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Thursday, July 14th, 2016
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja Unfazed by barrage of condemnations trailing his alleged threat to beat Senator Oluremi Tinubu (APC Lagos Central) and impregnate her during a Senate executive session on Tuesday, Senator Dino Melaye (APC Kogi West) Thursday said he was forced to react the way he did because Tinubu called him “dog” and “thug” at the session. This is just as he replied the husband […]
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Thursday, July 14th, 2016
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja After almost months of putting the communication in abeyance, the senate president, Dr. Bukola Saraki, on Thursday read a letter from The Presidency seeking the screening and confirmation of Magu Ibrahim Mustapha as executive chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. The letter, dated June 17 and received at the Office of […]
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Thursday, July 14th, 2016
ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – An indication that the raging Leadership crisis which has polarized the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) might soon become a history, on Thursday emerged as the estranged and factional leaders of the party – Senator Ali Modu-Sheriff and Ahmed Markarfi met at a closed door meeting. The meeting which held […]
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Thursday, July 14th, 2016
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The world Football Governing body FIFA has further ranked Nigeria National team low. With the rating, Nigeria slides by nine positions, making it to currently remain at 70th position. Last month ranking put the country’s at 61st position on the global chart, while it remained at the 17th in Africa. […]
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Thursday, July 14th, 2016
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault has berated the newly-appointed British counterpart Boris Johnson, describing him as a liar with. Ayrault accused his colleague, challenging that “his back against the wall”. In a public comment the France’s Minister alleged Mr. Johnson lied to the British people during the recent #Brexit referendum […]
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Thursday, July 14th, 2016
By Mustapha Abdul Salaam ZAMAFARA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has assured men of Nigerian Army of the Federal Government (FG) resolve and continued support to enhance the operational efficiency of the Nigerian Armed Forces to effectively discharge their constitutional roles. Buhari made the assurance late Wednesday in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital, […]
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Thursday, July 14th, 2016
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A former Managing Director of Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company, Mr. Tony Attah has been appointed as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Limited. In a statement signed by the NLNG General Manager, External Relations, Kudo Eresia-Eke, the company’s Board […]
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Wednesday, July 13th, 2016
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu ENUGU NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Youth wing of Igbo umbrella body, Ohaneze Youth Council, OYC, has condemned the recent opinion of Nigeria’s Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, in restructuring the country’s federalism. The VP, had in a recent television programme Tuesday kicked against total restructuring of Nigeria along regional lines, as well […]
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Wednesday, July 13th, 2016
By IGNATIUS OKPARA ENUGU NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A total of (3,916) ghost workers have been uncovered by an audit panel set up by Enugu state Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, to conduct staff audit bio metric capturing exercise in the17 councils of the state. Chairman of the panel and Speaker, Enugu State House of Assembly, Hon. […]
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Wednesday, July 13th, 2016
*As Fitch affirms its stable on Viability Ratings (VRs) Lagos, July 13, 2016 – Nigeria’s premier financial Institution and most valuable bank brand, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, is targeting to grow its customer base by over 10 million new customers in the next three years. The expansion is in sync with the Bank’s financial […]
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Wednesday, July 13th, 2016
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The United Kingdom (UK) new Prime Minister (PM) Mrs. Theresa May has pleged to run an inclusive government which will to lead a “one nation” and work for all, not just the “privileged few”. In her maiden speech later Wednesday, after being appointed by the Queen outside 10 Downing Street […]
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Wednesday, July 13th, 2016
The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has expressed displeasure at the high rate of crashes involving the vehicles of Peace Mass Transit (PMT), saying appropriate measures must be put in place for safety of the passengers and other road users. Oyeyemi stated this while declaring open an interactive session between the […]
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Wednesday, July 13th, 2016
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja Nigeria has expressed its support for any regional initiative geared towards eliminating the scourge of piracy and maritime crimes especially in the Gulf of Guinea. This position was advocated by the Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Dakuku Peterside at the on-going International Maritime Organisation (IMO)/Maritime […]
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Wednesday, July 13th, 2016
By Seun Adebosin ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Fiery and controversial Kogi Senator Dino Melaye has denied calling for impeachment of President Muhammadu Buhari. Melaye who is known for grandstanding created scene at the Senate’s closed door session on Tuesday when he entangled with a colleague and wife of former Lagos State Governor, Senator Oluremi […]
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Wednesday, July 13th, 2016
…Says It’s in Public Interest Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja Senators got more than they bargained for on Wednesday, as the Attorney- General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, declared to the them that the forgery case trial recently instituted by his office against the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, his Deputy, Ike EKweremadu and two others, would be […]
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Wednesday, July 13th, 2016
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The immediate past UK Prime Minister (PM) David Cameron resigned Wednesday amidst cheers and tributes from the parliament. Cameron asserted that his experience as the PM was”the greatest honour” of his life…” The former PM who was flanked by his wife and children in Downing Street while addressing the world […]
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Wednesday, July 13th, 2016
By Ignatius Okpara, Imo IMO, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Two aides to ex- minister of Interior, Captain Emmanuel Iheanacho, have instituted a N50 million suit against Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State, for allegedly ordering his security details to beat them up. AFRICAN EXAMINER gathered that Okorocha , who is the Chairman of the ruling […]
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Wednesday, July 13th, 2016
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Outgoing UK Prime Minister Mr. David Cameron will today (Wednesday) is currently being fielded with his last questions in the Commons, after which he will head to Buckingham Palace to tender his resignation letter to the Queen. Cameron was hopeful and in high spirit. He said: “As I leave today, […]
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Wednesday, July 13th, 2016
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Italian Mafia Leader Bernardo Provenzano is dead. Aged 83, Provenzano, otherwise referred to as “The Tractor” due to his ruthless trait was arrested and jailed in 2006 after spending 43 years on self exile. He died while serving a life term for several murders, including the killing of two […]
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Wednesday, July 13th, 2016
As part of the initiative to widen the access and improve on the availability of cement in all parts of the country, Dangote Cement Ghana has procured 1,000 brand-new-trucks to facilitate the distribution of product into all parts of Ghana. With these, the Company has commenced the process of recruitment of drivers, truck driver assistants […]
