In what could be described as an epic judgment a Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday ordered the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) to pay Capital Oil and Gas Limited the sum of N26Billion as contained in the consent judgment delivered in 2013. The court presided over by Justice Abdul Kafarati in his judgement held […]
By Ayodele Afolabi ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Electricity providers in Nigeria are to pay N500, 000 fine for any arbitrary increment in their billings as the National Assembly in its amendment of the Utility Charges Commission Act has made provision for such, as against former N10, 000 fine. The development followed the concurrence of the […]
…directs SSG, HOS to implement Bayelsa State Governor, Henry Seriake Dickson, has said that henceforth his administration would strictly apply the public service rules in addressing issues affecting workers to ensure discipline and efficiency in the service. He has therefore directed the Secretary to the State Government and the Head of Service to liaise with […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen, Abuja ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Justice Abdul Aboki of a Court of Appeal, Abuja Division Thursday reserved his ruling on the appeal brought before him, by the Senate President Bukola Saraki, over his ongoing trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), on false assets declaration. The ground of Senator Saraki’s […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A bill seeking for an Act to make provisions for federal grants to Lagos State in recognition of its socio-economic significance and other connected purposes on Wednesday led to a rowdy session on the floor of the senate even as it failed to sail through second reading. The bill […]
Ayodele Afolabi ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Senate on Tuesday set-up an adhoc committee to probe spendings by the Federal Government on the humanitarian crisis in the North-east in view of the allegation of massive diversion of relief materials meant for the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). The Adhoc Committee chaired by Senator Shehu Sani […]
ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Having been found guilty of false assets declaration, the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) has ordered the forfeiture of a former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Elders Godsday Orubebe’s property in FCT, Abuja. CCT Chairman Justice Danladi Umar, in his ruling Tuesday, held that the former Minister erred, by failing […]
… Says Action Contemptuous to Party Ayodele Afolabi EKITI, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has raised an eyebrow over Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola’s weekend visit to Governor Ayodele Fayose in Ado-Ekiti, saying such a visit to Ekiti State is a slight on APC and contempt for the party’s leadership in […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has debunked reports of any recruitment of personnel going on in the Commission, warning members of the public and job seekers to ignore Facebook notices to that effect. The interventionist agency also denied reports of an ongoing Agric loan or youth empowerment programme. Ag. Managing Director/Chief […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Budget and National Planning Minister, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma has appealed to international agencies to assist Nigeria’s drive for self-sufficiency by encouraging the local production of items required for the execution of their mandates in the country. Senator Udoma who was speaking at a meeting with the Executive Director of […]
LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government said it is determined to secure and ensure safe return of the abducted Chibok girls, just as the Bring Back Our Girls (BBOG) group and other Nigerians have consistently advocated. Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, who made the assertion on a special programme to mark Nigeria’s […]
– Hints Mambila Project ‘ ll Take Off This Year ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has again called on the judiciary to support the anti-corruption drive of his administration. He said this in his 56th Independence anniversary speech. Mr. President condemned attack on the oil pipelines by the Niger Delta militants. He […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger and his Tottenham counterpart Mauricio Pochettino have declared they are open to succeed the immediate past England Manager Sam Allardyce in the future. The Football Association is searching for a new England Coach following Sam Allardyce’s depature just 67 days after his appointment due to a […]
By Ignatius Okpara ENUGU, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Enugu State Police Command on Thursday arraigned the former Commissioner for Works, Transport and Special Duties in the state, Engr. Luke Mammel before an Enugu-East Magistrate Court for giving false information to the Police. Mammel, who is the current Director of Works & Services at the […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As Nigeria prepares to mark her 56th Independence anniversary Saturday – October 1, 2016, the US has trailed the blaze of the Nations sending congratulatory message on the occasion. Secretary of State Mr. John Kerry in a statement issued Friday said “On behalf of President Obama and the American people, […]
ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the government and people of Edo State on the successful conclusion of the gubernatorial election, and the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Mr. Godwin Obaseki at the poll. In a telephone call to Governor Adams Oshomole, President Buhari commended the well-articulated campaign […]
ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government of Nigeria has declared Monday, October 3, 2016 as the public Holiday to mark the country’s 56th Independence Anniversary. The declaration was made Thursday in a statement signed in Abuja by the acting Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Interior, Alhaji Muhammadu Maccido on behalf of the […]
…Calls For Parents’ Patience LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Despite still awaiting the official directive from the authority, a Tutor General/Permanent Secretary (TG/PS), Education District 1, Lagos State, Dr. Yinka Ayandele has called on the schools’ principals to be “professional” in the manner they handle issues relating to wearing of Hijab by the female students […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja Former Lagos State Governor and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has said the present economic recession the country requires the sacrifice of all Nigerians to see the country through. In a short remark on Wednesday night in Lagos at the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers’ investiture of its President, […]
EDO, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the ruling APC candidate Mr. Godwin Obaseki as the winner of the Edo Governorship election, which held Wednesday in the 18 local councils of the State. The electoral body in Benin, the Edo State capital declared Mr. Obaseki as the winner polling […]
