From 350, the death toll of powerful Saturday Ecuador earthquake has risen to 413 people. According to Government, search for survivors by several rescue workers continues Tuesday. President Rafael Correa said during a visit to the worst-affected region that the cost of rebuilding is likely to run into billions of dollars, He lamented that the […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has dismissed an application filed by the immediate past National Security Adviser (NSA), Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd), which is challenging his prolonged detention and seeking an order for his release. Col. Dasuki is facing trial on foun count charge -including illegal possession of arms; money […]
LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – No fewer than 10 people have been roasted to death in a ghastly motor accident in Badagry area of Lagos. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Lagos State, Mrs. Dolapo Badmos confirmed that 10 people were burnt to death in the ghastly motor accident. She said the 10 people were burnt […]
By Ignatius Okpara, Enugu Heavily armed men alleged to be Fulani herdsmen have kidnapped an auditor with the Enugu State Government, along the Nsukka-Adani express road. AFRICAN EXAMINER gathered that the abductors have demanded N5 Million ransom from the family for his release. It was learnt that the victim, Ogbobe Stephen, who hails from Ukpabi […]
By Ignatius Okpara, Benin City The Edo state House of Assembly on Monday announced the sack of 17 out of the 18 Council Chairmen in the State. Following the development, the House directed Heads of local government personnel management HPMs to take over the administration of the respective council areas, ahead of April 21, this […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – It was an exciting evening on Saturday, April 9, 2016 as staff of pan-African financial services group, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc gathered at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos, Nigeria, to celebrate the bank’s staff that have performed exceptionally well in the 2015 financial year. It is […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Welcome to the Nigerian Senate where corruption will soon be made easier and simpler for politicians to engage in. The faithful friends and co-travellers of Mr. Bukola Saraki, who is facing trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal, are working hard at this. They are also hopeful the law will […]
By Ayo Balogun, Abuja In what seems as revenge for the ongoing trial of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions on Monday summoned CCT Chairman Justice Danladi Umar over outstanding petition against him in the senate. In a letter signed by the Clerk of the Committee, Freedom […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu Police in Ebonyi state has arrested a 35-year-old man, identified as Titus Agashi, for stabbing his younger brother to death. The command’s Public Relations Officer PPRO, Mr George Okafor, confirmed the arrest to newsmen on Monday in Abakiliki, the Ebonyi state capital. He said the police is yet to ascertain […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Bayelsa State government has sealed the premises of Gbaran Ubie Integrated Oil and Gas facility, a property of the Shell Petroleum Company of Nigeria Ltd. A statement issued on Monday by the Executive Secretary of Bayelsa State Physical Planning and Development Board, Chief Boro Ige-Edaba, said the sealing of the company located in Gbarantoru in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, followed an eviction order issued by […]
By Ridwan Adeola Yusuf Friday’s draw in Nyon, Switzerland of the glamorous UEFA Champions League handed the most successful football clubside in European cup, Real Madrid CF of Spain their brightest opportunity to further extend superiority in the history of the competition. Cristiano Ronaldo had been expecting his Portuguese counterparts, Benfica. Also, Pep Guardiola had […]
The controversy on the letter written by Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose to the People Chinese Republic authority on the $6 Billion loan to Nigeria has not abated. Reacting to attack on him by the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun and former State Governor, Engr. Segun Oni, the […]
Death toll of a powerful earthquake that struck Ecuador last weekend has risen to about 350. As government confirmed the latest casualty figure, survivors are making desperate moves to rescue family members with bare hands. Rescue teams from Switzerland, Spain and several Latin American countries have arrived to join in the search effort. Over 2,000 […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside, has declared lack of tackling rising cases of piracy in the Gulf of Guinea requires multi stakeholder approach. Speaking to journalists at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja on his way to Singapore, Dr. Peterside said that a […]
Alhaji Mohammed identified the non-involvement of local communities in the tourism and culture architecture as one of the banes of the sector and promised to reverse the trend through the training of the locals on specific skills that will enable them to participate actively in the tourism and culture economy. In addition, he said a […]
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Gabriel Olonisakin has charged the Nigerian Armed Forces officers to brace up for the security challenges ahead, by improving on their combat readiness and weapon handling. Gen. Olonisakin made the remarks recently during the Nigerian Army annual range classification exercise at the 177 Guards Battalion Range, Keffi, Nassarawa State. […]
Music star, Davido has slammed his cousin, B-Red over allegedly begrudging him on the success of his new, Mayorkun. The HKN boss led act has recently gone on a Snapchat/Twitter rant over the new act. The 23-year-old musician has been showing his new act love on social media, showering him with praises after his new […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen Senate President, Bukola Saraki’s ongoing trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) is most likely to be given a speedy hearing from now, as the Court’s Chairman, Justice Danladi Umar announced Monday that hearing on the allegation against the defendant henceforth, will be held daily. Justice Umar announced that the Court’s […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu Deputy Senate President, Chief Ike Ekweremadu, has warned the Federal government against further alleged marginalization, disrespect and provocation of the Igbo nation. He said henceforth, the Igbos will no longer tolerate any form of provocation by the president Mohammadu Buhari led federal government, insisting that the south east zone deserves respect […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party,Prof Wale Oladipo has denied news report that he admitted receiving money from former National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki, declaring that “before and after the election, I have no financial dealings with the Office of the National Security Adviser or any other government […]
