BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Public Relations Manager of Transcorp Hilton Abuja, Mr. Shola Adeyemo has been honoured with an Outstanding Performance Award by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, Capital Chapter. The award came in recognition of his service and contributions to the development of public relations practice in Nigeria and the hospitality […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Bayelsa Elders Council, (BEC) have asked the Federal government to be cautious in the deployment of troops, especially the soldiers for unlawful duties or to rig the election. They warned that any attempt to manipulate the December 5th Governorship election in Bayelsa State will reverse the gains of democracy in […]
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has dismissed as a contrived distraction, the alleged fraud in the Treasury Single Account (TSA) and the rumoured diversion of its funds to bankroll elections in Bayelsa and Kogi States. In a statement isued in Abuja Monday by his Special Adviser, Segun Adeyemi, the Minister challenged […]
President Muhammadu Buhari reaffirmed Monday in Abuja that his administration will give full regard to due process and the rule of law in the prosecution of its war against corruption. Buhari who gave the assurance at an audience with a delegation from the Foursquare Gospel Church, President Buhari restated his commitment to recovering stolen funds, […]
By Ayo Balogun The Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde has canvassed support for the migration of analogue broadcasting to digital as a way of boosting the standard of television broadcasting in the country. He thus commended the management of Lagos State Television for quality broadcasting over its three and half […]
The Military Monday confirmed that troops of 7 Division Garrison Nigerian Army in Operation LAFIYA DOLE, have arrested a suspected Boko Haram terrorist kingpin, Mr. John Trankil, at Kasuwar Shanu in Maiduguri metropolis, Borno State, North East Nigeria. Defence Headquarters (DHQ) Preliminary investigation indicated that nine terrorists sneaked into the Maiduguri armed with AK 47 […]
Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson over the weekend announced that a befitting monument would be named after the late Senator Amaitari Zuofa, as part of efforts to immortalize the nonagenarian. The Governor also directed the state Ministry of Culture and Ijaw National Affairs to liaise with the Zuofa family to build a befitting mausoleum […]
*Says “It’s a Fraud Against Nigerians” Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has said he will not attend the meeting called by the Federal Government with State governors on the Treasury Single Account (TSA), pointing out categorically that the State Government was not interested in the TSA policy, which he said was a fraud against […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The people of Opume community in Ogbia local government area led by its traditional ruler HRH King A.J Turner and his Chief Council have declared their supports for Governor Dickson’s re-election bid. Making this known during a rally organized in support of the governor’s re-election held at Opume, the people […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A Catholic Priest in Enugu, Rev Fr. Ejike Mbaka has condemned the recent agitation and protests for Biafra nation describing the action as `evil.’ Mbaka made the condemnation in Enugu on Saturday in a sermon at his weekly Adoration Ministry. The cleric urged youths in the South East and South-South […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu has received with great shock and profound sadness, news of the dastardly and heinous terrorist attacks on innocent civilians in Paris. On behalf of the government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Buhari conveys his heartfelt sympathy to President Francois Hollande and the people France. […]
President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Yola, the Adamawa State capital honoured three soldiers who were seriously injured in the ongoing operations against Boko Haram insurgents, with the Purple Heart medal for gallantry. The award took place during Mr. President’s morale-boosting visit to the Nigerian military in the North Eastern State. At the conferment ceremony, President […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Owerri Imo State Governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha has reduced ministries in the state from 22 to13. A statement issued in Owerri, the state capital on Thursday by his Chief Press Secretary CPS, Sam Onwuemeodo, explained that the reduction followed the disturbing economic situation in the Nigeria which had compelled the federal and […]
By Mustapha Abdul Salaam The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) confirmed Friday that troops have cleared Boko Haram terrorists’ camps at Nwalemer, Mallemiri and Bale as well as in Gwoza axis in Borno State, North East Nigeria. Military announced that the troops of 26 Task Force Brigade have also destroyed terrorists’ camps in Tripkwopta and Gidan Gachi […]
Three Nigerian women have been listed among the 250 most influential in the world. Obiageli Ezekwesili, Abike Dabiri-Erewa and Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala join a list of powerful women around the world, such as Oprah Winfrey, Melinda Gates, Michelle Obama and Hilary Clinton. The top 250 Most Influential Women in the World was compiled by Richtopia.com. Ezekwesili […]
By Ayo Balogun, Abuja BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged the newly appointed transport minister, Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi to overhaul the Nigeria’s railway system as well as the maritime sector of the country. Rivers APC said in a statement signed by the Chairman, Dr. […]
By Ayo Balogun, Abuja BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu has called on the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, faithful to hold the All Progressives Congress, APC-led Federal Government accountable on its campaign promises. He made the call in Abuja on Thursday at the PDP National Conference themed […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Senate ad-hoc committee on power, currently investigating the Privatisation of the nation’s power sector, has accused some staffs of the Bureau of Public Enterprises ( BPE), the government agency which supervised the process, of compromising their office. The Chairman of the Committee, Senator Abubakar Kyari (APC Borno […]
By Ayo BAlogun, Lagos BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Inspector General of Police, IGP, Solomon Arase has debunked claims that the Nigeria Police have killed members of the Movement for the Actualisation of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) and the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) who have been protesting on the streets and markets. […]
Senate President, Bukola Saraki Thursday was relieved as the Supreme court ruled that the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), should await its determination on the appeal by Saraki before it. The National Assembly (NASS) Chairman, has approached the apex court about two weeks ago, when it failed for the second time, to stop the CCT […]
