Kayode Adelowokan, Lagos The Coalition Against Corrupt Leaders (CACOL) has criticized the Federal Government over the N7billion budget earmarked for the proposed National Conference. The staggering amount captured in the 2014 budget estimates under the heading “National Dialogue” would take care of the upkeep of the 492 delegates that would partake in the Conference that […]
(Reuters) – A missing Malaysian airliner was likely to have been deliberately steered to a course that could have taken it anywhere from central Asia to the southern Indian Ocean, Malaysia’s prime minister said on Saturday. Minutes after Malaysian leader Najib Razak outlined investigators’ latest findings about flight MH370, police began searching the house of […]
Ignatius Okpara in Owerri What seems like the “Otokoto” days, a period some ruthless suspected ritual syndicates held Owerri and environ hostage as well as terrorised the people of the area for quite a long time is gradually rearing its ugly head again in the Heartland state. Unless urgent steps are taking by the Rochas […]
Obinna Akukwe 2015 presidential elections is going to be an epic battle as President Goodluck Jonathan and his Ijaw brothers are set to teach the entire northern establishment especially the Hausa Fulani a bitter lesson. I have heard my northern friends and associates opine that come 2015, the opposition All Progressive Alliance (APC), will drive […]
Ignatius Okpara in Imo The police in Imo state on Friday arrested one Pastor Osinachi Ejike, of Faith Ministry, Awaka Ebgu, Owerri North council area of Imo state, for allegedly defiling two under-aged sisters. The shocking news, our correspondent gathered, has thrown members of the church into confusion, as some of them were seen discussing […]
By Chukwudi Nwokoye ‘He made friends and dined with tax collectors, harlots and sinners. John The Baptist’s disciples fasted but His disciples did not observe the sabbath day and did not fast. He said that he would destroy the temple and rebuild it in 3 days…. He blasphemed God by saying that he was the […]
Akintokunbo A Adejumo As far as public money is concerned in Nigeria, the word MISSING has taken on a whole new sinister meaning. Every day, it is one massive amount (usually in billions, soon to graduate into trillions) of money missing from the coffers of one government ministry/department/agency or the other. The states are not […]
Kayode Adelowokan, Lagos Guaranty Trust Bank plc has announced its audited financial results for the year ended December 31, 2013 to the Nigerian and London Stock Exchanges. A review of the results shows a strong and positive performance across all financial indices and also affirms the Bank’s position as one of the most profitable financial […]
Kayode Adelowokan, Lagos In furtherance to its enduring commitment to the development of Nigerian oil and gas industry, Atlantic Energy is yet again supporting this year’s edition of the Nigeria Oil & Gas (NOG) conference as a platinum sponsor for the 3rd consecutive year. The NOG is the largest oil & gas conference in sub-Saharan […]
Kayode Adelowokan, Lagos The Central Bank of Nigeria has said that the low purchasing power of the coin as opposed to other currency denominations was a major reason for its limited circulation. The acting Governor, CBN, Dr. (Mrs) Sarah Alade, disclosed this on Thursday during a school mentoring programme on financial literacy for students […]
Ayo Balogun, Lagos Former Chairman, Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, Retired Justice of the Court of Appeal and former chairman, Independent and Corrupt Practice Commission (ICPC), Justice Muhammed Akanbi have told President Goodluck Jonathan and the Governors that they cannot fight corruption if they are corrupt themselves. They spoke at the […]
Ignatius Okpara, Enugu Ahead of the National conference billed to commence next week in Abuja, the south east zone of Nigeria, Thursday appointed former military Governor of Imo state, major General Ike Nwachkwu (retired) to lead Igbo delegates to the CONFAB. Chairman of southeast Governor’s forum and Governor of Abia state, chief Theodore Orji, announced […]
By Sufuyan Ojeifo Suspended Central Bank of Nigeria governor, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, is a man that can put a canary to shame. Even when he has nothing new or meaningful to say, he must seek out a journalist somewhere and sing his heart out. As such, it surprises nobody that he has been rehashing some […]
By Shaka Momodu To his admirers and detractors, he is certainly an intriguing personality. His calm mien makes it easy to underestimate him, but that will be at your peril. Mr Femi Otedola, needs no introduction. Rich, successful and sometimes controversial, he is the second Nigerian to ever make the Forbes annual list of the […]
IGNATIUS OKPARA, Awka At least, four people were killed on Thursday when two warring cult groups engaged each other in fierce battle in Obosi, Idemili North local government area of Anambra state. Our correspondent learnt that the cold war between the two unidentified cult members heightened, when two persons suspected to be members of one […]
Ayo Balogun, Lagos Lagos State Governor, Mr Babatunde Fashola on Thursday received the UEFA Champions League trophy on a tour of the State from former World Footballer of the Year, Ruud Gullit, with a challenge that Nigerians must take benefit of the power of football as tool for growing economies and alleviating poverty. The Governor, […]
Kayode Adelowokan Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc has paid a sum of N1, 716,526,202.91, (one billion, seven hundred and sixteen million, five hundred and twenty six thousand, two hundred and two naira, ninety-one kobo) as claims between January and December 2013. The Underwriting Firm recently released its 2013 claims record detailing the total claims paid between […]
Kayode Adelowokan The Coalition Against Corrupt Leaders (CACOL) has hailed President Goodluck Jonathan for the approval of forensic audit of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) accounts. The Presidency made this known in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, said that it had authorised […]
…His Employers Condemn Attack The kidnappers of Wazobia FM Presenters Akas Baba have demanded N10 million naira ransom, in order to free him, the station management has disclosed. According to a statement sent to African Examiner and signed by Aduratomi Bolade, Head of Stations, Cool FM, Wazobia FM & Nigeria Info Port Harcourt, the kidnappers […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos A group under the aegis of Association of Former Speakers of State Legislature of Nigeria has condemned in totality the tinkering of the list of delegates it sent to the National conference, describing the action as unfortunate and out of tune with the spirit behind the convocation of the conference. This was […]
