A coalition of Niger-Delta activists under the aegis of Vanguards of Nigeria’s Democracy on Saturday said it has uncovered clandestine moves by President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress to probe the administration of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan and send him to prison on trumped-up charges. A statement issued by the spokesperson of VND, Mr. […]
*Bayelsa Pledges Collaboration *Sets Up Committee For A Detailed Plan Of Acton The Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson says, the State Government will set up a committee to collaborate with the management of the Oil and Gas free zone Authority of Nigeria to work out a detailed plan of action for the take off […]
By Ignatius Okpara, Owerri – Resident of Egbelu Nguru community in Ngor Okpala Council Area of Imo State are now living in perpetual fear and apprehension, following alleged invasion of the area by suspected kidnappers and rapists. AFRICAN EXAMINER gathered that the development had made some of the villagers to flee the community, especially young […]
*Petition EFCC, ICPC, Code of Conduct Bureau. By Ignatius Okpara, Enugu – Leaders of Igbo students in various institutions of higher learning in Nigeria, under the aegis of “Association of Igbo student leaders” have petitioned the Economic And Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Independent Corrupt Practices And Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) calling for the speedy […]
By Ignatius Okpara, Enugu – Disturbed by the debt burden inherited by the Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi-led administration, the Enugu State House of Assembly has authorised the state government to restructure commercial bank loans obtained by the previous administration into Federal Government bonds. The loan covered by the motion is seven billion, nine hundred and five […]
Former Rivers State Governor, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has urged Nigerians and Muslim faithfuls to join hands in moving the country forward as they pray for peace and unity while celebrating the end of the Ramadan fasting period. In a statement released by Amaechi’s Media Office, signed by David Iyofor, the APC chieftain prayed […]
Governor Henry Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State has enjoined Moslem faithfuls in the country to continue to live in peace with the adherents of other religions, noting that all religions are one and important, as his administration will continue to give equal recognition to all of them. The Governor, who gave the advice in his […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Mr. Abdullahi Gana Muhammadu as the new Commandant-General of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). Mr. Abdullahi Gana Muhammadu succeeds Dr Ade Abolurin, who has retired from service. Abdullahi Gana Muhammadu, who was an Assistant Commandant-General of the NSCDC before his new appointment, hails from […]
By Agabus Pwanagba – Barely 24 hours after over 50 persons were killed in a bomb explosion in Gombe State, two explosions have hit Damaturu, the Yobe State capital. The twin blasts, which occurred at Phase 1 Eid praying ground were reportedly detonated by 2 female suicide bombers. According to the Nigerian army, at least […]
By Niyi Adeyi – As the Muslims all over the world round off the year’s Ramadan fasting, the Muslims Right Concern (MURIC) has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to pay attention to the state of Nigeria’s prisons and the inmates. While noting that the country’s prisons were notorious for being overcrowded, dirty and unfit for […]
By Mustapha Abdul Salaam – Muslims in Nigeria join fellow faithful in some parts of the world today to mark the end of this year’s Ramadan fasting. This follows confirmation and announcement Thursday, by Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, of sighting of moon in some Northern states, including Borno, Kano and Sokoto. The Sultan […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudee – The newly appointed Chief of Army Staff (CAS), Major General Tukur Buratai has announced his resolve to spend the incoming Eid-el-Fitr break with the National troops currently waging war against the dreaded Boko Haram insurgents in Yobe State, North Eastern Nigeria. General Buratai made the disclosure to journalists Thursday in Abuja […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the dissolution of the Governing Boards of Federal Parastatals, Agencies and Institutions with effect from today, July 16, 2015. Until the boards are reconstituted, Chief Executive Officers of the affected parastatals, agencies and institutions are to refer all matters requiring the attention of their boards to the President, through the […]
President Muhammadu Buhari said Thursday in Abuja that under his leadership, Nigeria will continue to support the use of nuclear technology for peaceful purposes and human development only. Nigeria, President Buhari said, therefore welcomes this week’s agreement between Iran and the six world powers on its nuclear programme. At a meeting with visiting Iranian Vice […]
By Ayo Balogun – The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) of engaging in brazen lies by alleging interference by the security agencies with cases before election petition tribunals, describing the development as a futile attempt by the opposition to pull the wool over the eyes of Nigerians. APC […]
By Ignatius Okpara, Enugu – There are strong indications that Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, of Enugu state may have changed his mind of not probing the immediate past administration of Ex-Governor Sullivan Chime, as he has constituted an 11-man audit committee to probe, and fish out ghost workers in the 17 council Areas of the state. […]
*Spells out how states can avoid salary crisis in the future. A new Nigeria is happening and it will require the commitment of all Nigerians, according to Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo during an interactive session he held with Nigerians based in Addis Ababa last night. The Vice President who had just returned to Abuja […]
AHEAD of his four-day official trip to the United States (U.S.)on Sunday, President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday met with a former Commonwealth Secretary-General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku. The duo held talks on the President’s pending visit at the meeting which held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. President Buhari, who is honouring an invitation from U.S. President Barrack […]
By Abdul Gaffar Bello – Former Military President Ibrahim Babangida has advocated for new strategic efforts as well as new initiatives if the country wants to win the war against insurgency. In a special message he issued Wednesday, General Babangida who lamented that the Boko Haram insurgents have continued to portray Islam in very bad, […]
By Ignatius Okpara, Umuahia – The Abia State Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Umuahia, has struck out the petition filed by the gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC Chief Nyerere Anyim, against the victory of the People’s Democratic party PDP candidate, and governor of the state, Okezie Ikpeazu. Both candidates hail from Obingwa […]
