(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Joseph Egbunike, is dead. A relative of the deceased, who asked not to be named, confirmed his death . He said Mr Egbunike died Tuesday evening at the National Hospital in Abuja where he had been taken to after falling ill two days earlier. The […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja yesterday sacked Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State and his Deputy, Dr Eric Kelechi Igwe, from their respective offices, following their defection from the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, to the ruling All Progressive Congress, APC. The court equally ordered 16 members of the Ebonyi State […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gunmen have killed 19 security personnel, including 13 soldiers, in Kebbi State, a security source and residents said Wednesday. The battle erupted late Tuesday in Kanya, a village in Danko-Wasagu district, just a day after dozens of members of a self-defence militia were killed in the same area. Hundreds of gunmen invaded […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Senate on Wednesday threw out President Muhammdu Buhari’s Bill seeking to amend the Electoral Act, 2022. The Bill titled: “A Bill for an Act to amend the Electoral Act 2022 and for related matters, 2022,” was overwhelming rejected by Senators, a development that effectively stopped its second reading. The Bill scaled […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The ruling All Progressives Congress has shelved its zonal congress, which was scheduled for Saturday. This came to the fore on Tuesday as the party said it would soon release the zoning formula. Impeccable sources disclosed that the decision on the zonal congress was part of fresh moves to reverse some of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Many people were feared dead in another communal clash in Cross River State between the people of Alesi in Ikom Local Government and Ochon in Obubra Local Government. From Monday evening to mid yesterday, the federal highway along the Obubra-Ikom axis was blocked while some travellers and their vehicles were attacked. It […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The People’s Democratic Party has informed the Independent National Electoral Commission to declare its candidates, Iduma Igariwe as the new Governor of Ebonyi State and Fred Udogwu as his Deputy. The party made the submission at a press conference on Tuesday evening, following the judgement by a Federal High Court in Abuja […]
…… Sets To Launch Book On Obiano (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A renowned investment Banker and Group Managing Director of Afrinvest, Mr Ike Chioke, has decried the poor reading culture among Nigeria, youths. At a press briefing in Lagos Monday, preceding the launch of Akpokuedike – Duty Call in Anambra, a biography of the outgoing Governor […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, has opened up concerning the court judgment declaring his seat and that of his deputy vacant after they decamped from the People’s Democratic Party to the ruling party, All Progressive Congress (APC). Reacting to the development, Umahi, in a press conference in Abakaliki on Tuesday stated […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Mixed reactions have trailed the removal of Gov. Dave Umahi of Ebonyi and his deputy, Dr Eric Kelechi-Igwe from office by a Federal High Court in Abuja. While some residents saw it as a welcome development, others were disappointed with the judgement. Some residents who spoke on Tuesday in Abakaliki described it […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Civil rights advocacy group, Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, on Tuesday, berated the Ahmad Lawan and Femi Gbajabiamila led Ninth National Assembly concerning its plan to dump the pro-women bills which members voted on and rejected in the current amendments to the 1999 Constitution. According to the group, the wife of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As Nigerian Women joined their counterpart across the globe to Commemorate the 2022 International Women’s day (IWD), founder of famous Non- governmental organization, Women Aid Collective (WACOL) Professor (Mrs).Joy Ezeilo has vowed that politicians especially lawmakers who were against Gender related issues bills will be voted out in 2023. The Human Rights […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has called for justice for murdered Oluwabamise Ayanwole. Atiku was optimistic that those responsible for the murder of Ayanwole should be brought to justice. Taking to his Twitter account, the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Presidential aspirant, described Ayanwole’s murder as heartbreaking. He wrote: “The reports of the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gbade, elder brother to the late Masters’ student of Obafemi Awolowo University, Timothy Adegoke, on Monday said he saw blood stains on the wall of the room where his brother lodged at Hilton Honours Hotel, Ile-Ife when he and some operatives inspected the room. Gbade, the third prosecution witness, while being led […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The management of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun, has postponed the 2021/2022 matriculation ceremony earlier scheduled for Wednesday until further notice. A statement by Mr Murtala Agbaje, Director, Academic Affairs of the university, on Monday, in Ile-Ife, said a new date would be communicated to the general public, especially to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The driver of the Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) bus that took the late fashion driver Oluwabamise Ayanwole on February 26 has been arrested. Police confirmed the arrest of the driver identified as Nice Andrew on Monday afternoon shortly after the death of Bamise was made public. Spokesman, CSP Adekunle Ajisebutu, who confirmed […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has joined Nigerian women to protest the rejection of bills meant to promote the interest of the female gender in the ongoing constitutional amendment by the nation’s National Assembly (NASS) . It therefore, urged the lawmakers to end the habit of taking the country back […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The death of a 22-year-old lady, Bamise, has sparked social media reactions. African Examiner recalls that Bamise was earlier reported missing after she boarded a BRT from Chevron Bus stop en route Oshodi. Her mother had made a video calling on the Lagos government to save her daughter. Bamise was later found […]
(AFRICAN Examiner) – Yoruba Nation campaigner, Sunday Adeyemo also known as Sunday Ighoho, has been released in Benin Republic. Igboho was released on Monday to Yoruba Nation arrowhead and leader of the Umbrella body of Yoruba Self-determination Groups, Ilana Omo Oodua Worldwide, Banji Akintoye. Receiving Igboho also was the Akintoye’s deputy, Wale Adeniran. In a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – An Osun State High Court, Osogbo presided by Justice Adepele Ojo has denied the bail application of owner of Hilton Hotel and Resort, Dr Rahmon Adedoyin and six staff over the alleged murder of a Master student of Obafemi Awolowo University(OAU), Ile-Ife. The defendants: Dr Rahmon Adedoyin, Magdalene Chiefuna, Adeniyi Aderogba, Oluwole […]
