Photo Caption: Augustine Eguavoen, ex-Super Eagles star and coach of Sunshine Stars FC of Akure (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Akure, of June 9, 2017 – Following a string of poor performances, Augustine Eguavoen, the Coach of Sunshine Stars FC of Akure, has unceremoniously quit his job in the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL). Sunshine played five games […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A 34-year-old washer man, Emmanuel Ahigbe, had raised alarm over plot by suspected cultists to kill him for no wrong doing, calling on the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Fatai Owoseni for protection. Ahigbe told newsmen on Friday in Lagos that there had been attempts on his life by the cultists. He said that […]
By Akintokunbo A Adejumo, akinadejum@aol.com (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – This article is not meant or written to disparage or ridicule the system of governance, politics and democracy in our country (although if I were to do that, I will be within my rights as a very concerned Nigerian) that we have turned on their heads, aberrated, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Recent political developments in the country have further accentuated our diverse fault-lines and confirmed even to the outside world that the chord of our so-called national unity is yet fragile, very fragile. Regionalism, ethnicity, tribalism, nepotism, favouritism, religious bigotry and the provincial character of leadership have continued to conspire to exert pressure […]
Photo Caption: Chairman of South East governor’s Forum, and Governor of Ebonyi state, David Umahi From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As sharp criticisms continue to trail the recent 3 months quit notice given to Igbos residing in parts of Northern Nigeria by youths of the region, Governors of the five states of the Southeast […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – UK PM Mrs. Theresa May is billed to visit Buckingham Palace at Friday afternoon to seek permission to form a new government. The move is despite her loss in Commons majority. Mrs. Theresa is seeking to stay in office on the understanding that the Democratic Unionists of Northern Ireland will […]
Photo caption: Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki EDO, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A Court of Appeal, Benin division has upheld the election of the incumbent Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki. Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu of the opposition PDP has approached the court, challenging the September 2016 election as well as praying it to upturn the […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The All Progressives Congress(APC) committee for the Anambra November 2017 gubernatorial election says it has commenced screening of aspirants wishing to contest the poll under the party. It was learnt that the screening exercise attracted 10 aspirants of the party at the Awkunanaw country home of the chairman […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The General Superintendent (GS), Deeper Life Christian Bible church worldwide, Pastor W.F Kumuyi, will pray for the quick recovery of the ailing Nigeria’s president, Mohammadu Buhari, as well as the political and Economic woes bedeviling the country, during his forthcoming one day spiritual visitation to Enugu state, South-East […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – England has made it to the final, for the first time, of the ongoing Under-20 World Cup in South Korea beating Italy 3-1. The English side dominated the second half with new Liverpool striker Dominic Solanke who scored twice through a calm equalizer and a long-range strike. Everton’s Ademola […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As the present agitation for Biafra Republic continues to heighten tension in parts of Igbo land, a socio cultural organization, the Southeast Restoration Group has asked Ndigbo to hold leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu responsible should anything happen to any Igbo man in any part […]
Photo caption: Nigeria’s President Mohammadu Buhari By Prof. R. A. Ipinyomi, University of Ilorin, Nigeria (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Since Nigeria’s independence on October 1st 1960 a major single challenge confronting her as a nation is finding the right leadership. The first Prime Minister, Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, was a compromise candidate because Sir Amadu Bello, […]
Photo caption: L-R: Founder Naija Green Card, Abimbola Daramola and Head Digital & Consumer Banking, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Group, Mr. Yinka Adedeji, during the official launch of the Naija Green Card Prepaid Card at the UBA house, Lagos (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – In line with its business objective of enabling young Nigerians and students to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has commended the policies of the Central Bank of Nigeria, saying they contributed immensely to the recovery of the country’s economy from recession. He also commended the Governor of the apex bank, Godwin Emefiele, saying his resilience to keep going despite the challenges and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Bauchi State government says it spent the sum of N90 million to buy horses for 6 emirate councils “to maintain the culture and traditions of the state.” The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Nasrudeen Mohammed on Wednesday disclosed this at a press briefing in Bauchi. In addition, the commissioner […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – No fewer than 12 people were killed while many injured Wednesday as twin bomb explosion hit the Iranian parliament building and Ayatollah Khomeini’s mausoleum in the capital, Tehran. After hours of intermittent gunfire there, the attack on the parliament subsided. A suspected suicide bomber detonated a device at the mausoleum, […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – After meeting his $7,500 bail condition, popular Nigerian singer, Dammy Krane, has regained his freedom from a US jail. An update emanating from the Miami-Dade County Criminal Justice Online System, confirmed that Dammy Krane’s court hearing has been fixed June 23, 2017. Dammy Krane was arrested and charged for alleged […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Newly inaugurated Executive Chairman of the prestigious Enugu Sports Club, Chief Ben Etiaba, says plans are afoot by his administration to embark on aggressive revamping of facilities that will gulp about 100 million naira in the club. The chairman, said he intends to achieve the feat via a […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government confirmed Wednesday that it has released about N375.8 Million to pay 20 whistleblowers whose tip-offs has led to recovery of over N11.6 Billion. The confirmation was made by the Minister of Finance Mrs. Kemi Adeosun who also informed that the payments were the first […]
The Senate on Tuesday mandated its committee on environment to investigate the implementation of the Ogoni Cleanup. The Federal Government launched the project in June last year with initial cost of $1 billion. Apart from investigating the Ogoni Cleanup, the committee was also asked to assess the progress of the Great Green Wall programme initiated […]
