(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Bandits have killed no fewer than seven policemen in Kebbi and Niger states while Seven other persons, including vigilantes, were also killed in the attacks. Four of the policemen and one other person were gunned down in Ngaski town in Ngaski council of Kebbi State, it was learnt. The attacks took place […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Lagos State Police Command on Wednesday assured Lagosians to go about their daily activities without fear, saying it has deployed “massive” patrol teams in every nook and cranny of the state to forestall the breakdown of law and order. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Adekunle Ajisebutu, in a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Contrary to recent statement by Ex- Deputy President of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, that there is no zoning of Governorship position in Enugu State by the people’s Democratic party PDP, some Chieftains of the party from his Enugu West Senatorial district have disagreed with him, insisting that there is such […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Ebonyi State House of Assembly has declared three vacant seats of its members whom were elected under the platform of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP . Our Correspondent reports that the action followed a letter of resignation purportedly written by the said three lawmakers. The affected lawmakers, are, Ali Okechukwu (Ishielu […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) -The Police Command in Ebonyi has confirmed that four persons were killed on Tuesday’s attack on the facility of the Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in the state. Police Spokesperson, DSP Loveth Odah, who confirmed the incident said that security agencies killed two of the gunmen, while others escaped with injuries at […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerians are reacting to the news that power generation on the national grid has collapsed to zero megawatts around 10.40 am on Monday and this has caused a widespread blackout across the country. African Examiner had earlier reported that various power distribution companies had informed their customers concerning the grid collapse, saying […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Police in Lagos State have nabbed Pearl Chidinma Ogbolu, a.k.a. Erelu Okin concerning the controversial Lagos party where kegs of petrol as souvenirs at Havilah Events Centre in Oniru, Victoria Island were distributed on March 4. A statement on Tuesday by the Police spokesman, Adekunle Ajisebutu stated that Ogbolu was charged […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Eyinnaya Abaribe, minority leader of the Senate, has stated that the Senate may not go back to the gender bill it earlier rejected. Abaribe disclosed this on Monday on 90MinutesAfrica, an online interview program, anchored by Rudolf Okonkwo and Chido Onumah. African Examiner recalls that lawmakers, on March 1, rejected a bill […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), on Monday, accused three co-defendants, in the alleged drug trafficking case against suspended DCP Abba Kyari and others, of being unruly while in its custody. NDLEA lawyer and director, Prosecution and Legal Services, Joseph Sunday, made the allegation before Justice Emeka Nwite of a Federal […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Police Zone 2 Command in Lagos said that its operatives had arrested 11 suspects over the murder of Oba Odetola Olajide Ayinde, the Olu of Agodo town in Ifo council area of Ogun. The Command Spokesperson, SP Hauwa Idris-Adamu, said in a statement that the traditional ruler was burnt to death […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A human rights organization, International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law, InterSociety, has written twenty seven top federal Authorities and some foreign Missions in the country on the need for their support for presidency of South East extraction in 2023 and balancing of the nation’s key federal offices. The group, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Minister of Power, Abubakar Aliyu is presently in an emergency meeting with the relevant stakeholders in the power sector. Aliyu made move for the parley to discuss the present low power generation which has resulted in epileptic supply across the country. In view of Monday’s grid failure, the minister tasked those in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The immediate past Senate President, Abubakar Saraki, has opened up on why he wants to become Nigeria’s president in 2023. Saraki made this known when he appeared on Sunday Politics, a Channels TV program, saying that he knows the issues affecting the country and can reach out across the ethnic and religious […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ramatu Yakubu Kyari, wife of the suspended DCP Abba Kyari, on Monday, slumped shortly after a Federal High Court, Abuja, adjourned the bail application of her husband until March 28. African Examiner reports that Justice Emeka Nwite fixed March 28 for ruling on the bail motion filed by Ramatu’s husband and others […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The family of Miss Oluwabamise Ayanwola, kidnapped and murdered Feb. 26 in a Lagos Bus Rapid Transit bus has expressed confidence about getting justice for the lady. Her father, 84-year-old Pastor Joseph Ayanwola, stated at his residence at Ipaja-Ayobo, Lagos, on Monday that Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu sent representatives on a condolence visit […]
ASUU Extends Strike By 8 Weeks (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Academic Staff Union of Universities(ASUU) says it will continue its roll-over strike for another eight weeks to enable the Federal Government address issues in concrete terms. The ASUU President, Mr Emmanuel Osodeke, said this in a communiqué issued at the end of its National Executive […]
……Days PDP Not Your Personal Property Edo State governor, Chief Godwin Obaseki, has lashed out at his Rivers State Counterpart, Nyesom Wike, over his recent attack on the Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu over a comment he made on the People’s Democratic party PDP. Obaseki told Wike to know that the PDP is […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A coalition of women led non-governmental organizations ( NGOs) has said that women are critical to the sustainability of any nation, and need to be empowered so as to enable them contribute to governance and economic development of the country. They said this yesterday at the end of a two day advocacy […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu, has assured that the Federal Government will continue to invest hugely in education to boost the quality of teaching and learning in the country. Adamu made the pledge in a message he sent to the 33rd convocation ceremony of the Federal College of Education, Eha-Amufu, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The statement of the Attorney General of the federation and Minister of Justice, Malami Abubakar concerning the money laundering accusation leveled against the former Commander of the Police Intelligence Response Team, Abba Kyari has sparked social media reactions. African Examiner had earlier reported that Abubakar Malami, SAN, had Malami, in legal advice, […]
