(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Latest from the Saudi Arabia Kingdom has it that Nigeria has lost five of her pilgrims undergoing the current Hajj. According to report, the Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Alhaji Abdullahi Mohammed, announced the development Tuesday in Mecca, at the 2017 pre-Arafat meeting with the Hajj stakeholders. Alhaji […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu ENUGU, NIGERIA, (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Enugu chapter of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has warned the Foreign Affairs Minister, Mr. Geoffrey Onyeama on the likely expulsion from the party owing to his alleged misconducts, including sowing the seed of discord within the party. The State Chairman Dr. Ben Nwoye, […]
ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A former Senate Majority Whip, Alhaji Mahmud Bello is dead. The Katsina Lawmaker reportedly died reportedly at the early hours of Tuesday in Abuja at the age of 72. Late Bello who represented Katsina South Senatorial district was elected differently on the platforms of the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government should commence immediate investigation and prosecution of the embattled Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, over alleged N120 billion received from corporate organisations for special security services, anti-corruption group, United Global Resolve For Peace, said on Monday. The organisation described as “pathetic and quite disheartening” that the Nigeria Police has […]
Children living in fragile situations are four times more likely to lack access to basic drinking water (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – More than 180 million people do not have access to basic drinking water in countries affected by conflict, violence and instability* around the world, UNICEF warned today, as World Water Week gets under way. “Children’s […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Friday, September 1 and Monday September 4, 2017 as public holidays to mark Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau, urged all Nigerians to use the occasion to pray for peace, unity, prosperity and the stability of the country’s democracy. The minister assured citizens […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola (SAN), has directed the Federal Controllers of Works in Delta and Edo States respectively to mobilise contractors to immediately effect repairs on the bad portions of the Asaba -Onitsha Road. This directive was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by Hakeem […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has described as unnecessary the controversies over the reduction of cut-off marks for 2017 admission exercise into tertiary institutions by stakeholders at its policy meeting. Rather than criticisms, JAMB said Nigerians should be concerned about how to address the flight of citizens in glorified secondary […]
From. Ignatius Okpara, Awka (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The member representing Anambra East/ West in the federal House of Representatives, Tony Nwoye has emerged APC Gubernatorial candidate in the party’s primary election held on Saturday, in Awka, the Anambra state capital. He polled a total of 2,146, votes to defeat other contestants , including Senator Andy […]
Floyd Mayweather Jr., the face of boxing for more than a decade, punctuated a stellar yet controversial career with a technical knockout over U.F.C. champ and first-time boxer Conor McGregor on Saturday night. In the 10th round of a surprisingly competitive fight, Mayweather backed McGregor onto the ropes with a series of rights and lefts. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A respected Non-governmental organisation- HUMAN RIGHTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (HURIWA) has condemned governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo state for flouting a subsisting order of an Imo State High Court by forcefully demolishing the Ancient EkeUkwu Market in Owerri leading to many fatalities. HURIWA accused governor Okorocha of illegal use of the […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Following series of his conducts which contradict his bail conditions, the Federal Government (FG) has sought for court order to revoke bail granted to the unrepentant Leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu. The Biafra Radio Director was arrested in October 2015 in Lagos […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As the Federal Road Safety Corps held its 7th annual lectures series on Thursday, members of the international community have rated Nigeria among countries with robust road safety strategic agenda, with calls on other nations to emulate it. This was the main focus of this year’s annual lecture delivered by the United […]
ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) -President Muhammadu Buhari has cancelled wednesday’s weekly Federal Executive Council FEC meeting. According to a statement issued in Abuja Wednesday by his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adeshina, the cancellation is to allow Mr. President to receive the report of the investigation committee into the allegations against the […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Major roads and streets of Enugu, South- East Nigeria, was on Monday shut down by jubilant members of the state Chapter of Buhari Support Organisation (BSO, who were celebrating the safe return of the Nigeria’s president to the country . President Buhari, returned to Nigeria last Saturday […]
Photo caption: President Buhari signs the letter transmitted to the National Assembly notifying lawmakers that he is resuming office (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has formally written the National Assembly, notifying the legislature of his return to office, after returning from medical treatment in London. The notice is in line with Section 145 of […]
By Ayo Balogun, Lagos (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari in a nationwide address to Nigerians after a prolonged medical treatment in London, has warned Nigerians against divisive speeches saying “Nigeria’s unity is settled and not negotiable.” In a short national broadcast, the President also emphasised that every Nigerians have the right to live peacefully […]
By Ayo Balogun, Lagos LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Lagos State Government has confirmed the death on Sunday of 12 persons in the boat mishap which occurred in Ilashe area. Making reference to a statement issued by Managing Director of Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), Engr. Abisola Kamson, the State Government attributed the unfortunate […]
Photo caption: President Buhari arrives Nigeria after over 3 months medical treatment in UK ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Finally, President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived Nigeria from London, United Kingdom after over three months of medical vacation. Mr. President’s aircraft touched down Saturday, around 4.35pm at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja. […]
Photo caption: Osita Chidoka, Former Aviation Minister and Anambra UPP governorship aspirant From Ignatius Okpara, Awka (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Barely three days after the Anambra State chapter of the opposition United Progressives Party (UPP), slammed an indefinite suspension on former Corp Marshal of the federal Road Safety Commission FRSC, and governorship Aspirants in the November […]
