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Sunday, October 30th, 2016
JIGAWA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The move by the National Assembly (NASS) to amend the constitution establishing the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) and Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) has been condemned by a serving Senator. Speaking with the NAN Sunday in Birninkudu, Senator Abdullahi Abubakar, representing Jigawa North West Senatorial district, said the intention […]
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Sunday, October 30th, 2016
By Ignatius Okpara ENUGU, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria’s Minister of foreign Affairs, Mr. Geoffrey Onyeama, has advised those agitating for “Republic of Biafra” to follow laid down constitutional and Diplomatic processes, rather than engaging in uncivilized approaches. He said though, it was the fundamental rights of the agitators to clamour for Biafra, “but they […]
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Sunday, October 30th, 2016
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Many people have been injured and several buildings brought down, as strong earthquake Sunday hit near Norcia in the central Italy. While no fewer than 11 people have been hurt, the local media reported that nine people have been pulled out alive from the rubbles. However, no death has been […]
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Sunday, October 30th, 2016
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – FBI Director James Comey has reacted to his critics over the resolve to reveal the Democratic Presidential candidate, Hilary Clinton’s email use, contending that doing otherwise will be misleading. Comey, according to US Media defended that not making the new facts about Clinton’s email use while she was the secretary […]
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Saturday, October 29th, 2016
Ignatius Okpara, ENUGU NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – No fewer than nine Persons have been confirmed dead, while 24 were seriously injured in early Saturday morning bomb blast in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. Media and Public Relations officer of National Emergency management Agency (NEMA), Sani Datti, who disclosed this to AFRICAN EXAMINER said “there are […]
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Saturday, October 29th, 2016
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The world number one Angelique Kerber is to play with Agnieszka Radwanska in the last four WTA Finals. This followed Radwanska’s 7-5 6-3 victory over Karolina Pliskova. Radwanska who is the defending champion overcame Finals debutant, Pliskova in 78 minutes. According to BBC, Radwanska had match point in her group-stage […]
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Friday, October 28th, 2016
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Less than 24 hours after the INEC recognition of Mr. Jimoh Ibrahim as the candidate of the opposition PDP in Ondo Governorship election, incumbent Governor Olusegun Mimiko has raised alarm about the imminent more revolt in the State. Mimiko said this Friday while responding to journalists, after […]
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Friday, October 28th, 2016
ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Ahmed Makarfi-led faction of the opposition Peoples Democratic (PDP) late Thursday received a shocker, as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) dropped its candidate, Mr. Eyitayo Jegede and announced Mr. Jimoh Ibrahim, as the party’s flagbearer for the coming Ondo State Governorship election. The replacement immediately sparked up violent […]
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Friday, October 28th, 2016
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu NIGERIA, (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has slammed indefinite suspension on the Imo State chapter of the body. Chairman of CAN in the South-East, Most Rev. Professor David Eberechukwu, who disclosed this to newsmen in Enugu Thursday via a statement said the decision was aimed at maintaining peace in […]
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Friday, October 28th, 2016
Ayodele Afolabi ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Assembly has made final legislation in taking over power vested on the President in the extant laws of the Code of Conduct Bureau and Tribunal Act by giving itself additional powers on the Bureau instead of the President through amendment of section 18(1) and (2) of […]
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Thursday, October 27th, 2016
Ayodele Afolabi ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Deputy President of the Senate, Ike Ekweremadu, has solicited more support and closer partnership of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), in Nigeria’s efforts to address the country economic challenges. He stated this while receiving, on behalf of the President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, a delegation of […]
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Thursday, October 27th, 2016
The funeral programme for Mrs. Oginasisi Markson Iworiso of Opume community in Ogbia Local Governmment Area of Bayelsa State, who answered the glorious home call on July 8 2016, has been released by the bereaved family. A statement issued on Thursday by Daniel Iworiso-Markson, the Chief Press Secretary to governor Henry Seraike Dickson of Bayelsa […]
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Thursday, October 27th, 2016
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Awka NIGERIA, (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Recently de-crowned winner of the Anambra state 2015 Miss Beauty Pageant, Chidinma Okeke,has raised the alarm of alleged threat to her life. The former miss Anambra was de-crowned following the appearance of a lesbian sex video involving her and another girl. She said the lesbian sex video […]
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Thursday, October 27th, 2016
One dictionary defines “matriarch” as “a female head of a family or tribe or a highly respected woman who is a mother”. Many women are mothers and may be good ones at that, but it takes a special mother to deserve the accolade of matriarch. A matriarch has the instincts of nurturing and protection of the brood, the […]
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Thursday, October 27th, 2016
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Court of Appeal in Abuja has dismissed Senate President, Bukola Saraki’s appeal, which is challenging constitutionality of Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) in hearing allegation of false asset declaration against him. Justice Abdul Abok in his leading judgment held that contrary to Saraki’s contention, the Attorney-General […]
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Thursday, October 27th, 2016
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Contrary to the claims by French officials that the place is now empty, hundreds of migrants are still reportedly left inside the “Jungle” – camp in Calais. Worst still, aid workers confirmed that about 100 unaccompanied minors were left with nowhere to sleep overnight. The migrants are said to be […]
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Thursday, October 27th, 2016
Ayodele Afolabi BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Senate President, Bukola Saraki has called on Nigerians in Diaspora to support the present administration in pulling the country out of recession with their abundant skills and expertise which are in dire need in the country at this time. Saraki, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, […]
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Thursday, October 27th, 2016
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Members of the Presidential Committee on the North East Initiative (PCNI), have been urged to approach their task with ‘’dedication, commitment, accountability and transparency’’. President Muhammadu Buhari made the appeal Wednesday, at the inauguration of the committee at the State House, Presidential Villa, Abuja. Mr. President tasked […]
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Wednesday, October 26th, 2016
LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The sale of forms to the intending pilgrims in the next year Hajj, by the Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board is to commence Monday, November 7, 2016. Commissioner for Home Affairs, Dr. Abdulhakeem Abdullateef, disclosed that each form would attract a sum of N10, 000 and an initial deposit […]
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Wednesday, October 26th, 2016
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Senate has suspended its move to amend the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Act. Senate Committee Chairman on Basic and Secondary Education, Wednesday, Aliyu Wamakko, confirmed the suspension of the amendment during an interview with journalists in Abuja, while he visited the JAMB headquarters. Although, […]
