By Abdul Gaffar Bello There is an indication that the immediate past Minister of Interior, Comrade Abba Moro is being investigated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in connection to the tragic death of some job seekers, who died at different centres across the country, during the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) recruitment test. […]
The power play and intrigue in the Bayelsa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) could give way to a major explosion soon except something drastic is done to arrest the situation in the party. Indications to this effect were contained in a joint protest letter sent to President Muhammadu Buhari by the APC […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As senate resumes plenary session Today (Tuesday), strong indications emerged that Rotimi Amaechi and Aisha Abubakar who have petitions against them, will be screened. This followed positive reports, that the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions is set to present before the senate Tuesday morning […]
By Ignatius Okpara, Enugu The factional General Superintendent of Assemblies of God Church, Rev. Chidi Okoroafor and six of his officials have run into mucky waters, as their members have dragged them before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), over alleged embezzlement of church funds. Our Correspondent gathered that the petition was submitted to […]
By Ayo Balogun Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday swore in the newly appointed Commissioners and Special Advisers, with a charge on them to work round the clock and ensure that the state fulfills its potentials. Speaking at the well-attended ceremony held at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa Secretariat, Governor Ambode reminded the […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja The Consumer Protection Council (CPC) has concluded arrangements for nationwide sensitization campaign and enforcement activities against smuggled poultry products in Nigeria. The Council’s Director General, Mrs. Dupe Atoki made this disclosure on Monday at a meeting with members of Poultry Association of Nigeria at the Council’s headquarters in Abuja. Mrs. Atoki said […]
The anti-graft body, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) continues with its trailing of suspected corrupt government officials, as its operatives Monday arrested the former Kebbi State Governor, Usman Dakingari over alleged laundering of N3.8 Billion. Dakingari who was elected the Governor of the North West State, under the platform of the opposition PDP, after […]
By Abdul Gaffar Bello The appeal Court in Abuja has adjourned indefinitely ruling on suit fileD before it, by the Senate President, Bukola Saraki over the case of false asset declaration and other 13 count charge he is answering before the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) Tribunal. Saraki who had failed in the similar attempt, […]
By Ignatius Okpara, Awka A devastating flood has wrecked serious havoc on seven communities in Anambra West Council Area, including submerging several buildings; destroying farmlands as well as household items valued at millions of naira. Chairman of the local government Area, Chief Simon Onuora, who spoke to newsmen weekend in Nzam near Onitsha, named the […]
By Ignatius Okpara Management of the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), Ituku/Ozalla, Enugu has appealed to its striking Doctors to call off the industrial action and return to duty. The management said the call was in the interest of Nigerians, who are dying on daily basis as a result of the absence of doctors […]
By Niyi Adeyi The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) says it is constrained to raise the alarm on the frightening situation in Kuka Reta Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp, some kilometres from Damaturu, the Yobe State capital, owing to dangers inherent in the exposure of IDPs to such inhuman conditions. MURIC lamented that apart from hunger, […]
By Niyi Adeyi The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has replied the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which accused it Sunday, of selective justice in its anti-corruption crusade, vowing that President Muhammadu Buhari’s Administration will not “micro-manage” the anti-corruption agencies. To this end, the ruling party asserted that it was wrong for the PDP to […]
These are indeed trying times for embattled immediate-past governor of Benue State, Gabriel Suswam. Barely one week after being quizzed for over nine hours by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for alleged misappropriation of State funds while he was in office, a contingent of fierce-looking police officers from the FCT Police Command on […]
By Eze Chukwuemeka Eze Preamble and Political Life Contrary to the expectations of Chief Nyesom Wike and his gang of miserable ingrates, their ferocious campaign to blackmail, disparage and portray Rt. Hon. Chibuike Amaechi as a very corrupt person and unfit to be appointed as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria failed to […]
As desperate asylum seekers continue to flock Europe, Slovenia authority Sunday indicates it will only allow 2,500 migrants to cross its borders daily. The figure is however half the number, neighbour Croatia has requested for. Slovenia Interior Ministry Secretary of State, Bostjan Sefic announced that the country could not accept Croatia’s request to take 5,000, […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has started reacting to the arrest last Friday by the ant-graft body, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of one its Chieftains, former Akwa Ibom State Governor, Godswill Akpabio, saying the move was aimed at weakening the party and distract it from wrestling power in 2019 […]
A Former Minister of Education and Founding Chairman of the Labour Party (LP) Dr. Olaiya Oni is dead. The late politician died Sunday in a hospital, in Owo, Ondo State, South West Nigeria, at the age of 74. Oni’s health degenerated about three days ago and he was rushed from his Ise-Akoko home to an […]
By Ridwan Adeola Yusuf His critics would say Messi’s talent is natural; CR7’s is as a result of hard-work. Yes, they’re correct! But should we not appreciate hard work as well? They would say even if Ronaldo scores 100 goals (in one season), he can never be as good as Messi. But the fact is […]
By Ayo Balogun BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Following a request by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) for information on the spending of recovered assets stolen by Late General Sani Abacha, the World Bank has said that it needs additional time to provide [SERAP] with a more comprehensive response. In a letter dated […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A clarion call has gone to President Muhammadu Buhari on the need to allow former governor of Bayelsa State and now candidate of the All progressives Congress (APC) in the state, Timipre Sylva, face prosecution for his cases before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Sylva, who was governor […]
