By Prof R. A. Ipinyomi, University of Ilorin Nigeria – Most Nigerians are aware that General Muhammad Buhari had been on the campaign rallies since before 2003 with the object of giving Nigeria society a human society face, especially to increase the chances that the less privileged could also survive here. May be we need to […]
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Obama to back up his expressed commitment on stolen assets by taking thoughtful and aggressive steps to deal with the problem with the seriousness and intensity that has been previously lacking. In a statement today by SERAP’s Executive Director, Adetokunbo Mumuni, the organisation said that, […]
By Ignatius Okpara, Enugu – The board of Nigeria Premier League (NPL) defending champions, Kano Pillars, has sacked its coach, Okey Emordi, for poor performance. The club slide in a statement signed by its media officer, Idris Malikawa, said the new board headed by Kabiru Baita approved Emordi’s dismissal. According to the statement made available […]
U.S. President Barrack Obama says he has confidence that president Buhari will turn Nigeria economy around even as he described Nigeria as one of the most important countries in Africa. Obama, who was hosting Buhari at the White House, described the process of Buhari becoming the president of Nigeria as true democratic that gave rooms […]
By Ignatius Okpara, Yenagoa – Youths in Ijaw land under the platform of “Ijaw Youth Council Worldwide, IYC has lambasted Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo for allegedly castigating the immediate past President, Goodluck Jonathan. Obasanjo was recently quoted in some Nigerian media to have made some un-complimentary remarks against former president Jonathan in Benin city, the Edo […]
By Muhammad Ajah – It pains and true patriots writhe in fury when we talk of Nigeria’s unity and secularity, but governors of the South East continue to marginalize the Muslims and institute overt political exclusion against them. That is why one may need to query the relevance of the Muslims’ visits to the governors […]
Osun state chapter of the People’s Democratic Party on Sunday said it has uncovered plot by Osun state government to retrench no less than 10, 000 out of the acclaimed 21,000 workers in its employment. The modalities to be adopted to downsize according to PDP is being handled by a stalwart of All Progressive Congress, […]
By Collins Amadi, African Examiner – Combination of prudence and selfless dedication among other key factors have been identified as the reasons why Bayelsa State Government is not owing workers as well as pensioners’ salaries. Except the challenge of gratuity payment which has been on for about a decade, the South South State is not […]
By Agency Reporter – The South African (SA) President, Jacob Zuma was Saturday hospitalized when he went for a scheduled procedure to remove gallstones. Sources from the SA Presidency indicated that the gallstones were discovered about two months ago, during one of the Zuma’a routine medical check-up. Similarly, a statement from the President’s office confirmed […]
By Collins Amadi – Former Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of Economy, Dr. Mrs Ngozi Okonjo Iweala has denied the media reports, alleging she had handed over to President Muhammadu Buhari, “Dossier of Corrupt Deals” by the immediate past administration. In a statement issued by her Media Adviser, Paul C Nwabuikwu, the ex-Minister replied […]
By Ayo Balogun – The Department of state security service (DSS) has explained why its officials raided homes of the immediate past NSA, Mohammed Sambo DASUKI accusing him of planning to commit treasonable felony against the Nigerian State. In a statement signed by Tony Opuiyo and released to the press on Saturday, the DSS added […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen – The Chief Security Officer (CSO) to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Mr. Gordon Obua has been arrested and held by the State Security Service (SSS). Obua, it was learnt was nabbed in connection with his misconducts, including movement of the huge security sum and oil theft, which occurred during the immediate past […]
The Super Falcons on Saturday in Abuja struggled to a 1-1 draw with Equatorial Guinea in the first leg match of their 2016 Olympic Games qualifying fixture. In the match played at the National Stadium’s main bowl, the Falcons really struggled to stamp their authority and put the match under control. With the visitors threatening […]
*Says They Lack Electoral Value And Never With Us The People’s Democratic Party in Bayelsa State on Saturday in Yenagoa, described as “traitors and enemies of the Ijaw nation”, those who defected to the All Progressives Congress, (APC). Reacting to the defection the State Secretary of PDP, Keku Godspower, tongue lashed the defected PDP members, […]
A coalition of Niger-Delta activists under the aegis of Vanguards of Nigeria’s Democracy on Saturday said it has uncovered clandestine moves by President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress to probe the administration of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan and send him to prison on trumped-up charges. A statement issued by the spokesperson of VND, Mr. […]
*Bayelsa Pledges Collaboration *Sets Up Committee For A Detailed Plan Of Acton The Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson says, the State Government will set up a committee to collaborate with the management of the Oil and Gas free zone Authority of Nigeria to work out a detailed plan of action for the take off […]
By Ignatius Okpara, Owerri – Resident of Egbelu Nguru community in Ngor Okpala Council Area of Imo State are now living in perpetual fear and apprehension, following alleged invasion of the area by suspected kidnappers and rapists. AFRICAN EXAMINER gathered that the development had made some of the villagers to flee the community, especially young […]
By Tajudeen Balogun, Head, African Examiner, Nigeria Bureau – Expectedly, the appointment of the new Service Chiefs has evoked mixed reactions from Nigerians. But notably among the trailing comments was the appreciation by the Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose to President Muhammadu Buhari on the appointment of his kinsman, Major-General Abayomi Gabriel Olonishakin as the […]
By Nnanna Ijomah – It has been a common practice in Political circles for politicians to float an idea, a concept or proposal through a third party and if the proposal fails to generate public support or acceptance, deny they had anything to do with it. So it is, with the recent brouhaha in Abia […]
