Ruth Bamidele, Lagos A Federal High Court in Port Harcourt has ruled that a former Vice President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Blessing Ukiri has a case to answer in respect of money laundering charge leveled against her by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC The Court therefore dismissed the motion filed against the […]
IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu Less than 24 hours the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, called off its 5-month old industrial action, the University of Nigeria Nsukka, UNN was Wednesday shut down indefinitely by workers of the institution. The development followed a heavy protest staged by three labour unions in the institution, namely ASSU , NASU […]
Agabus Pwanagba A 42 year old man, Mr. James Dantayi, who is an Assistant Headmaster of Jibril Aminu Primary School, Bauchi, is being investigated by the Bauchi State Police Command for allegedly raping a 9 year old pupil of the School. A reliable source in the security circle told African Examiner that the victim is […]
A 39 year old man, Lukmon Mohamed was on Wednesday arraigned before Magistrate Miss Akinde of Lagos Magistrate Court, Ikeja for vandalising and stealing. Mohamed and others now at large on 17th December, 2012 at Idowu Egba village, Igando, Lagos unlawfully and riotously demolished the perimeter fence of a building under construction valued at N400,000.He […]
Ignatius Okpara The leadership of movement for the actualization of sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has warned those planning to engage in various forms of crimes, especially kidnapping and armed robbery during this year’s festive period to better stay away from states within South East geo political zone of Nigeria, or be ready to face […]
The African Examiner Less than 24 hours in which 37 members of the House of Representatives dumped their party , the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), former vice president Atiku Abubakar has hinted that he is also considering decamping to the All Progressive Alliance (APC). The former vice president gave the hint while speaking to Journalists […]
Agabus Pwanagba Following the suspension of the over five months old strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), the University of Jos Student Union Government (SUG), has appealed to landlords of students of the institution to collect only 50 percent of rent owed by students during the strike. The appeal was made through […]
Ignatius Okpara, Enugu Conference of Nigerian Political Parties (CNPP) Wednesday rejected the request by Independent National Electoral Commission {INEC} to be empowered by National Assembly to disqualify candidates for elections, saying “we vote capital No to that”. According to CNPP, “We are saying Capital No based on the hard realities that the issue of disqualification […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos Despite efforts by governments at all tiers and security agencies to stop attacks by unknown gunmen in the hinterlands of the Plateau State, this time around, a family of five was killed when gunmen attacked Heipang District of Barkin Ladi local government of Plateau State. African Examiner gathered that the affected family was […]
Kayode Adelowokan, Lagos The Coalition Against Corrupt Leaders (CACOL) has flayed the federal government for underfunding the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The Agency, on Monday, admitted that lack of adequate funding by the President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration is affecting its fight against corruption in the country. The Secretary of EFCC, Mr. Emmanuel Adegboyega, […]
Kayode Adelowokan, Lagos Nigerian President, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, has assured the people that his administration will partner with all stakeholders to convene a result oriented national dialogue, which outcome will add value to the process of building a stronger, united, more democratic and stable Nigeria. Jonathan made this known in Abuja on Wednesday during the […]
Ignatius Okpara Indigenes of Asaba, the state capital of Delta State, have kicked against the naming of Asaba airport after former late Nigeria’s first lady, and wife of ex- military president, Mariam Babangida, by the state government. Instead, the people canvassed for naming of the airport after the late Premier of Mid-Western region, Chief Dennis […]
Kayode Adelowokan, Lagos President, Women Arise for Change Initiative, Dr. Joe Okei-Odumakin, has called on Nigerians to have a change of mindset that says one particular ethnic group cannot serve over others. Okei-Odumakin disclosed this while speaking at a two day Summit on Fostering Peaceful Inter-ethnic Relations in Nigeria with Lagos and Ibadan as Melting Points […]
By Ayo Balogun Another bomb has rocked Rivers State again barely 24 hours in which the Office of the Deputy Governor of the State was bombed by unknown assailants. This time around, it was the office of Justice Charles Wali that was reportedly bombed around 3.00pm on Wednesday. The Administrative block of the judge’s office […]
Controversy over the phantom unremitted $49.8 billion crude oil lifting by the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) was laid to rest on Wednesday as the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi and the Coordinating Minister of the Economy and Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala stated that the reconciliation exercise which […]
Report reaching us says thirty-seven Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members of the House of Representative have decamped to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmakers said they are joining the APC due to division and factionalisation within the PDP. They claimed that their defection to APC is in obedience to section 68 subsection 1G of […]
The African Examiner Controversy has continued to trail a letter said to have been written by President Obasanjo’s daughter Iyabo Obasanjo to her father calling her a liar and manipulator. Iyabo’s letter appears to be a direct reply to Obasanjo’s recent controversial letter to President Goodluck Jonathan. Her Purported Letter: “It brings me no joy […]
Press Release: U.S. Embassy Abuja Announces New Procedure for Drop Box Renewals Abuja, Nigeria — U.S. Embassy Abuja announced a streamlined, more convenient drop box renewal process for non-immigrant visas today. Applicants who meet the eligibility requirements listed on our web site may apply for a renewal of their U.S. non-immigrant visa without visiting the U.S. Embassy in […]
The African Examiner The All Progressives Congress (APC) Interim Chairman in Rivers State, Dr. Davies Ibiamu Ikanya, has advised President Jonathan to address the nation on crucial issues raised in the letter recently written to him by former President Olusegun Obasanjo. He also advised President Jonathan “to tell Nigerians if he did assure General Obasanjo […]
Governor Ibrahim Gaidam has blasted the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Attahiru Jega over his comment that election might not hold in states currently under emergency rule. In a statement made available to African Examiner and signed by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Press Affairs and Information Abdullahi Bego, the Governor […]
