(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The crisis in the Kaduna State chapter of the ruling APC is far from being over, as the Sen Suleiman Hunkuyi-led faction says it is considering option of defecting to another political party. Prominent members of the faction include: activist and serving Senator, Shehu Seni, former APC Governorship aspirant Isah Ashiru, Mr. Mataimaki Tom […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gombe State House of Assembly has suspended four All Progressives Congress (APC) members for allegedly conspiring to forcibly remove mace in a bid to prevent the impeachment of minority leader Ahmed Haruna. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that some members of the State Assembly on Thursday forcibly removed the mace in […]
From Ignatius Okpara ENUGU NIGERIA, (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Following last Saturday’s violence allegedly instigated by the Foreign Affair’s Minister, Geopherey Onyama, during Enugu State’s congress of the ruling All progressive Congress APC, the Appeal panel for the exercise has commenced sitting. However, due to fear of unknown, members of the panel have been opertating in a […]
The Deputy Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Hon. Adesegun Adewumi, has been impeached. The House, at its plenary on Thursday, also removed its Chef Whip, Hon. Akinniyi Sunday. Hon. Animasaun Adesina, representing Ekiti West CONSTITUENCY II, was elected as deputy speaker to replace Hon Adewumi, while Hon. Onigiobi Olawale, representing Ekiti South West constituency […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Some politicians have expressed mixed feelings over the resignation of Mr Nuhu Gidado as Deputy Governor of Bauchi state. While some told News Agency of Nigeria that the action of Gidado could have negative effects on the development of the state and democracy, others saw it as a good omen. Mr Yusuf Garba, […]
Photo: Commercial motor cycle operators popularly called Okada in Nigeria From Ignatius Okpara ANAMBRA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Anambra State Governor Willy Obiano has given commercial motor cycle operator fondly called (Okada) in Onitsha and Awka, the capital city until July 1, 2018, to change to another trade or vacate the two cities for good. AFRICAN EXAMINER reports […]
BENUE, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has assured the people of Benue that the killers of the two catholic Priests; Rev Frs. Felix Tyolaha and Joseph Gor and 17 other parishioners recently killed by gunmen during a church service at Saint Ignatius Parish, Mbalom, will not go unpunished. Osinbajo gave the assurance […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Enugu state chapter of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has re-elected Dr. Ben Nwoye as its chairman. He was given the fresh mandate on Sunday during the party’s rescheduled State congress held at the indoor sports Hall of the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu, South-East Nigeria. The congress, which […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Kwara, Alhaji Kawu Baraje has said that parallel congresses of the party in 21 out of its 22 controlled states is a bad omen that all is not well with the party. Alhaji Kawu Baraje stated this on Sunday while speaking with journalists […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government FG declared that there is misinterpretation in the ruling Thursday, given by a Federal High Court in Lagos to the effect that the popular Ikoyi marriage registry has been shut down. Contrary to the earlier interpretation, FG maintained that the Federal High Court never ordered the closure of Ikoyi […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Some aggrieved members of the Imo State chapter of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Thursday staged a protest in Abuja and called for the sack of the party´s National Organising Secretary, Senator Osita Izunaso. The APC members who protested at the party’s National Secretariat Abuja, carried placards and accused Izunaso of compromising […]
From Ignatius Okpara ENUGU NIGERIA, (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ahead of Saturday’s State Congress of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) the Chairmen of the party in the 17 council areas of Enugu state and other stakeholders of the party, on Wednesday adopted the incumbent State Chairman, Dr. Ben Nwoye as their sole candidate for the chairmanship position. The […]
…Says Boro Believed in Selfless Sacrifice for The Common Good (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Bayelsa State Government has challenged Ijaw leaders to emulate the ideals of the late Ijaw Freedom icon, Major Jasper Isaac Adaka Boroh. The Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Daniel Iworiso-Markson described the late Boro as a hero who lived a selfless […]
Photo: Barr ugochukwu Agballah From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu Nigeria A one time gubernatorial candidate of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Enugu state and leader of a socio political body, Igbo Improvement Union (IIU,)E Barr. Ugochukwu Agballah, says all is set for the public presentation of his latest book , entitled “Where The Rain Started […]
KOGI, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A Kogi State High Court Tuesday dismissed a suit over an attempt on the life of Senator Dino Melaye by five accused persons for want of ”diligent prosecution”. The suspects include the Chairman, Association of Local Government of Nigeria ALGON, Mr.Taofiq Isa and four others including: Messrs Ade Obege; Abdullahi Isah; Michael Bamidele […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Owerri (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Heavily armed police operatives of the Imo State Command have taken over the secretariat of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Following the crisis that characterised the ward congress held on May 5th, 2018 in the state, the national leadership of the party decided to postpone the State […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Armed policemen Monday took over the Kano State House of Assembly complex over alleged plan by some legislators to impeach the speaker. As early as 11am, it was gathered that armed security personnel have been deployed to the entrance of the Assembly complex, preventing visitors from gaining entrance into it. Specifically, it was […]
LAGOS, NIGERIA AFRICAN EXAMINER – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Sunday announced that it has paid about N1 billion to owners of the accredited Computer-Based Test (CBT) centers nationwide for their services during the 2018 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). JAMB Head, Media and Information Unit, Dr. Fabian Benjamin who made the disclosure […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As one of the practical steps towards resolving the recurrent unemployment crisis in the country, the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic Abeokuta Muslim Alumni (MAPAMA) has expressed its willingness to partner with its alma mater on developing human capital potential – of the institution’s graduates so as to make them employable. MAPAMA National President Mr. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Bayelsa State Government on Thursday lauded the efforts of the nation’s retired military officers who sacrificed so much to ensure that the unity of Nigeria is sustained. The Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Daniel Iworiso-Markson came out with this in Yenagoa at a press briefing organized by the Retired Army Navy And Air Force […]
