Abia State government has said that it would ensure the early release of the Nation newspaper correspondent in Umuahia, Mr. Ugochukwu Ugorji Eke, who abducted by hoodlums at his Ogbor Hill, Aba residence at about 7.30 pm on Sunday. Briefing newsmen at the Government House on the matter, the Commissioner for Petroleum and alternate Commissioner […]
Ignatius Okpara, Enugu The Enugu state chapter of All Progressives Congress APC, says the party is outraged over the secrecy behind the N11 billion loan recently approved for Governor Sullivan Chime-led administration by the Enugu State House of Assembly. “Information reaching us is that on Thursday 13 November the Enugu State Assembly that was on […]
As part of its effort to ensure financial independence for the people of the state, Kwara State Government has distributed working tools, other forms of equipment and loans worth N50 Million to 35 artisan groups comprising 500 members. Speaking during the distribution of the working tools at the first anniversary of kwara State Artisans Congress, […]
IGNATIUS OKPARA, Owerri At least five persons were killed at Mgbala Agwa Autonomous Community, in Oguta council Area of Imo State on Saturday, just as over 70 people sustained various degree of injuries during a royal stool tussle. The unfortunate incident, has also made scores of people in the area refuges in their father land, […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has cleared the air on why the State Governor, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi dumped the the Peoples Democratic Party and joined the opposition APC. The party also warned blackmailers “who are so frightened by the high rise of the national political profile of Governor Amaechi and […]
The Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared that it will beat the main opposition party in the State, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), ruthlessly during next year’s governorship and other elections. “We have nothing to worry about because there is no visible opposition in the State. The PDP, which has […]
From Agabus Pwanagba, Jos The suspension of the Vice Chancellor of Solomon Lar University, Bokkos, (Plateau State University), by the Plateau State Governor and Visitor to the Citadel, Jonah Jang, has continued to generate more reactions, as the University’s Chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has urged the State’s number one man […]
IGNATIUS OKPARA, Abakaliki The lingering political crisis rocking the Ebonyi State House of Assembly took a new twist on Monday as two factional speakers Emerged in the house African Examiner’s correspondent learnt that the renewed political feud in the assembly may not be unconnected with who becomes the next governor of the State. Majority of […]
By Ayo Balogun and Funmilayo Omidiji Three days after the commencement of the distribution of the Permanent Voters Cards (PVC) in Lagos State, residents in the State have complained about possibility of being de – enfranchised as the exercise is still being dragged, leaving many eligible voters scampering to collect their voting material. In most […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos As the contest for the governorship of Plateau State continues to gather momentum, the Deputy Governor and governorship aspirant, Mr. Ignatius Longjan has promised to run an all inclusive administration if elected in 2015 polls. Longjan made the promise while speaking with journalists on Sunday at his campaign office in Jos, on […]
The Police in Nasarawa said on Saturday that some gunmen assassinated the Head Driver of Governor Umaru Al-Makura, Mr. Abdullahi Mairuwa. Police Public Relations Officer in the state, ASP Ismaila Numan, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria in Lafia. He said the victim was traveling with his wife from Lafia to Keana […]
From Ganiyu Nasirudeen The renewed bomb explosion in the Northern part of the country continues, as not less than 13 persons were feared dead Friday and another 40 victims sustained injuries in a twin blast which rocked a commercial bank premises in Azare, Katagum Local Council of Bauchi State. AFRICAN EXAMINER […]
From Ganiyu Nasirudeen Not less than eight people were killed in early Friday morning during a triple bomb blast that rocked Gombe transport Line, in the state capital. The eruption which occurred during the early morning rush hours also injured about 35 victims. There is no confirmation yet on who was responsible for the […]
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babaunde Fashola has lamented the exclusion of nine Local Governments in Lagos from collecting their Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The distribution of 4.8 million PVCs begins in Lagos today and will end on Sunday, with only 11 LGs expected to get their PVCs. […]
Opposition say Amosun’s Greed would Cost Him Re-election Oyewale Oyelola The crisis rocking Ogun State chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) took a new dimension on Wednesday as former Ogun State Governor, Aremo Segun Osoba and his followers dumped APC for Social Democratic Party (SDP). AFRICAN EXAMINER gathered that Ogun State deputy; Segun Adesegun, three […]
Oyewale Oyelola, Ilorin Kwara State Governor, Abdulfatai Ahmed has declared his intention to seek for second term in office. Governor Ahmed made the declaration on Wednesday at Ilorin Metropolitan Arena, Ilorin the state capital. According to him, “I am seeking second term as governor of Kwara state to continue the development of the state. During […]
IGNATIUS OKPARA, Benin Barely two weeks after a 300 level student of the Department of Chemistry, University of Benin, Edo state, was murdered in a cold blood by unknown persons, another student of the institution has been sent to his untimely grave by suspected cultists. The victim simply identified as James, was until his sad […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos As the 2015 election gets closer, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is to begin distribution of permanent voters’ cards and conduct of continuous voter registration exercise Friday, November, 7th, 2014, across Plateau State. The INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner for Plateau State, Hon Habu Zarma who gave the indication in Jos Tuesday, […]
From Ganiyu Nasirudeen Following the lingering deadly attacks by the suspected Boko Haram insurgents in Gombe since last Friday, the State Government has directed closure of all public and private schools operating in the state. The directive which was issued Wednesday, was barely 24 hours after the insurgents invaded and attacked two towns – Nafada […]
Three Igbo groups, the Igbo Youth Movement, the Igbo Women Assembly and the South East Self Determination Coalition have honoured Abia State Governor and Chairman South-East Governors’ Forum, Chief Theodore Orji, for developing his state, Abia and galvanizing the South-East zone to the path of progress. The Igbo Youth Movement conferred on the Governor the […]
