(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Senate at plenary on Wednesday, passed the South East Development Commission (Establishment) Bill 2018. The proposed commission aims at enhancing the infrastructural development of the South East zone, which is grappling with huge ecological challenges. The bill also seeks to act as a catalyst for the development of the commercial potentials […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday implored all stakeholders to work towards successful and peaceful conduct of the 2019 elections. Buhari made the call in Abuja at the signing of peace accord by the presidential candidates of all the political parties ahead of the 2019 elections under the aegis of National Peace Committee […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Senate has suspended the confirmation process of the Economic and Financial crimes Commission (EFCC) nominees. While the Lawmakers who contributed to the screening report submitted by Senator Chukwuka Utazi endorsed the capability of the nominees, some also noted that the nomination did not cut across the six geo-political zones of the country. […]
ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government (FG) has declared that former President Olusegun Obasanjo is covered by the constitution to support candidate of his choice in the coming general elections, still, boasts that his party and its flagbearer will be defeated. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, who spoke on behalf […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria’s anti-graft agency, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied the allegation that its operatives raided the residence of the Presidential candidate of the leading opposition – the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar. EFCC while debunking the accusation Monday in a series of tweets however confirmed that its detectives searched […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Southern Nigeria Peoples’ Mandate (SNPM), a NGO, has applauded the Federal Government for its planned increment of police salary. President of SNPM, Mr Augustine Chukwudum, made the commendation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Enugu on Saturday. “The increment in police salary is a welcomed development from […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Leadership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday in Abuja presented the party’s flag to its governorship candidates for Lagos, Oyo and Ogun States, ahead the 2019 general elections. The candidates are: Mr Ladi Adebutu for Ogun, Seye Makinde for Oyo State and Mr Jimi Agbaje for Lagos State, who […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi has sacked his Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Mr Arome Adoji and approved the appointment of 16 new aides. A statement issued in Lokoja on Wednesday by Secretary to the State Government, Mrs Folashade Ayoade, confirmed the removal of Adoji but did not give reasons for the […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Owerri (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The lingering crisis rocking the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Imo state chapter has worsened as the state Publicity Secretary, Mr. Jones Onwuasoanya resigned. He descried the APC as a cult and not a political party, just as he accused the former Edo state Governor, and its National Chairman, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has said that the crowd of supporters who received its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar in the North-West on Monday indicated that Nigerians would vote him as the next president. The Presidential Campaign Council of the party disclosed this in a statement issued by its Director, Media and Publicity, Kola Ologbondiyan […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun state has said he would stay put in the All Progressives Congress (APC) to contest the senatorial election in 2019. Amosun spoke on Monday in Abeokuta at a stakeholders meeting of the APC which was attended by his preferred governorship candidate and the flagbearer of APM, Adekunle […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Kayode Fasehun, son of late Dr. Frederick Faseun, says the family is devastated by his sudden death. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Fasehun, the founder and leader of the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC), died in Lagos in the early hours of Saturday after a brief illness. Kayode, who spoke […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested one Abbas Lakis, a Lebanese for alleged money laundering. A statement by EFCC’s Head, Media and Publicity, said Lakis was picked up at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, following intelligence report. The report said he had on him, undeclared huge sums […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday departed Abuja for N’Djamena, Chad, to preside over the Summit of Heads of States and Governments of the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Buhari, in his capacity as Chairman of the Summit of Heads of States and Governments of […]
OSUN, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The recently elected Governor of Osun State, Mr. Gboyega Oyetola, has been sworn-in as the 5th Executive Governor of the South West State. The State’s chief judge, Oyebola Ojo, administered the oath of office and allegiance on Oyetola by 1:00pm. Speaking at the inauguration, the new Governor pledged his administration would prioritise […]
By Niyi Adeyi (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has directed all aggrieved members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to approach the courts to seek a redress. Buhari’s declaration which was a reaction to the position of the APC National Working Committee (NWC) which recently forbade members from dragging the party to court was […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Presidential candidate of the leading opposition Peoples Democfratic party (PDP) Atiku Abubakar has countered the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) attack on the choice of the day of his turbaning as Waziri, saying the killing of 100 soldiers by insurgents held the same day President Muhammadu Buahri was launching […]
…Say “They (Military Authorities) Have Turned us to Business” (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A pro-democracy group, named Alliance for Justice (AJ) has taken a swipe at President Muhammadu Buhari over the killing of many Nigerian soldiers at 157 Task Force Battalion in Borno noting that the president has lost control of the fight against Boko haram and should […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The campaign organization of the Enugu state governorship candidate of the All progressive congress APC, Senator Ayogu Eze, has suffered a set back, as its Spokesman, Barrister Steve Oruruo, has dumped the party for the peoples Democratic party PDP. It would be recalled that Senator Eze, had few weeks […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The second term in office ambition of Nigeria’s President, Mohammadu Buhari has received a boost, as a famous socio cultural organization and think-tanker group in Igbo land, under the platform of Igboezue Cultural Advancement Initiative, endorsed his re-election bid. African Examiner reports that the development is […]
