In Cameroon, a proposed update to the country’s penal code has sparked a fierce debate. The proposal criminalizes adultery and adds jail time for offenses like begging and falling behind on rent payments. One of the most talked about provisions of the penal code changes is that it criminalizes adultery for men, making the act […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The recently released list of 47 career Ambassadorial nominees is still generating fury in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as aggrieved officers have been firing petitions to the Presidency and National Assembly. According to one of such petitions made available to our correspondent, the aggrieved officers who are all on […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu ENUGU, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, says it has concluded plans to launch ’Biafrexit’ as its campaign slogan, just it accused British Prime Minister, David Cameron of exhibiting hypocritical attitude towards the Biafran agitation. Barrister Emma Nmezu, spokesman of the agitators, and one of its chieftains, […]
The Lagos State Police Command has commenced aggressive manhunt for suspected militants who invaded Igbolomu and Ishawo areas of Ikorodu last Friday and unleashed mayhem on residents. The gunmen, who were alleged to be from the Niger Delta, were said to have come in through the waterways close to the communities and started shooting sporadically, […]
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has stated that the freezing of Governor Ayodele Fayose’s account by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) is lawful under section 308 of the 1999 constitution and international law particularly the UN Convention against Corruption to which Nigeria is a state party. The group argued that, “The […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – What has the United Kingdom just done to itself, its people and the future of its youth? It is difficult to fully understand why a country in taking a decision about its future will decide on a false option that seems to negate long-term interests. And this, just because a […]
*Says Tertiary Institutions Should Be Self-Sustaining Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson was on Saturday conferred with an honorary Doctorate Degree of Public Administration from the Ekiti State University, (EKSU), Ado-Ekiti. A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Iworio-Markson, said the degree was in recognition of his remarkable achievements in the state and the […]
…No, He’s Still In Kuje – NPS ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Niger Delta Militants’ warlord Charles Okah has reportedly escaped from prison due to jail break which occurred late Friday at Kuje Prisons, Abuja. Okah who is being held at the Prisons, has been facing terrorism trial for allegedly masterminding bomb attack, allegedly targeted […]
By Seun Adebosin LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular Yoruba rapper Olamide has given hint that his sixth album for the year will soon hit market, just as an upcoming music talent singer on his YBNL label, Princess Temmie Ovwasa has released her single ‘Jabole’ with the video. While Olamide’s incoming album is expected to […]
By Ayo Balogun LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos has affirmed the judgment of a Lagos High Court upholding the constitutionality of Section 3 of the Lagos State Road Traffic Law 2012 which restricts commercial motorcycles popularly known as Okada from plying some routes in the State. The Appellants […]
By Ignatius Okpara, Owerri OWERRI, NIGERIA, AFRICAN EXAMINER – Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo state, South- east Nigeria and some other political office holders in the area, have deserted their offices, over recent threat by the Niger- Delta Avengers to bomb some government owned institutions and facilities in Owerri, the state capital. Investigation by AFRICAN […]
By Ayo Balogun LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola has advised industrialists, directors and other employers of labour in the country not to panic or downsize their staff in the face of current power supply challenges, indicating that the Federal Government has put a roadmap in place […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Housing scheme of the present is administration is to be unveiled next week Monday, official of the Ministry has confirmed. The commissioning is to take place at the Affordable Housing Summit 2016 being organized by the Ministry of Housing in partnership with a German Development […]
Ayodele Afolabi Abuja BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The newly launched Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Port Service Support Portal (PSSP) has been hailed and described as an approach not only to redefine ports activities, but take Nigeria to the “next level for greater economic performance and accountability” in its ports. Vice President Professor Yemi […]
…restates commitment to the welfare of workers That Bayelsa State governor, Henry Seriake Dickson, has approved the payment of January 2016 salaries to all the staff of the State owned Niger Delta University (NDU) in Wilberforce Island, including members of the Academic staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and graduate assistants. A statement issued by his […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Owerri Nigeria Members of the Niger- Delta Avengers, may have carried out their attack threat on Imo state, as the police in the Area on Thursday confirmed an attack on a facility belonging to Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) at Awarra, Ohaji/Egbema council Area of the state. The militant group, had last Monday threatened […]
Prime Minister David Cameron is to step down by October after the UK voted to leave the European Union. Mr Cameron made the announcement in a statement outside Downing Street after the final result was announced. He said he would attempt to “steady the ship” over the coming weeks and months but that “fresh leadership” […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – England Captain Wayne Rooney has insisted that he and his colleagues respect their Manager Roy Hodgson’s decision to make six changes for Monday’s 0-0 with Slovakia. Rooney’s confirmation is against the background of speculation that he was shocked for being left out and who came on as a second-half substitute. […]
By Seun Adebosin LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – War of words is imminent as a Nollywood star and current President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN), Emeka Ike has subtly berated a colleague – Yoruba actor and movie producer, Kunle Afolayan over financing of a movie production. However, obviously enraged Ike appeared contradicting himself […]
By Niyi Adeyi BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Military has dismissed the rumour that it is planning to overthrow the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, describing the speculation as “baseless and misleading” as well as the dream of those who do not wish Nigeria well. Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said Thursday that the story which […]
