(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor Willy Obiano of All progressive Grand Alliance, APGA is cruising to victory in today’s Anambra gubernatorial election. Unofficial reports indicate that he won in all the polling units so far concluded. The official declaration of the results by the Independent National Electoral commission is being awaited.
From Ignatius Okpara (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The opposition Peoples Democratic Party PDP, in Anambra state has accused the ruling All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA and All Progressives Congress APC, agents of compromising eligible electorates in the state with monetary inducements. It alleged that the two parties were bribing voters between N2000 and N2, 500 each […]
Photo: Governor Willy Obiano From Ignatius Okpara, Awka (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor Willy Obiano of Anambra state has voted in today’s (Saturday) gubernatorial election in Anambra state, expressing confident that he will win the election by a landslide. He voted at about 9:49 am at his Eri primary school Otuocha ward 1 in Aguleri , […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Awka, Nigeria (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – All is now set for today’s (Saturday) governorship election in Anambra state South East Nigeria, as the entire city of Awka the state capital and its environ, now look deserted. Our Correspondent covering the election reports that there are heavy security presence in every nook and crannies […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Awka (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Tension has enveloped Anambra state, South East Nigeria, as the police on Friday recovered two high caliber improvised explosive devices (IED’s) near the Onitsha North Police Station. The disaster which could have wrecked havoc in the commercial city was discovered few hours to the governorship election scheduled to […]
THE FULL COVERAGE BY IGNATIUS OKPARA Sunday 19/11/2017 – BREAKING NEWS: INEC Officially Declares Obiano, Winner of Anambra Governorship Election From Ignatius Okpara, Awka (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor Willy Obiano of All progressive Grand Alliance, APGA has been declared winner of the gubernatorial election held in Anambra state, on Saturday 18th, November 2017, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The much awaited book, “Views from America: A Sojourner’s Memoirs- A Repertoire of Action for Nigeria’s Development”, authored by Dr Acho Orabuchi, a Nigerian in the Diaspora, will be officially unveiled on Dec. 28, 2017 at Rockview Conference and Seminar, Government Layout, Owerri, Imo State by 11am. The forewords to the book […]
From Ignatius Okpara AWKA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – An Anambra State Magistrate Court sitting at Ozubulu, in Ekwusigo council Area of the State Thursday arraigned four persons suspected to be involved in the killing of worshippers at St. Philips Catholic Church Ozubulu some months ago. AFRICAN EXAMINER recalled that no fewer than 13 worshipers were […]
Photo: (L-R) – Obaze, PDP; Obiano, APGA; Tony Nwoye, APC …Condemns Okorocha on “Magic hand” victory for APC (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A pro-democracy and Non-governmental organization – HUMAN RIGHTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (HURIWA) has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission of Nigeria (INEC) to be above board and totally non-partisan during the November 18th […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Director General of Voice of Nigeria (VON) and chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Osita Okechukwu, on Thursday narrowly escaped lynching, as he was attacked by some political thugs alleged to be working for the peoples Democratic party , PDP at his hometown, Eke, in Udi […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Authorities of the University of Africa, Toru-Orua and the Bayelsa State scholarship board have postponed the scholarship exam slated for this Saturday, 18th November, 2017. According to a joint statement by the university and the board, the new date for the exam is now Saturday 25th November, 2017. The statement informed […]
Photo: Nsima Ekere (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The tenure of Nsima Udo Ekere as Managing Director and Chief Executive of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), had elapsed, his appointment letter obtained from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) on Thursday, has confirmed. The appointment letter dated November 1 2016 with […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The internet search engine, Google has honoured late Nigerian literary icon, Chinua Achebe on its doodle. Achebe died in March, 2013 at the age of 82. The technology giant said on its website Thursday that it honoured Achebe on its doodle (on November 16) as it marks his 87th birthday. Agency reports […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Awka …Allegation of Endorsement Not True, LP Chairman (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Barely about 48 hours to the Anambra state governorship election, the state chapter of Labour Party LP, has slammed suspension of its chairman, Mr. Uche Ugwuoji and seven others over alleged anti party activities. Also sanctioned alongside Ugwuoji, on Wednesday were […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Awka (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Economic and social activities were on Wednesday grounded in Awka, the Anambra State capital, South- East Nigeria for several hours, following President Muhammadu Buhari’s one day working visit to the state. The president who arrived Awka from Ebonyi state, was in Anambra to campaign for Dr. Tony […]
Photo: Governor Seriake Dickson (L) and Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan …It’s the Handiwork of Political Jobbers, says Bayelsa Governor (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday doused speculations about a political rift between him and Governor Henry Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State. The former President who disassociated himself from the insinuations made in the […]
Photo: Sherine Abdel Wahab (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A famous Egyptian singer faces trial for “spreading provocative publicity” after she suggested that drinking from the River Nile could make someone ill. A lawsuit was filed after video emerged showing Sherine Abdel Wahab being asked at a concert last year to sing Mashrebtesh Men Nilha (Have You Drunk […]
Photo: Bayelsa’s State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Daniel Iworiso-Markson …Says Blackmail, Threats will not Stop its Implementation (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Bayelsa State Executive Council (SEC) on Wednesday resolved to go ahead with its public sector reforms, not minding some sponsored protest and opposition against it. The resolution was taken at the council’s 84th meeting […]
Photo: Zimbabwe’s military’s commander, General Constantine Chiwenga (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The African Union AU has expressed concern on the present political situation in Zimbabwe, suspecting it appears like a coup against the sitting Government. Consequently, the body Wednesday called on the military to halt their actions and restore constitutional order. Guinea’s President and Head […]
Photo: Buhari directs DIG (Operations) Joshak Habila to Restore Governor Obiano’s Security aides (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the reinstatement of the security aides of Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State. While welcoming the President on arrival Wednesday in Awka for the Grand Finale of the All Progressives Congress Governorship Rally, the […]
