on Wednesday in […]
Ambiguity pervades the air as Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State finally capitulates and reduced the exorbitant tuition being paid by Lagos State University, LASU, students between 34 and 60 percent across various faculties and courses. With the reduction, the new fees is filled with confusion as the Governing Council of the school has been […]
Since the raging insurgency which has been linked to Boko Haram in the North – Eastern Nigeria started, it has been reported that an average of 1,000 Nigerian refugees regularly, on weekly basis are crossing into neighbouring Niger Republic, seeking refuge in the region where the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is giving aids to thousands […]
The Federal Government’s delegation to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil is expected to arrive Sao-Paulo, Brazil for the opening ceremony of the tournament. The Delegation which is headed by the Senate President David Mark is expected to arrive the Guarulhos International Airport, Sao Paulo, Brazil, at abut 5pm local time. Other members of the […]
African champions, Nigeria have arrived in Brazil ahead of Thursday opening ceremony of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. The team landed at 10pm local time and were received by Nigeria consulate to Brazil Salau Bello in company of other embassy by officials before traveling to Campinas to start their preparation. The Super Eagles will face […]
