Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has sent condolences to the Lamido of Adamawa, (HRH) Barkindo Mustapha, over the death of his mother, Hajiya Adda Gombeji. The Lamido’s mother passed away a few days ago at her residence in Yola, Adamawa State, at the age of 87. Atiku in a statement, praised the late octogenarian mother […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen Nigeria anti-graft body, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to prosecute a former National Chairman of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Haliru Mohammed as well as his son, Abbah on a four count criminal charge of alleged money laundering, diversion of public funds and others. While the former […]
By Ignatius Okpara, Enugu As Christians across the world mark Christmas, Enugu State Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, has called on the faithful to use the celebration to offer special prayers for the progress of Nigeria, as well as dedicate their lives to the service of God and advancement of peace and tolerance in the country. In […]
… As 4 Perish In Auto Crash By Ignatius Okpara, Enugu This year’s Christmas celebration in Imilike Agu, Udenu council Area of Enugu state turned sour, on Friday, as son hacked his 60 years old father, identified as Paulinus Ugwuoke to death. AFRICAN EXAMINER learnt that the ugly incident has thrown the entire community into […]
By Ayo Balogun, Port Harcourt BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal government has concluded plans to reduce the pump price of petrol from N87 to N85 a litre and is set to also remove the controversial oil subsidies, Minister of State for Petroleum, Dr Ibe Kachikwu has disclosed. Inspecting the Port Harcourt refinery on […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Youths of Southern Ijaw LGA of Bayelsa State have declared total support and re-affirmed their resolve to vote massively for Governor Henry Seriake Dickson in the re-scheduled January 9 election in the area. The youths, represented by the Presidents of the various communities in the LG, in an enlarged meeting with […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, Governor Henry Seriake Dickson has called on Bayelsans to imbibe the positive attributes of peace, love and forgiveness, which Christ propagated, lived and died for. Governor Dickson, who made the call in his Christmas message to the people of the State, reminded […]
By Abdul Gaffar Bello A Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has dismissed the appeals filed by the Governorship candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Olorogun O’ tega Emerhor, and Labour Party (LP), Chief Great Ogboru, both contesting the victory of the incumbent Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa in the April 11, 2015 poll. […]
By Ignatius Okpara, Benin City The Chief Security Officer (CSO) of the University of Benin, (UNIBEN) Edo state, South-South Nigeria, Mr. Umar Otokiti, was on Wednesday arraigned before an Ekiadolor Magistrates’ Court in Ovia North East Council Area of the state over alleged stealing. Otokiti, who is a retired Colonel of the Nigerian Army, was […]
By Niyi Adeyi BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As the Nigerian Christians prepare to join their counterparts in other parts of the world for this year’s Christmas, President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the faithful to remember victims of terrorism and insurgency in the country, especially Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs). Mr. President in his festivity message […]
By Ayo Balogun, Abuja BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Justice Ahmed Mohammed of the Federal High Court Abuja has washed his hands off the trial of Independent People of Biafra (IPOB) leader and Radio Biafra Director Nnamdi Kanu. Justice Mohammed took the decision following Mr Kanu’s statement in court that he did not have confidence […]
By Ayo Balogun The Federal Government (FG) has called on the media houses to lend their unflinching support in the nation building task as well as always act in the National interest. Information and Culture Minister, Alhaji Lai Mohammed made the call Wednesday in Lagos, at a meeting with the Newspapers’ Editors. While affirming the […]
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode Wednesday called on Muslims in Nigeria to offer special prayers for greater peace, unity and continuous progress of the country, as they join their counterparts across the world to celebrate this year’s Eid El Maulud – the birth of Prophet Muhammad. Ambode in a statement signed by his Chief […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen The trial of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) and Director of the Radio Biafra, Nnmadi Kanu Wednesday, suffered another setback as Justice Ahmed Mohammed of a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja discontinue with the suit. The withdrawal followed the IPOB Leader’s protest against the jurist, with respect to trust and […]
By Ignatius Okpara, Enugu The Uchenna Madu led faction of the Movement for Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra, (MASSOB), has vowed to hold Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano responsible over the alleged recent killings of some pro-Biafra protesters in the State. A statement signed by Madu and made available to newsmen in Enugu on […]
*As Rivers APC Hails Buhari Over Her Appointment BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, Mrs. Ibim Semenitari has said her priority is to actualize President Buhari’s development vision for the Niger Delta region. She said this on Tuesday in Port Harcourt when the outgoing Managing Director, […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has described the N6.8 trillion 2016 federal budget presented by President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday as a big fraud and executive conspiracy tailored towards mortgaging the future of the nation. The party queried President Buhari’s decision to borrow N2 trillion, the biggest in the history of the […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Asaba Commercial Tricycle operators otherwise known as (Keke), on Tuesday took to the streets of Asaba, the Delta state capital, to protest what they described as government exploitation through double ticketing. The protesters had expressed displeasure over the sudden increase in their daily ticket payment from 150 to 300 naira without pre information to […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Lagos State Government has lifted the order restricting vehicular and human movement during the December monthly Environmental Sanitation Exercise expected to come up on Saturday, 26th December, 2015 to allow free movement of persons during the end of year festive seasons and joyous transition into the New Year. The State Commissioner for […]
PROTOCOLS I am honoured and privileged to present the 2016 Budget proposal. This is my first address before this joint session of the National Assembly. I have come here today, not only to address members of the National Assembly, but also to speak directly to the men and women who placed us here. I know […]
