The presidency has responded to the allegation by Senate President Bukola Saraki, that some cabals have hijacked the Buhari’s administration “to pursue a nefarious agenda.” challenging him to proof his allegation. A statement issued by the president’s spokesman Femi Adesina noted that “as it stands, the allegation is not even worth the paper on which […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeeen ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Acting Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Ibrahim Idris, has appointed Mr. Don Awunah as the Force new Public Relations Officer. An administrative officer at the Force Public Relations Department, Abuja, Murtala Bello, made this public in a statement he issued Monday. Until his appointment, Awunah was a Deputy […]
ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has sacked Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu for making available false information to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In his ruling, Justice Okong Abang Monday ordered the Governor who was elected May 2015 under the platform of the opposition Peoples Democratic […]
ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Senate President Bukola Saraki, his Deputy Ike Ekweremadu, former National Assembly (NASS) Clerk, his Deputy Salisu Maikasuwa and Benedict Efeturi respectively have been granted bail by court on self-recognition over allegation of forgery. They were granted bail Monday by Justice Yusuf Haliru, of Federal High Court sitting in Abuja. Saraki, […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The recently released list of 47 career Ambassadorial nominees is still generating fury in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as aggrieved officers have been firing petitions to the Presidency and National Assembly. According to one of such petitions made available to our correspondent, the aggrieved officers who are all on […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu ENUGU, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, says it has concluded plans to launch ’Biafrexit’ as its campaign slogan, just it accused British Prime Minister, David Cameron of exhibiting hypocritical attitude towards the Biafran agitation. Barrister Emma Nmezu, spokesman of the agitators, and one of its chieftains, […]
ENUGU, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Mr. Osita Okechukwu,the Director General, Voice of Nigeria (VON) over the weekend renewed his call on members of the Niger Delta Avengers, Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB and Movement for the Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB in Nigeria to sheath their swords for the interest on the nation. […]
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has stated that the freezing of Governor Ayodele Fayose’s account by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) is lawful under section 308 of the 1999 constitution and international law particularly the UN Convention against Corruption to which Nigeria is a state party. The group argued that, “The […]
*Says Tertiary Institutions Should Be Self-Sustaining Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson was on Saturday conferred with an honorary Doctorate Degree of Public Administration from the Ekiti State University, (EKSU), Ado-Ekiti. A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Iworio-Markson, said the degree was in recognition of his remarkable achievements in the state and the […]
…No, He’s Still In Kuje – NPS ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Niger Delta Militants’ warlord Charles Okah has reportedly escaped from prison due to jail break which occurred late Friday at Kuje Prisons, Abuja. Okah who is being held at the Prisons, has been facing terrorism trial for allegedly masterminding bomb attack, allegedly targeted […]
By Ayo Balogun LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos has affirmed the judgment of a Lagos High Court upholding the constitutionality of Section 3 of the Lagos State Road Traffic Law 2012 which restricts commercial motorcycles popularly known as Okada from plying some routes in the State. The Appellants […]
By Ignatius Okpara, Owerri OWERRI, NIGERIA, AFRICAN EXAMINER – Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo state, South- east Nigeria and some other political office holders in the area, have deserted their offices, over recent threat by the Niger- Delta Avengers to bomb some government owned institutions and facilities in Owerri, the state capital. Investigation by AFRICAN […]
By Ayo Balogun LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola has advised industrialists, directors and other employers of labour in the country not to panic or downsize their staff in the face of current power supply challenges, indicating that the Federal Government has put a roadmap in place […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Housing scheme of the present is administration is to be unveiled next week Monday, official of the Ministry has confirmed. The commissioning is to take place at the Affordable Housing Summit 2016 being organized by the Ministry of Housing in partnership with a German Development […]
Ayodele Afolabi Abuja BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The newly launched Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Port Service Support Portal (PSSP) has been hailed and described as an approach not only to redefine ports activities, but take Nigeria to the “next level for greater economic performance and accountability” in its ports. Vice President Professor Yemi […]
…restates commitment to the welfare of workers That Bayelsa State governor, Henry Seriake Dickson, has approved the payment of January 2016 salaries to all the staff of the State owned Niger Delta University (NDU) in Wilberforce Island, including members of the Academic staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and graduate assistants. A statement issued by his […]
Prime Minister David Cameron is to step down by October after the UK voted to leave the European Union. Mr Cameron made the announcement in a statement outside Downing Street after the final result was announced. He said he would attempt to “steady the ship” over the coming weeks and months but that “fresh leadership” […]
By Niyi Adeyi BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Military has dismissed the rumour that it is planning to overthrow the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, describing the speculation as “baseless and misleading” as well as the dream of those who do not wish Nigeria well. Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said Thursday that the story which […]
BEIJING, CHINA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has hinted that African nations have agreed to work together in their quest to successfully transit from Analogue to Digital broadcasting. Mohammed made the disclosure Thursday at the ongoing 6th African Digital TV Development Seminar in Beijing, China. The Minister […]
By Ayo Balogun LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – At least, three people have died and 14 others injured in an early morning ghastly motor accident around Berger area of Lagos, South West Nigeria. The accident occurred at about 5:36am on Thursday by Conoil Filling Station towards the Tollgate. General Manager, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) Mr. Michael […]
