Femi Kehinnde Niger State governor, Babangida Aliyu has debunked a report in the media that he has abandoned the new PDP and the G-7 governors due to irreconcilable differences, insisting that the story was planted by political adversaries. Niger State Governor, Babangida Aliyu The governor, while receiving the national executive council of the Public Service […]
The African Examiner, The Civil Rights Congress of Nigeria (CRCN) has faulted the President Goodluck Jonathan’s National Conference, saying it is another diversionary circus aimed at setting the north against the south in a war of words that will only overheat the polity. Chairman Advisory Committee, Dr Femi Okunrounmu President of CRCN, Shehu Sani said […]
By Agency Reporter Kelechi Iheanacho’s outstanding performance at the Fifa Under-17 World Cup may ultimately make him a ‘Gunner’ as Arsenal are reportedly making moves to sign the wonder-kid. Golden Eaglets Danger Man, Kelechi Iheneacho Iheanacho almost single-handedly brought Mexico to their knees as he scored four goals en-route to Nigeria recording a 6-1 win […]
By Kabiru Johnson At this time that the nation is yet to come to terms with the scandalous Oduahgate and the purchase of two armored cars for the cost of $1.6 million, the Jonathan administration can ill afford another scandal which the handling of the appointment of the new Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) board […]
Ignatius Okpara, Enugu Erstwhile governor of Imo state, Chief Achike Udenwa, has advised the seven Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) breakaway governors, to reconsider their actions and embrace peace in the ruling party if they are still interested in it, or come over to All Progressive Change APC. Ex-Imo governor Chief Achike Udenwa Udenwa, who also […]
Ignatius Okpara, Enugu Worried by the alarming number of deaths recorded on Nigerian roads, the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, has opened a window of synergy between it and the Federal Roads Safety Corps, FRSC, as it organized training for staff of the corps on vehicle extrication and handling of victims of mass casualty during […]
The Taxpayers Association of Nigeria (TAPAN), has cautioned politicians against making comments that could derail the proposed national dialogue, insisting that it is not a political party affair. TAPAN, at a news conference addressed by the President, Phillip Ilukholo, flanked by the BOT chairman, Comrade Val Nzekwe and Director Finance/Administration, Obinna Okafor, also asked the […]
As an institution committed to creating best-in-class work environment for employees, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc at the weekend held the third edition of the Most Valuable Performer (MVP) recognition award ceremony designed to motivate and encourage individual staff performances toward the attainment of the bank’s corporate goals and business targets. A total of […]
Chief of Staff to the Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr. Olusegun Olushesi has died of prostate cancer in the United States. Lawmakers in the assembly were left to mourn the deceased, who was the Chief of Staff to the Speaker, Hon. Adeyemi Ikuforiji. He was said to have passed on in North Carolina, […]
By Ayo Balogun, Lagos Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN on Monday denounced the Sovereign Wealth initiative of the Federal Government, describing it as unconstitutional. Fashola said he would receive the Shareholders Certificate of the Fund presented to him by the management of the fund only as an acknowledgement that the State’s fund was […]
Lagos Shuts Down 80 Substandard Private Hospitals The Lagos State Health Facilities Monitoring and Accreditation Agency (HEFAMAA) has shut down 80 substandard hospitals over non-registration, dirty environment, lack of medical equipment and engagement of quack doctors. This is in its bid to sanitize and regulates the operation of health facilities within Lagos, Nigeria. Special Adviser […]
The African Examiner, Abia State Governor, Chief Theodore Orji, has expressed shock over the death of the former Chief of General Staff, Vice Admiral Mike Akhigbe, who died at the age of 68 in a London hospital after a protracted struggle with cancer. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Charles Ajunwa, Governor […]
The President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors, Mr. Femi Adesina, has challenged online publishers in the country to bring professionalism to bear on their jobs. Adesina, who addressed the publishers, under the aegis of the Nigerian Online Publishers Association, said the time has come to make online publishing credible in order to ensure that […]
As a measure of its growing influence in the continent, Dangote Group has emerged among Africa’s top 10 most valuable brands in 2013 in a survey conducted by African Business Magazine, a pan-African business magazine. Alh. Aliko Dangote In a survey tagged ‘The Brand Africa 100 table’, Dangote emerged as the most valuable brand in the consumer goods sector […]
Ruth Bamidele, Lagos An Ikeja High Court on Monday sentenced Chiamaka Nnajiofor, a 27-year-old woman, to 10 years imprisonment for her culpability in the death of her domestic-help. Chiamaka and her husband, Elochukwu,41, were charged to court by the Lagos State Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) over the death of Miss Oliver Arakwe. The couple […]
Agabus Pwanagba A group under the aegis of Women and Youth Development Initiative a non governmental organisation based in Bauchi State has given free medical treatment for minor illnesses to 4, 500 pregnant women and 5,000 under 5 children in the State. President of the Organisation, Hajiya Maryam Garba stated this on Monday in Bauchi, […]
By Eric Ojo The Federation of African Journalists (FAJ) has urged African governments to strive towards putting mechanism in place that will ensure the protection and safety of journalists in the continent. The Federation said governments in Africa should as a matter of necessity ensure the safety of journalists in the interest of democracy, good […]
Agabus Pwanagba The Student Union Government (SUG) University of Jos chapter has blamed the death of two of its members on the ongoing ASUU strike, saying the students died out of frustration. President of the Chapter, Magaji Ajik who stated this on Monday in a chat with journalists in Jos said the deceased students were […]
The President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors, Mr. Femi Adesina, has challenged online publishers in the country to bring professionalism to bear on their jobs. Adesina, who addressed the publishers, under the aegis of the Nigerian Online Publishers Association, said the time has come to make online publishing credible in order to ensure that […]
The African Examiner, ADMIRAL MIKE AKHIGBE Admiral Mike Akhigbe, Nigeria’s former military vice president has passed away. He was 68. Late Akhigbe died on Monday at a New York Hospital in United States. He was said to have recently undergone some medical procedure both in Germany and United states. Akhigbe had a successful military career. […]
