BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The late UK Lawmaker Jo Cox was killed because of her strong political views, so confirmed by her widower Brendan. The husband confirmed this in a press interview, saying that it was the wish of his late wife that people stand up for her beliefs “in death as much as […]
By Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Senate has directed its committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters to immediately summon the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) to appear before it over the planned move to have the Senate President, Bukola Saraki and his Deputy, Ike Ekweremadu arraigned before a […]
ONDO, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor Olusegun Mimiko of Ondo State has appealed to the State public servants to call off their two weeks industrial action. While addressing the striking workers from Grade level 1 – 17, at the International Event Centre, Akure, the State capital, Governor Mimiko announced his administration readiness for dialogue and […]
ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State’s indictment of President Muhammadu Buhari’s wife, Aisha, in the US Lawmaker William Jefferson’s bribery scandal, has been dismissed by the Presidency and considered another desperate and face saving attempt by the vocal Governor. While reacting to the allegation, the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Kpotun Idris, as the Acting Inspector-General of Police. The Acting Inspector-General, who hails from Kutigi, Lavun in Niger State, was born on 15th of January 1959, and was enlisted into the Nigerian Police Force in 1984, after graduating from the Ahmadu Bello University Zaria with a Bachelors degree in […]
The Federal Government has suspended the tenure policy in the Federal Civil Service with immediate effect. The directive was contained in a circular to all Ministries Departments and Agencies signed by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Winifred Oyo-Ita. The Circular which conveyed the President’s directive on the suspension said the […]
By Owei Lakemfa Labour Minister, Dr. Chris Ngige has come under serious bombardment since his June 7 statement that banks stop their mass sack of workers. He had also hinted that Government may sanction banks that ignore its appeal. The attacks on the Minister have been wide, sustained and vicious. Leading the charge is the […]
Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson on Monday gave an account of how the N95 billion that accrued to the state from the Federation Allocation Account Committee, as published by the Federal Ministry of Finance in some national dailies in the last one year was spent. Giving the breakdown during the launch of the Bayelsa […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC), has frozen the personal account of the Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Ayodele Fayose and many of his associates. The governor’s personal account in the Zenith Bank, Ekiti branch, was allegedly frozen on the order of the anti-graft agency, according to Fayose Fayose, who had earlier issued a counter-cheque […]
EDO, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Edo Chapter of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has elected a former Secretary to the State Government, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, as its flagbearer in the coming State’s gubernatorial election. The ex-SSG who was declared the winner Monday evening at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin, the State capital […]
Federal Ministry of Finance workers on Monday staged a peaceful protest at the ministry’s headquarters in Abuja, demanding the removal of the Minister, Mrs Kemi Adeosun. The workers accused Adeosun of not paying their allowances to the tune of N1.2 billion even when she has collected N30 million as annual house rent. They displayed placards […]
By Niyi Adeyi LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Lagos State Government (LASG) has approved the establishment and listing of three new State’s public primary schools. The hint to this effect was in a memo released by the School Support Services Department (SSSD). The schools were listed as: Local Government Primary School, Oke-Ishagun/Ikola, Alimosho LGEA; […]
BORNO, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Military Monday said the troops of 114 Task Force Battalion of 28 Task Force Brigade in conjunction with members of vigilante group have killed four suspected Boko Haram terrorists and arrested fleeing members during a clearance operations along Bitta-Damboa axis and other areas. Defence Headquarters (DHQ) said the troops […]
Eureka! I found the answer! I am the genius who found a simple answer to all the needs and problems of the National Assembly. Just see, what the senate-looters and legislooters are looking for is right there in Abuja. It is right there for them to take: the Nigerian treasury. Bukola Saraki and his co-travelers […]
…Asks Bayelsa to Avoid Being Used By Disgruntled Politicians Bayelsa State Governor, Henry Seriake Dickson, has directed the State Pensions Board to commence the process of paying pensioners in the State, beginning from this week. According to him, the payment would be done in line with the schedule already drawn up by the […]
By Tajudeen Balogun, Head, African Examiner, Nigeria Bureau BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Giving the sensitive nature of the issue, I am conscious of the fact that I am treading on a thorny terrain. Not only that, I am very much aware that I have a very heavy burden on me to sound reasonable to […]
By Niyi Adeyi LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s resolve to invest on the human capital development has again been emphasized. State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde Sunday declared that one of the “cardinal direction” of Governor Ambode led administration was to “invest in capacity development of government […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja In line with its restructuring programme, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) said it is set to automate its payment collection processes to engender greater efficiency and eliminate revenue leakages. The Director General of the Agency, Dr. Dakuku Peterside said this when he hosted representatives of major shipping companies operating […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that policiticians should be held responsible for the recent spate of inconclusive elections recorded in some parts of the country noting that those seeking elective offices often use every means necessary including bribery, violence or intimidation to ensure victory in an election. INEC […]
