(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum and Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has stated that the Yobe State counterpart, Mai Mala Buni, tried to supplant the plans of President Muhammadu Buhari. It could be recalled that the Governor of Niger State, Abubakar Sani Bello, on Monday, announced that he’s […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has suspended its Lagos chapter’s Chairman, Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly called Mc Oluomo, indefinitely over alleged misconduct, insubordination, and inciting members of the state chapter against the apex body. The development followed earlier query sent to the NURTW boss in Lagos over alleged misconduct in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), formerly known as Nigerian Prison Service, has explained why it permitted a 300-level Mass Communication student of the University of Lagos, Chidinma Ojukwu, and other inmates at its facilities to participate in a beauty pageant. Ojukwu, prime suspect in the alleged murder of the Chief Executive Officer […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Chidinma Ojukwu, the alleged killer of SuperTV CEO, Micheal Ataga has been crowned Miss Cell 2022. According to reports, The suspect whose trial is still ongoing won the beauty pageant held at Kirikiri correctional facility to mark the 2022 International Women’s Day. The female inmates also showcased their various talents and skills […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A medical doctor, Mistura Shogunle, on Wednesday, narrated before an Ikeja Domestic Violence and Sexual Offences Court how a 13-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped by seven men in her neighbourhood. African Examiner reports that Ms Shogunle testified at the trial of a 20-year-old fashion designer, Rasheed Fashola, for conspiracy and defilement of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The daughter of former Iya Oloja of Ibadanland, late Aminat Abiodun, was on Wednesday shot dead by gunmen at her house in Bashorun area of the city. Fatimah Abiodun was said to have been shot in the head by the gunmen who stormed her residence in Bashorun area, Bodija, Ibadan. It was […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Lagos State has urged Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu to install Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras in strategic places to improve security in the state. The IPAC Chairman, Mr Olusegun Mobolaji, made the call in an interview on Thursday. Mobolaji spoke against the backdrop of the murder of Miss […]
…Says Use Of Its Acronym For Such Endorsement is a Deliberate Deception (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has denied endorsing ex- Nigeria’s president, Goodluck Jonathan for the 2003 presidential race. It therefore, called on Nigerians to beware as it has not endorsed any candidate ahead of the 2023 general elections. The […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gov. Dave Umahi of Ebonyi on Wednesday in Abakaliki said he has no regrets defecting to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The governor stated this while addressing members and supporters of the party during a solidarity rally held at the Udensi Water Fountain Round about in Abakaliki. Umahi, who appealed for […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The police command in Ogun on Wednesday said that no life was lost during the clash between some youths in Lafenwa Market, Abeokuta on Monday. DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, the State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in a statement confirmed that the situation had been brought under control. Oyeyemi said that the crisis […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja yesterday sacked Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State and his Deputy, Dr Eric Kelechi Igwe, from their respective offices, following their defection from the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, to the ruling All Progressive Congress, APC. The court equally ordered 16 members of the Ebonyi State […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gunmen have killed 19 security personnel, including 13 soldiers, in Kebbi State, a security source and residents said Wednesday. The battle erupted late Tuesday in Kanya, a village in Danko-Wasagu district, just a day after dozens of members of a self-defence militia were killed in the same area. Hundreds of gunmen invaded […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Many people were feared dead in another communal clash in Cross River State between the people of Alesi in Ikom Local Government and Ochon in Obubra Local Government. From Monday evening to mid yesterday, the federal highway along the Obubra-Ikom axis was blocked while some travellers and their vehicles were attacked. It […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The People’s Democratic Party has informed the Independent National Electoral Commission to declare its candidates, Iduma Igariwe as the new Governor of Ebonyi State and Fred Udogwu as his Deputy. The party made the submission at a press conference on Tuesday evening, following the judgement by a Federal High Court in Abuja […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, has opened up concerning the court judgment declaring his seat and that of his deputy vacant after they decamped from the People’s Democratic Party to the ruling party, All Progressive Congress (APC). Reacting to the development, Umahi, in a press conference in Abakaliki on Tuesday stated […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Mixed reactions have trailed the removal of Gov. Dave Umahi of Ebonyi and his deputy, Dr Eric Kelechi-Igwe from office by a Federal High Court in Abuja. While some residents saw it as a welcome development, others were disappointed with the judgement. Some residents who spoke on Tuesday in Abakaliki described it […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As Nigerian Women joined their counterpart across the globe to Commemorate the 2022 International Women’s day (IWD), founder of famous Non- governmental organization, Women Aid Collective (WACOL) Professor (Mrs).Joy Ezeilo has vowed that politicians especially lawmakers who were against Gender related issues bills will be voted out in 2023. The Human Rights […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gbade, elder brother to the late Masters’ student of Obafemi Awolowo University, Timothy Adegoke, on Monday said he saw blood stains on the wall of the room where his brother lodged at Hilton Honours Hotel, Ile-Ife when he and some operatives inspected the room. Gbade, the third prosecution witness, while being led […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The management of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun, has postponed the 2021/2022 matriculation ceremony earlier scheduled for Wednesday until further notice. A statement by Mr Murtala Agbaje, Director, Academic Affairs of the university, on Monday, in Ile-Ife, said a new date would be communicated to the general public, especially to […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The driver of the Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) bus that took the late fashion driver Oluwabamise Ayanwole on February 26 has been arrested. Police confirmed the arrest of the driver identified as Nice Andrew on Monday afternoon shortly after the death of Bamise was made public. Spokesman, CSP Adekunle Ajisebutu, who confirmed […]
