*Bayelsa Pledges Collaboration *Sets Up Committee For A Detailed Plan Of Acton The Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson says, the State Government will set up a committee to collaborate with the management of the Oil and Gas free zone Authority of Nigeria to work out a detailed plan of action for the take off […]
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 […]
*Petition EFCC, ICPC, Code of Conduct Bureau. By Ignatius Okpara, Enugu – Leaders of Igbo students in various institutions of higher learning in Nigeria, under the aegis of “Association of Igbo student leaders” have petitioned the Economic And Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Independent Corrupt Practices And Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) calling for the speedy […]
Governor Henry Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State has enjoined Moslem faithfuls in the country to continue to live in peace with the adherents of other religions, noting that all religions are one and important, as his administration will continue to give equal recognition to all of them. The Governor, who gave the advice in his […]
By Agabus Pwanagba – Barely 24 hours after over 50 persons were killed in a bomb explosion in Gombe State, two explosions have hit Damaturu, the Yobe State capital. The twin blasts, which occurred at Phase 1 Eid praying ground were reportedly detonated by 2 female suicide bombers. According to the Nigerian army, at least […]
By Ayo Balogun – Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday said that his administration will prosecute Prophet Temitope Balogun (TB) Joshua’s Synagogue Church of All Nation (SCOAN) in the aftermath of last week’s Coroner’s inquest verdict which called for the prosecution of the church. On July 7, 2015, the Coroner in Lagos recommended […]
By Ignatius Okpara, Enugu – Enugu state Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, has sworn-in the 24 Commissioners recently cleared by the state House of Assembly with a charge on them to brace up for service to the people. The governor, who also swore-in 11 Special Advisers told the political appointees that there would be no room for […]
By Ignatius Okpara, Enugu – There are strong indications that Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, of Enugu state may have changed his mind of not probing the immediate past administration of Ex-Governor Sullivan Chime, as he has constituted an 11-man audit committee to probe, and fish out ghost workers in the 17 council Areas of the state. […]
By Ayo Balogun – Worried by the danger posed by the activities of illegal operators of patent medicine and pharmaceutical stores in Lagos, the State government through its Taskforce on Fake, Counterfeit and Unwholesome Processed Foods has sealed no fewer than 29 illegal pharmacies and chemists across the state. Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of […]
By Ignatius Okpara, Asaba – The Delta State Police Command has arrested a policewoman, simply identified as Sergeant Helen for allegedly killing her ex-husband, Kelechi Aririguzo, also a Police Officer. AFRICAN EXAMINER gathered that the deceased was killed when he visited Helen’s residence at Umuokwe community to see his daughter. Our Correspondent learnt that late […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu – The Enugu State House of Assembly on Tuesday cleared and confirmed all the twenty-four commissioner nominees sent to it by last week by Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi. Speaker of the House, Hon. Edward Ubosi, explained that the confirmation of the nominees, was based on their performance on the floor of the […]
The Ojodu Local Council Development Area of Lagos State on Monday apprehended a middle-aged man in Ogba area, Innocent Nwevo, with 47 kegs of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) otherwise known as Petrol. Executive Secretary of the Council, Mallam Ahmed Moyosore Jaji, said a combined team of members of the Caretaker Committee and Men of the […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Awka – A Couple and their son on Sunday perished in a ghastly auto crash that occurred near the Anambra State Government House, Awka, along the Enugu Onitsha express way. The accident, involved a truck and a saloon car which was destroyed beyond recognition. AFRICAN EXAMINER gathered that the couple, with their […]
By Ignatius Okpara, Enugu – Operators of commercial Tricycle, popularly referred to as (KEKE NAPEP), in Enugu state, have expressed worry over the alarming rate of extortion of its members by the police and unidentified persons hiding under government apron. Newly inaugurated leadership of the operators under the umbrella of Association of Tricycle Riders of […]
By Ignatius Okpara , Enugu – The Nkerefi Community, in Nkanu East Council Area of Enugu state, has been thrown into anxiety, following the gruesome murder of its traditional ruler, Igwe P.A Onuoha, and three others by unidentified armed men. Confirming the ugly incident to AFRICAN EXAMINER in Enugu, the state Police Public Relations officer, […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos – Barely a week after two blast rocked the city of Jos, another bomb has exploded at an ECWA Church in Tudun Wada area of Jos North LGA Sunday morning. Confirming the incident, Plateau PPRO, DSP Emmanuel Abuh, said, ” Yes there was a blast at an ECWA Church at Tudun Wada […]
The Rivers State Chapter of All Progressives Congress, APC is saddened that despite his earlier ruling to stand down the matter until the appeal questioning the jurisdiction of his court is determined by the Appeal Court from October 12, Justice Lambo Akanbi, this morning, handed out ruling on a matter that was awaiting a decision […]
Fresh facts emerged on Thursday why the spokesperson of Bayelsa Peoples Consultative Assembly, Chief Alex Ekiotenne, defected to the All Progressives Congress from the Peoples Democratic Party. A socio-political organization, Bayelsa Democratic Forum, said “Ekiotenne has decided to defect to APC because Governor Dickson turned down his request to hire one of his guest houses […]
*Group Tasks Buhari To Caution Aregbesola Two days after suspected All Progressives Congress (APC) hoodlums known as “State Boys” unleashed terror on anti-Aregbesola’s protesters in Osogbo, some residents of the state capital were again on Thursday attacked over an alleged opposition stance against the governor. The fresh attack took place at a popular newsstand, Makson […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu – Economic activities were on Thursday completely paralysed in Enugu state, as major markers in the metropolis and rural communities were shut down in protest of the recent relocation of Boko Haram prisoners to Anambra State. As at the time of filing this report, AFRICAN EXAMINER gathered that street protest is […]
