(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Desperate effort by some politicians to amend the existing Standing Order of the Senate through the backdoor may have met a brickwall following intervention by President Muhammadu Buhari. Reliable source told our correspondent how Buhari directed that the existing senate rule be allowed to apply in the conduct of the elections of […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad to commence the process of appointing additional judges of the apex court – the Supreme Court of Nigeria. The directive is contained in a statement issued Sunday by the Senior Special Assistant to Mr […]
Photo: Ahmed Lawan By Our Correspondent (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ahead of tomorrow’s (Tuesday) election of the Senate President, the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) and Senator Ahmed Lawan are allegedly sharing money for Senators in order to secure their votes. Our source said that over the weekend Senator Ahmed Lawan met with senators-elect from the […]
By Niyi Adeyi (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The South South zone of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has endorsed Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, (Delta Central), for the position of the Deputy Senate President. APC Vice-Chairman (South-South), Ntufam Hilliard Eta and the Zonal Secretary, David Okumgba, disclosed this in a statement issued Saturday and made available to journalists. The statement specified […]
Photo: Senator Ali Ndume By Ayo Balogun, African Examiner, Abuja (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As the battle of who becomes the president of the Ninth Nigerian Senate hots up, fears have gripped the camp of Senator Ahmed Lawan over a massive late surge in support for Senator Ali Ndume’s bid of becoming the number 3 citizen. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State Friday inaugurated the ninth State’s House of Assembly, with the fifth Lawmaker, Mr Mudashiru Obasa (APC-Agege I) being re-elected as the Speaker. The State’s eighth Assembly session ended Thursday. While proclaiming the ninth Assembly, Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by his deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, said he looked forward to […]
…As Governors yet to take position on State Police (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday met with governors of the 36 states and Security Chiefs behind closed door at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Briefing State House Correspondents after the meeting, Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and Governor of Ekiti state, Kayode […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has suspended the licence of Daar Communications for failure to abide by Nigerian Broadcasting Code. The Director-General of NBC, Malam Is’haq Modibbo-Kawu made this known on Thursday in Abuja. Kawu said over the last two years, NBC summoned the management of the company to address issues regarding […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume (SMAN) Senate Presidency campaign office says it welcome the news of stepping down of Gombe senator Danjuma Goje, saying the race is now a straight fight between the two main contenders. SMAN said the development has narrowed down the race presenting senators-elect with a choice between one […]
By Mustapha Abdul Salaam (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Zamfara State Government has announced the immediate suspension of a first class traditional ruler, the Emir of Maru, Alhaji Abubakar Ibrahim, over alleged involvement with banditry in the state. Director-General, Governor Press Affairs, Mr. Yusuf Idris made the announcement in a statement issued Thursday in Gusau, the State […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday pronounced the dissolution of the eighth session of the National Assembly (NASS) and announced the proclamation of the ninth session of the Federal parliament billed to commence Tuesday, June 11, 2019. The NASS Clerk, Mohammed Sani Omolori, confirmed this while addressing journalists in his office Thursday. “I want […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Lagos State Govermor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has sworn-in new principal cabinet officers including six permanent secretaries into the state public service. The officers included Secretary to the State Government, Mrs Folashade Sherifat Jaji, the Chief of Staff, Mr. Tayo Ayinde and the Deputy Chief of Staff, Mr. Gboyega Soyannwo. The new Permanent Secretaries […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission has recommended the suspension of the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi, over alleged misappropriation of N3.4bn by the Kano Emirate Council. The commission said during its investigation, it discovered that the sum of N3.4bn was allegedly misappropriated by the Kano Emirate Council between 2014 and 2017. The preliminary report of investigation, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared Tuesday June 4, as the Eid-el-Fitr day to mark the end of Ramadan fasting. The Nigerian Muslims Leader announced the sighting of the new moon of Shawwal in a radio and television broadcast in Sokoto later on Monday. Abubakar said that the new […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has charged the Nigeria Policemen to always operate within the ambit of the law as well as avoid violating the fundamental human rights of citizens whom they have sworn to protect. Buhari gave the task Monday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, while receiving the report of the Presidential […]
By Mustapha Abdul Salaam (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has expelled the immediate past Deputy Governor, Ibrahim Wakkala and Senator Kabiru Marafa, over alleged anti-party activities. Senator Marafa, an avowed critic of President Muhammadu Buhari is representing Zamfara Central senatorial zone in the 8th National Assembly (NASS). The […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has arrested some supervisors and candidates, who allegedly tried to undermine the integrity of its ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The council’s Head, National Office, Mr Olu Adenipekun, made the allegation in an interview Monday in Lagos. The May/June WASSCE began on Monday, April […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) has slammed an indefinite suspension on Mr. David Onyekachukwu of its Life Camp branch, Abuja, over a reported indecent relationship he had with a 16-year-old girl. The indefinite suspension, according to a statement by the Church’s spokesman, Brother Collins Edomaruse, is in line with the […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The police in Enugu, south- East Nigeria, have arrested an artisan for allegedly stabbing to death his colleague and suspected member of Baga confraternity cult group. Ebere Amarizu, the Command’s spokesman, who disclosed this to African Examiner on Sunday in Enugu said” the deceased identified as one Iruchukwu Nnebe believed to be […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Owerri (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – There are strong indications that the new Imo state governor, Emeka Ihedioha of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), may likely probe activities of the immediate past governor of the state, Owelle Rochas Okorocha in the last eight years. A chieftain of the PDP in the state, who spoke to […]
