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Monday, September 29th, 2014
…Petitions Jonathan, Others FROM IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu The family of the late Chukwuma Ihezie, who allegedly died in the police cell after several hours of torture, has petitioned President Goodluck Jonathan, asking him to order for an autopsy on the corpse so as to enable them conduct his burial. It would be recalled Chukwuma died […]
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Monday, September 29th, 2014
The Sudanese woman, Meriam Yahia Ibrahim who was convicted in May this year, by a Sudanese court but escaped, has indicated interest to take on the fight in support of the victims who suffer similar ordeal. Ibrahim who married to a Christian Sudanese dropped the hint in Manchester, New Hampshire, United States (US) where […]
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Sunday, September 28th, 2014
Oyewale Oyelola The Benue state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has adopted Senate President, David Mark as its sole candidate for the state’s South Senatorial District in 2015 election. The district Senatorial caucus made this known Sunday after a stakeholders’ meeting in Otukpo. Minister of Interior, Aba Moro who read a […]
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Sunday, September 28th, 2014
Oyewale Oyelola President Goodluck Jonathan has called on Nigerians to be united as the nation marks her 54th Independence Anniversary. Jonathan made the call Sunday in his address at a Church service in Abuja to commemorate the Anniversary. He said, “I want to thank Nigerians for keeping faith despite the numerous challenges facing the country. […]
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Sunday, September 28th, 2014
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos As Nigeria celebrates 54 years of her independence, Plateau State Governor, Jonah Jang says the country will overtime survive some of the socio-economic and political challenges it is currently facing. Jang made the statement in Jos, the state capital Sunday during a church service as part of the state’s independent anniversary. […]
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Sunday, September 28th, 2014
Afolabi Ayodele, Abuja. The Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) has concluded plans to receive Governor Olusegun Mimiko back to its fold. In doing this, it has set up a nine-man committee to receive the Governor who is set to defect from the Labour Party(LP) to the PDP. The committee according to the party is to work […]
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Sunday, September 28th, 2014
FROM IGNATIUS OKPARA, Warri Tragedy struck on Saturday in Warri, Delta state, as the Pastor in charge of Otumara parish of Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), John Kayode, lost his wife and four children to a midnight inferno which destroyed part of the main church building and property valued several millions of naira. Sources […]
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Sunday, September 28th, 2014
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused President Goodluck Jonathan -led Administration of seeking to negotiate the timing of freedom the abducted Chibok girls so as to boost public rating and image of his government, rather than out of a genuine concern for the girls. The opposition made this accusation in statement […]
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Sunday, September 28th, 2014
From Paul Ibe, Enugu Tragedy struck at Eziora village, Adazi-Ani in Anaocha local government Area of Anambra State on Friday as a three storey building collapsed, killing one person and leaving 20 others with various degrees of injuries. Owner of the building, Mr Uche Okeke told reporters that the incident occurred at about […]
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Sunday, September 28th, 2014
In order not to be caught unaware, the Liberian Deputy Minister of Health, Bernice Dahn, has quarantined herself for 21 days after losing an office assistant to deadly Ebola Virus Disease (EVD). The Minister who had represented Liberia at the various regional conferences on war against Ebola stated Saturday that her decision was not […]
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Sunday, September 28th, 2014
Ekiti State Governor-Elect, Mr Ayodele Fayose, has said the call by the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Lai Mohammed, that he be arrested over recent political developments in the state was baseless, spurious and came from an ignorant mind. Speaking in Ado-Ekiti on Saturday through his Chief Press Secretary, Mr […]
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Saturday, September 27th, 2014
At least, 108 vehicles and 56 lock up shops were completely burnt as fire razes the Owode Onirin Scrap Market, Ikorodu area of Lagos, Nigeria at the weekend. Director, Lagos State Fire Service, Rasak Fadipe on Saturday, saying that fire raged on Friday night and consumed 108 vehicles, 56 lock up shops and several […]
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Saturday, September 27th, 2014
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja Former Head of State, Mohammadu Buhari, Governor Rabiu Kwakwaso, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and others vying for the position of President are to pay an expression of interest 27.5 million as the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) released the electoral guidelines of the party. However, […]
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Saturday, September 27th, 2014
President Goodluck Jonathan has joined other prominent Nigerians in extolling Bishop David Oyedepo’s massive accomplishments, describing him as a devoted servant of God. While acknowledging his immense contributions to the children education In Nigeria, President Jonathan in a congratulatory letter to Oyedepo, on his 60th birthday anniversary today (Saturday) September 27, 2014, declared that […]
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Saturday, September 27th, 2014
From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu As the 2015 general election clock ticks, there are strong indications that Hon. Ifeanyi Uwuanyi, representing Igboeze North/ Udenu Enugu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives may emerge the consensus governorship candidate of the ruling Peoples Democratic party (PDP) in Enugu state. AFRICAN EXAMINER reliably gathered […]
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Saturday, September 27th, 2014
From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu At least three undergraduates of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, (ESUT) Agbani, were on Friday night shot and seriously wounded by armed bandits, suspected to be cult members. Our Correspondent gathered that the affected students are now undergoing surgery at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, […]
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Saturday, September 27th, 2014
By Tajudeen Balogun, Lagos The Rivers State Governor, Chibuke Rotimi Amaechi has taken a swipe on the Nigerian leadership, saying the challenge of development in the country is due to poor planning and lack of political will by the ruling class to deal with corruption. Amaechi made the assertions late Friday in an interview […]
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Saturday, September 27th, 2014
By Prof R. A. Ipinyomi, University of Ilorin, Nigeria From the perspective of a Church Bishop and a Prophet, Mr. T B Joshua and the founder of Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCAON) weaves a unique combination of Biblical stories of the Apostolic age, a man of very humble beginning that has defiled all odds […]
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Friday, September 26th, 2014
Stoke City striker Victor Moses and Lille goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama have been recalled to the Super Eagles ahead of next month’s 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double header against Sudan. World Cup player star Babatunde Michael also got a recall from coach Stephen Keshi. The Big Boss also extended his invitations to […]
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Friday, September 26th, 2014
It’s another Merseyside derby in the English Premier League this weekend, but Saturday’s fixture is unique as it will be the first time since the 2002/03 season, that this derby will be played at Anfield first up rather than Goodison Park. The Reds are desperate to find some form in the Premier League, having suffered two […]
