Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja The Ministry of Aviation has said that the committee set up to work out the possibility of setting up a National Carrier had concluded its work and that her ministry had submitted the report to President Muhammadu Buhari for approval. “We are waiting for President Buhari’s approval so that we can take […]
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has described as outlandish and irrational the claim by the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that it was robbed of victory in last Saturday’s Borno Central Senatorial bye election with the use of ”compromised electoral officials and security forces”. APC in a statement issued in Lagos Tuesday by its […]
Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu Tuesday recorded victory at the State’s Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Umuahia, the state capital, as his election has been upheld by the lower court. Ikpeazu is the candidate of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), while one of his main challengers and petitioner, is Mr. Alex Otti of […]
By Ayo Balogun Chairman, Afenifere Renewal Group (ARG), Chief Wale Oshun says the exit of Chief Reuben Fasaranti from the group is an indication that the organization has come to roost. Oshun said the statement by Fasanranti that the Afenifere he led has derailed has confirmed Afenifere’s worst fears of what “we had always known […]
By Ignatius Okpara The Police in Ebonyi State, South East Nigeria, Monday confirmed that no fewer than five persons were killed during a deadly clash between two rival secret cult groups in the state. The State Police Public Relations Officer PPRO George Okafor, disclosed this to newsmen in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi state capital. He said: […]
The federal high court, Abuja has just granted Sambo Dasuki, former national security adviser (NSA), permission to travel abroad for medical reasons.? Justice Adeniyi Ademola further ordered the release of Dansuki’s international passport to him noting that prosecuting counsel was not able to prove why he should be stopped from travelling abroad for medical treatment. […]
By Ayo Balogun BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Lagos State Task Force on Counterfeit and Fake Drugs and Unwholesome Processed Foods has shut no fewer than 33 illegal Pharmacies and Patent Medicine shops and carted away fake drugs worth millions of Naira in Ojo area of Lagos State in a renewed effort to sanitize […]
By Ignatius Okpara, Enugu Police Operatives in Udenu Division of the Enugu State Command have nabbed two members of a notorious kidnap and armed robbery gang that have been terrorizing the area and its environs. The State Police Public Relations Officer, (PPRO), Ebere Amarizu, confirmed this to AFRICAN EXAMINER Monday in Enugu, the State capital. […]
Despite that the outcome of investigations by the aviation experts, on Metrojet aircraft crash is still being awaited, the Russian airline Kogalymavia has linked the incident, which killed 224 people to “external influence”. The aviation official pointed out that the investigator using data from the aircraft’s “black boxes” was yet to give his conclusions; still, […]
The immediate past President Goodluck Jonathan Monday paid his second visit to his successor, Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa in FCT, Abuja. Former President Jonathan arrived the State House around 2.00pm in a black Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) and immediately moved into the New Banquet Hall of the villa, for the meeting which held […]
By Ignatius Okpara, Enugu The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) Mobile Court has convicted 19 out of the 21 accused, it arrested last week for various traffic offences in Enugu state. State Sector Commander, David Mendie, disclosed this while speaking with newsmen weekend in Enugu. According to him, although, 21 traffic offenders were apprehended last […]
By Ignatius Okpara, Abakaliki It’s Not True – Gov. Umahi Despite denial by the State Governor David Umahi, there is tension in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital and its environs, over the rumours that the 47 Boko Haram prisoners recently evacuated from Ekwulobia Prison in Anambra State have been relocated to the Abakaliki Prison. The […]
Defection Of APC Members a Welcome Development – Dickson The chances of Governor Seriake Dickson winning the December 5, 2015 governorship poll became brighter at the weekend in Yenagoa as over 2,000 members of the leading opposition party, All Progressives Congress, (APC) led by Senator John Brambaifa and Chief Alex Ekiotene made their way back […]
By Ayo Balogun Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode Sunday approved the appointment of Mrs. Olabowale Toluwalope Ademola as the 19th State’s Head of Service (HOS). In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Habib Aruna, Mrs. Ademola’s appointment which takes immediate effect, follows the statutory retirement of the immediate past HOS, Mrs. Folashade […]
By Niyi Adeyi The Presidency has swiftly reacted to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) allegation of “demarketing Nigeria”, against President Muhammadu Buhari, restating that the party’s Spokesperson, Olisa Metuh and his ilks’ attempts to distract Mr. President from the job he has been elected to do, will fail. Buhari’s SA on Media and Publicity, […]
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar said the demise Saturday, of the Emir of Borgu in Niger State North Central Nigeria, Alhaji Haliru Dantoro, has robbed Nigeria of a passionate advocate of peace, unity, religious tolerance and harmonious coexistence among the country’s complex ethnic diversities. Atiku in a statement from his media office in Abuja over […]
By Mustapha Abdul Salaam Alhaji Babakaka Garbai, of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has been declared the winner of the Saturday bye-election of the Borno Central Senatorial district. Announcing the result Sunday evening, the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) Returning Officer, Prof. Mohammed Fannami, declared that the winner polled a total of 120, 639 votes […]
The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expressed worry over what it considers reactionary statements on the state of the country, allegedly recently being uttered by President Muhammadu Buhari. The party in a statement issued Sunday by its National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh, held that Mr. President’s unwary statements have become very serious clog in […]
Fresh facts have emerged as to how the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC ) , Ibrahim Lamorde, advised that Abubakar Audu be disqualified from the governorship race in kogi on the strength of his graft charges. The APC appeal panel, chaired by Dr. Sam Sam Jaja, with Mr. Ahmad El-Marzuq and […]
The Unity Schools Old Students Association USOSA held its 29th AGM and plenary today October 31, 2013 at the NANET hotel and suites, Abuja. The AGM was well attended with a total of 42 schools in attendance. The AGM reviewed the activities of the association in the last year and commended the out going executive […]
