IKEJA, LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Lagos State Commissioner of Police Mr. Fatai Owoseni has vowed that the State Police Command will not allow scheduled Monday, February 6, 2017 popular musician Innocent Idiba, 2Baba anti-Buhari rally to hold for security reason. The singer recently announced his plan to stage a peaceful rally in protest against […]
ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Senate Committee Chairman, Federal Capital Territory, Dino Melaye has raised alarm on the bloated budget for construction of the gatehouse of the Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo official residence as well as the National Assembly (NASS) Leadership. Senator Melaye in the alarm he raised Thursday at a press briefing in […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun on Wednesday hailed the ongoing bilateral discussions between Nigeria and the Republic of Niger which, aimed at piping crude oil from the Republic of Niger for refining at the Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company (KRPC). […]
IKEJA, LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Lagos State Governor Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, has unveiled the Citizens Relations Management (CMR) – portal for use by members of the public with a call to Lagosians and other stakeholders in the State to explore the features of the new application for effective service delivery and a participatory relationship […]
By Niyi Adeyi BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Judicial Council (NJC) has been warned not to forward any other name to President Muhammadu Buhari for recommendation as the new Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). Similarly, the Senate has been cautioned not to confirm any other nominee than the one already sent – Acting CJN […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Awka Nigeria (African Examiner) – The Senator representing Anambra South Senatorial district has dumped the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). He announced this while speaking with newsmen Wednesday at his country home, Uga, in Aguata council Area of Anambra state, South- East Nigeria. He disclosed that he joined […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Governor of Ekiti State and Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, is claiming N3billion as damages in a libel suit instituted against a member of Ekiti House of Assembly, Dr Samuel Omotoso; and Special Assistant on New Media and Public Communications to Governor Ayodele Fayose, […]
IKEJA, LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has signed into law the anti-kidnapping bill recently passed by the State House of Assembly, with a pledge to ensure its full implementation to eradicate the crime in the State. The new Law imposes a penalty of life imprisonment on kidnapping for ransom. It […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Foremost automobile giant Volkswagen has agreed to pay minimum of $1.2bn (£1bn) to fix or buy back 78,000 diesel cars in the US to settle more emissions – cheating claims. Without regulatory approval, the German car giant could be forced to buy back all of the cars, with about $4bn. The […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Prominent Democrats have strongly opposed President Donald Trump’s nomination of Neil Gorsuch for the vacant position in the Supreme Court. Mr. Trump named the Colorado appeals court judge on Tuesday to replace the late Antonin Scalia. Still, Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer expressed reservation and said he had “very serious […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Senate Committee on Basic Education on Tuesday queried the management of the Nigeria Education Research and Development Council (NERDC) over high overhead cost of the agency in 2017 budget proposals. The NERDC Executive Secretary, Professor Ismail Junaid had in the 2017 budget of the research council […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – About 200 protesters under the aegis of Coalition of Civil Society Groups on Tuesday stormed at the Headquarters of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in Abuja in solidarity with President Muhammadu Buhari, saying his rumoured death was the handiwork of blackmailers and mischief makers. They […]
By Akin Soneyin AKURE, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Following the hint they received that the outgoing Governor Dr. Olusegun Mimiko is presenting the 2017 Budget Bill today (Wednesday) members of Ondo State All Progressives Congress APC stormed the Akure, the State capital and marched in protest against the move to the State House of Assembly […]
By Muhammad Ajah (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – If the truth must be told about the killing in Southern Kaduna, nothing can be more convincing than the proclamation by the Northern Nigeria Christian Politicians (NNCP), though the crises predate the present federal and state governments. Many religious and non-religious bodies as well as responsible citizens have revealed […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Assembly Caucus from Cross Rivers State has kicked against delayed confirmation of Justice Samuel Walter Onnoghen as the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) three months after his recommendation to that effect by the National Judicial Council (NJC). The NJC had on the strength of constitutional powers […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has constituted an eight -man Committee on the Review of Electoral Constituencies in Nigeria, as well as four (4) other key Committees to assist the Commission in its quest to improve on the electoral process. In a letter signed by the Acting Secretary […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reacted to the money laundering allegation made against Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, describing the media report on the diversion of $10 million bailout fund through his ally as ”baseless” and ”malicious”. While making reference to a statement issued by Engr. Leonard Obibi of the Delta […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Democrats on the US Senate Finance Committee have opted out of votes for two of President Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees, forcing a postponement of the exercise. The Lawmakers said they wanted more information especially on the financial activities of health nominee Tom Price and his treasury counterpart, Stephen Mnuchin. Other […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Austria’s ruling coalition is set to prohibit the use of full-face veils (Niqab) in public spaces such as courts and schools. It is similarly considering a more general ban on state employees wearing the headscarf and other religious symbols. The new measures are seen as an attempt to counter the […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Assembly Caucus from Cross Rivers State has kicked against delayed confirmation of Justice Samuel Walter Onnoghen as the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) three months after his recommendation to that effect by the National Judicial Council (NJC). The NJC had on the strength of constitutional […]
