*Group Uncovers Plan To Recruit Miscreants Before Governorship Election A political group, Forward PDP for Progress (FOPPRO), on Thursday raised the alarm that it has uncovered plans by the All Progressives Congress (APC), to use some of the expelled members of the Peoples Democratic (PDP) in the State, including the party’s embattled former chairman, Col. […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Awka – The Governor Willy Obiano, led government in Anambra state, has banned the operation of private and commercial motorcycles as well as tricycles from major highways in the state, with effect from June 1, 2015. Dr. Uju Nwogu, Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, made this known to newsmen in Awka, […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Yenagoa – For allegedly engaging in various forms of anti-party activities during the last general polls, the Bayelsa State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expelled nine of its members. Decision for the expulsion was contained in a statement issued by the state acting chairman of the party, Chief Serena […]
The May 29, 2015 handover of government in Delta State may flop as the state government is unable to raise funds for the event. This followed the absconding of the state’s Accountant General, Cyril Agbele. Agbele, according to reports, had absconded from office since last week. He has also reportedly switched off his phone. Sources […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Benin- City – There was a mild drama in Edo state on Tuesday, as Governor Adams Oshiomhole, announced the suspension of the new Chairman of Etsako West Council Area of the state, Mr Alassa Mohammed, few minutes after he assumed office. African Examiner reports that Oshiomhole swore- in the chairman the previous […]
*Says Buhari will resist impunity in Rivers Rivers State Governor, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has promised Rivers people and the South-South that he will join hands with the President-Elect, Muhammadu Buhari to improve their living standard and promote development. Amaechi also assured the people that the Buhari led administration will resist impunity and abuse […]
Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has stated that the peace enjoyed in the state was as a result of prayers and the power of God. Speaking at a special thanksgiving service of the Government House Family to celebrate God’s Goodness on his administration for the past eight years at the Government House Chapel Monday […]
By Niyi Adeyi – The stifling lingering fuel scarcity nationwide, took another serious dimension Monday night when some men of the Nigerian Army caused confusion in the outlet of an independent oil marketer (Capital Oil) in Berger area of Lagos, as well as engage in fuel rackets. The Military men who arrived the outlet already […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Abakaliki – Chairman of the troubled All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, Ebonyi state chapter, Mr. Jerry Obasi, has raised the alarm over threat to his life by some hoodlums, who recently besieged his residence either kill or abduct him in Abakaliki. He told newsmen that “the incident, took place at about 4:30a.m. […]
By Ayo Balogun – Osun State public servants will begin indefinite strike on Tuesday over the state government’s inability to pay them six months salaries. The workers had issued 14-day ultimatum to the government to pay them the six months salaries being owed them. Jacob Adekomi, Nigeria Labour Congress, Osun State ordered civil servants to […]
The Bayelsa State PDP Disciplinary Committee has re-invited six persons to appear before it to explain their roles in the last State House of Assembly elections conducted in the State. The persons, who failed to honour a previous invitation for the same purpose, include the senator representing Bayelsa Central, Senator Emmanuel Paulker, Senator Nimi Barigha-Amangi […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu – The alleged forceful entrance and demolition of structures inside a parcel of land belonging to the Anglican Church in Enugu by the state government’s Task force, on Friday turned bloody, as angry youths of the church resisted the armed men accompanying the government agents. Our Correspondent reports that the Task […]
Daji Sani in Yola – A group named The VOICE OF SOUTHERN BORNO is appealing to the incoming government of Borno state to implement the N18,000 national minimum wage in the Southern part of the state. In a press statement signed and issued to journalists in Yola on Friday by the chairman of the group, […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Asaba- A yet to be identified armed men suspected to be hired assassins have killed an officer of the Delta state Command of the Department for State Security Service (DSSS) in Asaba. African Examiner gathered that the said officer was shot dead while carrying out his official duty around Okpanam community in […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu – A Federal High Court sitting in Enugu has restrained the Enugu state government from demolishing a private school, the Spring of Life International School located within the capital city pending the determination of the substantive application. In an interim order granted by the court presided over by Justice D. V. […]
At least, 34 hoodlums have been arrested in Oshodi area of Lagos, Nigeria when the Lagos State Taskforce on Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit stormed the area in a fresh raid. There have been incessant complain about resurgence of hoodlums in Oshodi before and after the last election. Taskforce officials raided Oshodi on Wednesday […]
The Kwara State Government has assured employees of the Kwara State Transport Corporation, otherwise known as Kwara Express, that no one will lose their job on account of the repeal of the law establishing the corporation by the Kwara State House of Assembly. Giving the assurance in statement today in Ilorin, the state Governor, Alhaji […]
From IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu – The Enugu State Police Command has arrested and paraded one Anidi Reginald, a graduate of Computer Science and Information Technology for alleged car snatching. According to the state police public Relations officer, PPRO, the 27-year-old Reginald who graduated from a university in Cotonou in 2013 said he took to robbery […]
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 […]
Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson has hailed the resignation of the national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Adamu Muazu and the party’s Chairman, Board of Trustees (BoT), Chief Tony Anenih, commending both men for putting the interest of the party and that of the nation above their personal interests and aspirations. While […]
