(AFRICAN EXAMINER) A group of political associations, under the aegis of Free Nigeria Coalition has called on Buhari to urgently seek medical attention of his doctors in the United Kingdom in order to take some rest. The Group recalled that subsequent to his arrival from the United Kingdom in March, Buhari hinted that there might, […]
FROM IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The immediate past governor of Enugu State, Barr. Sullivan Iheanacho Chime On Wednesday called on the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC to as matter of urgency de-register the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. He said that the electoral body has ample constitutional backing, should it take such drastic […]
By Sufuyan Ojeifo Two weeks ago, as I was moving some of my personal effects – mainly books – from the office, I had to, in my own interest, resort to full disclosure of the contents of the ghana-must-go bags to my gateman, who usually helps me to convey heavy luggage into my residence. I […]
Photo caption: Senate President Bukola Saraki The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Prof. Stephen Ocheni from Kogi and Mr Suleiman Hassan from Gombe State as ministers. The nominees were confirmed after screening by senators at plenary. The confirmation of the nominees followed a request by President Muhammdu Buhari in accordance with Section147 (2) of the 1999 Constitution […]
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has on Wednesday again failed to attend the weekly Federal Executive Council Meeting (FEC) making it the third time the president will skip the meeting. The President’s continuous absent from the FEC meeting is fueling speculations about his poor state of health. Last week, the minister of Information, Lai Mohammed said […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Following his apparent deteriorating health condition resulting in his inability to perform public functions, President Mohammadu Buhari has been advised to heed to the advice of his personal physicians and proceed on medical leave. A statement issued on Monday by Human Rights lawyer, Femi Falana, academic, Jibrin Ibrahim and social activist, Debo […]
*Says Bayelsa will lead the way to invest in refineries *To establish three modular refineries in each senatorial zones (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State says the interest of the Federal Government to set up modular refineries is a brilliant idea that will not only create more jobs but increase the economic […]
Photo caption: (L-R) Nigeria’s Senate President, Bukola Saraki, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara and Minister of Labour, Chris Ngige *As Workers Embarrass Sarak, Dogara, Ngige ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The celebration of this year Workers’ day Monday in Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja was trailed with confusion and stalemate between […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of Comunications, Barrister Adebayo Shiitu has sent a solidarity message to the Oyo State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress on this year’s edition of Labour Day, even as he laments that the celebration is being done on an empty stomach by the government workers. The pro-labour politician said the […]
FROM Ignatius Okpara, Enugu (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A major political violence was on Saturday averted by security operatives at Ezeagu council area of Enugu state, as scores of political thugs alleged to be working for the state Deputy Governor, Mrs, Cecilia Ezeilo, who hails from the locality disrupted an event put together by the ruling […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Contrary to messages being circulated by those it described as “mischievous characters”, the Joint Admissions and Matriculations Board (JAMB), has said that the mock examination for the 2017 Unified Tertiary Matriculations Examinations UTME) scheduled for tomorrow (Saturday) would still take place and was “not postponed.” A short statement issued on Friday night […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has arraigned an Onitsha based business man Chris Onyebuchi Ijeoma alongside his company, Tellers International Limited before Justice I.B.Gafai of the Federal High Court, Awka, Anambra state South East Nigeria on a two-count charge of obtaining money under false pretences and […]
At the 2017 World Bank/ IMF spring meetings, a human rights group, African Internally Displaced Persons Voice Foundation has made a strong case for an action plan that will help protect internally displaces persons, not only in Africa but around the world. The executive director of the group, Oluwatobi Ogunbayo made the call last week […]
ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) at its Local Government offices. INEC which confirmed that the exercise would remain all year round said the exercise was meant for the citizens who turned 18 years of age after the last registration exercise; or […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Following series of speculations about President Buhari’s poor state of health, the presidency has clarified that though the president is sick, “there is no need for apprehension.” In a statement issued on Thursday by president’s media aide, Garba Shehu, the presidency lashed out at many negative media reports about the president’s state […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Presidency has rubbished an allegation made by the immediate past President Goodluck Jonathan against President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration that his family is being harassed. Making references to the headline in a national newspaper of Wednesday, April 26, 2017, entitled: ”Buhari’s Govt Harassing My Family, Says Jonathan”, […]
By Ayo Balogun, Abuja (AFRICAN EXAMINER) -Following his refusal to pay his debts and failure to honour a loan obligation, a Federal court in Uyo recently ordered that the incumbent Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Corporation (NDDC) Nsima Ekere forfeited all monies in his bank accounts and a plot of land located at […]
By Ayo Balogun, Abuja (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As President Buhari failed to attend yet another weekly meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), the Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed said the President was absent the meeting because he has opted to work from home. African Examiner gathered that the president who has been battling […]
By Niyi Adeyi LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Barely 24 hours after a favorable ruling against the freezing of her Bank account with the $5.9 million, another Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has upturned the ruling of an Appeal Court ordering unfreezing of the same account belonging to the former First Lady, Mrs. Patience […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The countdown has begun to the most anticipated and insightful learning experience at the Runway Jazz 2017 Music and Business Masterclass, taking place on April 29, 2017 in the Grand Ballroom of Eko Hotels & Suites, Lagos, Nigeria. The Masterclass is a prelude to the Runway Jazz Concert, a special celebration of […]
