The social-economic effects of Boko Haram insurgency has taken its effect on the Maisandari Rice Farmers Association in Borno state, as its members has suspended farming from the start of this year. Chairman of the association, Malam Garba Ibrahim, made the disclosure on Sunday to NAN. He said: “We are an association of big term […]
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has declared it will no longer allow vessels, without International Ships and Port Facility Security (ISPS) requirement to berth at the nation’s seaports. NPA Managing Director according to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Habib Abdullahi, announced that the new policy was effective from June 12. He noted that all vessels […]
The Malaria song by Bez, Waje, Eva and Falz has been released. The educative message dropped online, was done in a catchy and upbeat tune, preaches No More Malaria. The song which was produced by Bez and IBK Spaceshipboi and packaged in conjunction with “Malaria No More”, a non-profit organization, with the aim eradicating death […]
The remains of late Director – General, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Professor Dora Nkem Akunyili, is to be committed to mother earth on Saturday August 28 in Anambra state, South-East Nigeria In a statement issued on Sunday by the former Information and Communication Mininster’s husband, Dr Chike, the family […]
…As Nigeria American Investors Sign MOU The power sector reform is progressing with the administration addressing teething problems facing the sector,Minister of State Power,Hon. Mohammed Wakil has disclosed. Speaking after signing a memorandum of understanding with a group of American investors in Abuja, the minister explained that the reform in the sector is a major […]
Ignatius Okpara, Owerri Tension and fear gripped residents of Owerri, the Imo state capital, following the discovering of bombs allegedly planted by unknown person in the premises of Living Faith Church (aka Winners Chapel), located along the Owerri-Port Harcourt road Sunday. Some members of the church who spoke to our correspondent on condition of anonymity […]
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has re-emphasized his interest to run for the most exalted position in the country after declaring that he is still in the race for the primary election to elect the flag bearer of the All Progressive Congress, APC. Atiku, a former presidential aspirant on the platform of the ruling Peoples […]
…as Governor Obiano Bans Erection of 5 Storey Building in The State Less than three weeks after an uncompleted four storey building belonging to the Anglican church collapsed in Onitsha, Anambra state, killing some people, another ongoing five storey in the city on Saturday went down. The disaster occurred at Udi Street Fegge in […]
The Iraqi Sunnis insurgents who have captured much of northern part of the country have posted pictures showing shooting of scores of the captured national soldiers in a province north of the capital Baghdad. The pictures on the dissidents – Levant or ISIL website showed masked fighters, loading the captives onto flatbed trucks before forcing […]
Until over 200 schoolgirls abducted by the insurgents in Chibok area of Borno state are released, Nigerians have been told to expect more and unrelenting protests to demand for coordinated and frantic efforts by the government to ensure the release of the students. Rallies, processions, demonstrations and prayers in Abuja and other cities across the […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Benin The crisis in Edo state House of Assembly over the weekend took yet another pleasant dimension as Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty (HRM), Omo n’Oba Solomon Erediauwa, appealed to all political gladiators not to plunge the state into crisis. The paramount monarch also urged state political leaders to have a […]
Mario Balotelli’s headed goal early in the second half gave Italy a crucial 2-1 win over fellow European heavyweights England in their Group D opener in Manaus. Continuing the pattern of a free-scoring World Cup, both sides created a flurry of chances in an open and attacking match despite the stifling heat and humidity of […]
Jacob Oyewale, Abuja The newly elected National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun has said that the electorate will vote out the People’s Democratic Party in the 2015 general elections. Oyegun stated this in his acceptance speech as National Chairman of leading opposition party in just concluded first national convention of the […]
The Presidency on Saturday congratulated the All Progressives Congress for its ability to hold a successful convention. It said that the national officers, who were elected at the party’s national convention which was held at Abuja on Friday but ended in the early hours of Saturday, emerged at a critical time when the nation was […]
LEADERS of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday accused President Jonathan of ineptitude, weakness and lack of capacity to solve the problems of the country. The APC leaders, who spoke at the 1st National Convention of the party at Eagle Square, Abuja, insisted there must be change in the leadership of the country, urging […]
Niger State Governor Babangida Aliyu Saturday said it was everybody’s business to end insurgency in the country and not the Federal Government’s alone. This is contained in statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Israel Ebije, according to a News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) report. In it, the governor contended in Minna that insecurity […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos The Special Task Force (STF) responsible for the maintenance of peace in Plateau State have confirmed the abduction of a foreigner working with Retro Construction Company in Langtang South Local Government of the State. Although, his nationality is yet to be unraveled, African Examiner gathered that the foreigner was kidnapped at a […]
As muscles continue to be flexed in Iran between the warring factions, Iran has expressed readiness to assist Iraqi government in her battle against the Sunni insurgents, reported BBC. Iranian President, Hassan Rouhani has also denied ever sending troops to fight in Iraq. However, an Iraqi source told the BBC that 130 Iranian Revolutionary Guards […]
The Lagos Railway Command of the Nigeria Police Force said it had arrested the master-mind of Tuesday’s attack on a railway at Itoki station, an outskirt of Ogun State. Some aggrieved persons have attacked the station, in protest against hike in the fares of Mass Transit Train Services. News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that […]
The Brazilians did not forget Stephen Keshi and his Super Eagles after the men in green swooped down to South America’s biggest country for the FIFA Confederations Cup last year. Though they were unable to navigate themselves through an examining group including world champions Spain and Copa America holders Uruguay, they did give a good […]
