ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – After over three months of medical vacation in London, President Muhammadu Buhari is scheduled to return to the country later today – Saturday. The President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adeshina confirmed this Saturday morning in a statement. He said “President Buhari is expected to speak to […]
Ekiti Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has cautioned the federal government over its categorisation of hate speeches to act of terrorism, “This appears as another plot to silence the opposition and I make bold to say that saying the truth concerning the country and its rulers cannot be termed as hate speech.” The governor, who accused the All Progressives Congress […]
By Niyi Adeyi BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday played host to the General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Pastor Enoch Adeboye, in Abuja House London. The Cleric’s visit followed the visit Thursday by the President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki and his House of Representatives counterpart […]
Photo caption: President Muhammadu Buhari (M) receives Senate President Bukola Saraki (L) and Speaker of House of Representatives Hon. Yakubu Dogara (R) at the Abuja House London on 17th Aug 2017 Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday met with the Senate President Bukola Saraki and Speaker Yakubu Dogara who visited him at the Abuja […]
ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government has expressed reservation on ”hate speech” saying that the conduct will henceforth be considered as an act of ”terrorism”. FG stressed that threat to the people via words or speech is now ”terrorism” therefore, would not be tolerated again by the present administration. Acting President Prof. Yemi […]
By Ayo Balogun, Lagos LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government FG has handed over the Presidential Lodge, Marina to the Lagos State Government. The talk about the transfer of the property to the State has been on since 2016- barely a year into the tenure of the present administration. In a brief handover […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Court of Appeal sitting in Enugu, South East Nigeria Wednesday night upturned the judgement of an Enugu State High Court that sacked Victor Oye as the National Chairman of the crisis-‘ridden All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA). African Examiner recalled that an Enugu High Court presided over by […]
Some gunmen have attacked the headquarters of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Abuja, according to reports. Speaking to Journalist on the development, EFCC spokesperson said the gunmen were not about to enter the complex because the agency security repelled them. His words: “A major security breach was recorded at the headquarters of the Economic […]
LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has granted the leave to the notorious Kidnap Kingpin, Chukwudidumeme Onuamadike otherwise referred to as Evans to proceed on his suit, challenging the abuse of his fundamental human right. Justice Abdulaziz Anka in his ruling Wednesday agreed with counsel to Evans, Mr. Olukoya […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – At last, the Federal Government FG has assigned portfolios to the two recently confirmed Ministerial appointees. Special Assistant to the Acting President on Media and Publicity, Mr Laolu Akande disclosed this Wednesday in his Twitter handle. ”AgP Osinbajo asiggns portfolios to the 2 ministers earlier sworn in. […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Barely 24 hours after the commencement of the Academic Staff Union of University (ASUU) indefinite nationwide strike, the Federal Government (FG) has appealed to the body to call off its action. The appeal was contained in a statement issued Tuesday by the Minister of Labour and Employment, […]
BORNO, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – About 27 persons were reportedly killed, while many others might have sustained injuries Tuesday evening in a yet another bloody attack by the suspected Boko Haram insurgents in Kodunga Borno State. The attack which involved three suicide bombers, including two females and a male, report said occurred 6pm near a […]
Photo caption: Charles Oputa aka Charley Boy ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The anti-Buhari protest which started last week in Abuja and tagged #Our Mumu Don Du took a dangerous dimension Tuesday as its convener – Charles Oputa aka CharleyBoy escaped by whiskers from being lynched by an pro-Buhari angry mob in Wuse market FCT. CharleyBoy […]
Photo caption: Chairman of South-East Governors Forum and Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As the October 1st quit notice given to Igbos residing in parts of Northern Nigeria, by the Arewa youths draws near, the South-East Governor’s forum has re-assured its people residing in any party of the country […]
ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – At last, members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) have embarked on an indefinite nationwide strike. The industrial action according to the ASUU National President Dr. Biodun Ogunyemi followed a nationwide consultation with members at the body’s emergency National Executive Council (NEC) meeting which held Saturday, August 12, […]
EDO, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Edo State House of Assembly has impeached Dr. Justin Okonoboh as its Speaker. In his place, the 24-member Legislative Chamber on Monday elected a former House of Representative member from Akoko Edo Constituency 1, Hon. Kabiru Adjoto as its new Speaker. While Dr. Oknoboh was impeached, his Deputy Mrs. […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has extended the tenure of its National Caretaker Committee by four months. The resolution was reached Saturday at the just concluded non-elective National Convention of the party which in Abuja. While justifying the decision, PDP indicated that the extension would allow […]
Photo caption: A delegation of presidential Media and Publicity team led by the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed Visits ailing President Buhari in London. By Niyi Adeyi, Lagos BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has declared that the date of his return to Nigeria is in the hands of his […]
ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mr. Ibrahim Idris has constituted a fact finding panel to investigate alleged scandal rocking the ongoing promotional exercise of Police officers. Police Spokesperson in the Force headquarters Abuja, Mr. Jimoh Moshood, in a statement issued Friday said the panel had already invited the Chairman […]
ADAMAWA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Despite the relocation of Military chiefs to Borno State, suspected Boko Haram terrorists Thursday killed many people in a fresh attack on Ghumbili community in the Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State. Barely over a week ago, suspected insurgents stormed Midlu village also in Madagali LGA of the North […]
