Agabus Pwanagba, Jos The killing of innocent citizens in Riyom LGA has continued, as six men were ambushed and killed in the early hours of Friday between Shonong and Badok villages of the Council. Chairperson of Riyom Local Government, Josephine Piyo made the disclosure in an interview with Journalists in Jos Friday. Piyo said, […]
From IGNATIUS OKPARA, Owerri, Vice Chancellor (VC) of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, FUTO, Prof. Chigozie Asiabaka, has explained why the car being manufactured by the institution is yet to hit the automobile markets. African Examiner recalled that the university boss, had about four months ago disclosed that FUTO, as a foremost university of […]
IGNATIUS OKPARA, Port Harcourt As part of measure to protect school children, from the deadly Ebola Virus Disease EVD, Rivers state Government on Wednesday flagged-off the distribution of protective materials in primary and secondary schools in the area. The programme, which is being jointly implemented by the Ministries of Health and Education, commenced from Township […]
Senator Ganiyu Olanrewaju Solomon (GOS), Senate Minority Whip leader has officially declared his interest to vie for the Governorship seat of Lagos State to succeed the incumbent Governor, Babatunde Fashola next year. GOS declared his ambition at the official declaration ceremony attended by a crowd of his supporters at Ikorodu Town Hall in Ikorodu, […]
The Lagos State Government is set to deploy 1,000 officers of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) and Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIO) to roads in the state to take record of drivers who horn during the proposed horn-free day. The horn-free day comes up on October 15, 2014 in Lagos State. On […]
From Ganiyu Nasirudeen After Justice Adeniyi Ademola’s ruling Wednesday morning, the immediate past Acting Governor of Adamawa, Ahmadu Finitri has finally bowed out, giving way for the victorious former Deputy Governor, Bala Ngilari to be sworn in as the new substantive Governor. Ngilari was sworn in this evening by the Acting state Chief Judge, […]
From Ganiyu Nasirudeen Following his sack Wednesday morning by an Abuja High court, report from Yola, the Adamawa state capital said the Acting Governor, Ahmadu Finitiri, is heading to court to file an appeal against Justice Adeniyi Ademola’s verdict. AFRICAN EXAMINER gathered that Fintiri has reached out to team of his Lawyers, immediately after the […]
The Olofa in Council has denied lamenting over the unfulfilled promises made by successive administration in the state to enhance development in the ancient town. The clarification followed media reports where the Olofa in Council was quoted to have lamented over unfulfilled promises by the past and the present governmen While it is a fact […]
To ensure that they shun any form of criminality and social vices, the governor of Rivers State, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has urged youths in Degema Local government area of the state to involve more in sporting activities and developments. The governor stated this while commissioning Tonye Harry sports complex in Degema Local government area of […]
By Funmilayo Omidiji The Enugu chapter of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has denied speculations on controversy due to adoption of Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi as its consensus candidate in the next governorship election. The clarification was in a statement issued Tuesday by the state PDP Publicity Secretary, Dr Okey Eze. The […]
IGNATIUS OKPARA, Nnewi The Police in Anambra have recovered arms and ammunition, including one AK47, Military rifle, handcuffs, 1,500 live ammunition and 30 fully loaded magazines, from an uncompleted estate at Uruagu Nnewi, Anambra state. African Examiner learnt that the estate is owned by a businessman based outside Nigeria. According to the police, the arm […]
IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu Impressed with their contributions on the emancipation of Igbo nation, nine pressure groups in the South-East zone of Nigeria have concluded plans to confer posthumous award on Nigeria,s first republic president, late Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, Dr. Akanu Ibiam and Prof. Chinua Achebe. Also to be recognised by the […]
As Muslims all over the world celebrate this year’s Eid- El- Kabir, Abia State Governor, Chief Theodore Orji has called on Muslims in the country to engage in activities that will only promote peace and unity of Nigeria. Orji who congratulated Muslims and wished them happy celebrations stressed the need of peace for the continued […]
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola and thousands of Muslim faithful observed the Eid-El-Kabir prayers on Saturday at the Lagos Central Mosque, where the governor said there is hope for the nation. The governor said the future of Nigeria lied in the hands of Nigerians who must be willing and ready to salvage […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos Following an early morning attack Friday, 12 people were killed by suspected Fulani headsmen in four villages in Bachit District of Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. Our Correspondent gathered that Lwa, Dum, Rachit and Dyang villages all in Bachit Districts were attacked simultaneously at about 1:am Friday by […]
The Coroner’s Inquest into the death of unknown persons in the collapsed building at the Synagogue Church of All Nations at Ikotun area of Lagos, Nigeria commences sitting at the Coroner Court, High Court Premises, Ikeja from 13 October. The Lagos State Government had instituted a Coroner’s Inquest under the Lagos State Coroner’s System […]
The Vice Chairman of Senate Committee on Lands and Housing, Sen. Gbenga Ashafa has dropped his aspiration to contest governorship election in Lagos State on the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmaker, however, declared his intention to seek a second term in the 2015 general election as the senator that would represent […]
Oyewale Oyelola Just eight days to October 11 governorship bye-election in Adamawa state, the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and All Progressives Congress (APC) have intensified their campaign to seek electorates support during the election. The PDP governorship candidate and Acting governor of the state, Alhaji Ahmadu Fintiri has commenced campaign tour […]
REMI OYO WAS A FORTHRIGHT, WORTHY ROLE MODEL IN JOURNALISM-FASHOLA Lagos State Governor, Mr Babatunde Fashola, SAN on Thursday expressed shock and sadness on receiving news of the death of a former Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria and a past President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors, Dame Felicia Oluremi Oyo. […]
The Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Ade Ipaye has given details how three Boko Haram members were jailed for 75 years cumulatively by the Federal High Court few days ago. The Federal High Court carried out the trial of the convicts in cameral shutting out pressmen from the proceedings. At a news […]
