President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of 30 new Judges for the Federal High Court on the recommendation of the National Judicial Council (NJC). This was made known in a press statement signed Friday by the NJC Acting Director of Information, Soji Oye. The new Judges and their states of origin are listed below: […]
By Tajudeen Balogun, Head, African Examiner, Nigeria Bureau Perhaps for the first time, the Nigerian political and legal circles as well as the general public are embroiled in confusion of this magnitude and such nature. Almost a week after the shocking passage of the former ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Kogi Governorship candidate, Prince Abubakar […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has dispelled an online media report (not AFRICAN EXAMINER) purporting that nine Nigerian Banks, including Skye Bank are distressed. The CBN’s Director of Communications, Ibrahim Mu’azu in a statement, dismissed the report that the Bank and eight others were found to be suffering from liquidity stress, after a CBN […]
By Niyi Adeyi The challenge of insecurity facing the country and the world requires the collaboration of all stakeholders, including the Civil societies, to bring the menace to its knees. President Muhammadu Buhari said this in Lagos Friday, at the official commissioning and handing over to the State’s Rapid Response Squad (RRS) N4.675 billion worth […]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa State has denied allegations of the All Progressives Congress (APC) which, among others, stated that the state government was habouring criminals and that it was planning to rig the December 5 governorship election by recruiting thugs who would wear military and police uniforms on election day. The PDP […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu Since its inception in 2006, the Dominion City church, (aka) New Covenant Family (NCF) has continued to flourish and spread like a wild fire across the entire globe. The Anambra state born Pastor David Ogbueli, led new generation pentecostal church, with headquarters in Lagos Nigeria, has really carved a niche for […]
“You look sleepy” “My brother, let’s just say I slept at a fuel station, looking for fuel.” “For which of the women in your life, because I hear these days, to please a woman in Nigeria, you must be ready to supply the three major things lacking in the land: money, fuel, and happiness.” “Leave […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja The Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase on Thursday in Abuja said that four billion naira would be required to rebuild police stations, facilities and installations destroyed by insurgents in the North East. Arase said this at an interactive session with the House of Representatives Committee on Police Affairs. He said that since […]
I love Kano. It holds some of my best memories. It was the city that introduced me to trade unionism. I was a youth corper and had been rejected by some employers when the then Civil Service Technical Workers Union offered me a place for my primary assignment. My boss, Comrade Ibrahim Yusuf, taught me […]
The international community, human rights groups, and amnesty international have been urged to pay close attention to human rights abuses by President Muhammadu Buhari or have a Syria on their hands. They warned that unless Buhari was checked early, his actions may have devastating consequences that could go beyond our borders like Syria The group, […]
Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, has clarified his position over alleged unfair criticism of All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Timipre Sylva, in respect of the reported killings by the security outfit, Famutangbe, established by Sylva as governor of the state. Sylva has said he never knew about the deaths as claimed to have been committed […]
By Ignatius Okpara, Enugu As part of measures to check the sharp practices of major and independent petroleum marketers in South-East and south-south zones of Nigeria, which has led to acute fuel scarcity in the areas, the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), Wednesday, sealed a total of 86 filling stations in Enugu, Ebonyi, Anambra and […]
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has appealed to the staff of his Ministry so as to ensure industrial peace and harmony, which are very for the growth and development of the country. The Minister made the appeal Thursday during his meeting with the enlarged staff of the Information Ministry in Abuja. […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen The French Government has promised to cooperate with her Nigerian counterpart, to further strengthen the bilateral discussions on security relations existing between the two countries. French Director of Military Intelligence, Lieutenant General Christopher Gomart gave the assurance Thursday, when he paid courtesy visit to the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Gabriel […]
BALITIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The second term bid of Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State on Wednesday got yet a major boost as all the communities in Sagbama Local Government Area of the state declared their support for him. The local government has the third largest population in the state and the governor’s local […]
By Ayo Balogun, Abuja BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has advised President Mohammadu Buhari to stop flying around the world but rather stay at home to tackle various problems confronting Nigerians. The advice is coming against the backdrop that the president is today (Thursday) heading to Malta to attend […]
By Ignatius Okpara, Enugu The youth wing of the apex Igbo socio cultural organization, OHANEZE Youth Council [OYC], says it has commenced negotiation with the Federal Government for a political solution to resolve the issues surrounding the ongoing protests by pro- Biafran groups. Two Biafran organzations, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Movement For […]
Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, has said community development would be a major priority of his administration when re-elected. In an interview with newsmen on Wednesday, he said his shift in focus to community development became necessary in view of its immense possibilities among the rural dwellers in the area of economic integration and general […]
