Bayelsa Govt to Lawmaker: Constituency Project Funds Not for Individuals

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Bayelsa State Government says its attention has been drawn to an online publication by the Honourable Member representing Ogbia Constituency 3 in the State House of Assembly, Hon. Gabriel Ogbara that he has been deprived the privilege of developing his constituency due to the refusal of the government to release constituency […]

Finally, Buhari Signs 2018 Budget; Expresses Concern Over Changes

Photo: President Buhari signing the 2018 Nigeria’s budget (AFRICAN EXAMINER) –  President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday signed the 2018 Appropriation Bill of N9.12 trillion into law after seven months of its submission to National Assembly (NASS). The President, however, expressed concern over changes made by NASS to the budget proposal. The Federal Executive Council (FEC) […]

PHOTO: Ado Ekiti Stands Still for APC Mega Rally

Fidelity Bank Launches FlashKey, an Innovative Phone keyboards Payments Solution

Photo: Fidelity Bank CEO, Mr. Nnamdi Okonkwo (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Fidelity Bank Plc, launched an innovative solution designed primarily to allow customers send money and pay bills using their phone keyboards without recourse to the online banking platform installed on their mobile devices. The solution known as Flashkey is a ground-breaking initiative; a first its kind […]

Fayemi: Ado Ekiti Stands Still for Osinbajo, APC Mega Rally

Photo: Vice -President Yemi Osinbajo @ APC rally in Ado-Ekiti (AFRICAN EXAMINER) –  Vice -President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday said the All Progressives Congress, (APC) remains the only party capable of liberating the people of Ekiti state from their current challenges. The News Agency of Nigeria, (NAN) reports that Osinbajo spoke in Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti state […]

Public Service Reforms: Bayelsa Seeks Support from Whistle Blowers

Photo: Bayelsa State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Hon. Iworiso-Markson …Ekeremor Monarch Exposes Fraudulent Health Worker (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Bayelsa state government has called for active participation of whistle blowers to support its efforts at sanitizing the public service. This is coming on the heels of the revelation of a traditional ruler from the Ekeremor local […]

U.S. Withdraws from UN Human Rights Commission

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) –  The U.S. on Tuesday withdrew from the United Nations Human Rights Council on Tuesday accusing it of a “chronic bias against Israel.” U.S. envoy to the UN, Nikki Haley, who announced her country’s decision in Washington, slammed Russia, China, Cuba and Egypt for thwarting U.S. efforts to reform the council. She also […]

Buhari Rating High in Diaspora, Says US Based APC Rep Aspirant

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A United states of America (US) based All Progressive Congress (APC) aspirant for the Udi/Ezeagu Federal Constituency of Enugu state, Chief Pascal Agubuzu, has said that the rating of President Muhammadu Buhari performance in the diaspora is high, especially for those who understand what it takes to bring about change in a […]

Saudi Arabia World Cup Team Plane Catches Fire Mid Air

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Saudi Arabia’s official team plane caught fire in midair as they travelled to their next World Cup match. Flames were seen from the engine as the Russian Airlines Airbus was en route to Rostov where they take on Uruguay on Wednesday. An official statement from the football association read: “The Saudi Football […]

National Convention: Enugu APC Adopts Oshiomhole for Chairman

From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As the June 23rd National Convention of the ruling All Progressive Congress{APC), draws near, the Enugu State Chapter of the party has adopted immediate past Governor of Edo State, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole as its candidate for the  National Chairmanship position. The convention has been fixed for June 23rd at the Eagle square […]

1500 Nigerians in Italian Prisons, Says Envoy 

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Italian Ambassador to Nigeria, Stefanou Pontesilli, says no fewer than 1500 Nigerians are serving jail terms for various offences in Italy. Pontesilli made the disclosure in an interview with newsmen in Abuja. “In Italy we have about 1500 Nigerians in jail for various offences. It is a big number. We sometimes send […]

Anglican Church Hails Buhari For Granting Financial Autonomy to State Legislature, Judiciary

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) –  The Anglican Diocese of Udi in Enugu State has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for signing the Financial Autonomy Bill for State Houses of Assembly and Judiciary into law. The diocese stated this in a communiqué released on Sunday after the first session of its fourth Synod, held from June 7 to 10 […]

“APC National Convention Will Be Hitch-Free”

From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Mr. Osita Okechukwu, the Director-General of Voice of Nigeria (VON), has expressed optimism that the forthcoming ruing All Progressives Congress (APC) National Convention scheduled for June 23rd in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, will be hitch-free. Speaking with newsmen in Enugu on Sunday, the APC chieftain said that there was no call for alarm. […]

Ronaldo’s Sensational Hat Trick Denies Spain Perfect World Cup Start

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat trick, Diego Costa countered with two goals, and the 2018 World Cup’s first full day got a welcome shot of energy as Portugal rallied on a late Ronaldo free kick to salvage a 3-3 tie with Spain. Ronaldo, who had scored on a penalty kick in the […]

Eid-El-Fitri: Bayelsa Government Preaches Peace, Unity

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Bayelsa State Government has congratulated Muslim faithful in the state and across the country on the successful completion of the Ramadan. A statement by the State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Daniel Iworiso-Markson enjoined Muslims to live in peace with one another irrespective of any differences. He said as they celebrate […]

Sultan Declares Sighting of Moon, Friday As Sallah Day

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared Friday June 15, 2018 as the day to mark the Eid-el-Fitr as well as the end of Ramadan fasting. Sultan announced the sighting of the new moon of the month Shawwal in a broadcast in Sokoto Thursday. The Islamic month of Shawwal comes […]

Why I Dumped PDP -Mimiko

Photo: Former Governor of Ondo state, Olusegun Mimiko  (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Gov. Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State on Thursday formally retraced his steps back into the Labour Party (LP) at a rally held in Ondo town, headquarters of Ondo West Local Government area of the state The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Mimiko […]

WORLD CUP: Super Subs Seal Dream Start for Russia

Photo: Denis Cheryshev (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia got off to the perfect start for the hosts as the Russian national team cruised to a 5-0 victory over Saudi Arabia, using three goals from substitutes, including two from Denis Cheryshev. Russia scored just 12 minutes into the match thanks to a […]

Reforms: Bayelsa Reduces Workforce From 55,000 to 27,000

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Bayelsa State Government on Thursday announced that it has reduced its public service workforce from 55,00 to 27,000 as a result of the ongoing public sector reforms in the state. The Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr Daniel Iworiso-Markson, described the public sector reforms as one of the best policies embarked on by […]

Rivers LG Poll: Police Deploy 15,000 Officers to Monitor Exercise

RIVERS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Police has confirmed that a total of 15,000 of its personnel had been deployed to monitor the Rivers State local Government election slated for this Saturday – June 16, 2018. The State Commissioner Police CP, Mr. Zaki Ahmed, made the confirmation Thursday in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital while briefing newsmen. Mr. Ahmed […]