A leading Muslim cleric in kenya Sheikh Mohammed Idris, has been reportedly shot dead in the country coastal city of Mombasa. According to The Guardian, Sheikh Idris who was until his death the Chairman, Kenya Council of Imams and Preachers, was killed close to a mosque near his home by a group of gunmen. Reports […]
The newly elected Executive Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun state was today inaugurated in Abeokuta with Governor Ibikunle Amosun assuring that the party would work towards uniting all members. Speaking at the ceremony held at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta, the governor charged the newly inaugurated the new Executive […]
Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly has finally declared his intention to contest the governorship seat of Lagos in 2015, even as he says God told him to contest for the position to replace Governor Babatunde Fashola as governor of Lagos State next year. At a meeting with staff of the State House […]
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has congratulated the newly appointed Emir of Kano, Malam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, describing his choice as “God made’’. Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, Secretary-General of the Council, stated in a statement in Abuja on Monday that Sanusi’s appointment “convinced us that a good choice has been made’’. NSCIA described […]
…Calls for Upholding of ‘’Virtuous Tenet’’ By Tajudeen Balogun In its determination to ensure violence free and credible elections in Ekiti and Osun states, a pan Yoruba Movement, Oodua Democratic Coalition (ODC), has announced its plan to embark on enlightenment campaign within the region with a view to encourage the entire citizenry to participate in […]
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked Mr. Frank LA RUE, UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression to issue urgent appeal and measures to stop the government of President Goodluck Jonathan from continuing harassment and intimidation of several media houses and newspapers in Nigeria. […]
Ayo Balogun, Lagos Hundreds of members of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Nigeria stormed Governor Babatunde Fashola’s office on Monday protesting the imposition of Akinwunmi Ambode as the governorship flag bearer of the party in next year’s gubernatorial poll in the state by Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. The protesters, under the aegis of […]
By Agabus Pwanagba As the 2015 general elections draws nearer, a group under the aegis of North Central Youth Movement for Good Governance (NCYMGG) has called on Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido to contest the year’s Presidential seat. Briefing journalists in Jos on Monday, the group’s National Coordinator, Nafiu Yau, informed that the call was […]
Unknown to many, the resolve by the government of Kano State to install his father, Alhaji Musa Sale-Kwankwaso as the Wazirin Kano (a status of Prime Minister) has been the root of the ongoing crisis in Kano over the choise of the Former governor of CBN, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as the Emir of Kano, Newspot […]
The newly installed Emir of Kano, HRH, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi has received official appointment letter at his coronation ceremonies which held in the Africa Hall, Kano State Government House, Kano. The 14th Emir Sanusi was announced on Monday, as the successor to the immediate past Monarchy, late Ado Bayero. African Examiner learnt that the ceremony […]
Barely two weeks to the coming election, supporters of the ruling APC in Ekiti state and the leading opposition PDP, have clashed, leaving one person dead, while several others critically injured, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) has reported. Eye witnesses said trouble started at about 8 a.m. on Sunday, when some APC members trooped out […]
Ignatius Okpara, Onitsha Tension has mounted at the Bridge head market, Onitsha, Anambra state over scores of traders who have threatened a showdown with the leadership of the market on its alleged plot to disenfranchise more than 1500 of its members in the forthcoming union election. African Examiner gathered that the looming crisis emanated from […]
By Agabus Pwanagba The Central Business area of Jos, Plateau state is full of heavy traffic snarl this morning, preparatory to the Vice President, Namadi Sambo’s visit. Although, the purpose of the visit is not yet known, but sources revealed to African Examiner that the visit was parts of normal routine checks. Consequently, normal business […]
A female suicide bomber, who attempted to bomb a military Artillery Regiment Quarter in Gomber was killed along with a soldier before she could get to her target Sunday. The woman, according to a source, covered herself in hijab and hid the explosives in a handbag and walked towards the 301 Artillery Regiment Quarter in […]
FROM IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu The Archbishop of Enugu Ecclesiastical province of Anglican Communion, His Grace, most Rev. Emmanuel Chukwuma, says christian leaders in Nigeria will resist any attempt by government to impose taxes on churches in the country. Rev. Chukwuma said he will personally mobilise other church leaders in the South-East geo political zone of […]
Davido, Mafikozolo, Uhuru and Clarence Peters were the big winners of the fourth edition of the MTV Africa Music Awards which held in Durban, Saouth Africa, on Saturday night. Quadruple nominees, Mafikizolo triumphed in the Best Group and Song of The Year categories, while Davido won Best Male and Artist of the Year. Uhuru was […]
The Peoples’ Democratic party has withdrawn a congratulatory message earlier issue on the newly appointed Emir of Kano Alhaji Lamido Sanusi saying the message was issued in error. This was made known through a statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary of the party Sunday. The statement reads: ‘’Our attention has been drawn to an […]
There was a reported protest on Sunday in Kano as the former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mallam Lamido Sanusi Lamido was announced as the successor to the immediate past Emir of Kano, Ado Bayero who died last Friday. Newsport Nigeria reported that after the announcement by the Secretary to Kano state government, […]
FROM IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu ….Demands 50 Billion For Damages. The Civil Liberties Organisation(CLO) and a leader of Northern Community in Enugu State, Alhaji Mohammed Lawan Ayagva have dragged the Enugu state government to court over alleged imposition of identity cards on all Northerners resident in Enugu. The Human rights organisation and the Hausa leader are […]
The south east Governors forum on sunday expressed shock and deep sorrow over the sudden demise of former Minister of information, professor Dora Akunyili. The former Director- General of National Agency for food Drug Administration and control NAFDAC passed on last saturday in far away India during a protracted cancer related ailment. Besides, the governors, […]
