By Ayo Balogun, Lagos – Twenty-two years after, activists have called on PresidentMuhammadu Buhari to immortalise the acclaimed winner of the June 12, 1993 Presidential election, late Chief Moshood Abiola. Comrade Kayode Opeifa, a June 12 activist stated that Abiola deserved to be immortalised and all those who fought for the actualisation of June 12, […]
By Ignatius Okpara, Enugu – The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), a non-governmental organization, has observed that the ongoing leadership tussle in the National Assembly is worrisome, therefore urged all warring factions to embrace peace and dialogue. A statement issued by its Executive Director, Auwal Ibrahim Musa (Rafsanjani) and made available to AFRICAN EXAMINER […]
Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari is billed to leave the country tomorrow to attend the ongoing 25th African Union (AU) Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa. In a statement issued Friday in Abuja by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adeshina, President Buhari while on the trip will undertake his first continental assignment after […]
An Association of Muslim men in Business and Profession, The Companion is adding its voice to the widely anticipated New Nigeria debate, especially as the country just transited to a new democratic administration. Further to this, the group for the second time, is holding a National Discourse this weekend with the theme: “2015 General Elections: Setting Agenda For the New Government”. […]
The Afenifere Renewal Group (ARG) has described the “June 12 struggle” as an albatross for those who betrayed its cause, particularly Ambassador Babagana Kingibe. The group, in a statement released on Thursday by its Publicity Secretary, Kunle Famoriyo, said Kingibe, who, some days ago, reportedly wants the “ghost of June 12 laid to rest” on […]
By Mustapha Abdul Salaam – The Defence Headquarters Thursday urged residents of Zaki biam, Katsina who fled their homes after an armed gang ambushed and killed a soldier and policeman not to entertain fear of reprisal attack. The military authorities in its latest post hinted that while every effort was being made to track down […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Port Harcourt – More 28 persons have been confirmed dead in Rivers State following continued consumption of the killer local gin by unsuspecting consumers, thus bringing the casualty figure from 38 to 66. Director of Public Health in the State Ministry of Health, Dr. Nnana Onyekwere, made this known on Wednesday in […]
The Lagos State Government fears that massive flood may sweep across the State any moment from now as the water level has risen drastically, calling on Lagosians living in flood-prone areas to relocate to avert disaster. The government said intensive rainfall is imminent as the state enters the peak period of the rainy season. Ayodeji […]
By Abdul Gafaar Bello – For the second time within a week, President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday held another closed door meeting with the Nigerian service Chiefs in Abuja, to finalize anti-terrorists strategy to be presented at the Lake Chad Basin Commission meeting in Abuja tomorrow. Briefing journalists after the meeting, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Defence, […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Umuahia – Abductors of Mr. Anthony Abomah, a staff of an Abia State-based oil servicing company, Saipem Nig. Ltd., have demanded N2 million ransom for his release. This was made known to AFRICAN EXAMINER Correspondent, by a source in the company who craved anonymity. It would be recalled the victim, was kidnapped […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen – Senator Ahmed Lawan of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and one of the candidates jostling for the position of Senate Presidency of the 8th upper legislative session has threatened to approach court over the manner the election of the National Assembly and inauguration were conducted yesterday. Lawan disclosed this Wednesday […]
The Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has raised the alarm after a group of people were caught thumb-printing fresh ballot papers in parts of the State under the supervision of local leaders of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the State. The alarm was contained in a press statement signed by […]
*Restates commitment to work with whoever Emerges Ayodele Afolabi, Abuj – President Muhammadu Buhari said he has noted the outcome of the just-concluded election of leaders of the National Assembly. A statement issued by his Special Adviser (Media and Publicity) Femi Adesina said the president would rather prefer that the process of electing the national assembly […]
By Niyi Adeyi – The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has described as totally unacceptable and the highest level of indiscipline and treachery the conduct of Tuesday’s inauguration of the National Assembly that led to the emergence of Senator Bukola Saraki and Hon Yakubu Dogara as Senate President and Speaker of the House of Representatives, […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – The new Senate President Bukola Saraki in his acceptance speech on Tuesday promised to carry all senators along in his decision making. He also urged the senators to key into the change mantra the President Buhari administration is known for, so as to meet expectations of Nigerians. “I believe what you […]
By Ayo Afolabi – Hon. Yakubu Dogara from north east has defeated his arch rival Femi Gbajabiamila from Lagos state to become the speaker of the 8th House of Representatives. Dogara polled 182 votes while Femi Gbajabiamila got 174 votes with 2 votes voided Dogara’s election as Speaker is a big blow to the All […]
Senator Bukola Saraki from Kwara state has emerged the President of the 8th Senate of Nigeria unopposed. He was elected Monday morning at the inauguration of the new upper legislative House. He has thereafter taken the oath of office. Outgoing deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, PDP from Enugu state defeated Senator Ali Ndume from […]
By Ayo Balogun – Contrary to his earlier decision not to interfere in the process of choosing the leadership of the National Assembly, President Mohaamadu Buhari has summoned the meeting of the APC members and senators-elect with the aiming of resolving the raging row that has torn the party apart in past weeks. The division […]
FROM IGNATIUS OKPARA, Owerri – Heavily armed unknown gunmen have killed three members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Umuokpo Village in Nwangele local government area of Imo State. According to a source in the community, the deceased Mr. Placid Ejimmadu, Livinus Iwumune and Jonathan Ibemere were shot dead last Sunday around 8pm. The […]
By Abul Gafaar Bello – In line with President Muhammadu Buhari’s inaugural directive, the Nigerian Military has relocated the terrorists’ Command centre to Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, in a renewed drive to crush the bloody attack in the North Eastern Nigeria. In a statement issued Monday in Maiduguri, by the Acting Director Army Public Relations, […]
