By Ayo Balogun, African Examiner – Rivers state governor, Mr Nyesom Wike and immediate past first lady Mrs. Patience Jonathan have been accused of involving in a multi-billion frauds at the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC). The said fraudulent activities occurred in Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) under the supervision of Mr Wike, when he […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has announced immediate dissolution of the board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). This announcement was made Friday in a letter signed by the Head of Civil Service (HOS) of the Federation, Mr. Danladi Kifasi. The corporation is a government agency that regulates the lucrative oil and gas sector, and also […]
By Abdul Gaffar Bello – Apparently to set the record straight and clear misconception, Senate President, Bukola Saraki has clarified that the upper legislative chamber went on another recess, so as allow the just constituted Senate Ad-Hoc Committees on Legislative Agenda as well as review of its finances, enough time to carry out their assignments […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen – The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned and rejected the outcome of the appointment exercise Thursday, of the principal officers in both chambers of the National Assembly. APC’s position was made public in a statement issued by its National Secretary, Alhaji Mai Mala Buni. Buni stated that the ruling party […]
By Ayo Balogun, Lagos – United States (US) President Barrack Obama will play host to his Nigerian counterpart, President Muhammadu Buhari next month – July 20, 2015. This is contained in a press statement issued Wednesday from the White House. The release informed that the visit would underscore the United States’ “longstanding friendship with Nigeria, […]
By Niyi Adeyi – As measures taken by the previous State Governments failed to yield the desirable change on the persistent traffic in Apapa, Lagos Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has requested the Federal Government to support the State by completing truck parks, constructing and upgrading adjoining axis, as well as link bridges in the Council […]
*Blame Speaker Dogara For The Show of Shame – Pro-Gbajabiamila Lawmakers Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – The People’s Democratic Party Caucus in the House of Representatives has asked President Mohammadu Buhari to prevail on the All Progressives Party (APC) members to be civil in their conduct. The caucus led by the former Deputy House Leader, Leo […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen – In contradiction to the party’s nomination, Senate President, Bukola Saraki Thursday at the plenary session announced Senator Ali Ndume from Borno State as the new 8th Senate Leader. Similarly, Saraki announced Senator Bala Ibn Na’Alla from kebbi State as the new Deputy Senate Leader. He also announced Senator Francis Alimikhena from […]
By Ignatius Okpara, Benin City – The Edo state station of DAAR Communications Limited, owners of African Independent Television (AIT) and Ray Power FM, were on Wednesday shut down by the workers over non-payment of 17 months backlog salaries. AFRICAN EXAMINER reports that the aggrieved workers of the media outfit, took over the entrance to […]
By Ayo Afolabi, Abuja – The presidency has denied rumours making the round that personnel of the State Security Service have been expelled from the Presidential Villa. A statement issued by the president’s spokesperson, Femi Adesina said President Buhari has given no such order. “While it is true that a reorganization of security at the […]
Some members of the House of Representatives have disagreed over the decision of the house to instigate a probe into alleged scams in the Refined Product Exchange Agreement otherwise known as Crude oil swap contracts. The Rep members; Hon. Obinna Chidoka of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP and Mojeed Alabi, All Progressive Congress, APC, said […]
From Agabus Pwanagba, Jos – The people of Heipang District of Barkin Ladi LGA of Plateau State have alleged that men of the Special Task Force (STF) responsible for the maintenance of peace in the State, have in the last 4 years killed 33 persons and injured scores in the district. The allegation was made […]
By Ignatius Okpara, Port-Harcourt – Less than a week Sea pirates killed a Naval officer in Balyesa state, three marine policemen, including an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) on patrol, were Tuesday killed by Sea hoodlums in Rivers State, South South Nigeria. The ugly incident our Correspondent gathered occurred near the Abonnema Jetty in Port […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – President of the Senate, Senator Bukola Saraki, has appointed Senator Isa Galaudu and Mr. Yusufu Adesola Olaniyonu as the Chief of Staff and Special Adviser, Media respectively. The appointments of the duo were the first senior aides Senator Saraki approved since his emergence as the Senate President. The Statement signed by […]
On Monday, June 22, Mr. Nyesom Wike, briefed the media and made numerous allegations. These allegations are the same ones that Mr. Wike set up a commission of inquiry to investigate. However in keeping with Rt. Hon Chibuike Amaechi’s commitment to good governance and to transparent and accountable stewardship to Rivers people, we will reiterate […]
President Muhammadu Buhari said Tuesday in Abuja that his administration has received firm assurances of cooperation from the United States and other countries on the recovery and repatriation of funds stolen from Nigeria. Speaking at an audience with members of the Northern Traditional Rulers Council led by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, […]
By Abdul Gaffar Bello – Possibility of the National Chairman of the ruling APC, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun retaining his present position is by the day, getting slimmer, just as some Governors of the party Tuesday demanded for his immediate resignation, over his role in the rampaging NASS leadership tussle. The APC Governors made the demand, […]
By Ayo Balogun – The Chief Judge of the FCT High Court has assigned to court No. 37 in Kuje a suit in respect of which the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Director-General of Presidential Campaign Organization, Ahmadu Ali, and a former Minister of Finance and Director of Finance of President Goodluck Jonathan’s Presidential Campaign Organization, […]
By Ignatius Okpara, Enugu – The Enugu State Police Command has denied reports that it dumped dead bodies of 50 young men at the mortuary of the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital Ituku Ozalla, Enugu. Mr. Ebere Amaraizu, the command’s image maker, who reacted to the allegation on in Enugu, said the mortuary’s records should […]
By Ayo Balogun- President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday vowed that funds stolen by government officials who abused their offices in the recent past will be recovered and blocked leakages in the system. Speaking at a meeting with the Governors in the Presidential Villa, President Buhari also assured the governors that the days of impunity, lack […]
