The people of Osun State troop out this morning to vote for the candidate of their choice in today’s gubernatorial election. Twenty parties fielded candidates for the election. Electorates came out as early as 6:00am to be accredited. At Ajewole Housing Estate polling Unit in Olorunda local government, where our correspondent visited at 7:45 am, […]
Oyewale Oyelola As the people of Osun state would from 8am on Saturday visit their various polling stations for accreditation ahead voting in the afternoon, the presence of security officers across the state and allegations by participating political parties is causing tension among the electorates. African examiner correspondent in Osun state gathered that all business […]
The National President of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Dr. Kayode Obembe has resigned his appointment. Responding to request for clarification on two conflicting posts on the NMA blog about the association’s nationwide strike which was called off yesterday, Dr Obembe declared categorically that “the strike was suspended” adding: sequel to his “integrity and honour” […]
The Director of Iyiola Omisore campaign organization, Prince Diran Odeyemi has spoken with sharpedgenews.com rejecting allegations of being caught with electoral materials. Prince Odeyemi in telephone interview said that he would take legal actions to seek redress concerning reports of his alleged involvement in perpetrating electoral fraud. Odeyemi said the allegation betrayed the desperate tales […]
The Management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on Friday announced the indefinite shutdown of its clinic in the Muri Okunola area of Victoria Island, Lagos, following a suspected case of Ebola virus on admission at the clinic. It was discovered that the patient visited the First Consultant Medical Centre during the period the […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos As 2015 election draws near, reports indicate that the immediate past Governor of Plateau State and Senator representing Plateau Central Senatorial District, Senator Joshua Dariye is set to rejoin the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Sen. Dariye was Governor of Plateau State between 1999 to 2007 under the platform of the PDP, but […]
The Group Managing Director/CEO, UBA Plc Mr. Phillips Oduoza has called on financial institutions in Africa to seize the opportunity provided by the President Obama led US-Africa Business Leaders Summit and the enthusiasm about Africa, to grow capacity. According to him, much of the challenges of financing growth and development on the continent lie in […]
The Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters has announced that its Special Forces are currently conducting counter-terrorism campaign in which they have cleared troubled communities of Delwa, Mustafari, Manga, Wanga and Damboa, North Eastern Nigeria of terrorists. The operations in the enclaves which have been repeatedly invaded and attacked by the insurgents, according to its Director of Information, […]
The Federal Government has confirmed that two news cases of Ebola infection in Lagos, Nigeria. The government also said 139 people who had secondary contact with Ebola victims in Lagos had been put under surveillance for the next 21 days to see if they would develop symptoms of the disease. With the two new cases […]
US President Barrack Obama has explained that Nigeria’s request for Ebola drug was rejected as it would be improper for the US to share such vaccine which was still at the experimentation level. The decision to approach the US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in Atlanta, was first disclosed on Wednesday in Abuja […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos Panic and high tension have gripped residents of Jos, the Plateau State capital over rumours that the deadly Ebola virus is in the city. African Examiner gathered that text messages are going round that the virus is now in the state capital. The text message is advising residents to drink and bath with salt […]
Two officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Obokun Local Government Area of Osun State were early Friday morning arrested for diverting sensitive election materials. African Examiner gathered that the two officials were arrested around 3.00 am by the police. One of the suspects is said to be the Electoral Officer for the […]
The Lagos State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has welcomed the reversal of the exorbitant school fees at the Lagos State University (LASU) but posits that the gesture is momentary, deceitful and politically induced rather than being in good faith. The party, in a statement issued by Taofeek Gani on Friday, also wondered […]
Ignatius Okpara, Asaba Acting on a tip- off, the police have uncovered a painter’s workshop in Abraka, Ethiope East council Area of Delta State where stolen vehicles are refurbished and sold. Owner of the workshop, identified as Akposere Philip of 363 Agbor/Sapele Road, Abraka, has been arrested. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Delta Command, […]
Ignatius Okpara, Enugu Embattled Enugu State Deputy Governor, Sunday Onyebuchi, Thursday appeared before the 7- man probe panel investigating his alleged misconduct with declaration that he is not scared of being sacked. Onyebuchi, who spoke to reporters, at the sitting however said before he is impeached, he would ensure the Enugu residents and Nigerians know […]
Super sub Sone Aluko struck a late winner to give Hull City their first ever win in Europe. The out of favour Super Eagles striker’s volley ten minutes from time spared Steve Bruce’s blushes against Slovakian side AS Trencin. Trencin took a shock lead after 91 seconds through Tomas Malec but Ahmed Elmohamady levelled with […]
(Reuters) Tekmira Pharmaceutical Corp said on Thursday that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration had modified its clinical hold status on Tekmira’s experimental Ebola treatment to enable its potential use in humans infected with the virus. The FDA told Burnaby, British Columbia-based Tekmira that it had modified the full clinical hold on the drug to […]
Super Eagles coach, Stephen Keshi will sign a new contract as Nigeria coach next week, according to the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). NFF spokesperson Emeka Iyama said the secretariat has concluded details of Keshi’s new contract. “The executive committee has mandated the secretariat to reach out to Keshi and conclude the details of his contract,” […]
…As The Maiden US – African Leaders Summit Ends The level of bilateral investment between Nigeria and the United States (US) has risen to $36 Billion per annum, with the hope of soaring in the future. President Goodluck Jonathan established last night in Washington DC while speaking at a dinner held in his honour by […]
By Kayode Ojo For a long time, former Governor of Osun State, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, has spoken of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its leadership in unkind words. It is, after-all, the party which displaced him from the state’s topmost post by fraudulently manipulating the judiciary and has, since November 2010 when Rauf Aregbesola […]
