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Friday, January 6th, 2017
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed six of its officers attached to the Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike over alleged misconducts during the last State’s and National Assembly (NASS) rerun. The Force Public Relations Officer DCP Donald Awunah disclosed this at a press briefing he addressed in Abuja […]
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Friday, January 6th, 2017
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – John Mikel Obi has moved from Chelsea to join Chinese Super League side Tianjin TEDA. Mikel when leaving said it was “an honour” to play for the Stamford Bridge club but it was time to “seek a new challenge”. He won two Premier League titles, four FA Cups and the 2012 […]
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Thursday, January 5th, 2017
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Presidency has reassured all Nigerians and foreigners of the safety of the seat of power in the country. A statement from the presidency explained that the security official involved in the incident came on invitation to the state house as a witness in an ongoing investigation and was required […]
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Thursday, January 5th, 2017
ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Apparently reacting to the public discontent on the skirmish which has raged in the past few week, President Muhammadu Buhari has finally handed down instructions for ‘’decisive measures aimed at bringing an end to the recurring acts of violence and destruction in the Southern part of Kaduna State, North West […]
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Thursday, January 5th, 2017
ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has hailed the recovery Thursday of another Chibok schoolgirl, Rakiya Abubakar, in the Alagarno area of Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State. Buhari noted that the rescue raised renewed hope that the other captured girls will one day be reunited with their families, friends and community. […]
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Thursday, January 5th, 2017
By Mustapha Abdul Salaam BORNO, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian Army has confirmed that the new abducted Chibok girl Rakiya Abubkar was found by troops of Operation LAFIYA DOLE during investigation of arrested suspected Boko Haram terrorists. Acting Director Army Public Relations Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman, who had promised earlier to give details […]
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Thursday, January 5th, 2017
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has hinted it will include stakeholders such as security agencies, Niger Delta leaders, IOCs in its security advisory council which would address all security and host community agitations. This measure the oil empire said Thursday is aimed at steming pipeline vandalism […]
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Thursday, January 5th, 2017
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Barely a week after a bloody explosion which rocked a nightclub and killed 39 people in Turkey, another eruption has occurred near the courthouse in the city of Izmir, of the western part of the country. Images of the explosion on social media showed two cars on fire with many […]
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Thursday, January 5th, 2017
BORNO, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Another abducted Chibok Secondary school girl identified as Rakiya Abubakar has been found by the troops of Operation Lafiya Dole in Borno State. The Director of Army Public Relations Brig Gen Sanni Usman confirmed Thursday that the girl was rescued in the Alargano forest. The girl who is the 29th […]
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Thursday, January 5th, 2017
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has announced the list of 39 successful bidders for the 2017/2018 crude oil term contract. The Group General Manager, Crude Oil Marketing Division (COMD) of the Corporation, Mr. Mele Kyari announced that the contract would run for one year effective from […]
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Thursday, January 5th, 2017
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Marco Silva has been confirmed as the Hull City’s new boss. The 39-year-old Portuguese and former Olympiakos Manager has signed deal whicl will last until the end of the season at the KCOM Stadium. Silva replaced the immediate past Manager Mike Phelan. He was sacked Tuesday with the Tigers bottom […]
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Thursday, January 5th, 2017
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Tiger Woods has announced his first event for the year (2017) is the PGA Tour’s Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines in San Diego. The event is to kick start January 26, 2017. Woods, a 14-time major winner last played at the Farmers in 2015, but withdrew in the first […]
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Thursday, January 5th, 2017
ABEOKUTA, OGUN, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has taken a swipe at the Awujale of Ijebuland, Ogun State, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona over his allegation that he is ‘’liar’’, in his (Awujale’s) authobiography, challenging the Monarch as trading in rumours and lacking common sense. Obasanjo’s response to the extract between pages 187 […]
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Wednesday, January 4th, 2017
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Airports security personnel will now bear arms, Minister of State (Aviation) Senator Hadi Sirika said yesterday. He told reporters at the end of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting – the first in the year – that President Muhammadu Buhari had approved the use of arms and ammunition by airport […]
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Wednesday, January 4th, 2017
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday approved the redeployment of three Federal Permanent Secretaries. A statement by Haruna Imrana, Director of Communications, Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF), said a circular conveying the deployment was signed by the HCSF, Winifred Oyo-Ita. Mr. Imrana said Folashade Yemi-Esan, permanent […]
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Wednesday, January 4th, 2017
ADAMAWA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Three female suicide bombers were killed by soldiers Wednesday at Bakin Dutse, in Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The officials said the three girls were shot dead by the military and local vigilante members, after confirmation that they were on a suicide mission and to attack a crowded […]
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Wednesday, January 4th, 2017
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Hull City have sacked their head coach Mike Phelan. Following the development, the club said they were presently in search of a replacement, and will soon announce the new handler. Phelan had a good start at the Hull City – winning the Manager of the month award for August. The […]
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Wednesday, January 4th, 2017
By Ignatius Okpara OWERRI NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The police in Imo State South East Nigeria, have arrested the dethroned traditional ruler of Lagwa autonomous community in Mbaise, in Aboh Mbaise council Area of Imo state, Mr. Cosmas Onyeneke over alleged robbery and attempted kidnapping. The suspect, who is other wise known as “Ise of […]
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Wednesday, January 4th, 2017
By Ignatius Okpara UMUAHIA NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Teachers in Abia state, South- East Nigeria have accused the State government of issuing bounced cheques for their 2016 July salary. AFRICAN EXAMINER gathered on Tuesday that local Government Education authorities began to issue salary cheques to the teachers on Wednesday, December. 28th, 2016. Some teachers in […]
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Wednesday, January 4th, 2017
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – At last prominent singer Janet Jackson has been put to bed at the age of 50. Janet’s publicist confirmed that the sister of late pop musician Michael Jackson gave birth to a baby boy. The Spokesperson affirmed that “Janet had a stress-free healthy delivery and is resting comfortably’’. Her Qatari […]
