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Tuesday, January 5th, 2016
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen Hope of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) of receiving loan application from Nigeria might be dashed after all, as President Muhammadu Buhari told the international financial agency boss Tuesday, Ms. Christine Lagrade that the country will look inwards, enforce regulations to stop financial leakages and adopt global best practices in generating more […]
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Tuesday, January 5th, 2016
By Abdul Gaffar Bello A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has adjourned hearing till Thursday, January 7, 2016, bail application by the former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Haliru Bello Mohammed and his son, Abba. The former Finance and Defence Minister and his son are currently standing trial over money laundering […]
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Tuesday, January 5th, 2016
BALTIMORE, MA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday stormed the home of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Olisa Metuh in Abuja and arrested him in connection with some shady deals. Richard Ihediwa, Special Assistant to the PDP National Publicity Secretary confirmed the arrest in a statement on […]
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Monday, January 4th, 2016
President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the Government and the people of Kogi State on the death of Dr. Abdul I. Atta. Buhari in a statement signed by his SA on the Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adeshina joins the State in mourning the former Permanent Secretary in the Northern Region’s Ministry of Health, who […]
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Monday, January 4th, 2016
By Niyi Adeyi Following media report on investigations of his past, the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh has denied that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has never invited him, nor questioned him on any matter whatsoever since its inception. Metuh in a statement signed Monday by his SA, […]
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Monday, January 4th, 2016
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) has described as “vague, unsubstantiated and malicious”, the allegation that Bayelsa State Governor, Henry Seriake Dickson, had compromised the Bayelsa State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mr. Baritor Kpagir with N200 million to rig the December 5 governorship election. The allegation was made by one Ted Francis, an […]
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Sunday, January 3rd, 2016
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Asaba BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Operatives of the Nigerian Navy have uncovered a hideout of crude oil thieves in Oteghale village, in Warri-South council Area of Delta State, just as they apprehended 16 of the suspects. The Flag Officer Commanding, Central Naval Command, Rear Admiral Augustine Suleiman, who disclosed this to […]
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Sunday, January 3rd, 2016
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Ijaw People’s Assembly has accused multinational oil company, Agip of allegedly making its security platform available to the All Progressives Congress (APC) for diversion of election materials in the last governorship elections in Bayelsa State. The organisation which said the action of Agip undermined security of the state also […]
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Sunday, January 3rd, 2016
Buhari Support Group, has challenged the governorship candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva, to stop his actions which were capable of destroying the office and reputation of President Muhammadu Buhari. The BSG in a statement issued on Sunday by its leader, Ebiowei Tarabina, and obtained by journalists in Yenagoa, specifically accused Sylva of using Buhari’s […]
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Sunday, January 3rd, 2016
With gratitude to God for a life well spent on earth, the family of Late Joseph Egua of Idumu Iyasele in Esan South East Local Government of Edo State announces the passing away of their wife, mother, grandmother and sister MRS LUCY EGUA, who transited into glory on January 3, 2016, at the age of […]
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Saturday, January 2nd, 2016
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has sympathised with President Muhammadu Buhari and leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) over their inability to accept, with equanimity, constructive criticisms of their administration. In a statement on Saturday, the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Chief Olisa Metuh, said it was unfortunate that the APC and its leaders, […]
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Saturday, January 2nd, 2016
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu Tension has enveloped the entire Umuenem Ezinesi Oduma, in Aninri Local Government Area of Enugu state , following the alleged murder of a middle age woman by her step son, who is now in police custody. The state police command, said, husband of the deceased, whose name was given as Anyim […]
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Saturday, January 2nd, 2016
By Tajudeen Balogun, Head, African Examiner, Nigeria Bureau Compliment of the season to fellow compatriots. Almost this time last year, the mood in Nigeria was mixed. That time, as success wishes and warm greetings on the incoming year (2015) rented the air, the planning for the last general elections was also in the top gear. […]
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Friday, January 1st, 2016
*Assures On Security And Total Clamp Down On Kidnappers And Criminal Elements BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – While 2015 was a very challenging year for Bayelsa and the nation at large, Governor Seriake Dickson has held out hope that even the more dire prognosis for 2016 will be overcome and Bayelsa will march forward in progress, peace […]
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Friday, January 1st, 2016
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja The Senate Thursday described as untrue the claim that it planned to purchase cars worth N50bn as mentioned by President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday in his maiden media chat. In a statement by the upper legislative chamber’s Spokesperson, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, said while the Senate is contemplating on purchasing cars, it does […]
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Thursday, December 31st, 2015
By Niyi Adeyi …Promises Proposed Budget Will Solve Socio-Economic Crises President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Nigerian courts to support the Federal Government (FG) efforts and help in the recovery of stolen funds by speedily concluding trials. Buhari in his New Year Message Thursday, stressed that FG crackdown on corruption would continue to be vigorously pursued […]
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Thursday, December 31st, 2015
By Ayo Balogun BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Court of Appeal, sitting in Owerri, Imo State, has nullified the election of Governor Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia. The Court in its judgement, on Thursday, announced his main rival, Dr. Alex Otti of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), as winner of the election held on […]
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Thursday, December 31st, 2015
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen A Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja Thursday upturned the ruling of Taraba State Election Petition Tribunal, which had earlier sacked the incumbent Governor Darius Ishaku. The Chairman of the five-man appeal panel, Justice Abdul Aboki, ruled that the first respondent and candidate of the ruling APC, Hajia Aisha Alhassan lacked legal […]
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Thursday, December 31st, 2015
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Solomon Arase, has directed Senior Police officers across the country, to monitor strictly the use of firearms and ammunition by officers under them. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ACP Olabisi Kolawole, handed down IG’s directive Wednesday in an interview with the NAN in Lagos. The order, she said was […]
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Thursday, December 31st, 2015
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has reacted to the alleged error he committed on his comments over the raging war by the troops to stem activities of the Boko Haram terrorists. Mohammed Wednesday insisted during a meeting with News and Political Editors in Lagos, that the military has largely met the […]
