By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Retired primary school teachers in Enugu State have raised the alarm over 27 months backlog of pensions arrears owed them by the state government. The senior citizens, as they are fondly called equally lamented that some of them are yet to receive their gratuity after retirement […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A renowned professor of pediatrics and senior consultant at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH) Enugu, Professor. Mrs. Henrietta Okafor, has dragged his younger brothers to a federal high court in Enugu, asking for take over of their late father’s company and assets. The plaintiff, […]
By Niyi Adeyi The cold war brewing between the Super Eagles Chief Coach, Sunday Oliseh and team’s Captain and Goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama late Tuesday got worsen and took a serious dimension, as the senior team’s trainer replaced Enyeama with the Striker, Ahmed Musa. The Long-serving former Eagles captain was expected at the Eagles’ camp Monday, […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER)Chairman of the Bayelsa State caucus in the National Assembly, Senator Foster Ogola, has condemned fresh moves to have former governor Diepreye Alamieyesiegha, extradited to Britain. While speaking at a function where Bayelsa State governor, Seriake Dickson, was endorsed for a second term by several Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and the collective of […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – In its ongoing offensives, Russia has launched rocket strikes on Islamic State (IS) targets in Syria from its warships in the Caspian Sea, a distance of about 1,500km (932 miles) away. While confirming Wednesday, the Russian Defence Minister, Sergei Shoigu said four warships have launched 26 sea-based cruise missiles on […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As earlier speculated, forces against some of the President Muhammadu Buhari’s Ministerial nominees, have begun to launch fierce attacks against their targets. Apart from the CACOL which has submitted petition against former Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN), kicking against his nomination; screening […]
Troops Repel Terrorists Against Attack, Arrest 3 Financier Collaborators By Musatapha Abdul Salaam BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – No fewer than 16 people were killed and several injured Wednesday morning in a multiple bomb explosions which hit Damaturu, the Yobe State capital, North East Nigeria. Reports by the NAN confirmed that the explosions took place […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu Edo State House of Assembly on Tuesday approved the suspension of four Council chairmen for allegedly diverting funds meant for payment of two months workers salaries. The suspension followed a request letter sent to the lawmakers by Governor Adams Oshiomhole, which was signed by Secretary to the State Government SSG, Mr […]
The leader of last month’s short-lived coup in Burkina Faso has been charged with crimes including threatening state security and murder. Gen Gilbert Diendere is expected to face trial before a military tribunal. Interim President Michel Kafando was reinstated two weeks ago after intervention from the army and West African leaders. The presidential guards’ unit […]
By Eric Ojo, Abuja Journalists, editors and a crop of change agents in Nigeria will converge in Abuja tomorrow to brainstorm on a wide range of issues relating to gender relations, social justice and behavioural trends. The one-day event tagged: “Editors’ Media Parley for the Voice of Change (V4C) Landmark Research Report Dissemination”, is a […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu Since the advent of the ongoing Nigeria’s democratic rule about sixteen years ago, the nation has continued to witness a great deal of improved cordial Civil/military relationship, especially with the khaki uniform men,(Army) in parts of the country. The incessant cases of military brutality of bloody civilians as it is often […]
Tonye Amachree BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Tuesday October 6 came with high expectations at the Rivers State Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Abuja. As early as 8 am, it was evident that Rivers State governor, Chief Nyesom Wike would make an appearance as a witness, judging by the crowd of his supporters and the […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers state as well as a cross section of groups in the state have hailed President Mohammadu Buhari for nominating the former governor of the state, Chibuike Amaechi as minister. The groups in separate statements made available to newsmen on Tuesday said they are […]
By Niyi Adeyi BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Politicians, groups and Nigerians of various interests have started reacting to the President Muhammadu Buhari’s first set of Ministerial Nominees list, which was made public Tuesday at the Senate’s plenary session. Some of the reactions posit that the nominees were not anything so different, given the long […]
More companies based in Lagos may be sanctioned for not adhering to the safety measures put in place by the state government. This is hinged on the commencement of Lagos State Safety Commission’s move to commence a safety inspection exercise of companies across the state. The exercise which is anchored on the directive of Lagos […]
The crisis of confidence bedeviling the Bayelsa State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) deepened yesterday when the fuss over choice of running mate to the governorship candidate, Timipre Sylva, shifted to his Abuja palatial home leading to hot exchanges. In the process, Sylva was said to have got a hot slap on his […]
By AYO AFOLABI, ABUJA BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Finally, the senate has released the list of President Buhari’s ministerial nominees submitted to it last week by the president. Former Governor of Rivers state, Chibuike Amaechi, a strong backer of the president’s election is one of the nominees. Also, former governor of Lagos Babatunde Fashola […]
Liverpool are confident of appointing Jürgen Klopp as their next manager and could install the 48-year-old as Brendan Rodgers’ successor by the end of the week. The club’s owner, Fenway Sports Group, moved swiftly to approach representatives of the former Borussia Dortmund coach after sacking Rodgers on Sunday. The initial talks have been encouraging for […]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has charged President Muhammadu Buhari to overhaul the Department of State Services (DSS) and other intelligence agencies in the aftermath of last Friday’s Abuja bombing. The party said it was sad and concern about the resurgence of terrorism and renewed attacks on the Federal Capital Territory, with last Friday’s bombings […]
Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, has called on all former leaders and members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) to return to the party without further delay and join him in his re-election for the development of the state. His call came yesterday in the light of […]
