By Eric Ojo The Federal Republic of Germany and the Nigerian Federal Government have renewed the existing partnership agreement between both countries on the development of the energy sector in Nigeria. The renewal of the German-Nigerian Energy Partnership which was established in 2008, is aimed at ensuring the continuation of the very fruitful energy […]
The Chairman House of Representatives Committee on Media and Publicity, Zakari Mohamed has countered claims by the NCAA that the alleged purchase of armoured vehicles for the Aviation minister was approved by the House of Representatives. While speaking from the Channels TV Abuja studio as a guest on Sunrise Daily, Mr Mohamed who is also […]
By Femi Kehinde, Lagos The Executive Director, Anti-Corruption Network and former member of the House of Representatives Hon. Dino Melaye, was arrested this afternoon by police in Abuja and whisked away in a Toyota Hilux van, marked NPS 21280 at about 1pm over a protest calling for the removal of the Minister of Aviation, Ms. […]
Ruth Bamidele, Lagos There was pandemonium on Tuesday at Iyana Ipaja area of Lagos state as a commercial building; known as Oko Oloyun House went up in flames. The fire destroyed properties worth over five millions of naira as shop owners count their loses. African Examiner gathered that the fire started around 2 pm on […]
Reports reaching African Examiner indicates that Feyi, son of the late former governor of Ondo State, Olusegun Agagu, was yesterday discharged from the Orthopaedic Ward of Princess Grace Hospital, Nottingham Place, London two weeks after his admission into the hospital after he was deemed him fit and considered out of danger. Feyi and Akin, his in-law were […]
By Akintokunbo A Adejumo “When governments fear the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny.” – Thomas Jefferson Does the government fear us? Or do we fear the government? When the people fear the government, tyranny has found victory. The federal government is our servant, not our master, we […]
Ignatius Okpara, Enugu Enugu state Governor, Sullivan Chime has reiterated the determination of his administration to complete all projects initiated by it before the end of his tenure in 2015. Chime spoke Tuesday during campaign rallies by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at Uzo Uwani and Ezeagu Local Government Areas head of the November […]
Agabus Pwanagba Governor Jonah Jang of Plateau State has constituted the National Funeral Planning Committee for the Late Civilian Governor of Plateau State and Elder Statesman, Chief Solomon Daushep Lar. The Committee, which is to be chaired by Professor Jerry Gana, has Barrister Istifanus Gyang as Secretary. This was made known in a press statement made available […]
The African Examiner, Following the footsteps of their National Leader Bola Tinubu, the All Progressive Congress, APC has rejected the planned National Conference saying there was no need for any conference at this time. Speaking after their meeting on Tuesday, the spokesperson of the party, Alhaji Lai Mohammed said, “At this point in time, this […]
By Issachar Odion The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has overstepped the bounds of reason. To say that most discerning Nigerians are angry with the union is an understatement. Whoever anticipated that ASUU’s show of shame would last this long? At first, we all sympathised with the pedagogues, thinking they were protesting to secure […]
Nigeria thrice came back from behind to hold Sweden to a thrilling 3-3 draw in an U17 World Cup game on Tuesday. Nigeria thus lead Group F with four points from two games, same as Sweden but are ahead on +5 goals difference as against second-placed Sweden who have +3 goal difference. Mexico are third […]
By Chigozie Chikere Until Wiki Leaks came along, the Pentagon Papers published by New York Times was for the past four decades the largest leak of classified documents in American history. Though Barack Obama had promised Americans the most transparent administration in history, the vigour with which he has pursued leakers since the floating of […]
President Goodluck Jonathan will late Wednesday embark on a pilgrimage to Israel. President Jonathan will also meet with President Shimon Peres, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and members of the Israeli Parliament, the Knesset. Talks between President Jonathan’s delegation and Israeli government officials are expected to focus on the enhancement of bilateral relations between Nigeria and […]
By Uche Igwe Sometime last month when the issues at the Nigerian Population Commission started gathering momentum, I hurried into Abuja and tried to meet with the now former Chairman Eze Festus Odimegwu. It was a tough one to get his telephone numbers but I was determined. After two days of fruitless search, a top executive […]
The African Examiner As part of its program of shared prosperity, the Kwara State Government has presented a cheque of N100m loan to artisans in the state. This is coming on the heels of a One billion Naira car loan granted to civil servants in the state. Making the presentation yesterday at the Banquet Hall […]
Ignatius Okpara, Enugu The Transition Committee Chairman of Aba North local government of Abia state, Barr. Chizuru Kanu has applauded the state Governor, Theodore Orji for his support to the State Environment Protection Agency (ASEPA). Speaking with newsmen Tuesday in Aba, Kanu, noted that the governor’s vision in creating the Aba zone of the agency […]
Ignatius Okpara, Enugu One of Nigeria’s opposition parties, Alliance for Democracy, AD, has expressed reservations over the ability of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Professor Attahiru Jega, to conduct a credible governorship election in Anambra State, this year, calling for his sack. The party said its doubt is due to alleged […]
The African Examiner, Governor of Edo State, Adam Oshiomhole and his Lagos counterpart, Babatunde Fashola have begun campaign for female presidency for Nigeria as the male presidents in the last 53 years have failed. The duo spoke at the 13th National Women Conference (NWC) with the theme: “See Beyond Today: Enhance the Quality of Life,” […]
…This is taking Academic Unionism to a New Low -Minister The African Examiner The Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has condemned the distribution of pamphlets with abusive and derogatory words against her by those she called “some elements in ASUU.” In a statement signed by the minister’s Aide Paul Nwachukwu and obtained by […]
By Emmanuel Arinze As part of the Transformation agenda of the Jonathan-led government, the co-coordinating minister of the economy and minister of finance, Mrs Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, in company of the power minister recently signed an agreement worth approximately $1.293 billion on power project with a group of Chinese companies. The project, which is popularly called […]
