By Niyi Adeyi The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has again expressed shock on the fresh – second within three weeks, the sum of $5.7 Million, belonging to the Federal government and seized by the South African Asset Forfeiture Unit of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA). The group in a statement issued by […]
President Goodluck Jonathan is presently on a one-day official visit to Niamey, the capital of Niger Republic, to participate in an Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Lake Chad Basin Commission, for joint efforts against the insurgency. In a statement by his Special Assistant to the President on Media […]
Just three weeks after seizing $9.3 million from two Nigerians and an Israeli for arms purchase, South African authorities have seized another $5.7 million arms money from Nigeria, report says on Monday. The money was seized by the country’s Asset Forfeiture Unit of the National Prosecuting Authority. The cash, according to the report was for […]
IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu Impressed with their contributions on the emancipation of Igbo nation, nine pressure groups in the South-East zone of Nigeria have concluded plans to confer posthumous award on Nigeria,s first republic president, late Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, Dr. Akanu Ibiam and Prof. Chinua Achebe. Also to be recognised by the […]
Arsene Wenger lost the plot after Jose Mourinho’s unbeaten run against Arsenal increased to 12 games after Chelsea’s 2-0 victory at Stamford Bridge. The Arsenal manager, says he has no regrets for the shove on Mourinho when his incredible Barclays Premier League clash erupted after just 20 minutes. ‘‘I don’t regret it, what is […]
The Peoples Democratic Party on Sunday attacked the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying that the party never wanted the deadly Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) to end in the country. PDP, in a statement issued by Olisa Metuh, National Publicity Secretary, accused the APC for yet another failed attempt to discredit the PDP-led federal government and […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has checked President Goodluck Jonathan and the ruling Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), to stop taking credit for the country’s successful containment of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), saying such claim amounts to sheer dishonesty for the duo to turn what was a collective effort to a PDP campaign issue. In […]
By Ayo Balogun Despite the reported headway made on the war against the dreaded Boko Haram insurgents, the Federal Government has again been alarmed that the insurgency traces remained, therefore anti – terrorists efforts must be sustained until the militancy is “completely wiped out” in the country. The Companion, an Association of Muslim […]
The Ekiti State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has written the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Alooma Mukthar, of plans by the Ekiti State Chief Judge, Justice Ayodeji Daramola, to connive with the outgoing governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, to abort the inauguration of the Governor-Elect, Mr Ayo Fayose, on October 16, this year. […]
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola and thousands of Muslim faithful observed the Eid-El-Kabir prayers on Saturday at the Lagos Central Mosque, where the governor said there is hope for the nation. The governor said the future of Nigeria lied in the hands of Nigerians who must be willing and ready to salvage […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos Following an early morning attack Friday, 12 people were killed by suspected Fulani headsmen in four villages in Bachit District of Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. Our Correspondent gathered that Lwa, Dum, Rachit and Dyang villages all in Bachit Districts were attacked simultaneously at about 1:am Friday by […]
IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu The Civil Liberties Organisation CLO, has dragged the Inspector- General of police, IGP, Suleiman Abba, to court over prolonged detention of some members of pro- Biafran group, Zionist Federation Movement, without trial. Those arrested and languishing in the police net are, Benjamin Onwuka, (leader of the movement), Kelvin Eke, Saamson Ijaga, Uduma […]
The Vice Chairman of Senate Committee on Lands and Housing, Sen. Gbenga Ashafa has dropped his aspiration to contest governorship election in Lagos State on the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmaker, however, declared his intention to seek a second term in the 2015 general election as the senator that would represent the […]
Oyewale Oyelola Ondo state chapter of Peoples Democratic Party has vowed to resist the plan by the National Working Committee of the party to handover the structure of the party in the state to Governor Olusegun Mimiko who rejoined PDP on Thursday seven years adventure in Labour party. The State PDP Deputy Chairman, Hon Fatai […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos Boko Haram have continued their onslaught in Michika Local Government Area of Adamawa State, raiding more border villages in the area. Narrating their ordeal, a resident of Garta village raided by the sect members who identified himself as Tizhe said insurgents arrived his village around 6 pm raiding homes and shops. “They […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Awka Senator Hope Uzodinma, representing Orlu senatorial district of Imo state, on Friday narrowly escaped mob action as he splashed dollars at the funeral of his younger sister, Professor Josephine Anagbogu in Anambra. AFRICAN EXAMINER gathered that it took the intervention of security operatives to disperse army of youths who […]
The Coroner’s Inquest into the death of unknown persons in the collapsed building at the Synagogue Church of All Nations at Ikotun area of Lagos, Nigeria commences sitting at the Coroner Court, High Court Premises, Ikeja from 13 October. The Lagos State Government had instituted a Coroner’s Inquest under the Lagos State Coroner’s System […]
The Vice Chairman of Senate Committee on Lands and Housing, Sen. Gbenga Ashafa has dropped his aspiration to contest governorship election in Lagos State on the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmaker, however, declared his intention to seek a second term in the 2015 general election as the senator that would represent […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos As the battle for 2015 Plateau Governorship election gatheres momentum, an aspirant and Senator, representing Plateau Southern district, Victor Lar, has affirmed that incumbent Governor Jonah Jang will not impose candidate from Northern zone in the forthcoming PDP primary. Lar made the disclosure Friday in Jos, the state capital, when he […]
Oyewale Oyelola Ondo State Governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko on Thursday dumped Labour Party for ruling Peoples’ Democratic Party ahead of 2015 general elections. Mimiko in his return statement affirmed he returned to the PDP for national interest as well as to ensure the re-election of President Goodluck Jonathan in next year presidential election. His defection […]
