By Tajudeen Balogun with Agency Reports The last bomb blast in Abuja on Wednesday evening, which is the third in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and its environs, since the beginning of the year, has occasioned palpable fear among the residents a day after, with respect to security of lives and property. Although, no one […]
Sequel to the incessant bomb blast in some parts of the country, the Nigeria Security Services (SSS) has advised owners and managers of business complex in the country, not to allow hawkers in and around their premises. The advice came on the heels of the latest bomb blast – Emab plaza in Wuse II area […]
The Lagos State Police Command said it has begun full investigation into Wednesday night twin explosion at the Folawiyo Tank Farm on Creek road, Apapa, which left five people dead. The Command Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Ngozi Briade made the announcement in Lagos Thursday while addressing newsmen. Briade clarified that the incident occurred when a […]
Uruguay striker Luis Suarez has been handed the biggest ban in the history of football after FIFA suspended the Uruguay forward from all football-related activity for four months for biting Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini. Suarez, who has been ruled out of the rest of the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Brazil, has also been banned […]
The United States of America (USA) has condemned Wednesday bomb blast at Emab plaza in Wuse II, area of Abuja metropolis. In a statement issued by its Embassy in Abuja, the eruption which left over 20 people dead including a journalist and scores injured, US described the incident as “heartless and violent attacks on innocent […]
President Goodluck Jonathan has decided to cut short his trip to Equatorial Guinea where he had traveled to attend African Union, (AU) summit. The decision was a quick response to the bomb last which erupted in Emba plaza in Abuja on Wednesday. Premium Times reported that President Jonathan spokesperson, Dr. Reuben Abati, in a statement, […]
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Abuja Chapel has commiserated with the family of the Managing Editor (North) of the New Telegraph Newspaper, Alhaji Suleiman Bisalla, who was killed in Wednesday bomb blast at the EMAB Plaza in Abuja. Bisalla was among the 21 persons confirmed dead in the evening eruption. The chapel expressed grieve […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu Worried by the rumour of likely escalation of Boko Haram infiltration in the South Eastern part of Nigeria, the Catholic Dioceses of Enugu, has concluded plans to ban women from entering churches with hand bags during its masses (service). The development, according to a dependable source close to the church’s secretariat in Enugu, told African Examiner is […]
By Tajudeen Balogun I have put up a poser: “Ekiti kete Guber Election; Any Surprise Expected?” in the headline of pre-Ekiti last Saturday’s (June 21) gubernatorial election commentary. Specifically, the editorial was first posted on Thursday June 19 (as a sub story) and was re-posted (alone) on the Election Day. Well, the election has […]
From Agabus Pwanagba, Jos The attempt by the Plateau State House of Assembly to beam its searchlight on the activities of the state government has again hit a brick wall as the executive has issued yet another memo, barring its Ministries and agencies from giving access to legislators investigating alleged financial misappropriation by the State […]
Following the bomb blast at Emab Shopping Complex in Abuja on Wednesday evening, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Mohammed Abubakar, has ordered heavy security presence and surveillance in and around FCT Metropolis. IGP called on members of the public to remain vigilant and stay away from the scenes of explosion so as not to fall […]
Luis Suarez faces the prospect of a big financial hit following his alleged biting of Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini, with existing sponsorship deals potentially being ripped up and future endorsements put in jeopardy. Already, two of his sponsors — 888poker and adidas — have hinted that they may re-examine their deals with Suarez. 888poker, which […]
Four people were killed Wednesday night when a car reportedly laden with bomb exploded after running into a parked fuel tanker at Folawiyo Energy in Apapa, Lagos. The explosion, which eye witnesses thought was ‘’the handiwork of the dreaded Boko Haram sect’’, occurred at about 8:00pm. However, spokesperson of the Lagos state police command, Ngozi […]
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola has described the victory of Ayodele Fayose in the Ekiti as a shame to democracy. The governor said he was appalled by the way the people’s conscience were bought with rice and money to enable Fayose win the poll rather than voting for a governor who had performed creditably. […]
A church suspected to be ritualists’ den has been uncovered in Ikorodu area of Lagos, Nigeria as female kidnapper was arrested with two children for rituals. The burble bust when a woman was caught by residents at Majidun area of Ikorodu with two children inside a ‘Ghana-must go’ bag. She was arrested and handed over […]
The Nigeria police have confirmed 21 dead in an explosion that rocked the EMAB plaza Wednesday afternoon. The force revealed another 17 victims sustained various degrees of injuries, while the figure of automobile burnt by the blast has been put at 17. Eyewitness at the scene told African Examiner Online that the explosion occurred at […]
A bomb blast has hit Emaba Plaza, a busy shopping mall in the highbrow area of Nigeria’s capital city, on Aminu kano crescent Eyewitness at the scene told African Examiner Online that the explosion occurred at about 4pm at the gate of the busy plaza. Many cars are still ablaze. The latest bomb explosion occurred […]
Ignatius Okpara, Enugu Security operatives on Wednesday intercepted a luxury bus conveying over fifty suspected members of Boko Haram at Obollo Afor in Udenu council area of Enugu state. Unconfirmed reports have it that the alleged insurgents were heading to different parts of South east and South- south parts of Nigeria. They were apprehended by […]
Gov. Babatunde Fashola of Lagos State on Tuesday dispelled rumours peddled on reckless spending of the sum of $90 million (N13.5 billion) World Bank Education Loan the state government obtained in 2009, describing the conjecture as “unfounded.’’ According to The News, Fashola, who gave the explanation in Lagos while launching a book titled “Eko Project: […]
A bomb explosion has occurred at Kasuwan Kuturu market in Mubi area of Adamawa State. The Adamawa State Commissioner of Police, John Abakasanga, said the explosion targeted a police patrol team but there was no casualty from the blast. Details later
