By Ayo Balogun, Lagos BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The first case of the deadly Lassa fever has been recorded in Lagos as the victim is now being isolated at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH. Lassa Fever has killed over 40 people in Nigeria, with scores of others being quarantined as the fever gathers […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen President Muhammadu Buhari has appealed to the Nigerian troops fighting dreaded Boko Haram insurgents in the North Eastern zone, not to relent in their efforts in stamping out the activities of the militants, as well as ensuring that the abducted Chibok Secondary School girls are discovered and safely rescued. Mr. President made […]
By Ignatius Okpara, Enugu Says Secession Is Its Goal Movement for the Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has directed its members at home and in Diaspora to set for a massive demonstration, protest and a civil disobedience against the continued detention of leader of Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu, starting from […]
By Ayo Balogun BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered an immediate probe of former service chiefs based on a recommendation by the committee established to audit the procurement of arms and equipment in the Armed Forces and Defence sector from 2007 to 2015. According to a statement signed by Mallam […]
By Ayo Balogun BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – National Publicity Secretary, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Olisa Metuh has been sent to Kuje Prison by the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja in connection with the $2.1 billion arms scandal. Justice Abang Okon on resumption of sitting on Friday said said Metuh should be remanded in […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja The House of Representatives has insisted on buying 360 luxury cars for individual members to use for the committees’ activities, despite the fact that there are 96 standing panels. Responding to questions during a press briefing on Thursday, the spokesman of the House, Hon. Abdurazak Namdas said they would buy 360 cars […]
By Ayo Balogun BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – About half of the members of Governor Nyesome Wike’s cabinet was said to have indicated interest in defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Rivers State Chapter of APC disclosed this in a statement in which it welcomed the latest […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday said he and his administration are committed to the searching of the abducted Chibok Secondary School girls as well as doing everything within his capacity to ensure their safety return and reunion with their families. Mr. President gave the assurance at a meeting he had with the #BringBackOurGirls […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The traditional ruler of Peremabiri community, Chief Progress Never Die, who was shot at close range by the suspected militant group led by Eris Paul a.k.a Ogunboss during the rescheduled Bayelsa State governorship election in Southern Ijaw will be flown abroad for further medical treatment. Meanwhile, the death toll of […]
By Abdul Gaffar Bello BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has prosecuted the detained National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh over alleged financial crimes. Metuh who has been in custody of the EFCC since January 5, was charged with seven counts charge, including alleged money laundering. He was accused of […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen In what looks like a direct admittance of the earlier allegation over the missing of 2016 proposed budget, from the upper Legislative Chamber, the Senate Thursday declared it will not honour any other version of the financial bill, except the one presented to the joint session of the National Assembly (NASS) in […]
By Niyi Adeyi A Federal High Court in Lagos has issued a bench warrant on the ex-Niger Delta Militants Leader, Government Ekpemupolo, aka, Tompolo as well as ordered the Nigeria Police to make him available in the court. Tompolo alongside former Director General (DG) of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Patrick Akpobolokemi […]
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant Gen. Tukur Buratai, has confirmed the establishment of new Nigerian Army Divisions – 8 and 6 in the North East and South South zones of the country. Gen. Buratai, made the confirmation while delivering a lecture titled “Nigerian Army: Challenges and Future Perspectives” at the National Defence College, Abuja. […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Bayelsa State Executive Council has approved the 2016 fiscal estimate tagged, “Budget of Transition”, with emphasis on the completion of the ongoing developmental projects across the three senatorial districts. This was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday night by the Chief Press Secretary Governor Henry Seriake Dickson of […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of Health, Professor Isaac Adewole has announced the death of one confirmed Lassa fever victim at National Hospital, Abuja. The Minister who made the announcement at the National Hospital Abuja Wednesday evening also called on Health workers at all levels to be more vigilant and look out for […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja The Senate has reversed itself on the committee it set up to search for the alleged missing 2016 proposed budget. Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi Wednesday denied that no statement made by any Senator during the day’s plenary on that could be interpreted to mean an […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja The House of Representatives has directed the Federal Ministry of Health, National Center for Disease Control and other relevant agencies to intensify efforts toward eradicating the Lassa fever, which has so far claimed the lives of over 41 people. The House urged the Federal Government (FG) to ensure adequate provision of funds […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja The Deputy Senate President and Chairman, Senate Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution, Ike Ekweremadu, has given assurance on early completion of the constitution amendment exercise. He gave the assurance Wednesday, during the inauguration of the Committee by the Senate President, Bukola Saraki. Senator Ekweremadu said although the successful amendment […]
By Niyi Adeyi The Federal Executive Council (FEC) Wednesday approved the sum of $200 Million loan requested by the Lagos State from the World Bank. Information and Culture Minister, Alhaji Lai Mohammed as well as his Power, Works and Housing counterpart, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, made this public after the FEC weekly meeting in Abuja. The […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The dust raised by alleged missing of the 2016 budget bill recently presented to the National Assembly (NASS) by President Muhammadu Buhari is yet to settle, as the Senate Wednesday set up a committee to search for the proposed financial document. The latest development followed a point […]
