Senate Spokesman, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe has declared that Abia State particularly Aba is strategic in industrial development of Nigeria. Abaribe also said it requires a clear headed personality to sustain the various legacy projects, which foundation have been laid by Governor T. A Orji. The senator who is aspiring to govern the state come 2015, […]
Ignatius Okpara, Benin Edo state police command on Wednesday apprehended a 31- year-old man, Akharamen Ehizokhai, who allegedly hacked into the website of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) recently. The alleged fraudster was said to have opened a website where he posted fake questions and answers of Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) for candidates […]
IGNATIUS OKPARA, Onitsha The medical Director of Nkemefuna Hospital and Maternity, Umunachi in Dunukofia local government area of Anambra state, Dr. Ikebuilo has been arrested by the police over alleged involvement in child trafficking. Dr. Ikebuilo, who hails from Ogidi, in Idemili North Local Government Area of the State is presently undergoing interrogation in the […]
Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has vowed not to rest until the state achieves its maximum potentials of sustainable development, especially the necessary infrastructure requirement. Governor Ahmed said this while commissioning the Oro-Ijomu Oro road in Irepodun local government area and Ijara-Isin-Isanlu-Isin road in Isin local government area of the State as part of […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos Barely a week after 3 explosions rocked the city of Jos, 4 people are reported to have been killed in an early morning attack by unknown gunmen in Wat village of Kuru District in Jos South LGA of Plateau State. African Examiner gathered that the attackers came around 1am Wednesday morning and […]
FROM IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu Dozens of primary and secondary school children in Enugu state Tuesday joined their counterparts across Nigeria to mark this year’s National Children Days celebration amidst tears and grief as they wept openly while praying for the safety and speedy release of the over 200 female students of the Government Secondary School, […]
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has condemned the N100 million pension bill just passed into law by the Akwa Ibom State House of Assembly, following prompting by Governor Godswill Akpabio, describing it as immoral, unfair, unconstitutional, unreasonable, and a rip-off on a massive scale. The organization said Akwa Ibom must be the only […]
Ayo Balogun, Lagos Series of protests shook Lagos, Nigeria on Tuesday as several groups used the Children’s Day celebration to protest the abduction of 234 secondary school girls in Chibok, Borno State. Various groups thronged the Lagos State Governor’s Office protesting the abduction of the girls and calling for their release. The groups, which took […]
Agabus Pwanagba As the 2015 general elections get closer, supporters of the 2011 Bauchi State President Goodluck Jonathan campaign Coordinator, Alhaji Shu’aibu Ahmed Gardama have threatened to dump the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, unless positive steps are taken to correct the anomalies bedeviling the party in the State. Supporters of the PDP Chieftain led by […]
IGNATIUS OKPARA, Abakaliki The people of Ihietutu community of Ishiagu in Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State on Sunday staged a protest over the non-compliance with the terms of agreement in the land lease signed by the community and a private. Mining firm. The aggrieved community, had during the protest which featured over 2, […]
IGNATIUS OKPARA, Owerri Erstwhile Sole Administrator of Onuimo local government area of Imo State, Hon. Jeff Imo and Managing Director of LUFRANZA Construction Services have been declared wanted, following their involvement in a failed and abandoned road contracts. In a letter signed by Chairman of the Task Force Committee on Rural Roads in Imo State, […]
Agabus Pwanagba Governor Jonah Jang of Plateau State has called on President Goodluck Jonathan to arrest those making inflamatory statements about the country, especially those saying “they will make the nation ungovernable”. Governor Jang made the statement during a visit to the scene of the twin bomb blast that rocked Jos on Tuesday. Jang, who […]
… Arrest Retired DSP, Corporal FROM IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu Three persons, including a retired Deputy Superintendent of Police, DSP, and a serving corporal have been apprehended by the Army in Nsukka, for illegal trafficking of arms and ammunition. The retired police DSP, identified as Abu Haruna, corporal Solomon, and Onuwa Attaka, who drove the vehicle […]
FROM IGNATIUS OKPARA, Owerri A non governmental organisation, (NGO) Women for Change and Development Initiative, Imo state chapter, has rounded off her seven-day intercessory prayer for the safe release of the over 200 Chibok school girls kidnapped by members of the Islamic sect, Boko Haram in Borno state of Nigeria. The women, had during the […]
The Kwara State government says its Quickwin Empowerment Scheme will reduce unemployment and improve the state socio-economic development in the State. The Chairman, Quickwin Empowerment Programme, Alhaji Isiaka Gold stated this while addressing the 200 Kwara Road Traffic Management Authority Trainees under the scheme at the National Youth Camp, Eyenkorin, Ilorin. Alhaji Gold, who is […]
FROM IGNATIUS OKPARA, Owerri Disturbed by the alarming spate of corruption and insensitivity of political leaders towards the plight of Nigerians, a civil society organization, ” Say No Campaign South East”, has declared war against impunity and corrupt leaders in the five states of the South East zone. The organization, warned that henceforth any leader […]
Kayode Adelowokan The Guaranty Trust Bank plc has announced the semi final fixtures of the prestigious GTBank – Lagos State Principals Cup competition. The event is scheduled to hold on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at Agege Stadium, Lagos. The Africa’s foremost financial institutions’ tournament which is in its 5th edition is an annual football competition […]
…As New DG Promises to Train 2 Million Skilled Youths Agabus Pwanagba The outgoing Director General of the Industrial Training Fund (ITF), Prof. Longmas Wapmuk said he is leaving the organisation with over N10 billion in its account. Wapmuk disclosed this during his handing over address to the newly appointed Director General of the Fund, […]
Sixteen out of the 20 Committees set up by the on-going National Conference to consider certain critical national issues, on Monday submitted their reports at the resumed plenary session of the Conference for consideration and adoption. While 14 of the Committees submitted their reports during the sitting as demanded by the Conference Chairman and […]
Oyewale Oyelola The Kwara State Governor, Alhaji Abdulfatah Ahmed has denied rumour of romance with the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. This was contained in a statement released on Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Alhaji Abdulwahab Oba. Oba said such rumour or insinuation that he was romancing the PDP was baseless and untrue. He added […]
