Ekiti State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has sued Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, over plans to create 18 new Local Council Development Areas out of the existing 16 Local Governments in the state. In the suit number HAD/75/2014 filed at the High Court of Justice, Ado-Ekiti Judicial Division on July 1, […]
The Magistrates Association of Nigeria, Kwara State chapter has suspended the proposed 3-day warning strike earlier scheduled to commence on Wednesday, July 2nd 2014. According to a statement issued in Ilorin on Thursday and jointly signed by the Chairman Association, Magistrate K. A Yahaya the strike was suspended following assurances received from the Kwara State […]
The National Conference on Thursday resolved that the office of the President of Nigeria shall rotate between the North and South and revolve among the geo-political zones. It was also agreed that the office of the state governors shall be rotated among the three senatorial districts of each state while that of the local government […]
From Oyewale Oyelola The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has attributed poor services by telecommunication service providers in Nigeria to multiple taxation. NCC Public Affairs Director, Tony Ojobo made this assertion on Thursday while speaking to Journalists in Abuja. According to him, “Many telecom base stations were shut down for tax related issues by government agencies. […]
From Agabus Pwanagba, Jos In its effort to control flood disaster, the Plateau State Government has directed that houses built on waterways be demolished. Governor Jonah Jang gave the directive on Wednesday while inspecting ongoing projects in Jos, the state capital and its environs. The Governor said: “One thing I have observed at Utonkon […]
Oyewale Oyelola The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has directed Osun State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Amb. Rufus Akeju to proceed on leave to ensure that the controversial REC does not oversee the August 9 governorship election in the state. The Peoples Democratic Party and its governorship candidate for the election, Senator Iyiola Omisore have on […]
By Olawale Rasheed A recent review of the agricultural sector in Osun state revealed many interesting facts. One is a fantastic official report of marvelous progress which are disputed by unofficial reports collated by coalition of civil society organizations . Senator Iyiola Omisore opened up on his viewpoints and agenda on the state agricultural sector. […]
-Urges SON Compel Manufacturers To Retool Their Plant The House of Representatives has upheld the use of 42.5mpa grade cement for standard construction works in the country, saying it was more durable and less susceptible to misapplication. The House, which adopted the report of the Hon. Yakubu Dogara (APC, Bauchi)-led committee which investigated the incidence […]
The Edo State House of Assembly has elected Victor Edoror as the new Deputy Speaker of its legislative house. Edoror, representing Akoko – Edo constituency 1 election was sequel to a motion moved by Bamidele Oloruntoba and seconded by Sunday Osazemwinde representing Ovia North East constituency 1. The development was occasioned by the sack of […]
Stephen Keshi has revealed his time as Nigeria coach ended because his contract was not renewed. It was widely reported that Keshi resigned after Nigeria were knocked out of the World Cup by France on Monday. In a statement on the Nigerian Football Federation website, Keshi said: “I was a bit shocked that the global […]
Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka has confirmed his desire to take Chelsea defender Kenneth Omeruo back to the Riverside Stadium on loan next season. The Chelsea youngster returned from World Cup duty with Nigeria this week and impressed the Middlesbrough boss during his four appearances in Brazil. “I like Kenneth not because of what he has […]
Ignatius Okpara, Awka In a clear demonstration of love and appreciating her contributions, the Awka South Council Area of Anambra State has concluded plans to name a major street in the city after the late Information and Communication Minister, Professor Dora Akunyili. The Former Director General of National Agency for Food Drug Administration and […]
Ignatius Okpara, Benin Residents of Uwa Street in Benin city, the Edo state capital were thrown into pandemonium on Tuesday, as a middle aged driver (names withheld) allegedly beat to death a Police Corporal, Osas Agbonmwenma. African Examiner Correspondent learnt that the deceased, until his demise served at St. Saviour Police Division, Benin. The Corporal, […]
One of the widows of the late Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, Alhaji AbdulAzeez Arisekola-Alao and mother of fuel subsidy fraud suspect, Alhaja Jelilat Arisekola, is dead. Newsverge revealed to African Examiner.that Alhaja Arisekola-Alao died in an auto crash on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Wednesday morning. This is barely two weeks after the death of her husband in […]
Ignatius Okpara, Asaba A Delta State High Court sitting in Asaba, the state capital, Tuesday sentenced an undergraduate, Ogwashi-Uku, Ndudi Ogwu of Delta State Polytechnic and a businessman, Chukwudi Ifemeni to 14 years imprisonment, with hard labour each, for kidnaping a nurse. Ogwu, an ND II student Ifemeni were sentenced to 10 years each, for […]
The Nigerian Senate has just confirmed the nomination of former Governor of Kano State Mallam Ibrahim Shekarau and three others. Shekarau was confirmed Wednesday with Abu Bulama (Yobe State), Stephen Oru (Delta State) and Adedayo Adeyeye (Ekiti State). Their nominations were sequel to resignations of some former ministers. They were Yerima Ngama, Former Ministers of […]
The industrial action embarked upon by medical doctors has paralyzed activities in the federal and state-owned hospitals across the country, leaving on the line the lives of the helpless patients. In some hospitals, out of frustration and pity for the patients, medical directors, nurses and pharmacists were forced to take over the consulting rooms and […]
The crash has been reported of a Fokker 50 cargoplane into a commercial building in Nairobi, the Kenya’s capital, shortly after taking off from the JKIA (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport), Nairobi. According to the Kenyan Airports Authority (KAA) in a tweet, four crew members on board were feared dead. The cargo plane crashed at […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos The Federal Ministry of Women Affairs has raised alarm that the nation keeps an alarming population of the orphans and vulnerable children. This disclosure was made by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Habiba Lawal in Bauchi, at the commissioning of Orphans and Vulnerable Children’s Center, built by the Bauchi State Government. Dr. […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos The University of Jos (UNIJOS) needs over N5 billion to erect its Faculties of Veterinary Medicine, Engineering and Agriculture. Vice Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Hayward Mafuyai made this known while briefing journalists at the Senate Chambers of the ivory tower. “The University of Jos is poised to establish and equip the […]
