AFP- The leader of Nigeria’s Boko Haram militants, Abubakar Shekau, pledged allegiance to the Islamic State (IS) group in an audio recording released Saturday. “We announce our allegiance to the Caliph of the Muslims, Ibrahim ibn Awad ibn Ibrahim al-Husseini al-Qurashi,” said the voice on the message, which was believed to be that of Shekau […]
The Greater Together Campaign Organisation in Rivers State has described as joke of the millennium, allegations by the Rivers State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, that the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state plans to frame-up and consequently assassinate President Goodluck Jonathan, its governorship candidate, Mr. Ezebuwon Nyesom Wike and other members […]
As the dates for the general elections draw nearer, many issues continue to come up for discussion in a bid to ensure that nothing is left to chances in conducting successful polls in the country. The right to vote has been granted by virtue of the provisions of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and the […]
*Wakil Condemns Bombings in Maiduguri From Mustapha Abdul Salaam – Several people have been killed in four bomb explosions in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. The eruption occurred late Saturday morning at Baga park, which also sited fish market. AFRICAN EXAMINER gathered that the death toll of the suicide bomb attack is over 50. Many […]
By Ayo Balogun, Lagos – The opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) “A Million – Man March For Change” is underway in Lagos State, South West Nigeria. The exercise which the party State Governorship candidate, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has mentioned earlier in the week in one of his rallies, according to him is meant to prove […]
ME: Sir, thank you for taking time to grant me this exclusive interview. I am grateful Sir. Mr PREZ: You’re welcome, my brother. ME: My first question is, do you really have to go for a second term when it is obvious Nigerians don’t want you? Mr PREZ: Who says Nigerians don’t want me? My […]
An American woman kidnapped by masked gunmen in central Nigeria last month was released on Friday and handed over to US government officials, police told AFP. Phyllis Sortor, a missionary with the Free Methodist Church, was seized on February 23 in the village of Emiworo in Kogi state. “She has been rescued and given to […]
FROM IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu – The police on Friday arraigned three suspects, namely Ejike Ali, Ikenna Omeh and Ogbonna Raphael before a magistrate court sitting in Enugu over their alleged involvement in the recent invasion of the country home of Senator Ayogu Eze. African Examiner reports that some suspected political hoodlums, had last Tuesday allegedly […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – Controversies continued to trail the fresh contract of national coaching job offered the Super Eagles handler, Stephen Keshi , the Sports Minister, Tammy Danagogo, has declared that Keshi is not indispensable as the Chief Coach of the National team The Minister made the declaration on Friday in Abuja while responding to […]
In the spirit of keeping fit, President Goodluck Jonathan will tomorrow, Saturday, lead government officials as well as sportsmen and women on an out-door physical training exercise in Abuja aimed at promoting sports and fitness in Nigeria. The President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Dr Reuben Abati in a statement Friday, indicated that the […]
One of the Nigerian foremost industrialists and philanthropists, Chief Bayo Kuku, is dead. Chief Kuku according to a family source, died Thursday, and was buried late in the morning Friday (today) at his country home (White House), on Bayo Kuku Drive, Obalende, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, South Western Nigeria. The Ogbeni Oja of Ijebu land was […]
No fewer than one million people are set to benefit from the ongoing community health insurance scheme in Kwara. The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Dr Muyideen Akorede stated this on Friday in Ilorin during an interview with the newsmen. This he said is in line with government’s commitment to […]
Agabus Pwanagba-Jos , The Plateau State opposition All Progressive Congress (APC) gubernatorial candidate in the coming elections, Barr. Simon Lalong has accused the Jonah Jang administration of failing to accord both the legislative and judiciary arms of Government their independence and disregard to the rule of law. Lalong stated this during an interactive session with the […]
By Prof R. A. Ipinyomi, University of Ilorin, Nigeria A negative campaign has been identified by researchers to be an avenue that can create voter apathy and prevent accurate reporting of candidates’ acceptability, abilities, policies and ideologies. Only in few cases have we found negative campaigns bringing out more voters. Instead of focusing on issues […]
Dear Dame Patience Faka Jonathan, I hope all is well with you and your family? Let me begin by apologising for conveying this message to you through this medium. If it were possible, I would have preferred to converse with you directly to obviate the public backlash that may likely be occasioned by this open […]
From Ganiyu Nasirudeen – After about two weeks of trip to London, United Kingdom, the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari (rted) Friday returned to the country. While in London, Gen Buhari, in company of other APC Chieftains, including the Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosu and former Kwara State Governor, […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a 21-year old student of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) Lagos for allegedly swindling a United Kingdom citizen, Kieran Oakes, of the sum of £54,000 (N20m) The student simply called Obiechina (surname withheld), according to a statement issued by the Head of Media and Publicity of […]
*Says Human Resource Is Nigeria’s Greatest Asset It was a night parked with fun, laughter, pomp and pageantry Wednesday in Asaba as members of the entertainment industry held a “Thank You Concert/Dinner” in honour of the Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan to appreciate his support for the industry. The Event which brought the crème-de […]
IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu – A Coalition of Southeast/South-South Workers forum of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Thursday staged a peaceful demonstration in Enugu over what they described as the alleged intimidation and victimization by leadership of some industrial unions in the country. The aggrieved unionists, numbering over 1000 had marched through major streets of […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – As the Senate winds-up budget defense ahead of the passage of the 2015 budget next week, the Senate Committee on Capital Market on Thursday descended on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for disobeying a court order on the N30billion bond to Gombe State The Committee also queried the Acting Director […]
