BALTIMORE, MD, (AFRICAN EXAMINER) The Rivers State Chapter of All Progressives Congress [APC] has expressed shock over the reaction of the PDP to N300 billion suit instituted by Rotimi Amaechi against Governor Wike and PDP in the state. A statement signed and issued by its Publicity Secretary, Mr. Chris Finebone said: “It is indeed hilarious […]
BALTIMORE, MD, (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal government yesterday joined in the facilitation of the quick restoration of civilian rule in Burkina Faso a day after President Muhammadu Buhari hosted an Extraordinary session of ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Governments in Abuja, where the decision was taken to ensure the termination of last […]
By Ayo Balogun BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian Police said the release of Chief Olu Falae from his captives was made possible as the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Solomon Arase, coordinated both aerial and land operations to ensure the freedom of the former presidential candidate of the Alliance for Democracy. A statement from […]
By Ayodele Afolabi BALTIMORE, MD, (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki has denied reports that he was attacked by protesters and hoodlums at Ilorin Praying ground. A section of the media had reported that Saraki was whisked away after he was pelted with stones. But a statement by his media aide […]
* TUC Issues Ultimatum for Payment of Salary Arrears By Ayodele Afolabi BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Pensioners in Ekiti State are angry over the decision of the Ayo Fayose administration to exclude them from the N9.6 billion bailout money released from the Central Bank to settle salary arrears and other allowances owed workers. The […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The All Progressives Congress in Kwara State has raised the alarm that thugs were mobilised to the Ilorin Eid praying ground on Thursday to embarrass the Senate President, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki. The Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki and his entourage were briefly in attendance at Ilorin Eid […]
By Mustapha Abdul Salaam BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Defence Headquarters (DHQ) Wednesday indicated troops Tuesday cleared two Boko Haram terrorists camps at Jangurori and Bulatori villages, as well as arrested today, 43 suspected Boko Haram militants, including a kingpins in the area, named Bulama Modu who doubles as ‘Amir’ of Bulakuri. In addition, Military […]
By Abdul Gaffar Bello BALTIMORE, MD, (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has felicitated with the Nigerian Muslims as they celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Kabir as well as congratulated their counterparts are currently in the Saudi Arabia to participate in the Hajj rites. President Buhari according to a release by his SSA on Media and Publicity, […]
BALTIMORE, MD, (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Immediate past governor of Rivers State Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has dragged before an Abuja High court, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the party chairman in Rivers State, Felix Obuah and two others over false allegations of foreign accounts ownership and funds embezzlement against Amaechi. It would be recalled that […]
By Ayo Balogun BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Solomon Arase has warned that hard times await perpetrators of violent crime against women. The IGP assured the Federal ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development of his total support on the clampdown on perpetrators of violent crimes and other gender-based violence […]
*Next Hearing For October 21 By Ganiyu Nasirudeen BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER – Senate President, Bukola Saraki made good his Monday’s pledge by appearing Tuesday morning, before the Code of Conduct Bureau Tribunal, after several failed attempts to halt being investigated by the judicial body. Saraki who arrived the premises of the Tribunal in Abuja, […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governorship primary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State started on a stormy note this morning with protest by supporters of governorship aspirant, Ndutimi Alaibe, who were denied access to the venue of the event. Alaibe was also not allowed to enter the venue. He was seen at […]
The Federal Government has declared Thursday 24th and Friday 25th September as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Abubakar Magaji, announced this in a statement issued on behalf of the federal government. Magaji enjoined all Muslim faithful and Nigerians to extend the religious benefits of the Eid-el-Kabir […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu The lingering leadership crisis rocking the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra, MASSOB, has worsened, as faction has accused its embattled leader, Chief Ralph Uwazurike of using the organization to enrich himself. The rival group, also alleged that Uwazurike, has been sacrificing his members for selfish gains. […]
By Ayo Balogun BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has again denied allegation by the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that it is using security agencies and other forceful means to manipulate proceedings at the Akwa Ibom Governorship Election Petition Tribunal. While addressing a press in Lagos Monday, the party’s […]
By Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Senate President,Abubakar Bukola Saraki has said he would appear before the Code of Conduct Tribunal on Tuesday September, 22, 2015. A statement by his Media aide, Yusuf Olaniyonu however said that while the Senate President had stated and maintained that he is ready to submit […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Owerri BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As part of its renewed efforts towards ridding Imo State of child trafficking, police in the state have arrested another syndicate of women involved in sourcing and selling of newly born babies to childless couple. The state Commissioner of police, Mr. Taiwo Lakanu, paraded the suspects […]
From Agabus Pwanagba Jos BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A pan Yoruba group under the aegis of Omo Oodua Yourba Community in the 19 Northern States and Abuja, has called on the Federal Government (FG) to immortalize the late matriarch, Chief Mrs. HID Awolowo. The group said the call became necessary in view of her […]
From Agabus Pwanagba, Jos BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The immediate past Governor of Plateau and serving Senator, Jonah Jang has expressed confidence that the State’s Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Jos, will help the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to reclaim all its stolen mandate taken through rigging in the last general polls, by […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – For the second time, the Senate President, Bukola Saraki has failed to appear before the Code of Conduct Tribunal, to answer questions relating to false declaration of assets, which he was alleged. Saraki was billed to appear before the Tribunal Last Friday, but failed, prompting the chairman […]
