The African Examiner Less than 24 hours in which 37 members of the House of Representatives dumped their party , the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), former vice president Atiku Abubakar has hinted that he is also considering decamping to the All Progressive Alliance (APC). The former vice president gave the hint while speaking to Journalists […]
Agabus Pwanagba Following the suspension of the over five months old strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), the University of Jos Student Union Government (SUG), has appealed to landlords of students of the institution to collect only 50 percent of rent owed by students during the strike. The appeal was made through […]
Ignatius Okpara, Enugu Conference of Nigerian Political Parties (CNPP) Wednesday rejected the request by Independent National Electoral Commission {INEC} to be empowered by National Assembly to disqualify candidates for elections, saying “we vote capital No to that”. According to CNPP, “We are saying Capital No based on the hard realities that the issue of disqualification […]
Kayode Adelowokan, Lagos The Coalition Against Corrupt Leaders (CACOL) has flayed the federal government for underfunding the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The Agency, on Monday, admitted that lack of adequate funding by the President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration is affecting its fight against corruption in the country. The Secretary of EFCC, Mr. Emmanuel Adegboyega, […]
Kayode Adelowokan, Lagos Nigerian President, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, has assured the people that his administration will partner with all stakeholders to convene a result oriented national dialogue, which outcome will add value to the process of building a stronger, united, more democratic and stable Nigeria. Jonathan made this known in Abuja on Wednesday during the […]
Ignatius Okpara Indigenes of Asaba, the state capital of Delta State, have kicked against the naming of Asaba airport after former late Nigeria’s first lady, and wife of ex- military president, Mariam Babangida, by the state government. Instead, the people canvassed for naming of the airport after the late Premier of Mid-Western region, Chief Dennis […]
Kayode Adelowokan, Lagos President, Women Arise for Change Initiative, Dr. Joe Okei-Odumakin, has called on Nigerians to have a change of mindset that says one particular ethnic group cannot serve over others. Okei-Odumakin disclosed this while speaking at a two day Summit on Fostering Peaceful Inter-ethnic Relations in Nigeria with Lagos and Ibadan as Melting Points […]
By Ayo Balogun Another bomb has rocked Rivers State again barely 24 hours in which the Office of the Deputy Governor of the State was bombed by unknown assailants. This time around, it was the office of Justice Charles Wali that was reportedly bombed around 3.00pm on Wednesday. The Administrative block of the judge’s office […]
Controversy over the phantom unremitted $49.8 billion crude oil lifting by the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) was laid to rest on Wednesday as the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi and the Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala stated that the reconciliation exercise which […]
Report reaching us says thirty-seven Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members of the House of Representative have decamped to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmakers said they are joining the APC due to division and factionalisation within the PDP. They claimed that their defection to APC is in obedience to section 68 subsection 1G of […]
The African Examiner Controversy has continued to trail a letter said to have been written by President Obasanjo’s daughter Iyabo Obasanjo to her father calling her a liar and manipulator. Iyabo’s letter appears to be a direct reply to Obasanjo’s recent controversial letter to President Goodluck Jonathan. Her Purported Letter: “It brings me no joy […]
Press Release: U.S. Embassy Abuja Announces New Procedure for Drop Box Renewals Abuja, Nigeria — U.S. Embassy Abuja announced a streamlined, more convenient drop box renewal process for non-immigrant visas today. Applicants who meet the eligibility requirements listed on our web site may apply for a renewal of their U.S. non-immigrant visa without visiting the U.S. Embassy in […]
The African Examiner The All Progressives Congress (APC) Interim Chairman in Rivers State, Dr. Davies Ibiamu Ikanya, has advised President Jonathan to address the nation on crucial issues raised in the letter recently written to him by former President Olusegun Obasanjo. He also advised President Jonathan “to tell Nigerians if he did assure General Obasanjo […]
The Lagos State Police Command has assured Lagos residents of crime free yuletide. The Police Public Relations Officer of the Lagos Command, Inspector Ngozi Braide said the police are doing everything possible to ensure law and order this season. The PPRO said, “Event centres, churches, mosques and markets will be adequately covered by our men, […]
Muyiwa Bamidele, Abuja The Nigeria Senate has dismissed the call by the main opposition party, All Progressives Congress (APC) that the National Assembly should commence impeachment proceedings against President Goodluck Jonathan. The Chairman of Senate Committee on Media, Information and Public Affairs, Enyinnaya Abaribe (PDP-Abia), said at a news conference in Abuja that the call […]
Ayo Balogun, Lagos The Rivers State Deputy Governor, Engr Tele Ikuru escaped death today as a part of his office was bombed by unknown assailants. Explosive device was reported to have exploded at the Administrative part of the office in a loud bang. The Deputy Governor’s Media Office confirmed the explosion, saying that statement will […]
The African Examiner Kwara State Government has earmarked One Hundred And Twenty Four Billion, Five Hundred and Twenty Five Million, Nine Hundred and Fifty Seven Thousand, One Hundred and Thirteen Naira (N124,525,957,113) as the 2014 budget proposal. Presenting the budget proposal to the State Legislature, the State Governor, Dr. Abdulfatah Ahmed said the budget tagged […]
Ignatius Okpara, Enugu The youth wing of the apex Igbo socio- cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has declared a serious war on the leadership of its parent body apparently over an undisclosed cash gift President Goodluck Jonathan gave them during their recent visit to the presidential villa, Abuja. Our correspondent gathered that the youth wing of […]
The People’s Democratic Movement, PDM has asked President Goodluck Jonathan to immediately react to former President Obasanjo’s letter or face impeachment from the National Assembly. This call was contained in a statement issued by the party’s spokesperson, Ahmadu Abubakar and made available to African Examiner. Part of the statement reads: “We read with consternation and […]
Ignatius Okpara, Enugu Operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) of the Enugu state police command have arrested 9 notorious Armed Robbery suspects believed to be terrorising motorists along Abakiliki Enugu Expressway. The state police public Relations Officer, PPRO, Ebere Amarizu, DSP who disclosed this to African Examiner Monday in Enugu, gave names of the […]
