Ayo Balugun, Lagos Following the bombing of the Ahoada East High Court, Rivers State, Nigeria, the Rivers State All Progressive Congress (APC) has raised the alarm over plot to turn the state to terrorist haven. A statement from the party and signed by Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, Senior Special Assistant, Media and Public Affairs to […]
IGNATIUS OKPARA in Awka The Campaign posters of President Goodluck Jonathan for the 2015 presidential election which flooded every nook and crannies of Enugu city last Sunday, was ON (Monday) also sighted in several places in Awka, the Anambra state capital. The well designed colorful posters were first noticed by African Examiner at the popular […]
Workers of University of Nigeria, Nsukka, (UNN) made good their threat of continuing with their protest until the embattled Vice Chancellor, professor Bartho Okolo is removed, as they staged another round of joint demonstration on Monday in the school. They vowed to continue with the protest until professor Okolo, is shown the exit door by […]
By Femi Kehinde Comrade Governor, Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has debunked the rumours that he was fatally injured in the December 28, 2013 auto crash and hospitalized abroad. While presiding over the first state executive council meeting for the year on Monday, Oshiomhole narrated his story thus: “It is true that on December 28, […]
By Femi Kehinde A High Court in Rivers State has been bombed and set ablaze by yet-to-be identified persons. Ahoada East High Court was bombed and set ablaze this morning. African Examiner gathered that the High Court was bombed shortly before a case against Hon. Evans Bipi was due to commence. The case to be […]
IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu Ohaneze Ndigbo, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Sunday said it has set up a planning and strategy committee ahead of the proposed national conference CONFAB. Renowned economists and elder statesman, professor Anya O. Anya is to head of the committee. President General of the organisation, Chief Gary Enwo-Igariwey who announced this during […]
Read the full Press Release: The issues surrounding the allegation of unremitted $49.8bn against the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) have since been explained but it appears the initial dust raised in the process is yet to settle. We are therefore constrained to respond and clarify the issues once again to help those who do […]
The African Examiner The Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress has condemned the plot to link Governor Rotimi Amaechi with a murder case in the accident involving the Majority Leader of the state House of Assembly, Hon. Lloyd that resulted in the death of Police Sergeant Urang Obediah and one Kingsley Ejeuo. Rivers […]
The progressives from Oyo state residing in the United Kingdom have expressed satisfaction with the performance of Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo state. They have thus endorsed the governor for a second term, urging the people of the state to give him a chance to complete the good works he is doing. In a statement […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos The University of Jos branch of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has said its members will not participate in any academic activity until all their entitlements are paid in full, out of the N1.16 billion released to the institution by the Federal Government. The Union stated this in a press […]
By Ignatius Okpara Amidst strong speculations that he is receiving treatment abroad after a ghastly auto accident, the Edo state government has refused to disclose the whereabouts of Governor Adams Oshiohmole in abroad. Recall that on December 28, 2013 Governor Oshiomhole escaped death in a ghastly motor accident at about 9.45am around Ewu in Edo […]
IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu As the 2015 general elections gathers momentum, the campaign posters of President Goodluck Jonathan has flooded every nook and crannies of the coal city state of Enugu.. The posters, pasted in major streets in Enugu, the state capital, came amidst prevailing uncertainty over Jonathan’s 2015 ambition. African Examiner reports that one of […]
Ignatius Okpara, Enugu Less than 24 hours that Governor Sullivan Chime of Enugu state lambasted the All Progressive Congress APC, describing it as a party of no substance, the opposition party has replied him, saying “Enugu state is sick and needs enough dosage of APC of 2015 general elections. African Examiner, reports that Chime, made […]
Ignatius Okpara, Enugu Enugu state Governor, Barrister Sullivan Chime on Saturday blasted the All Progressives Congress, APC, describing it as a political party of no substance. He specifically said that “APC is a mission impossible, particularly Enugu adding that the people of the state are not disposed to the opposition party. Chime who spoke during […]
The morale of the technical crew of the national team of Nigeria has been boosted as premier league side, Chelsea agreed a loan deal that will allow out of favour Chelsea defender Kenneth Omeruo join Middlesbrough for the rest of the season. Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karankar, who confirmed the deal after his side suffered a […]
Manchester City’s defender Joleon Lescot has expressed displeasure over the attitude of his club’s supporters towards him during Saturday’s FA Cup 1-1 at Blackburn. Lescot, who took to the twitter after the game accused a group of City fans of picking him out for abuse during the match. “Wont go into what was said but […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos Following the security and political challenges bedeviling the country the Bauchi State Government and the Center for Islamic Culture Population and Development have gathered over 6000 Islamic clerics across the country in Bauchi for a three day National Prayer. At commencement of the event, the Coordinator of the Prayer session, Imam Ibrahim […]
By Obinna Akukwe The fight between the Association of Igbo Youths (AIYO) and Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) had taken a new twist with the Igbo Youths giving ultimatum to Uwazurike to evacuate and bury the corpses of slain MASSOB members abandoned in mortuaries between 2003 and 2013. In a […]
Ignatius Okpara, Enugu The Enugu state police command says it arrested a total of 351 suspects involving in various crimes in the state in 2012. Adamu Ababakar, the state Commissioner of police disclosed this Friday in Enugu, while reviewing its operation between 2012-2013. A break down of the cases indicates that 188 suspects were apprehended […]
IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu The lingering crisis rocking the University of Nigeria Nsukka, UNN worsened Friday, as youths in the area staged protest rally in the university town, calling for the immediate removal of the embattled Vice Chancellor, (VC) Prof Batho Okolo. The youths, numbering over 500 said apart from his alleged role in the unjust […]
