Agabus Pwanagba, Jos The University of Jos branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has said its members will not participate in any academic activity until all their entitlements are paid in full, out of the N1.16 billion released to the institution by the Federal Government. The Union stated this in a press […]
By Ignatius Okpara Amidst strong speculations that he is receiving treatment abroad after a ghastly auto accident, the Edo state government has refused to disclose the whereabouts of Governor Adams Oshiohmole in abroad. Recall that on December 28, 2013 Governor Oshiomhole escaped death in a ghastly motor accident at about 9.45am around Ewu in Edo […]
IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu As the 2015 general elections gathers momentum, the campaign posters of President Goodluck Jonathan has flooded every nook and crannies of the coal city state of Enugu.. The posters, pasted in major streets in Enugu, the state capital, came amidst prevailing uncertainty over Jonathan’s 2015 ambition. African Examiner reports that one of […]
Ignatius Okpara, Enugu Less than 24 hours that Governor Sullivan Chime of Enugu state lambasted the All Progressive Congress APC, describing it as a party of no substance, the opposition party has replied him, saying “Enugu state is sick and needs enough dosage of APC of 2015 general elections. African Examiner, reports that Chime, made […]
Ignatius Okpara, Enugu Enugu state Governor, Barrister Sullivan Chime on Saturday blasted the All Progressives Congress, APC, describing it as a political party of no substance. He specifically said that “APC is a mission impossible, particularly Enugu adding that the people of the state are not disposed to the opposition party. Chime who spoke during […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos Following the security and political challenges bedeviling the country the Bauchi State Government and the Center for Islamic Culture Population and Development have gathered over 6000 Islamic clerics across the country in Bauchi for a three day National Prayer. At commencement of the event, the Coordinator of the Prayer session, Imam Ibrahim […]
Ignatius Okpara, Enugu The Enugu state police command says it arrested a total of 351 suspects involving in various crimes in the state in 2012. Adamu Ababakar, the state Commissioner of police disclosed this Friday in Enugu, while reviewing its operation between 2012-2013. A break down of the cases indicates that 188 suspects were apprehended […]
IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu The lingering crisis rocking the University of Nigeria Nsukka, UNN worsened Friday, as youths in the area staged protest rally in the university town, calling for the immediate removal of the embattled Vice Chancellor, (VC) Prof Batho Okolo. The youths, numbering over 500 said apart from his alleged role in the unjust […]
Ayo Balogun, Lagos As doctors prepare for a nationwide strike, the Lagos State Government has warned doctors under its employment not to join its counterpart in federal hospitals in the strike as government will implement the ‘no work, no pay’ policy. According to the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Aderemi Ibirogba, “the State Government will […]
The All Progressive Congress, APC in Rivers State has commended the Rivers State Governor, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi on the many giant strides of his government, particularly, in health, education, roads and bridges, power, human capital development, including others. The APC said, the giant strides are clear testimony of good leadership, good governance and […]
Kayode Adelowokan, Lagos Lagos State Government has said the law against domestic violence and violence in work places is still in force in the state, warning that offenders will be prosecuted according to the provisions of law. The state Deputy Governor, Honourable Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, disclosed this on Friday while addressing journalists at the Governor’s office, […]
Ayo Balogun, Lagos Along with other global personalities like Pope Francis of the Vatican, Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe and Mayor of Warsaw, Poland, Hanna Gronkiewicz-waltz, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN) was at the weekend named one of the 100 Top Global Thinkers for 2013 by a global personality assessment organization, Lo Spazio […]
…Says OBJ Is Chief Assassin Of All Times By Ayo Balogun, Lagos Niger Delta warlord, Alhaji Mujahid Dokubo-Asari has bombed former President Olusegun Obasanjo over the letter he wrote to President Goodluck Jonathan accusing the president of training snipers, promoting ethnicity, corruption and others. Dokubo-Asari says he wondered why Obasanjo should accuse Jonathan of training […]
Kayode Adelowokan, Lagos Delta state Governor, Emmanuel Uduaghan has said that the Federal Government and stakeholders in the health sector would work hard to avert the January 6th industrial action by the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA). NMA had embarked on a 5-day warning strike last year as part of ways to press home its demands […]
Ignatius Okpara, Enugu Abia state Governor, Thoedore Ahamefula Orji, has said that the rotation of power between old Bende and old Aba divisions will help to enthrone fairness and equity in the state’s polity. Orji stated this Thursday when a delegation of political leaders from Obingwa Local Government Area of the state paid him a […]
Ignatius Okpara, Enugu Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo state, is yet to make a public appearance about five days after he involved in a ghastly auto crash. African Examiner gathered that the Edo state number one citizen, has been away from public view since after his convoy had an accident at Ewu, along the Benin-Auchi-Okene […]
Kayode Adelowokan, Lagos The Presidency has moved to assure the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) and the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) that it has no plan to sell the 4 refineries in the country. The unions had threatened to halt the loading of crude cargoes […]
IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu The All Progressives Congress, APC, has declared that it will not participate in the proposed local government council election in Anambra state scheduled to hold on January 11 2014. To this end, the party has directed all APC councillorships, chairmanship and all its party members to boycott the election. Announcing the decision, […]
The African Examiner Former Deputy Governor of Osun state, Senator Iyiola Omisore has described the proposed building of an Interdenominational Worship centre worth several billions of Naira by Osun state Government as misplaced priority and sheer hypocrisy. Speaking through his Director of Media and Strategy, Prince Diran Odeyemi, Senator Omisore said the proposed worship centre […]
By Ayo Balogun Hundreds of traders staged peaceful protest in Abuja on Thursday over alleged plan by Abuja Investment and Property Company Limited (AIPCL) and All Purpose Shelter Limited to allocate the shops to new allottees. Some of the inscriptions on the various placards carried by the aggrieved protesters, include: “We have lost livelihood due to […]
