The Federal Government (FG) has commenced the reconstruction of public institutions, like Police Stations and schools, destroyed by the Boko Haram insurgents in the North Eastern States. Secretary to Government of the Federation (SGF), Engr. Babachir Lawal made this public Sunday, in Hong, Adamawa State, at the graduation ceremony of Buba Industrial Village students. The […]
Senate President, Bukola Saraki has commiserated with victims of Saturday’s fire disaster that razed the popular Abubakar Rimi market in Kano. The National Assembly (NASS) Chairman in a statement by his Special Adviser (Media and Publicity) lamented the repeated fire disasters in markets across the country is the need for management of markets to always […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja As Christians across the world mark the Easter festivities held in commemoration of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on Nigerians to pray for the peace, development and prosperity of the country. APC National Chairman, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, in his season’s message […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said it does not sell foreign exchange to individuals or groups, adding that it sells forex in wholesale to banks who in turn resell to their customers at their discretion. The CBN’s clarification followed multiple tweets by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday claiming that it sold […]
I have thought over an issue in the last few weeks. Who are the best ambassadors of a country? The professional diplomats in well-tailored clothes, exhibiting a cultured presence aided by good diction? Or the citizens who fan out to other countries usually to make a living, and exhibiting what can be termed their national […]
Text of a Press Release by Civil Society Organizations on the Rivers Re-Run Election The outcome of the March 19, 2016 Rivers rerun election is yet another sore point in our national journey to a free, fair and credible electoral process. While the Electoral Management Body was busy making preparations for a credible election, the […]
The Nigerian Army has announced that some of the women abducted by the suspected Boko Haram terrorists Wednesday this week, in Madagali, Adamawa State have been rescued. Public Realtions Officer of the 28 Task Force Brigade, Mubi, Capt A.O. Fadare made the announcement Friday, in a telephone interview with NAN. Capt. Fadare explained that the […]
The Presidency has formally dissociated itself from the trending #Istandwithbuhari advocacy group and demanded the body to immediately stop claiming any alliance with the Buhari’s Administration. Similarly, office of Mr. President has demanded that the persons behind the controversial and viral #Istandwithbuhari group to stop dropping President Muhammadu Buhari’s name and his wife, Mrs. Aisha, […]
By Ayo Balogun Two male adults have died in a confined underground fuel tank at Berger area of Lagos, the Lagos State Emergency Management Authority, (LASEMA) has confirmed. The deceased have been identified as Adekunle Ipaye and another nicknamed ‘United.’ The two died on Good Friday. LASEMA Spokesperson, Mr. Michael Akindele, said Investigation conducted by […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen Senate President, Bukola Saraki has again lost in his bid to stop the Code of Conduct (CCT) Tribunal from hearing the suit alleging against him, false assets declaration. Saraki’s new Leading Counsel and former AGF, Mr. Kanu Agabi (SAN) had about two weeks ago during the resumed hearing of the trial, filed […]
The Executive Committee of the Coalition of Civil Society Groups in Nigeria, has kicked against the calcaulated move by a group, against the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele. The group in a statement signed by its President, Etuk Bassey Williams said it wished to put it on record and make it […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside has reiterated the Agency’s commitment to ensuring that Nigeria becomes the hub of maritime activities in Africa, thereby making it a reference point in the continent. The DG stated this when he officially took over from the […]
*Told Senators to Use Oversight to Monitor Implementation Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja Senate President, Bukola Saraki has tasked the various standing committees of the National Assembly to ensure full implementation of the 2016 budget through effective use of their oversight duties. Giving his remark during the plenary after the passage of the 2016 Appropriation Bill by […]
The Senate has finally passed the 2016 Appropriation Bill into law. The passage of the budget comes months after the padding drama that followed the budget after the budget was presented to the joint session of the national assembly by president Mohammadu Buhari. The two chambers of the National Assembly had laid the 2016 Budget […]
By Ayo Balogun, Abuja BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari is currently meeting with leaders of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) at Presidential Villa, Abuja. In attendance are the former Lagos State Governor, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu; Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Dogara, immediate past Kano State Governor, Senator Rabiu Musa […]
A member of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Hon. Afolabi Akanni has been released by the Department of State Seivices (DSS). Akanni who was released in Abuja Tuesday evening said he did not know the reason why he was being held by the security agency. It would be recalled the State Lawmaker was arrested […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor of Delta State, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to expedite action on the proposed $16 billion Gas Revolution Industrial City at Ogidigben to help boost the economy and job creation drive of the government. The ground breaking ceremony of the project was done by former […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Umuahia Soldiers attached to the 144 Battalion, under 14 Brigade Ohafia, have destroyed an illegal crude oil reservoirs owned by pipeline vandals, and located in a swamp in Umuelechi village in Ukwa West council Area of Abia state. The operation which lasted for several hours on Monday was carried out in conjunction […]
The Nigerian Military Tuesday said “elements” of 22 Brigade Garrison have killed 19 suspected Boko Haram terrorists among whom was one Ameer of Dalore. Defence Headquarters (DHQ) in a statement indicated that the incident occurred during a clearing operation at Dalore camp on Sunday, in which the troops also captured items such as: 2 AK-47 […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – At least 31 people have been killed and dozens injured in attacks at Brussels international airport and a city metro station. Twin blasts hit Zaventem airport at about 07:00 GMT, killing 11 people. Another explosion struck Maelbeek metro station near the EU’s headquarters an hour later, leaving a further 20 […]
