A day after the present set of Ministers took oath of office, Nigerians took to twitter to recommend books they think will be of use to them and provide necessary knowledge and guidance suitable for the discharge of their various assignments. Tolu Ogunlesi initiated the idea with the tag: #ReadingListNG, and a request that the […]
President Muhammadu Buhari Saturday explained that he decided to enlist the assistance of former Nigerian President Chief Olusegun to mediate in the political crisis in Guinea Bissau because of his wide political and military experience as well as strong commitment to the unity of Nigeria and Africa. President Buhari revealed this during an audience he […]
Glenn Murray’s late header gave Bournemouth a famous win at Stamford Bridge and ratcheted up the pressure on Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho. The 82nd-minute goal, scored after Chelsea failed to clear a corner, moves Eddie Howe’s side up to 17th place. It also makes them the first promoted side to beat Chelsea at home since […]
Reports reaching our situation room say policeman has been killed in Famgbe, a remote suburb in Yenagoa allegedly by a renowned political thug Osom Benson. According to a witness, the refusal of the policemen to upturn the result of the election in the area where the PDP won by a wide margin led to the […]
Ignatius Okpara, Yenagoa Collation of results in today’s governorship election in Bayelsa State has commenced, with Governor Seriake Dickson of the peoples Democratic party PDP,leading in Ogbia council Area of the state. Dickson, who is seeking a second term in office is ahead of ex- governor of the state,chief Timipre Silva of the All Progressive […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Yenagoa The Governorship election taking place today in Bayelsa state, did not hold in Amassoma community in Southern Ijaw council area of the state due to non availability of electoral materials. When AFRICAN EXAMINER correspondent visited the three polling units in the community, which is also home town of the late ex- […]
A fully loaded fuel truck Saturday morning fell off Ojuelegba over head bridge and immediately catch fire. The truck was coming from barracks side and heading towards Abalti Barracks, along Funso Williams avenue, Surulere. An official of the State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) said the truck was being toyed, a factor which he attributed to […]
*Dickson Accuses Lokpobiri Of Using Thugs To Unleash Mayhem On PDP Members BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Serious violence has erupted in Southern Ijaw local government area of Bayelsa state, leading to non accreditation of voters for today’s governorship election in the state. Heavily armed thugs had in the morning hours of today hijacked electoral […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has declared that the Peoples Republic of China remains a strategic and dependable partner in his administration’s determination to change the direction and content of governance, including the management of the country’s resources with priority on accountability, transparency and result-orientation in governance. Buhari stated this Saturday in South Africa, in his address […]
The home of acting chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa State, Chief Serena Dokubo, has been under siege, while heavy shooting continues. All efforts to to get assistance from security operatives have failed. The chairman has sent out an urgent SOS saying his life was in danger.
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Yenagoa Accreditation of voters for today’s (Saturday) Governorship election in Bayelsa state is presently in Progress without hitches in parts of the state. Our Correspondent IGNATIUS OKPARA, covering the poll reports that the exercise which is taking place in parts of the areas monitored so far, has been peaceful. The accreditation began […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA Less than 24 hours to the Bayelsa state governorship poll, men of the Operation Pulo Shield of the Nigerian Army have apprehended five suspected political thugs in the Okaka area of Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital. Commander of the Operation, Major General Alani Okunlola, who disclosed this to newsmen friday,at the Operation […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Yenagoa The Bayelsa state police Command has announced the restriction of movement of people, motor vehicles as well as tricycles otherwise known as (Keke Napep) between the hours of 6am to 6pm during today’s Saturday,5th December 2015 gubernatorial election in the state. A statement issued by the state police Public Relations Officer PPRO, […]
By Tajudeen Balogun, Head, African Examiner, Nigeria Bureau The truism “if we do not kill corruption; corruption will kill us” is among other similarly mind probing, synonymous to the incumbent President Muhammadu Buhari. The declaration to Mr. President is as good as drawing a battle line between him, his administration and sharp practices. In fact, […]
President Muhammadu Buhari pledged Friday in Johannesburg that his administration will take necessary action to correct lapses which have hindered the implementation of agreements signed with China under past administrations for the development of rail transportation in Nigeria. Speaking at bilateral talks with President Xi Jinping at the Forum of China-Africa Cooperation, President Buhari said […]
The Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) in Bayelsa state has raised alarm over the invitation of the Speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Kombowei Benson, top government functionaries and the party chieftains by the Directorate of State Service, (DSS) barely 24 hours to the conduct of the governorship election. The Director of […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Lagos State Commissioner for Local Government and Community Affairs, Hon. Musiliu Folami has disclosed that the State Government will soon relocate all the traders from Festac Gates One, Two and Three to a more conducive environment within Festac Town. The Commissioner stated this on Thursday at a meeting with market […]
The Special Adviser to the Bayelsa State Governor on Inter-Party Matters, Hon. Austin Adigio and three other members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Okpoama and Eweama communities of Brass Local Government area of the State were on Friday macheted in a bloody attack ahead of the election. Journalists were informed that Hon. Austin […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Yenagoa All is now set for Saturday December 05, 2015 governorship election in Bayelsa state, South- South Nigeria. AFRICAN EXAMINER Correspondent, Ignatius Okpara, who is covering the exercise, reports that a total of 20 candidates are vying to occupy the Creek Haven, Bayelsa State Government House as contained on the Independent National […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the Government and people of Nasarawa State on the passage Friday, of the Emir of Keffi, Alhaji Muhammadu Chindo-Yamusa II. Buhari joined the North Central State and the educational community in mourning the First Class traditional ruler and Chancellor of the Nasarawa State University, whom he described as a […]
