By Ganiyu Nasirudeen ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Following series of his conducts which contradict his bail conditions, the Federal Government (FG) has sought for court order to revoke bail granted to the unrepentant Leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu. The Biafra Radio Director was arrested in October 2015 in Lagos […]
Photo caption: Chidi Okonkwo, CEO of Vemard Africa (R) in a warm handshake with FODOX chief executive, Fofana Lassina at the presentation cerem From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Enugu based Nation-Wide League One side, Vemard Africa F.C, has entered into a kit sponsorship deal with FODOX, a Hungarian based sports kit manufacturing firm. African […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As the Federal Road Safety Corps held its 7th annual lectures series on Thursday, members of the international community have rated Nigeria among countries with robust road safety strategic agenda, with calls on other nations to emulate it. This was the main focus of this year’s annual lecture delivered by the United […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Manchester United Striker Wayne Rooney has retired from International football. This is after turning down the chance to be part of the England squad for next month’s World Cup qualifiers. The Everton Striker was asked by England boss Gareth Southgate to be involved against Malta and Slovakia. “Every time […]
From Ignatius Okpara (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The government of Ebonyi state, South-East Nigeria, has banned embalming and keeping of corpses at homes for a long time before burial. African Examiner gathered that some communities in the state have been embalming and keeping corpses in their living houses for long time preparatory for burial Unhappy with […]
By Ayo Balogun LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Following regular boat mishaps on its waterways, the Lagos Government is set to donate life jackets to residents of some rural communities in the State. The Chairman of the State’s Ferry Services Corporation Mr. Paul Kalejaye and the General Manager, Ms. Abisola Kamson in a joint statement […]
ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) -President Muhammadu Buhari has cancelled wednesday’s weekly Federal Executive Council FEC meeting. According to a statement issued in Abuja Wednesday by his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adeshina, the cancellation is to allow Mr. President to receive the report of the investigation committee into the allegations against the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – “What’s that sound I am hearing?” “What sound?” “I thought I heard something like miaow, miaow…” “Oh my cats…oh yes…” “Are you now breeding cats?” “Not really. But I have just joined a group of concerned Nigerians who are planning to go to the Presidential Villa in Abuja to help sort out […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Major roads and streets of Enugu, South- East Nigeria, was on Monday shut down by jubilant members of the state Chapter of Buhari Support Organisation (BSO, who were celebrating the safe return of the Nigeria’s president to the country . President Buhari, returned to Nigeria last Saturday […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – “Baba don come oh. Baba o yo yo, Baba Bubu o yo yo” “What is that?” “Eh, o yo yo” “If you are this excited about President Buhari’s return, then why didn’t you go to Abuja to welcome him when he arrived from England on Saturday.” “I didn’t have to” “After 104 […]
LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Lagos State Government assured residents, especially shoppers and commuters especially those doing business on the Lagos Central Business District (CBD) area of their safety during the forthcoming Sallah festival. Special Adviser to Governor Akinwunmi Ambode on CBD, Mr. Agboola Dabiri, gave the assurance while monitoring the traffic situation on […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Court of Arbitration for Sport Cas has upheld the life ban slammed on three athletics officials alleged doping cover-up. The accused – Papa Massata Diack, son of ex-IAAF president Lamine Diack, Russians Valentin Balakhnichev and Alexei Melnikov Monday had their appeals dismissed by the Court. In a statement released […]
Photo caption: President Buhari signs the letter transmitted to the National Assembly notifying lawmakers that he is resuming office (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has formally written the National Assembly, notifying the legislature of his return to office, after returning from medical treatment in London. The notice is in line with Section 145 of […]
By Ayo Balogun, Lagos (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari in a nationwide address to Nigerians after a prolonged medical treatment in London, has warned Nigerians against divisive speeches saying “Nigeria’s unity is settled and not negotiable.” In a short national broadcast, the President also emphasised that every Nigerians have the right to live peacefully […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The South-East, Nigeria chapter of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has joined other Nigerians in welcoming President Muhammadu Buhari back to the country, with a call on the people to stop all forms of hate speeches. President Buhari arrived Nigeria on Saturday after 103 days of medical […]
By Prof. R. A. Ipinyomi, University of Ilorin, Nigeria (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – It is no longer news that the Nigeria President Buhari had returned the second time from a medical vacation. His Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, had announced Saturday August 19, 2017 morning that President Buhari would return to the country […]
Photo: Benue state governor, Samuel Ortom (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Some gunmen on Sunday broke into the residence of the Principal Special Assistant to the Benue State Governor on Knowledge, Economy and Investments, Dr Tavershima Adyorough, and shot him dead. PUNCH reported that the assailants entered the residence at Nyinma layout in Makurdi, the state capital, […]
By Ayo Balogun, Lagos LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Lagos State Government has confirmed the death on Sunday of 12 persons in the boat mishap which occurred in Ilashe area. Making reference to a statement issued by Managing Director of Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), Engr. Abisola Kamson, the State Government attributed the unfortunate […]
Photo caption: President Buhari arrives Nigeria after over 3 months medical treatment in UK ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Finally, President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived Nigeria from London, United Kingdom after over three months of medical vacation. Mr. President’s aircraft touched down Saturday, around 4.35pm at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja. […]
