…… Says Assignment is Sensitive, Time Consuming BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor of Bayelsa State, Hon. Seriake Dickson has inaugurated a five member Due Process Bureau, with a call on them to exhibit a high level of dedication, diligence and integrity in their assignment. Dickson, who inaugurated the Due Process Bureau Board on Tuesday at Government […]
Many people believe that the emergence of the opposition All Progressives Party (APC) will find a lasting solution to Nigeria’s woes. But, as it is, people who are not parochial in analyzing issues could easily conclude that the present administration of President Muhammadu Buhari is not showing any positive sign in tackling the nation’s challenges. […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Mr. Ibrahim Magu will know his fate Thursday as the Senate is set to screen and confirm him as the substantive head of the agency. The upper legislative Chamber during his plenary Wednesday, which was presided […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Apple has linked “external factors” to some iPhone battery “fires” in China. Eight users so far, have complained to Shanghai’s consumer watchdog that their iPhone 6 series handsets spontaneously combusted or exploded. Watchdog’s report quoted a customer as saying her iPhone 6S Plus exploded in August; shattering the screen and […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A golfer caddie Maximilian Zechmann has died after collapsing at the Dubai Ladies Masters. The 56-year-old golfer was caddying for France’s Anne-Lise Caudal when he collapsed on the 13th fairway. He was treated by medics but died in hospital. The Chief Executive Officer CEO of the Ladies’ European Tour, Ivan […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight with 48 people, including a renowned Islamic preacher, Junaid Jamshed and wife has crashed in the north of the country. The Flight PK-661 was reported to have “lost contact with the control tower on its way from Chitral to Islamabad”, according to the airline. […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Syrian forces have taken control of about 75 per cent of eastern Aleppo, held by the rebels in the last four years. Consequently, rebels have left the last areas they occupied in the city and reportedly calling for a five-day truce to allow the evacuation of civilians. Confirming the development, […]
ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The trial of former National Security Adviser (NSA) Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd), over alleged diversion of $1.2Billion arms fund purchase, Wednesday was stalled due to absence of the accused in a fresh charge in the suit. Former Director of Finance and Administration in the NSA office, Mr. Salisu Shuaibu who […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – At last, President Muhammadu Buhari has inaugurated six National Electoral Commissioners, each representing the existing geo-political zones for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Those inaugurated Wednesday by Mr. President inside the Council Chambers at the Presidential Villa, Abuja were: Dr. Ogunmola Ladipo for (South West); Mrs. […]
By Ignatius Okpara ENUGU NIGERIA, (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Barely a week the Nigerian Army launched the “Operation Python Dance” to check activities of criminal elements in the South- East Nigeria during the Christmas season, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), says it has also launched its own Operation”David Dance” aimed at disgracing the Nigerian Soldiers […]
Presents N93.4bn 2017 budget to Ekiti Assembly; declares self as House Speaker By Ayodele Afolabi ADO EKITI, EKITI, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ekiti State Governor Mr. Ayodele Fayose on Tuesday raised the alarm that his Rivers State counterpart, Nyesom Wike would be placed on House Arrest by Thursday midnight, alleging that the move is parts […]
Ayodele Afolabi ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Col Hammed Ali (rtd), stunned Senators on Monday at a one-day public hearing on “A Bill for an Act to Repeal the Customs and Excise Management Act Bill 2016” with his conspicuous absence and glaring lack of representation at the session. […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The European Negotiators on Brexit deal have directed UK to wait till October 2018, for the decisive agreement. EU’s Chief negotiator for Brexit, Michel Barnier disclosed this at press conference. Barnier said the “time will be short” for negotiations because the proposed deal needed to be ratified as part of […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has informed the National Assembly (NASS) about his readiness to present the 2017 Appropriation Bill to the joint session of the legislative house next week. Senate President Bukola Saraki read Mr. President’s letter Tuesday at the plenary session to the lawmakers. He informed that […]
By Ignatius Okpara ENUGU NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Lagos based Human Rights activist and Constitutional Lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), has threatened to withdraw his Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) membership due to the corruption spree within the Leadership hierarchy of the body. Mr. Falana said the national election of the association had become more expensive […]
The importation of vehicles into Nigeria through the land borders have been banned by the Federal Government. The prohibition order covers all new and used vehicles. The ban is sequel to a presidential directive restricting all vehicle imports to Nigeria sea ports only. The order takes effect from January 1, 2017. The restriction on importation […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen KADUNA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) –The Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), one of the Nigerian Shiite sect groups has been declared as a terrorist group. This declaration is part of the submissions made Monday by the Kaduna State Government in its much awaited White paper on the alleged illegal activities by the group’s […]
Ayodele Afolabi ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Plan by the Senate to scrap the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) and replace it with Federal Roads Authority (FRA) through legislation was on Monday rejected by the Federal Government. The Senate had through a bill sponsored by its Chairman, Committee on Works, Senator Kabiru Gaya (APC Kano […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Following their violent conduct, Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero and Fernandinho have been slammed with various ban periods. While Aguero was banned for four matches, his team mate was sanctioned for three games. The latest ban makes it the second dismissal earned by 28-year-old Aguero in the current season. The […]
By Ayodele Afolabi DELTA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun has defended the borrowing plans of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration, saying the facility is inevitable in view of the current economic realities in the country. Chief Odigie-Oyegun said Nigeria must borrow to invest in […]
