(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Enugu state Command of the Nigeria Immigration Service NIS, has repatriated 75 illegal immigrants arrested in parts of the state. Comptroller incharge of the state, Madam Dora Amahian who disclosed this to newsmen Monday in her office, in Enugu said they were arrested in parts of the state during a raid operation […]
By Sufuyan Ojeifo (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari, who went into the 2015 presidential election on the crest of a countrywide approbation as a man of integrity, could not have come better recommended by Nigerians for the task of clearing the nation’s Augean stables. On the force of his antecedents and credentials, he was […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As part of its humanitarian services to mankind, Rotary International, District 9142 Nigeria, says her intervention projects this year in the South East, and South- South regions will focus on Education, health, human empowerment via skill acquisition, amongst others. The District is made up of South-East and South- […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Bayelsa State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Daniel Iworiso-Markson has said that education remains one of the biggest investment of the restoration government of Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson. He said in the last six years the government has deliberately paid attention to the education sector by building and equipping public schools […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Vice President and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential aspirant, Atiku Abubakar said he would ensure Adamawa returns to PDP. Abubakar gave the assurance Saturday in Yola while speaking at a Mega Rally organized by the state branch of the party. Atiku said that Adamawa was a PDP state and he would […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Sen. Ademola Adeleke, representing Osun West Senatorial District has been declared the winner of the Peoples Democratic (PDP) governorship primary ahead of Sept. 22 election. Gov. Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State, who is the Chairman of the election panel said Adeleke scored 1,569 votes. Dickson said that Adeleke’s closest rival, Mr Akin […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Dr. Alex Otti, a former governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance ( APGA ) in the 2015 general elections in Abia on Friday declared his interest to run again in 2019. Otti, a former banker and renowned financial expert, told a mammoth crowd of his supporters at the Ngwa High […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A nursing mother and 154 out of 230 Nigerian football fans stranded in Russia after the 2018 FIFA World Cup arrived the country on Friday night. The stranded football fans including a nursing mother in her mid thirties came through Ethiopian Airline flight number ET-ALP that arrived Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport Abuja […]
By Niyi Adeyi (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Chief of Staff to the outgoing Osun State Governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, Alhaji Gboyega Oyetola has emerged the winner of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC Governorship primary election. Oyetola, who is also the cousin of the APC national leader, Asiwaju Tinubu, won through a total of 127, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Three persons Friday died and many others injured when a train hit a commercial bus at the Pen Cinema, Agege railway crossing in Lagos State. An eyewitness, Mr. Raji Oladimeji confirmed to NAN that the accident occurred when the bus driver was making make U-turn on the rail line. “We warned the […]
Photo: Delta state governor, Ifeanyi Okowa (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Delta State Government has commended sons and daughters of the Ubulu Uku, in the diaspora in the Aniocha South area of the state for their support to the government’s developmental efforts in making life more meaningful to the people of the area. The government’s commendation came […]
….Employs 27,952 Nigerians In 2017 (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Group Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Cement, Joe Makoju has revealed that the company has invested a whopping $3B to build manufacturing plants and import/grinding terminals across Africa. The company’s operations, according to Makoju are in Cameroon (1.5Mta clinker grinding), Congo (1.5Mta), Ghana (1.5Mta import), Ethiopia […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A group, The Brass Patriotic Forum (BPF) has commended the House of Representatives for directing the Nigerian Agip Oil Company, NAOC to suspend ongoing surveillance contract by some companies including, Darlon Security Services. The group in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Miss Laura Spiff said the suspension of the contract was […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Enugu Command of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Thursday said no fewer than 200 of its personnel are currently undergoing training on advanced weapon and arms handling in the state. The State’s NSCDC Commandant Mr. Steve Amoga disclosed this in his office during a courtesy call by Daniel Ukwu […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has threatened to boycott the forthcoming 2019 general elections if the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC and security agencies fail to be neutral during the polls. PDP National Chairman, Prince Uche Secondus made the threat Thursday in Abuja, when a combined delegation of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Bayelsa State Government says its multi billion naira international airport is one of the legacy projects that will change the economic fortunes of the state and bring about prosperity for the people. The airport which is over 95 percent complete will be commissioned by President Muhammadu Buhari next month. The State […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has clarified he is still a card-carrying member of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC. The Governor who raised alarm Monday that he has been given a red card reversed himself Thursday in Abuja while speaking with newsmen after a closed-door meeting with the APC National Chairman […]
Photo: One of the properties belonging to Governor Wike … Acquires Neighbours’ Properties Under Threat (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The APC chairman in Rivers State, Ojukaye Flag-Amachree has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent and Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) to probe the source of money used by Governor Wike in […]
…Provide Your Evidence, APC Challenges ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The opposition African Democratic Congress ADC has alleged that the ruling All Progressives Congress APC as well as President Muhammadu Buhari team are inducing the oppositions with the sum of N50m to shift position. ADC National Chairman Ralphs Nwosu said this Wednesday in his welcome […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Buhari has approved the appointment of three Directors-General/Chief Executive Officers of three different agencies under the Ministry of Mines and Steel Development. The appointment was announced Thursday through the verified Twitter handle of Mr President’s aide on the New Media, Mr. Bashir Ahmad – @BashirAhmad. The tweet announced: Engr. Umar Albarka […]
