BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Professor Wole Soyinka was quoted saying his latest book is the “nastiest” that he has written so far. InterInventions: Between Defective Memory and the Public Lie- A Personal Odyssey in The Republic of Liars (Ibadan: Bookcraft, 2015, 136pp) is quite close to being just that. But who knows if an […]
The Nigeria’s golden eaglets has qualified for the final of the FIFA U-17 world cup defeating Mexico 4 goals to 2. Mexico opened the scoring through Kevin Magana, with stunning efforts from Kelechi Nwakali and Orji Okwonkwo seeing the African side ahead. Diego Cortes’s remarkable solo effort levelled matters, before Osinachi Ebere and Victor Osimhen’s […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu Nigeria’s first Lady, and wife of the President, Aisha Buhari on Thursday in Enugu said that her husband, President Muhammadu Buhari is running “a government of love, integrity and unity. Mrs. Buhari, who spoke while flagging-off the free health screening initiative for women, her pet project, at the Queens Schools, Enugu, […]
Former governors under the aegis of ‘Class of ’99’ on Thursday in Yengoa, commiserated with the people of Bayelsa State following the death of their colleague and first governor of the state, Chief Diepreye S.P. Alamieyeseigha. They specifically commended Governor Henry Seriake Dickson for following the footsteps of Alamieyeseigha in strengthening the dominant position of […]
By Ayo Balogun, Lagos BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Coalition Against Corrupt Leaders CACOL, has lashed out at the Senators over the rejection of the motion for the payment of N5, 000 stipend to each jobless Nigerian and on the members of House of Representatives over the reported ongoing rift that is almost tearing […]
By Ayo Balogun, Lagos BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says Wednesday’s rejection by APC senators of the N5,000 monthly stipend, which they promised Nigerians during the electioneering, underscores the monumental hypocrisy of their party in getting to power by means of deceit and false promises to Nigerians. PDP National Publicity Secretary, […]
Ayodele Afolabi Abuja The House of Representatives has initiated moves to review the current Revenue Allocation Formula to reflect contemporary realities. The move followed a motion urging the relevant committee within the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to immediately undertake the review so as to enable the president submit to the NASS proposals […]
By Stanley Jacobs Politics remains one huge fascination especially to the aficionados in spite of delimiting factors for genuine democratization of the process and benefits in our clime. Those who share this undying love for the prospects which politics offers the people for a better life in a just and humane society are wont to […]
The All Progressives Congress, (APC) recorded another defeat on Thursday as over 2,000 youths from Ekeremor Local Government, the home base of its governorship Campaign Director, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri declared their support for the incumbent governor of Bayelsa State, Henry Seriake Dickson of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Describing the achievements of the governor in […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) to urgently investigate the conduct of lawyers to the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, for walking out on the Code of Conduct Tribunal on Thursday after the tribunal refused their application for stay of proceedings in […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen There was confusion at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) Thursday, during the hearing of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, as his Counsels walked out on the court over what was considered breach of constitution. Saraki’s Counsels prayed for stay of proceeding at the CCT, as the case is now pending before […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen There was confusion at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) Thursday, during the hearing of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, as his Counsels walked out on the court over what was considered breach of constitution. Saraki’s Counsels prayed for stay of proceeding at the CCT, as the case is now pending before […]
Adewale Kupoluyi Since the above titled article was published some days ago, I have received series of comments and reactions from Nigerians, who have expressed divergent opinions on the subject-matter. From the reactions, two commentators seem to have devoted more attention to the discourse than others. First, was National Mirror’s Back Page columnist, Dozie […]
The Restoration Campaign Organization of Governor Henry Seriake Dickson on Thursday in Yenagoa uncovered plans by the All Progressive Congress (APC) to destroy generators belonging to Bayelsa State government. The generators would be for providing street lights. Investigations revealed that the APC’s plan is to disguise as refueling the generators with Automated Gas Oil (AGO) popularly […]
By Eric Ojo, Abuja The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) has entered an agreement with Microsoft to promote access to technology, improve regional trade, develop public sector Information Communication Technology (ICT) skills and promote local innovation for better service delivery in its 19 member states. COMESA through its Business Council (CBC) unit […]
Over 200 ex-freedom fighters under the aegis of Peace and Cultural Development Initiative, (PCDI) have pledged to work with the state government and the security agencies to arrest the trend of kidnapping and other forms of crime in Bayelsa State. The support was sequel to the rising cases of kidnapping and insecurity in the waterways […]
A Medview Airline aircraft en route to Abuja on Thursday morning returned to the Murtala Muhammed Airport 2, Lagos, some minutes after take-off. A source told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the aircraft developed a pressurization problem which affected the cooling system while flying at about 8,000 feet. The source said there was […]
An anonymous U.S. intelligence official told the Associated Press that intercepted communication played a role in a tentative conclusion that a Sinai affiliate of the Islamic State planted an explosive device on the plane. An affiliate of the Islamic State claimed responsibility for bringing down the plane in a tweet quickly after it crashed, but […]
President Muhammadu Buhari assures Wednesday in Abuja that all efforts to achieve political stability and maintain peace in Africa will continue to receive Nigeria’s full support. Speaking at an audience with Special Envoys of President Pierre Nkurunziza of Burundi, Mr. President said that under his leadership, Nigeria would remain at the forefront of efforts to […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, Mr. Ibrahim Abdulsalam, has assured air travellers in Nigeria of adequate safety as necessary facilities had been put in place to forestall plane crashes in the country. The NAMA boss made the assurance on Thursdaay while making […]
