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Friday, July 4th, 2014
From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu Ndigbo Consultative Assembly – a body of prominent Igbo leaders on Friday decried lack of true federalism in the country and advocated for regionalism. In a 10 point communique which was signed by the President- General of apex Igbo socio – cultural organization, Ohaneze Ndigbo, Gary Enwo-Igariwey, Archbishop Emmanuel Chukwuma, representing […]
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Thursday, July 3rd, 2014
The Magistrates Association of Nigeria, Kwara State chapter has suspended the proposed 3-day warning strike earlier scheduled to commence on Wednesday, July 2nd 2014. According to a statement issued in Ilorin on Thursday and jointly signed by the Chairman Association, Magistrate K. A Yahaya the strike was suspended following assurances received from the Kwara State […]
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Thursday, July 3rd, 2014
From Agabus Pwanagba, Jos In its effort to control flood disaster, the Plateau State Government has directed that houses built on waterways be demolished. Governor Jonah Jang gave the directive on Wednesday while inspecting ongoing projects in Jos, the state capital and its environs. The Governor said: “One thing I have observed at Utonkon […]
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Thursday, July 3rd, 2014
The Edo State House of Assembly has elected Victor Edoror as the new Deputy Speaker of its legislative house. Edoror, representing Akoko – Edo constituency 1 election was sequel to a motion moved by Bamidele Oloruntoba and seconded by Sunday Osazemwinde representing Ovia North East constituency 1. The development was occasioned by the sack of […]
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Wednesday, July 2nd, 2014
Ignatius Okpara, Awka In a clear demonstration of love and appreciating her contributions, the Awka South Council Area of Anambra State has concluded plans to name a major street in the city after the late Information and Communication Minister, Professor Dora Akunyili. The Former Director General of National Agency for Food Drug Administration and […]
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Tuesday, July 1st, 2014
The Lagos State Government has banned the indiscriminate and unlawful use of siren in the across the state. The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Ade Ipaye, announced the ban in a notice issued to remind the general public, especially drivers and other road users in Lagos State. The Attorney-General said that the use […]
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Tuesday, July 1st, 2014
No fewer than 100 people escaped death on Monday night at a police barrack in Lagos, Nigeria when a dilapidated two-storey building suffers partial collapse. The building located at the Police Barrack at Pedro area of Somolu caved in around 8:30pm on Monday, with rescue operators thronging the barrack to rescue victims. Officials of the […]
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Monday, June 30th, 2014
Ignatius Okpara, Umuahia Policemen in Ohuru Isimiri Division of the Abia State Command recorded a gallant feat on Sunday, as they shot dead a kidnapping kingpin, whose gang had allegedly been tormenting Aba commercial city and its environs. African Examiner learnt that one Prince Ndubuisi Christopher early April this year was kidnapped by the gang […]
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Monday, June 30th, 2014
From Ignatius Okpara, Umuahia, A socio-cultural organization – Igbo World Union, has condemned the release of over 100 detained suspected Boko Haram members recently arrested in Abia en route Port Harcourt, Rivers state. President General of the group, Chief Mishak Nnanta, who spoke with newsmen in Umuahia on Sunday said “Nigeria is playing with fire, […]
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Monday, June 30th, 2014
From Ignatius Okpara, Owerri Their disdainful act reached the climax last Sunday as the residents in Umunakanu Community, Ehime Mbano council Area of Imo State, smashed a three-man armed robbery syndicate which has been terrorizing the community in recent times. African Examiner gathered that the notorious gang, which usually operated on motorcycle, had earlier stormed […]
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Sunday, June 29th, 2014
Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has urged Muslim faithful to imbibe the Islamic principles of love, compassion, self discipline and obedience to constituted authority during the Holy Month of Ramadan. Amosun, in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Mrs. Olufunmilayo Wakama, also admonished adherents of Islam to continue to pray for […]
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Sunday, June 29th, 2014
Ignatius Okpara, Umuahia The Abia state Police command has arrested a 27-year-old man, Ogbonna Chukwudi, for allegedly trading his son with the sum of N500, 000. The state Commissioner of Police, Adamu Ibrahim, who confirmed the arrest Saturday said, Ogbonna arranged with a nurse, identified as Amarachi Chiamaka now at large, to sell the baby […]
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Sunday, June 29th, 2014
Ten people have been reportedly drowned during heavy downpour in Apete area of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, South Western Nigeria on Saturday. According to Vanguard source, the victims were struggling to vacate their submerge buildings through make-shift bridge when they reportedly plunged into the flood. The source claimed he was in the rescue team […]
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Sunday, June 29th, 2014
Bayelsa State Commissioner for Lands and Survey, Mr. Furoebi Akene, has described as ‘unsettling’ the lingering search for his aged mother, Patimi, who was abducted, penultimate this week, by gunmen at Fonibiri in Southern Ijaw local government area of the state. The Commissioner expressed the worry when a group of journalists, politicians and other professionals, […]
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Friday, June 27th, 2014
The Ekiti Chapter of Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) has described the creation of 18 new Local Council areas in the state by the outgoing Governor Kayode Fayemi as diversionary and a deliberate attempt to create confusion and instability for the incoming administration. In a statement issued by the State Publicity Secretary of the party, Pastor […]
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Friday, June 27th, 2014
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has chosen Plateau State as the test city for the launch of the digital switchover from analogue to Digital terrestrial transmission. State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Olivia Dazyam disclosed this while briefing newsmen on Friday. He revealed “The choice of Jos, Plateau State, as the switchover test city […]
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Friday, June 27th, 2014
A ghastly motor accident which occurred along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, on Friday morning, led to the death of at least 6 individuals. The accident was reportedly caused by a collision between a moving truck and a faulty truck, which was parked on the expressway. Other vehicles involved in the accident were badly damaged. African Examiner […]
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Friday, June 27th, 2014
The Abia State Governor, Chief Theodore Orji, during the eight Abuja housing show awards emerged as the Housing Governor of the Year. Governor Orji while receiving the award at the Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja, dedicated it to the victims of the bomb blasts that rocked Emab Plaza in Wuse 2 which left over 20 people […]
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Thursday, June 26th, 2014
The Lagos State Police Command said it has begun full investigation into Wednesday night twin explosion at the Folawiyo Tank Farm on Creek road, Apapa, which left five people dead. The Command Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Ngozi Briade made the announcement in Lagos Thursday while addressing newsmen. Briade clarified that the incident occurred when a […]
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Thursday, June 26th, 2014
From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu Worried by the rumour of likely escalation of Boko Haram infiltration in the South Eastern part of Nigeria, the Catholic Dioceses of Enugu, has concluded plans to ban women from entering churches with hand bags during its masses (service). The development, according to a dependable source close to the church’s secretariat in Enugu, told African Examiner is […]
