As one of the requirements to become a British citizen, eligible applicants are required to sit a test, Life in the UK test, which seeks to test knowledge of applicants on the past and contemporary realities of the British society. Of great note is the fact that Britain is proud, as it is unpretentious of […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos A Coalition of Muslims, Christians and over 70 different non-governmental organizations has purchased a governorship form for Governor Bala Ngillari to contest the 2015 election even as they hailed the governor’s style of leadership. Leader of the Coalition, Arch. Lawrence Ngbale, while commending the People’s Democratic Party National leadership over its transparency […]
*We are waiting for Party Decision -PDP Reps Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja. Mixed reactions have continued to trail the defection of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressive Congress (APC). The APC Caucus led by Femi Gbajabiamila insisted that Tambuwal remains the Speaker of […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Owerri Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo state, has finally jettisoned his Presidential ambition, just as arrangements have been concluded on his formal declaration for second term in office. Okorocha made the clarification Monday during the swearing-in ceremony of seven new commissioners alongside seven new transition committee chairmen. The opposition All progressive Congress […]
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal has finally dumped the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for All Progressives Congress (APC) from the ruling. Tambuwal announced this in a short message he personally read at the end of plenary today. He said he was leaving the PDP due to the political developments in Sokoto […]
Oyewale Oyelola Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan on Monday sworn-In 23 local government chairmen elected during the Saturday local government poll in the state. The Chairman, Delta State Independent Electoral Commission (DSIEC) Mr. Moses Ogbe had earlier on Sunday declared PDP chairmanship candidates winner in 23 out 25 local government area in the state. […]
After a week the World Health Organization (WHO) declared Nigeria as Ebola free country, President Goodluck Jonathan said Monday in FCT Abuja, that he expects and hopes Nigerians will no longer suffer discriminatory checks and stigmatization abroad. The President expressed the hope during an audience with the Foreign Ministers of Germany, Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier and […]
From Ganiyu Nasirudeen After five days of the court ruling that returned the controversial Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President, Chris Giwa and less than 48 hours to the FIFA’s ban threat, the factional glass house head, has inaugurated four different committees. This action was taken as he resumed glass House Head office in Abuja, Monday […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja. Five persons accused of impersonating officials of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS and deceiving members of the public into parting with money for non-existent FIRS jobs and fake promotion promise to officials of the Service, were Monday 27th October 2014 docked at a Federal High Court in Abuja. Justice Gabriel Kolawole, […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of Economy, Dr (Mrs) Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has said that for Nigeria’ s economy to retain its current stability, the excess crude account which has been depleted to the tune of $4.1billion now, will have to be jerked up to nothing less than $5billion. She made […]
The developing state of the country’s economy has created a serious setback with respect to affordability of many parents on their wards school expenses, a development, which requires urgent attention, practical and inclusive solutions. This among other factors prompted the Heritage Bank’s new product, referred to as HB SkoolBank. Its Executive Director, (Ivory Banking), Mrs […]
By Suleiman Arapaja It is generally acknowledged that in a democracy such as ours, especially where voter apathy is replete, quite frequently, the number of persons required to determine who ultimately wins general elections is usually well below the total number of registered voters, however, in a delegate election, such as is required to determine […]
By Agabus Pwanagba, Jos As build – up to the Plateau governorship contest gathers momentum, the People of Qua’an Pan Local Government area of the state, on Monday made good their demand to the state Deputy Governor, Mr.Ignatius Longjan, by presenting to him, the governorship nomination form with a repeated call to him to contest […]
The Federal Government has dragged the Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC) and Coca-Cola and their Chief Executives before a Federal High Court in Abuja for criminal breach of the Consumer Protection Council (CPC) Act. The Attorney General of the Federation, Mr. Mohammed Bello Adoke, in the charges filed before the court, has preferred a one-count charge […]
By Tajudeen Balogun Head, African Examiner, Nigeria Bureau, Lagos When an unfortunate fellow who draws peoples’ attention is out of his mind and ignorantly focuses on others, he is only creating more scenes and undoing himself. There is no better way to describe the ongoing absurdity – raging controversies just smuggled, via court ruling into the nation’s […]
IGNATIUS OKPARA, Umuahia Abia state sports loving governor, Theodore Orji has congratulated the Super Falcons of Nigeria for winning the African Women Championship cup for the record seventh-time. The super Falcons defeated the Lionesses of Cameron 2-0 to emerge overall winners of the 9th edition of the Championship played on Sunday at the Sam Nujoma […]
South Africa’s national soccer team captain, Senzo Meyiwa has been shot dead by unknown gunmen. The Bayana-Bayana first choice goalkeeper was fatally shot by two gunmen, who broke into his house at Vosloorus town on Sunday night. According to the national police force, the two assailants and an accomplice, who was waiting outside the gate […]
The opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced that its extraordinary national convention will hold on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 in Abuja to approve amendments to the constitution of the party as well as adopt its manifesto for the 2015 general elections. In a statement issued in Lagos on Sunday by its National Publicity Secretary, […]
By Prof R. A. Ipinyomi, University of Ilorin, Nigeria As we move through all the events that will lead to a successful holding a credible general election in Nigeria from February 2015 we are tempted to caution Nigerian politicians to beat their campaign drums carefully and sing their songs in a well focused manner. Already […]
IGNATIUS OKPARA, Umuahia Governor Theodore Orji of Abia state at the weekend inaugurated model schools built by his administration in Umuahia, the state capital, just as he pledges qualitative education for the people. Orji, said the essence of providing model schools for pupils and students in the state is to embolden and give them a […]
