By Ayo Balogun The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has condemned recent violent attack by Boko Haram, on innocent Christian civilians, police stations, prisons and military formations in different parts of Adamawa State. A statement signed by the General Secretary of the umbrella body of Christians in the country, Rev. Musa Asake, maintained that the […]
Crisis and disruption of the distribution of the electoral materials have marred the ward congress of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo state even as opponents accused former Gov. Adebayo Alao-Akala of being the architect of most of the crises. African Examiner gathered that the distribution of materials was disrupted at the PDP secretariat […]
A suspect was at the weekend arrested for allegedly collecting INEC temporary voters cards from some unsuspecting residents at Igoke Ward B area of Agbado Oke Odo Local Council Development Area of Lagos, Nigeria on the pretext that he would assist them in obtaining the Permanent Voters’ Cards. The suspect (name withheld) who was reportedly […]
Folukemi Kikelomo, Akure Massive defection is set to hit the camp of the People’s Democratic Darty, PDP in Ondo state as some aggrieved members of the party are planning to pitch their tents with the All Progressives Congress, APC in the state following the dictatorial attitude of Governor Olusegun Mimiko in choosing the party’s candidates […]
By Ayo Balogun The downward trend in the country’s revenue following decline in oil prices and rampaging oil theft has been identified as a source of grave concern to all well meaning Nigerians. The development has also raised the question of diversification of the nation’s economy “from preponderance dependence on oil revenue to other non-oil […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja Barring any last minute hitches, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) caucus of the House of Representatives may reconvene the plenary session next Tuesday. A reliable source at the National Secretariat of PDP told African Examiner’s correspondent that as prelude to the reconvening, a meeting has been scheduled with the Deputy Speaker, Emeka […]
Boko Haram insurgents have distanced themselves from the claim by the Nigeria government and the army on ceasefire agreement saying in a new video “We have not made ceasefire with anyone.” The leader of the insurgent group, Abubakar Shekau who resurfaced in a new video released on Frida, denied the ceasefire deal even as he […]
Oyewale Oyelola Stephen Keshi on Friday returned to his duty as Super Eagles, Head Coach two weeks after Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) replaced him with Shaibu Amodu as interm Coach. Keshi fondly called the Big Boss was recalled due to President Goodluck Jonathan directive to Amaju Pinnick led NFF executive committee during the week. Our […]
By Adewale Kupoluyi In the last few weeks, the Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, has dissipated too much energy trading words with his predecessor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, over how Ekiti State, also known as the Fountain of Knowledge has been badly run and why things are bound to go from bad to worse. Fayose […]
Following stiff opposition to his attempt to extend his almost three decades of reign, Burkina Faso’s President, Blaise Compaore has resigned from office. In a press statement Friday, the former President declared that the number one office of the country was now vacant and directed general elections to hold in the next 90 days. Consequently, […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja The All Progressive Congress (APC) has warned President Goodluck Jonathan not to reconvene the House of Representatives illegally. The APC in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Lai Mohammed said that it heard from the grapevine that lawmakers are being induced to reconvene the House. According to Mohammed, nothing could be […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja The Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has condemned the recent Boko Haram overrun of Mubi and the hoisting of their flag in Adamawa State’s second largest town, as a tragic act and a worrisome affront to the corporate integrity of Nigeria. The Former Vice President, who was abroad when the sordid incident […]
By Tajudeen Balogun, Head, African Examiner, Nigeria Bureau, Lagos One common feature of the incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan is a repeated attempt to convince all that he is an unassuming character. Similarly, his body languages are calculated to give an impression that he is an attentive and “upright” (highly spiritually inclined) leader. Around 2010 – during build up […]
IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu The professor Ben Nwabueze led Igbo leaders of Thought (ILT) has advocated restructuring of the present federal system in Nigeria with a view to devolution of greater powers to regional structures, saying the over concentration of powers at central government has done more harm than good to the nation. They believe that […]
From Ganiyu Nasirudeen A bus station in Gombe witnessed bomb blast Friday morning, affecting the park of the state’s transit bus services – Gombe Line Transport Services Limited. Over 20 people were killed while several were injured. Those injured have been taken to the Gombe General Hospital. AFRICAN EXAMINER sources informed that the security operatives […]
Even after his retirement from public service as permanent secretary, Senator Ibrahim Ida has continued to contribute his wealth of experience to the development of the country. He was a senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, where he chaired the all-important Senate committee on Defence and Army. He also served in the just concluded […]
The Centre for Rights and Grassroots Initiative (CRGI) has described as illegal and barbaric the withdrawal of security details to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal by the Inspector General of Police (IGP). The CRGI said its attention has been drawn to a statement circulating in the media as issued by the […]
By Niyi Adeyi Former Vice President and the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) Chieftain, Atiku Abubakar has expressed sadness over the Wednesday reported takeover of Mubi town, in Adamawa State, North Eastern Nigeria by the Boko Haram insurgents. Atku, who is one of the APC Presidential aspirants and an indegene of the State stated in […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu The deposed traditional ruler of Amandim-Olo Autonomous community in Ezeagu Council Area of Enugu State, Igwe Harford Agana, has instituted a N30 million suit against the state government over what was termed unlawful dethrone. Joined as defendants in the suit Numbered E/422/2014, filed at the Enugu State High Court, are the […]
From Ganiyu Nasirudeen The All Progressives Congress has reacted to Wednesday “unlawful” Police withdrawal of security details to the Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives, Rt Hon Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, by calling on President Goodluck Jonathan to show better understanding of democracy and Acting IGP, Suleimon Abba to immediately restore […]
