By Niyi Adeyi ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Minister of Aviation Mr. Femi Fani-Kayode has been released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Fani-Kayode’s Media, Mr. Jude Ndukwe confirmed this in a statement he issued Monday. Ndukwe announced: “After 24 days in detention at the EFCC and Kuje prison and after meeting […]
LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Lagos State Government has announced its readiness to commence the airlifting of year 2016 intending pilgrims to the Holy Land of Jerusalem, Rome and Greece. The Permanent Secretary of the State Ministry of Home Affairs, Mr. Adeola Hundeyin, who disclosed this Monday during the Dedication Service held at Chapel of […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – England Midfielder Jordan Henderson will captain the side against Spain on Tuesday. Rooney, the substantive Skipper featured last Friday’s World Cup qualifying win over Scotland, but missed training on Monday with a minor injury. Speaking, the side interim Manager Gareth Southgate said: “I wouldn’t start Wayne in this game, so […]
ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, Senate President, Bukola Saraki and Speaker, House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara are in a closed doors meeting, in Presidential Villa, Abuja. The agenda of the meeting is not officially confirmed; still, it is believed that the meeting is most likely to focus on how to […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – No fewer than 10 members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) have been killed in Kano, during a clash which broke out between them and security operatives. Violence erupted when police attempted to disperse thousands of members of the Shiite who were on annual procession from Kano to Kaduna […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – US President-elect Mr. Donald Trump has announced the Chairman of the Republican National Committee (RNC), Mr. Reince Priebus as his Chief of Staff (COS). Similarly, Trump has named Mr. Stephen Bannon, from the Breitbart News Network, as his Chief strategist. Priebus in his role will set the tone for the […]
By Ignatius Okpara EBONYI, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Hell was let loosed on Sunday in Ebonyi State, south East Nigeria, as two warring communities, Onweonweiya and Mkpumaekweoku in Izzi council Area of the state engaged each other in a deadly clash, which left 3 persons dead. AFRICAN EXAMINER gathered that the communal war equally consumed […]
EDO, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has announced Mr. Osarodion Ogie as the new State’s Secretary to Government (SSG). Other new appointment announced Monday by the new Governor are: Messrs Taiwo Akerele, as the Chief of Staff (COS) and John Mayaki as his interim Chief Press Secretary (CPS). Governor Obaseki […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – England Captain Wayne Rooney has canvassed for confirmation of the club’s interim Manager Gareth Southgate. While justifying his call, Rooney stressed: “He’s done all he can and I’m sure he’s the frontrunner; From my point of view, he’s in pole position.” Southgate secured his second win in three matches as […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – No fewer than 30 people have been killed, while over 70 wounded, including women and children, in an explosion which hit Sufi Muslim shrine in Balochistan, Pakistan. Worshippers at the Shah Noorani shrine were performing dhamal – a trance-like dance – when the eruption occurred Saturday. Sufism, has large followers […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Unlike his pronounced opposition to some of his policies during the campaign, US President-elect Mr. Donald Trump has begun to reverse himself, as he pledged he will leave key parts of his predecessor, President Barack Obama’s healthcare bill, when get to the office. Mr. Trump who during campaign vowed to […]
EDO, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Mr. Godwin Obaseki has been sworn in as the new Edo State Governor. The colorful and well-attended inauguration was administered around 12.20pm Saturday by the State chief Judge, Justice Cromwell Idahosa. Obaseki’s oath of office was followed by his Deputy Mr. Philip Shuaibu. Former Head of State, Gen Yakubu Gowon […]
By Ignatius Okpara ABIA NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Abia State chapter of the opposition All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), has been thrown into serious leadership tussle, leading to the suspension of its Chairman, Rev. Austin Ehiemere, by the State Working Committee (SWC). The action according to the party, is based on his alleged gross […]
BORNO, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Three suspected Boko Haram female suicide bombers were intercepted and killed early Friday by troops, in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. The suspects’ bodies it was learnt were full with explosive devices. But the troops on sighting and identifying them opened fire, after which a deafening explosive sound followed. The […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Outgoing US President Mr. Barack Obama is playing host to his successor Mr. Donald Trump at the White House to discuss transition, being considered to be ‘’awkward’’. White House Spokesman Josh Earnest said Mr. Obama is sincere about ensuring a smooth handover when he meets with Mr. Trump, adding “I’m […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has granted bail to former Minister of Aviation, Mr. Femi Fani-Kayode The ex-Minister was recently re-arrested and arraigned by the operatives of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over five counts, including alleged fraudulent act, involving the sum of N26 […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has inaugurated Justice Walter Onnoghen as the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). Mr. President conducted the inauguration Thursday, inside the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, with some top government officials in attendance. Following this, Justice Onnoghen will serve in acting capacity, […]
By Niyi Adeyi BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to lead other bigwigs of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the mega rally for its Ondo State Governorship candidate, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN). Expected at the rally are: the Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo; some Federal Ministers; APC Governors; the […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Defeated Democratic Presidential candidate, Mrs. Hillary Clinton, Wednesday urged Americans to give US President-elect Mr. Donald Trump a chance to lead. In her first public appearance after the defeat, Mrs. Clinton expressed hope that Mr. Trump would be a successful President for all Americans. “We have seen that our nation […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – More world leaders have reacted to the US President-elect, Mr. Donald Trump’s victory. Chinese President Xi Jinping Wednesday congratulated Donald Trump in a telegram. The Foreign Ministry said that China was hoping to work with the new US government to boost bilateral relations. “US China trade relations are mutually beneficial. […]
