More than 14 people were feared dead and many others injured Friday in Sime community, a suburb of Tai Local Government Area of Rivers State after unknown gunmen invaded the area. Six people were also reportedly abducted in Andoni Local Government Area of the state. Many people were said to have sustained various degrees of […]
ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Mr. Ibrahim Magu, JAMB Registrar/Chief Executive and Secretary-General, the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, as well as the Chairman, Presidential Committee Against Corruption (PACAC), Prof. Itse Sagay, will lead discussion on anti-corruption drive in Nigeria […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Following the US President Donald Trump’s decision to abandon a global climate pact, with the possibility of super power’s further crude drilling as well as persistent glut in global supply, oil prices Friday tumbled below $50. The Global Benchmark Brent crude futures was down 1.7 percent, or 80 cents, at […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Enugu state police Command has hinted that operatives of its Anti Kidnapping Unit have arrested a fleeing gang member of the suspects that recently killed Enugu state Deputy governor’s police orderly, Sargent Helen Sunday, who was murdered in a cold blood. African Examiner recalled that the deceased […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The agitation for a Biafra Republic on Thursday suffered another setback , as another ethnic group in the South- South region of Nigeria,disassociated itself from the clamour, insisting that they believe in one united Nigeria. African Examiner learnt that the group, operating under the umbrella of South-South […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – In the last few months, Enugu state which is governed by the crisis-ridden People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has witnessed an unprecedented defection of its members to the ruling All progressive Congress APC. Some of the notable chieftains of the party in the area that have pitched tents with the chief John Oyegun […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned one David Emeka Madubuko, an officer of the Nigeria Immigration Service before Justice Mohammed Liman of the Federal High Court Sitting in Enugu, for allegedly defrauding some innocent Nigerians of various sums of money, totaling N220,000 (Two Hundred and […]
Lagos, Nigeria: The Board of Heirs Holdings today announced the appointment of Emmanuel Nnorom as Group Chief Executive Officer. Mr Nnorom previously served as chief executive of Heirs Holdings’ affiliate Transnational Corporation of Nigeria Plc and will join the Heirs Holdings’ Board, reporting directly to the Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu. The appointment will take effect […]
LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has granted permission to the Lagos State Government to embark on a total reconstruction of the International Airport Road from Oshodi. Secretary to the State Government, Mr Tunji Bello, in a statement he signed Wednesday said Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode who confirmed the approval, commended […]
AFRICAN EXAMINER — A truck bombing near the Afghan presidential palace early Wednesday killed at least 80 people and wounded hundreds, officials said. The death toll seemed certain to rise, and the attack appeared to be one of the bloodiest of the long Afghan war. The huge blast during the morning rush hour caused panic […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Eminent Persons Peace and Reconciliation Committee recently set up by Bayelsa State Governor, Honourable Henry Seriake Dickson to look into the succession crisis rocking the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) submitted its report today, Wednesday. The committee headed by Chief Joshua Fumudoh submitted its report to Governor Dickson and Chairman Board of […]
By Sufuyan Ojeifo and Dare Ariyo-Atoye In a profound historical recollection, 1983 is back in our consciousness. And the tell-tale signals are assailing our sensibilities: first was the tendentious rumour alleging the poisoning of President Muhammadu Buhari; there was the wicked threat in the social media by a police officer of Biu origin, Borno […]
ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A member of the House of Representatives Hon. Garba Durbunde has been abducted. Durbunde who is representing Sumaila/Takai Federal constituency of Kano State, North West Nigeria was reportedly abducted Tuesday along Kaduna-Jere Road while travelling from Abuja to Kano. The abductors are said to have contacted the Lawmaker’s family. Meanwhile, […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Director General, Voice of Nigeria (VON), Mr. Osita Okechukwu, has lambasted the Deputy Senate president, chief Ike Ekweremadu over his recent comment on restructuring Nigeria, insisting that the immediate demand of Ndigbo is the creation of additional state in the South East, as well as president of […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A political pressure group operating under the platform of South-East Youths and Elders’ Forum, SEYEF, has warned leader of the Indigenous people of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu to stop flouting his bail conditions. The body in a communique signed and issued Monday by its Director of media and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Thirteen South Sudanese soldiers have gone on trial accused of raping foreign aid workers and murdering their local colleague. The incident in the capital, Juba, last July resulted in a UN report which accused UN peacekeepers of failing in their duty to protect civilians.It happened as rival forces in the civil war […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – At last, Arsenal Manager Arsene Wenger has consented to signing a new two-year contract, with the Gunners. The contract will extend his 21-year reign at the English club. Wenger and the club owner Stan Kroenke met on Monday to determine the Frenchman’s future, with the decision transmitted to directors at […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Bayelsa State Governor, Henry Seriake Dickson has called on the Ministry of Niger Delta, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and other development partners to support his massive investments in Education and Security by supporting the Education and Security Trust Fund in the state. Dickson made the call on Tuesday at the quarterly […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Australia will introduce tough new laws in an attempt to crack down on child sex tourism in what the government has described as a “world first.” In a statement, the Australian government said the new rules would ensure child sex offenders cannot travel “to vulnerable countries where they are out of sight and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The wife of the President, Mrs. Aisha Buhari has left Nigeria for London, United Kingdom, to visit her husband who has been sick and flown out of Nigeria since May 7. According to a statement by her spokesperson, Bisi Olumide-Ajayi, the President’s wife thanked Nigerians who have been praying for her husband’s […]
