The internally displaced residents of Chibok, in Borno state, North Eastern Nigeria, can now heave more sigh of relief as the Federal Government has just sent more relief materials to them. The North-East Zonal Coordinator of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Alhaji Muhammed Kanar made this announcement Monday, in Yola, the Adamawa […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja Staff of the Federal Ministry Of Information Monday protested against the immediate past Minister of Information, Labaran Maku over his alleged embezzlement of their allowances. The minister was billed to formally hand over on Monday to the officer to oversee the ministry pending the appointment of another minister. Maku was among the […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) has finally declared Nigeria officially free of the deadly Ebola Virus Disease (EVD). After the recommended six weeks without either suspected or confirmed cases of EVD, WHO Monday morning made the declaration, with commendation for swift and coordinated actions by the Nigerian government to curtail the spared of the deadly […]
By Prof. R. A. Ipinyomi, University of Ilorin, Nigeria There were moments in the struggle against the militants when it seemed to the general public that our president, Dr Jonathan and his administration had given up on Boko Haram. It was like they were saying to Boko Haram “Let heaven fall and see who would […]
Swansea boss Garry Monk has accused Victor Moses and referee Michael Oliver of cheating after the Super Eagles winger was awarded a controversial penalty kick in Stoke City’s 2-1 victory on Sunday. Monk said he was disappointed with referee Oliver’s decision to award Stoke the penalty which, according to him changed the game. He described […]
…As Gov. Fashola Kicks Against Consensus Candidate The battle for who represents the All Progressive Congress (APC) in next year’s governorship election in Lagos State is getting hotter as major contenders for Governor Babatunde Fashola’s position have obtained the party’s governorship nomination forms. The aspirants who have so far obtained the governorship nomination forms are Speaker […]
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola has vowed that his government will challenge the plan by the Federal Government to take over the reconstruction of the Lagos-Badagry Expressway which the state government is currently reconstructing. Fashola spoke on Sunday at the celebration of his 2,700 days in office in Lagos, Nigeria, warning the […]
By Lere Olayinka I write in response to Dr. Joe Okei Odumakin’s piece with the above title. Despite my personal regard for Dr. Odumakin’s antecedents as a pro-democracy activist, it is important to put things in proper perspective even if it means joining issues with her. Governor Ayodele Fayose’s choice of a Mercedez Benz 1965 […]
IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu Impeached Deputy Governor of Enugu State, Mr. Sunday Onyebuchi, has dragged the state House of Assembly before an Enugu State High Court asking it to declare his removal from office as illegal, null and void. Onyebuchi through his five-man team of lawyers, led by Femi Falana, Senior Advocate of Nigeria SAN, in […]
From IGNATIUS OKPARA, Awka At last, former minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah, has joined the Anambra North Senatorial district race, as she picks the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) nomination form. The position is currently being occupied by Lady Margery Okadigbo, wife of former president of Nigeria senate, late Dr. Chuba Okadigbo, from Oyi council […]
As the Liberia still battles with the outbreak of the deadly Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), its President, Mrs Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has asserted the entire world is a stakeholder in the war against the virus. Mrs Sirleaf made this known Sunday in a “letter to the world” which was broadcast on the […]
From Ganiyu Nasirudeen As Nigeria just survived the outbreak of the deadly Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) and while it still remains a global health challenge, the Federal Government has been asked to establish Community Ebola Surveillance Units across the country. National President of the National Medical Association (NMA), Dr Kayode Obembe gave this task at […]
Knowing what happens in the future is something nobody can really boast of. The reason for this is very simple – nothing is certain – only change itself is constant. This reality of life’s uncertainty often creates the fear of what the future looks like. A ray of hope, however, radiates with the evolving communications […]
…Accuses Speaker of Frustrating New Administration Ekiti State Government has accused the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Hon Adewale Omirin of making desperate bid of frustrating the new administration in the state headed by Mr Ayo Fayose by ordering the state House of Assembly to go on one month recess. According to a […]
By Ayo Balogun, Lagos Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola says the Federal Government cannot claim ownership of the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) as it belonged to the state government. The governor, who spoke at the City Hall, Lagos, Nigeria, venue of the Public presentation a historic book on Lagos, “Possession- A History of Law and […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Umuahia The second term ambition of Hon. Uzor Azubuike, a member representing Aba North/ South Federal constituency of Abia state, on Friday suffered a setback, as youths from his area staged a protest against his re-election. AFRICAN EXAMINER Correspondent saw the large number of the protesting youths, as they marched through the […]
Jose Mourinho insists he has no regrets over his touchline spat with Roy Keane and will continue to antagonise opposition benches by attempting to shake hands before the final whistle. Aston Villa assistant manager Keane claimed a Sunday league boss would have floored Mourinho if he had done that. Mourinho said: ‘First I want to […]
…As American Government Works Towards Bringing Female Victim And Husband Back Home A US cruise ship which launched from Texas was Friday barred from entering Belize and Mexico because it may be carrying an Ebola victim. The ship is carrying a health worker from Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas – the epicenter of the […]
From Agabus Pwanagba, Jos Governor Jonah Jang of Plateau’s Deputy, Mr. Ignatius Longjan, seems to have heeded the call of his people, in the Qua’an Pan Local Government area, to contest the 2015 gubernatorial election as his posters flood the nooks and crannies of the State. Longjan who is from Southern Plateau is a core […]
By Ayo Balogun, Lagos An Ikeja High Court has upturned the suit filed by the Lagos state branch of the Muslims Students Society of Nigeria (MSSN) on wearing of Hijab in the state’s public schools. Justice Modupe Onyeabor while delivering judgment on the suit Friday, established that the outlaw of the wearing of Hijab over […]
