From Agabus Pwanagba, Jos – Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Peter Azi, has assured citizens of the State that the 8th Assembly would work towards a united, strong and peaceful Plateau. Azi gave the assurance when the Laity Council of the Catholic Archdiocese of Jos paid him a courtesy call in […]
By Ignatius Okpara, Owerri – Resident of Egbelu Nguru community in Ngor Okpala Council Area of Imo State are now living in perpetual fear and apprehension, following alleged invasion of the area by suspected kidnappers and rapists. AFRICAN EXAMINER gathered that the development had made some of the villagers to flee the community, especially young […]
By Agabus Pwanagba, Jos -The democratic history of Nigeria cannot be found less interesting when placed side by side to those of the proponent nations of Britain, USA, France, etc except for its peculiarity in terms of deficiency in ideological leanings which under ideal situation ought to be one among major determinants of identity and […]
From Agabus Pwanagba, Jos – In spite of the recent restriction of movement at night in seven Council areas of Plateau State, 27 persons have again been reportedly killed in two communities of Barkin Ladi Council area of the State. Chairman of the Council, Mr. Emmanuel Loman, while confirming the incident disclosed that Fulani herdsmen without […]
From Agabus Pwanagba, Jos – Following the outbreak of Hepatitis B in the camp of Internally Displaced Persons from the North Eastern zone of Nigeria, the Chairman of Stefanos Foundation, Mr. Mark Lipdo has called on Federal Government to come to the aid of 45 persons diagnosed with the ailment so as to avoid spread […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos – The All Progressive Congress (APC) has announced Barrister Simon Lalong as the winner of its gubernatorial primary election to run for the gubernatorial seat of Plateau come 2015. Lalong a former Speaker of the State House of Assembly, who won the Primaries with 2, 222 votes, was declared winner of the […]
Agabus Pwanagba , Jos Following the removal of the former Acting Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Fintiri, there are strong indications that there may be a fresh battle as to who becomes the Speaker of the State House of Assembly. The permutation between the lawmakers now given that the newly sworn in Governor Bala James […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos As the battle for who to replace Governor Jonah Jang begins to heat up, posters of Senator Victor Lar, a current serving senator representing the Southern Senatorial zone, are pasted all over Jos City and Environs as an aspirant for the governorship seat. Lar is a force to reckon with, but has […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos There was a rowdy session at the plenary sitting of the Plateau State House of Assembly on Wednesday as lawmakers opened discussions on the allegation of gross financial misconduct leveled against Governor Jonah Jang. The Speaker of the State House of assembly Rt. Hon. Titus Alam as he tried to frustrate the […]
By Agabus Pwanagba and Kayode Adelowokan Report reaching us says Twin bomb explosions have occurred in the heart of the commercial center of Jos, Northeast Nigeria. The explosions, believed to have been caused by an improvised Explosive Device (IED), occurred around the busy Jos Main Market, between railway terminus and the temporary site of the […]
…As New DG Promises to Train 2 Million Skilled Youths Agabus Pwanagba The outgoing Director General of the Industrial Training Fund (ITF), Prof. Longmas Wapmuk said he is leaving the organisation with over N10 billion in its account. Wapmuk disclosed this during his handing over address to the newly appointed Director General of the Fund, […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos In its efforts to avoid over 300 languages from going into extinction, the Nigerian Bible Translation Trust (NBTT) has appealed to government at all levels organisations and well meaning individuals to help save the languages. This Executive Director of NBTT, Mr. Yakubu Aba La’ahmnim, who made the plea at the Maiden Edition […]
…Group Urges FG To Enforce Diplomatic Sanctions Against Neighbouring Countries Agabus Pwanagba, Jos A group under the aegis of Plateau Women Solidarity Movement (PWSM) has called on the Federal Government to enforce diplomatic sanctions on neighbouring countries that sponsor and export mercenaries into the country for terrorists activities. Pastor Esther Ibanga read the Communique signed […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos As workers in Plateau State join their counterparts all over the country to celebrate workers day, the National Union of Local Government Education Authority Retirees Plateau State Chapter, has appealed to the state government to pay their 31 months outstanding pension and gratuity. The Union members made their plight known while carrying […]
Interim Assistant Coach of Giwa FC of Jos, Sammy Adesoji says the club’s target for continental football is on track after 2-1 victory over visiting Lobi Stars of Makurdi. Giwa on Wednesday came from behind after Lobi Stars took the lead in the 28 minute through a well taking free kick by Barnabas Imenger Junior […]
Agabus Pwanagba The Plateau State Government has sacked the management of the Plateau Publishing Company, publishers of The Nigeria Standard Newspapers. This was made known in a press statement made available to African Examiner in Jos, and signed by the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Information and Communication, Emmanuel Gogwim. No reason was given for the […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos The Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) has established a Micro Finance Bank, which is aimed at alleviating poverty and uplifting the standard of living of its members and the citizenry. President of ECWA, Prof. Jeremiah Gado who stated this on Wednesday in Jos, at the Dedication/Commissioning of Gowans Micro Finance Bank, said […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos A member of the Special Task Force (STF) attached to Sector 7 in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau state, Officer Damudu Bzigu has been accused of raping a 4-year-old girl. African Examiner gathered that the victim Helen Kim told her parents that a police officer raped her in his home […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos A group under the aegis of Goemai Youth Movement (GYM), has called on the members of the Plateau House of Assembly to as a matter of urgency lift the suspension of the former Deputy Speaker Hon Johnbull Shekarau,, or face further protest that may disrupt the activities of the house. The Students […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos Demonstration by the students of the College of Health Technology, Ningi, in Bauchi State, over the death of a student, suspected to be as a result of cholera, has forced the Bauchi State Government to close the institution indefinitely to forestall a complete break down of Law and order. A press statement signed by […]
