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Tuesday, June 23rd, 2015
By Nwaorgu Faustinus – Non-indigenes in Rivers State under the aegis of Endangered Non Indigenes Forum in Rivers State (EINFRS) have cried out to President Muhammadu Buhari, , following the threat by Governor Nyesom Wike to crack down on them as part of his determination to deal ruthlessly with associates and loyalties of the immediate […]
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Monday, June 22nd, 2015
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – he fence mending meeting conveyed by the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, John Odigie Oyegun between the Bukola Saraki and Ahmad Lawan group was deadlocked. Although the meeting was held behind closed door, African Examiner learnt that none of the two combatants were willing to shift ground. The […]
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Monday, June 22nd, 2015
By Mustapha Abdul Salaam – Many people were feared dead Monday evening at a Fish market in Gamboru, Maiduguri, the Borno State, when two suicide bombers disguised as beggars and detonated the explosives planted in their body. While the first explosion erupted in the market, the second bomber was shortly killed with other victims closed […]
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Monday, June 22nd, 2015
President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the removal of military from non-essential check points nationwide. Speaking at a meeting with the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Defence, the Chief Of Defence Staff, Service Chiefs and Heads of National Security Agencies, President Buhari said, however, that military check-points could be retained in areas outside the North-Eastern states […]
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Monday, June 22nd, 2015
As the federal government concludes plans to remove oil subsidy, pressure is mounting on President Muhammadu Buhari to retain the crude oil swap arrangement in order to save cost. The crude oil swap deal in lieu of subsidy may however be guided by tighter regulations and control. However, security agencies have fingered some international oil […]
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Monday, June 22nd, 2015
President Muhammadu Buhari after arriving the Presidential Villa Abuja Sunday, officially resumed work at his office around 9.00 am on Monday. His Vice, Professor Yemi Osinbajo who also moved into the Presidential Villa yesterday (Sunday), also came into his Villa’s office shortly afterward. Professor Osinbanjo however joined President Buhari in meetings with aides and the […]
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Monday, June 22nd, 2015
United States based veteran journalist, Mr Laolu Akande has been named the Spokesperson of the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo. His appointment was made public Monday morning from the VP’s office. Mr. Akande until his appointment, is the North America bureau chief of one of the Nigerian National Dailies, The Guardian Newspaper. He is also […]
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Sunday, June 21st, 2015
By Ayo Balogun, Lagos – The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has dragged state governments and the Federal Government to International Labour Organisation (ILO), requesting its Governing Body to establish without delay a Commission of Inquiry to examine systematic and egregious non-observance of Convention No 29 on Forced Labour and other international standards on […]
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Sunday, June 21st, 2015
The Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed as a wild goose chase the probe of the Chibuike Amaechi administration ordered by the Caretaker Governor of Rivers State, Chief Nyesom Wike. Wike had on Friday inaugurated a seven-man Judicial Commission of Inquiry (JCI) with Justice George Emereji as Chairman and given […]
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Sunday, June 21st, 2015
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – Former Vice President and chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC), Atiku Abubakar says it is dangerous for any individual or group in the ranks of the ruling party to constitute themselves into an opposition even before the constitution and take off President Muhammadu Buhari’s government. The former Vice President made the […]
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Sunday, June 21st, 2015
From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu – The ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) Chairmen’s Forum has urged aggrieved parties in the ongoing National Assembly leadership wrangling to embrace peace and re-conciliatory moves by President Muhammadu Buhari and National leadership of the party. The Chairmen, in a statement signed by its Publicity Secretary and Enugu state Chairman, Dr. […]
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Saturday, June 20th, 2015
By Ignatius Okpara – Exactly one week that he was abducted by unknown gunmen in Calabar, Pastor Seyi Adekunle, of the Living Faith Church, otherwise known as Winners Chapel has regained his freedom. It would be recalled that the clergyman, was whisked away from the church premises along IBB Way Calabar, last Saturday. The cleric […]
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Saturday, June 20th, 2015
From Agabus Pwanagba, Jos – Following a court judgment in favour of retirees of the popular Hill Station Hotel Jos, all moveable property of the hotel, were Friday taken away to the Industrial Court in the State capital as ordered by court. The Hotel is one of the early hospitality centres in Plateau, which started […]
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Saturday, June 20th, 2015
By Ignatius Okpara – Gunmen have Abduct Vice Chancellor (VC) of the Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rivers state, Professor (Mrs.) Rosamond Green. She was said to have been abducted on her way home Friday night in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. Registrar of the institution, Adiele Ikem, told newsmen after a management meeting […]
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Friday, June 19th, 2015
By Ayo Balogun, Lagos – Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has sacked the Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer, CEO, of the Lagos State Development and Property Corporation (LSPDC), Mr Taofeek Abiodun Oki over suspected case of fraud. Ambode also approved the sack of three Principal Officers of the corporation. In his replacement, the governor […]
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Friday, June 19th, 2015
By Ignatius Okpara, Onitsha – At least, four students of the Federal Government-owned Metallurgical Training Institute (MTI), Onitsha were Thursday allegedly shot by the police with one in critical condition during a violent protest staged by the students. The students started violent protest over poor hostel accommodation and rejection of the school’s Diploma certificate by […]
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Friday, June 19th, 2015
By Nwaorgu Faustinus – The Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned Thursday’s Gestapo style invasion of the residence of the immediate past Rivers State Commissioner for Information, Mrs. Ibim Semenitari at No. 12A Ernest Ikoli Street, Old G.R.A, Port Harcourt. The invasion which was on the order of Governor Nyesom […]
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Thursday, June 18th, 2015
By Odimegwu Onwumere – The Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu was invariably telling the world that what would bring honour to his personality and office was service to duty and not media sycophancy, when he made the disclosure in a press briefing made available to the public on June 17, through his Chief Press […]
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Thursday, June 18th, 2015
By Abdul-Warith Afekade Blessing Agbomhere – Mr President, permit me to seize this opportunity to congratulate you as you begin your journey as the captain of this ship called the Nigerian State. Indeed, your leadership qualities and capabilities become clearer with each passing day for all to see. Notwithstanding the sorry state of our nation’s […]
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Thursday, June 18th, 2015
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested former Imo State Governor, Ikedi Ohakim. Ohakim was quizzed Thursday morning in his Asokoro residence, Abuja. The former Governor who has been roped into multiple cases of corruption, during his tenure (between 2007and 2011) was summoned by the anti-graft agency to appear […]
