By Tajudeen Balogun Exactly 15 years of her uninterrupted civilian rule, many Nigerians have viewed that the country’s democracy is still premature, non-participatory and largely characterized with poor accountability, persistent impunity by the political gladiators, disregard to the rule of law as well as full blown corruption in every facet of the society. In a […]
Gov. Murtala Nyako of Adamawa has sacked of five of his special advisers and seven principal special assistants. The Secretary to the State Government, Mr Kobis Thimnu announced this in a statement made available to Journalists on Friday in Yola. According to Thimnu, “Gov. Murtala Nyako has approved the withdrawal of the appointments of 12 […]
By Austin Uganwa, Beijing, China China has concluded a 3-week training programme it organized for top public officers from ten English speaking African nations with a pledge to deepen its commitment towards facilitating Africa’s economic development. No fewer than 18 top government officials participated in the training that took place in Beijing and Hangzhou cities […]
Members of the Boko Haram extremists group have kidnapped 2 prominent emirs in Borno state, North-east Nigeria. The kidnapped Emirs are Alhaji Idrisa Timta, Emir of Gwoza and Alhaji Ismaila Mamza, the Emir of Uba. African Examiner gathered that the abducted emirs were whisked away by the extremists around 10a.m Friday, near Shaffa while they […]
Oyewale Oyelola Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described the claim by security forces on discovery of the location of over 200 female students abducted by Boko Haram in Chibok, Borno state on April 14, 2014 as public relations strategy to win support of Nigerians. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo disclosed this in media interview at his […]
Kayode Adelowokan The Coalition Against Corrupt Leaders (CACOL) has lambasted the Minister of Information, Labaran Maku, over his allegation that the opposition party, All Progressive Congress (APC), sponsored the campaign for the release of the Chibok Girls, #BringBackOurGirls, to cast aspersions on the Presidency. Maku alleged that about 90 per cent of protesters campaigning for […]
The Kwara State Governor, Abdulfatah Ahmed on Thursday presented letters of appointment to 5,200 youths enlisted under the state government Quickwin programme. The presentation of lettor of appointment was held in Government House, Ilorin to mark Democracy Day. Gove Ahmed said that his administration has employed 10,200 youths since its inception and would engage an […]
Former Egyptian Army Chief, Abdel Fatah Al-Sisi has won the just concluded North African country Presidential election with over 90 per cent of the total valid votes cast. His only opponent, the labour activist, Hamdeen Sabahi, polled about four per cent of the votes. According to The Guardians initial numbers suggested that more than 46 […]
Kayode Adelowokan, Lagos The Federal Government of Nigeria has come under scathing criticism over its reported plan to hire foreign public relations firms to manage its response to the kidnapping of over 200 girls of Government Girls College, Chobok, Borno State. According to The Holmes Report, the Nigerian government representatives, led by the Petroleum Minister […]
Ignatius Okpara, Delta A suspected notorious kidnapper, identified as Obodo Ochuko, on Wednesday met his waterloo, as a mob descended on him after a failed attempt by their gang to kidnap a victim. The kingpin, who had already sustained various degrees of injuries in the hands of the mob at Eku town before police intervention, […]
Ignatius Okpara, Benin Edo state police command on Wednesday apprehended a 31- year-old man, Akharamen Ehizokhai, who allegedly hacked into the website of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) recently. The alleged fraudster was said to have opened a website where he posted fake questions and answers of Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) for candidates […]
Oyewale Oyelola President Goodluck Jonathan has ordered security forces to launch a full-scale operation to put an end to the impunity of Boko Haram insurgency in the country. President Jonathan made this declaration in address to the nation on 15years celebration of fourth republic on Thursday. According to him, “I am determined to protect our […]
IGNATIUS OKPARA, Onitsha The medical Director of Nkemefuna Hospital and Maternity, Umunachi in Dunukofia local government area of Anambra state, Dr. Ikebuilo has been arrested by the police over alleged involvement in child trafficking. Dr. Ikebuilo, who hails from Ogidi, in Idemili North Local Government Area of the State is presently undergoing interrogation in the […]
IGNATIUS OKPARA, Umuahia The entire Umuode community in Osisioma Ngwa local government area of Abia state was on Wednesday thrown into confusion when a middle aged man, Hanson Jacob lost his life four days after his lover’s husband, Mr. Frank Aro attacked him with an iron rod. African Examiner gathered that the incident, which took […]
By Prof. R.A. Ipinyomi, University of Ilorin, Nigeria The Chief of Defence Staff Air Marshal Alex Badeh has been quoted as saying on Monday that, “Nigeria military knows where the more than 200 girls abducted by Boko Haram”. A senior special Adviser to President Jonathan, Dr. Doyin Okupe also supported the statement on CNN on […]
Deputy Speaker of the House Representatives, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha has sued for peace among Nigerians and called on all to remain faithful to the ideals of nationalism and nation-building against all odds. This is the crux of his message to Nigerians to mark this year’s May 29 Democracy Day. Noting that this is a […]
Oyewale Oyelola Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, the former Egyptian Army Chief is leading as votes counting begins after Egypt presidential election the lasted for three days-Monday to Wednesday. According to electoral commission Sisi has polled 91.8 percent of votes casted in 50 percent of polling stations as at Thursday morning. Sisi only opponent leftist politician Hamdeen […]
Oyewale Oyelola Osun state chapter of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended former governor of Osun state, Alhaji Isiaka Adeleke and Osun PDP, Deputy Chairman, Dr. Bashiru Salam for anti-party activities The spokesperson of Osun PDP, Mr. Bola Ajao announced this in a statement issued on Wednesday. The statement reads, “The Osun State chapter of […]
Over 200 men of the Federal Taskforce have been arrested at Tollgate area of Lagos, Nigeria as the taskforce clashed with officers of the Lagos State Taskforce on Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit. Trouble started when some members of the federal taskforce officials stopped officers of the Lagos Taskforce after they arrested a Sienna […]
The Yoruba Socio-Cultural group, Afenifere has passed a vote of no confidence on the administration of Governor Babatunde Fashola in the last seven years, describing it as being too elitist. Spokesman of Afenifere, Yinka Odumakin at a Democracy Day Colloquium organized by the Lagos state Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos, Nigeria […]
