By Abdul Gaffar Bello Barrister Aisha Jummai Al-Hassan, Wednesday at the Senate, during her screening, denied the allegation that her nomination was a swerve for her ongoing legal battle at the Election Petition Tribunal to regain her mandate. Al-Hassan, a Ministerial Nominee from Taraba State, North Central, stressed that the rumour was, a fluke, adding […]
By Agabus Pwanagba, Jos The Victims Support Fund (VSF) set up to assist victims of terror attacks and others, said it has donated over N170 millions to hospitals handling victims in the North-East, Abuja and Plateau State. This was disclosed by General Theophilus Danjuma, while presenting a cheque of N20 million to the Jos University […]
*As APC Felicitates With Nigerians By Niyi Adeyi BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As Nigeria marks her 55th Independence anniversary, President Muhammadu Buhari will Thursday, October 1, 2015, at 7am, make a nationwide broadcast as part of the programme of activities to mark the historic occasion. In line with this, Mr. President’s SA on Media […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) | BY AYO BALOGUN – The Deputy President of the Senate and Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Post-Election Review Committee (PERC), Senator Ike Ekweremadu, says the Committee’s Report is ready for submission on 30 September, 2015. He stated this at the end of the retreat by the Committee to harmonise and adopt […]
A US-based pressure group, Sociopolitical Awareness Forum (SPAF), has asked the Nigerian government to sanction a Lagos-based hospital, Georges Memorial Medical Center, over their negligence during a surgical operation, which resulted in the death of one Mrs Oluwayemisi Moradeke Olorundare (Nee Ajibade). A statement issued by the group and signed by its secretary, Dr. Kamaldeen […]
The Northern Christian Youth Solidarity Movement for Emancipation, Justice and Self Determination, has condemned what it described as campaign of calumny against the leader of the Christian community and President of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor over the $9.3 million botched arms deal in South Africa involving a private aircraft allegedly owned […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari said has ordered the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to prune down the numbers of Nigerian foreign Missions especially those that are non essential. Buhari stated this after receiving briefs from the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bulus Lolo. The President said that the review […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen – The Police Service Commission (PSC) Friday approved the promotion of two Commissioners of Police (CPs), Danladi Mshielbwala and Ibrahim Idris, to the rank of Assistant Inspectors-General (AIG) of Police. In a statement issued in Abuja by its Spokesperson, Ikechukwu Ani, the Commission in its13th plenary meeting which was presided over by […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – Fiery lawyer, Festus Keyamo has written to President Mohammadu Buhari, calling for the probe of alleged illicit use of Kerosene as Aviation fuel some petroleum marketers.. He stated that marketers now sell house-hold kerosene as aviation fuel, all in a bid to make astronomical and criminal profit at the expense of […]
The Inspector General of Police, IGP, Solomon Arase has directed all police commands and formations to immediately stop the use of commercial vehicles/vehicles painted in known states’ commercial colours for police operations and patrol duties. This directive was contained in a circular issued to all police formations and commands nationwide on Thursday. The circular states […]
By Ayo Balogun – Human rights activists and members of the civil society groups have renewed call on the federal government to name a national edifice after the late legal luminary, Chief Gani Fawehinmi who died six years ago. They also canvassed for the protection of the right of the masses and genuine fight against […]
The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, has set up a panel to investigate circumstances surrounding the crash of Nigerian Air Force Dornier-228 aircraft. This is contained in a statement issued in Abuja on Saturday by the Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF Headquarters, Air Commodore Dele Alonge . According to the […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – The members of the Unity Forum Senators, loyal to Senator Ahmed Lawan has said that probing the EFCC chairman, Ibrahim Lamorde is a breach of the Senate Standing Rules. A statement issued by the Pro-Lawan Senators said that “In a standard parliamentary practice, a petition is routed through either a senator […]
By Tom Garba, Yola – Fifty American medical personnel, including 23 doctors, nurses and medical photographers, have been engaged by District 9125 of Rotary Club International to train Nigerian doctors in two designated teaching hospitals of Ilorin and Abuja to offer expertise on surgery related issues. The District Governor of the Rotary Club,Dr Mike Omotosho […]
A female member of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Hon. Koku Obiyai has explained the reasons for the N25 billion loan approval that was given to the State Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson to complete ongoing projects in the State. She said that although the timing of the Governor’s request and the approval may have […]
Ayodele Afolabi Abuja – United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-Moon has called for the unconditional release of the over 200 girls abducted in their school in Chibok, Borno State last year. Ban Ki-Moon made the appeal while addressing State House correspondents shortly after having a closed door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, […]
The immediate past governor of Rivers State Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has again explained why he is opposed to and wants to stop the Judicial Commission of Inquiry set up by his successor, Nyesom Wike to probe some selected government transactions, while Amaechi was governor. In a statement released by the former governor’s media […]
By Ayo Balogun – Former governor of Rivers state Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has dismissed stories trending on social media about a huge amount of money he allegedly stashed in bank accounts in Switzerland and Minnesota, USA. A statement from Amaechi’s media office described the stories as not only fake but concocted by those determined on […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen – The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has clarified it is not considering adopting Computer-Based Test (CBT) for its examinations for now. WAEC National Office Lagos Head, Mr. Charles Eguridu, made the clarification in Abuja, during an interactive session with the Education Correspondents. Adopting CBT mode of examinations in the next five […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – The Group Managing Director, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Emmanuel Kachikwu has called for quick deregulation of the nation’s oil and gas industry. Kachikwu stated this at the 2015 National Association of Energy Correspondents conference, held in Lagos. Kachikwu who was represented by Bolanle Ashafa, Acting Managing Director of Nigeria Engineering […]
