Ignatius Okpara, Enugu A three – man armed robbery gang Friday met their waterloo in Enugu after robbing a catholic priest in his residence located inside a church premises. Leader of the gang and self-acclaimed Carpenter who is in his early 20s, Nwode Obinna from Onunworie in Ezza local government area of Ebonyi state, but […]
Ayo Balogun, Abuja Former Military Head of State, General Muhammed Buhari has described the National Conference being packaged by President Goodluck Jonathan as a joker in the midst of ineptitude governance. Buhari, in his speech at a Progressive Governor’s Forum in Abuja said “amidst this ineptitude and general confusion, the government has thrown in a […]
The African Examiner, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Emeka Ihedioha has praised the Golden Eaglets for lifting the Under 17 World Cup for the fourth time describing their victory as exceptional and an act of patriotism Noting that the Golden Eaglets victory was on account of the players’ nationalistic zeal and […]
By Eric Ojo In line with its resolve to continue to support anti-impunity campaign in Nigeria, Media Rights Agenda (MRA) will on Monday in Lagos, embark on a Walk Against Impunity in order to draw more attention to the malaise. The anti-impunity protest which the MRA is staging in collaboration with the Lagos Governor’s Office […]
The African Examiner President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has hailed the Golden Eaglets of Nigeria on their 3-0 triumph over Mexico in the final match of the 2013 FIFA Under-17 World Soccer Championship played Friday evening in Abu Dhabi. President Jonathan joined other very proud and happy Nigerians in saluting the glorious achievement of the Eaglets in […]
Kayode Adelowokan, Lagos The Coalition Against Corrupt Leaders (CACOL) has slammed the reaction of the House of Representatives Probe Panel to the leakage of its report on the purchase of N255m BMW bullet-proof cars indicting Mrs. Stella Oduah. Some newspapers had scooped snippets of the report on Wednesday ahead of the report presentation before the […]
Ayo Balogun, Lagos The Lagos State Government on Friday pays the sum of N3.34 billion to 580 public servants who retired from the state public service in 2013. No fewer than 395 retirees were paid N2.4 billion, under the second tranche of the 9th batch of the presentation of retirement bond certificates, as 185 retirees […]
Ayo Balogun, Lagos The All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately commence the process of prosecuting the All Progressive Grand Alliance’s (APGA’s) governorship candidate for Anambra State, Mr. Willie Obiano, following the revelation that he engaged in multiple voter registration. In a statement issued in Abuja on […]
The African Examiner With the reversion of what it described as “unjust sacking” of Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola as the National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), by the Court of Appeal, the factional PDP led by Alhaji Kawu Baraje says the days of Alhaji Bamanga Tukur and his illegal National Working Committee (NWC) in […]
By Eric Ojo Rivers State Governor, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Amaechi has attributed his growth and success in life to the city Port Harcourt where he grew up, had his primary, secondary and tertiary education. The governor said although the city of Port Harcourt as it were, may mean different things to each and every resident […]
Ruth Bamidele, Lagos A man identified as Babatunde Oni was arraigned before an Ikeja Magistrate Court on a one count charge of recklessly driving in a manner dangerous to the public thereby causing the death of one Emmanuel Joseph Ishola who was walking along Ajao road, off Adeniyi Jones road, Ikeja, Lagos, on the 2nd […]
Muyiwa Bamidele, Abuja The senate has passed a resolution approving the extension of the state of emergency for another six months in the three troubled North Eastern Nigerian states of Adamawa, Borno and Yobe states. The senate approved the extension of the emergency rule at the meeting of the committee of the whole house as […]
By Eric Ojo The Metropolitan of Abuja Province, John Cardinal Onaiyekan has admonished those aspiring for public offices and political positions in Nigeria to ensure that their quest for political leadership, is solely driven by a genuine passion and zeal to serve the people. Cardinal Onaiyekan said politics is not a game of deceit for […]
The African Examiner President Goodluck Jonathan has constituted a high-powered delegation headed by the Senate President, Senator David Mark to represent the Federal Government at tomorrow’s FIFA Under-17 World Soccer Finals between Nigeria and Mexico in the United Arab Emirates. Other members of the delegation who President Jonathan has charged to ensure that the Golden […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos Former Minister of Defence, Lt.-Gen Theophilus Danjuma has said lack of maintenance culture is the number one problem bedeviling Nigeria as a nation. He stated this on Thursday while commissioning Dee Medical Dialysis Center, in Bukuru, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State. The facility is built by an elder statesman, Bulus Dareng […]
The African Examiner, President Goodluck Jonathan has approved the appointment of Ambassador Ayo Oke as the new Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA). Ambassador Oke who hails from Oyo State takes over from the outgoing Director-General of the Agency, Ambassador Ezekiel Olaniyi Oladeji whose tenure has elapsed. Ambassador Oke is a career diplomat who […]
Kayode Adelowokan, Lagos Former US Secretary of State, General Collin Powell will lead other eminent speakers to the Global Leadership Summit scheduled to hold in Lagos at Shepherd’s Flock International Church, Ikeja. The event is scheduled for two days and holds from Friday November 22 to Saturday, 23. Other speakers expected include Bill Hybels, founder […]
Kayode Adelowokan, Lagos The victory of former Osun state governor, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola in Court of Appeal, which declared him the substantive national secretary of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has divided state working committee of the party in Osun state. Shortly after news filtered-in that Prince Oyinlola won his appeal against Justice Abdulkafarati’s verdict, which […]
Muyiwa Bamidele, Abuja Nigeria’s Police have banned political, socio-cultural or religious gatherings within and around all airport premises, including tarmacs, lounges and other sensitive security points. Arising from a strategic security meeting at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, the Police Authorities directed the Airport Command Commissioners of Police and Commissioners of Police in states hosting the […]
By Eric Ojo The Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), Sir Mike Okiro has reiterated the commission’s resolve to curb and abolish all forms of financial fraud in the financial administration system of the Nigeria Police Force. Sir Okiro said the PSC is working in close collaboration with the office of the Head […]
