Bayelsa PAYE: Sylva Thrives on Falsehood, Propaganda -Dickson’s Campaign Group

BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Restoration Campaign Organisation of Governor Seriake Dickson on Thursday said  that the governorship candidate of the All progressives Congress, (APC), Chief Timipre Sylva could not differentiate between the Federal and the State government formulated policies especially on the issue of taxes and taxation. The RCO which specifically accused Sylva […]

An SOS to all the New 36 Ministers

By Muhammad Ajah Congratulations to all the Nigerian compatriots who have finally become ministers of the Federal Republic of Nigeria under the most wonderful, tactful, dynamic, intellectual and sagacious African president of our contemporary times, President Muhammadu Buhari. I must say that it was a good and calculated selection of Nigerians who are going to […]

Opinion-Malami: Doing Justice to Justice Ministry

By Emmanuel Onubiko Mr. Mohammed Bello Adoke (SAN) and a holder of the national title of office of the order of the Niger which ranks as one amongst the tops in national roll of honors has served Nigeria creditably for nearly five years as Federal Attorney General and minister of Justice. Whilst he served his […]

EXCLUSIVE: Ebonyi Governor Moves To Dump PDP For APC

*Moves Anger Ex-SGF Anyim Pius Anyim By Ignatius Okpara in Abakaliki BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor Dave Umahi, of Ebonyi State, may have concluded plans to dump the   opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), for the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), AFRICAN EXAMINER has reliably gathered. A dependable source and close political ally of the […]

Saraki Gets Relieve As Supreme Court Orders CCT To Suspend Trial

Senate President, Bukola Saraki Thursday was relieved as the Supreme court ruled that the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), should await its determination on the appeal by Saraki before it. The National Assembly (NASS) Chairman, has approached the apex court about two weeks ago, when it failed for the second time, to stop the CCT […]

“Economist Article On Lagos Reckless, Slanderous”

BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Lagos State Government on Wednesday described the article published in the latest edition of the Economist Magazine as reckless and slanderous noting that the issues were ill-conceived. Reacting on behalf of the State Government, Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde, said the government deemed it fit to […]

Focus On The Economy, PDP Charges New Ministers

BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Peoples Democratic Party has charged the new ministers sworn in by President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday to quickly settle down, move fast and focus on the economy. The party said that the present administration has so far played heavily on dramatizing routine procedures and processes, which was even glaring […]

N25 Billion Commission: Senate Asks CBN, Finance Ministry to Halt TSA Implementaion

Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Senate has commenced an investigation into what it called abuse and mismanagement of the Treasury Single Account (TSA) Regime, even as it urged the Federal Ministry of Finance and Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to suspend further payments  into the TSA. Specifically, the upper chamber observed […]

Amaechi Pledges To Complete Ongoing Rail Projects

The Minister for Transportation, Rt Hon. Rotimi Amaechi, has pledged to complete all ongoing rail projects around the country and extend rail lines to all parts of the country. Amaechi made the pledge during his first day in office as minister shortly after his inauguration by President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja on Wednesday. He said […]

APC Senators Vow To Continue Boycott  Of Sittings under  Ekweremadu

Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senators and their All Progressives Congress (APC) counterparts are poise for showdown, over what the later described as plot to handover the Senate to the minority party in the chamber. This is owing to the decision by the APC senators never to […]

Enugu Residents Express Worry Over High Cost of Funeral, Marriage In Igbo Land

By Ignatius Okpara Participants at the Enugu State launch of a research document on societal expectations of men and women – a DFID funded programme, have expressed worry over some extreme demand of Igbo tradition and culture, such as high cost of funeral ceremonies and marriages. They noted that such social responsibilities had remained a […]

Buhari Tasks New Ministers on Superb Performance

By Niyi Adeyi BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has tasked the newly sworn-in Ministers to proceed to work speedily and do their utmost, to justify the confidence reposed in them. This feat Mr. President Wednesday, in his inaugural address directed must be attained, not only by their conduct but as well as […]

Bail Out Funds: Lai Mohammed Is  Ignorant!

Once again, Lai Mohammed has indulged in lies on behalf of his lying party, the APC. His  remarks regarding the delay of Kogi state bailout funds are very regrettable as he exhibited high level ignorance or acted ostensibly to deceive Nigerians yet again. First off, I wish to state that, Lai Mohammed is the spokesperson […]

Photo News: Buhari Swears-In new ministers @ state house, abuja

APC Senators Shun Plenary As Ekweremadu Presides

By Ganiyu Nasirudeen Some of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Senators, led by Ahmed Lawan and George Akume Wednesday walked out of the red chamber, in protest against the decision of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, to allow his Deputy, Ike Ekweremadu to preside over the day’s plenary. Saraki’s resolve to designate Ekweremadu who […]

Germany Ratifies More Defence Support For Nigeria On Counter Terrorism Drive

By Abdul Gaffar Bello The Federal Republic of Germany has described Nigeria as a reliable partner in Defence, thus requires her support by prolonging and increasing the military relationship for the future, between the two countries. A German Advisory Team in charge of Military equipment and programme, Colonel Thomas Brillisauer made the submission Wednesday during […]

Bayelsa Civil Servants, Pensioners Get October Salaries

Despite the terrible shortfall and the delay in the holding of the monthly federation Accounts Allocation Committee, FAAC meeting, the Bayelsa State Government has commenced the payment of salaries of civil servants and pensioners in the State. This is in keeping with the pledge and resolve of the Restoration Government to ensure the payment of […]

Ministers Get Portfolios As Buhari Inaugurates New Federal Executive Council

President Muhammadu Buhari has inaugurated the new federal executive council (FEC) and assigned portfolios for the new ministers. Full list of Ministers and their portfolios: 1. Isaac Adewole Folorunsho (Osun)– Minister of Health 2. Usani Usani Uguru (Cross River)–  Minister of Niger Delta 3. Abubakar Bwari Bawa (Niger)– Minister of State for Solid Minerals 4. […]

Police In Abia Arrest Grandmother Who sold Grandson For N100k To Ritualist

By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Umuahia The Abia State police Command on Tuesday arrested a middled age grandmother,(names withheld) for allegedly selling her three-year-old grandson to a suspected ritualist. According to the police, the suspect hails from Onitsha Ngwa in Obingwa council Area of the State. Udeviotu Onyeke, the state police public Relations officer, PPRO disclosed this […]

Buhari’s Ministers Without Portfolio

By Prof. R. A. Ipinyomi, University of Ilorin, Nigeria BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – By definition a minister without portfolio is either a minister appointed by government with no specifically defined responsibilities or a minister who does not head a particular ministry. President Buhari got the Nigeria Senate’s approval for all the 36 ministerial nominees […]