Obinna Akukwe The cycle of madness associated with Enugu State Government House have resonated again with the domestic incarceration of the wife of the Governor, Clara, by the governor, Sullivan, on accounts of acts tending towards madness. The cycle of madness in Lion Building Enugu started during the era of the immediate past governor, Chimaraoke […]
The New PDP has described the suspension of Baraje, Sam Jaja, Oyinlola and Kazaure by Tukur’s led faction of the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) as barbaric, unacceptable, undemocratic and abuse of PDP constitution. The splinter PDP stated this in a statement signed and issued in Abuja on Monday by Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze “We […]
Ayo Balogun, Lagos The Lagos State Government has sanctioned four principals, three vice principals and two teachers in public secondary schools on Lagos Island, Lagos, Nigeria over cases bothering on corruption and aid and abetting students to pass. The culprits were all sanction through demotion, transfer, deferment of promotion and stern warning for contravening approved […]
Ayo Balogun, Lagos The All Progressives Congress (APC) says it has uncovered plan by desperate politicians within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) to massively rig Saturday’s governorship election in Anambra State, Nigeria and warned the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) against allowing itself to be used to carry […]
Ignatius Okpara, Enugu Residents of Mbanugo, in coal camp area of Enugu city, were Monday afternoon thrown into fear and panick as a robbery gang trailed a vehicle belonging to tele communication giant, MTN to the street, killing the driver, and a tricycle operator, as well as injuring scores of innocent passersby. According to the […]
The African Examiner Towards meeting the national sugar master plan, Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc (DSR) is actively pursuing a backward integration policy with a target of producing a total of 1.5 million tonnes of sugar per annum locally from its subsidiaries. The company also plans to resume exports to selected West African countries in the […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos The Association of Northern Youths for the Advancement of Peace, Harmony and Development (ANYPAD) has condemned in strongest terms attack on the Agatu people and other parts of Benue state by Fulani herdsmen, which has so far claimed 36 lives and rendered over 6, 000 people homeless. President of the association, Melvin Ejeh in […]
Ruth Bamidele, Lagos A Lagos High Court has sentenced 27year old Junior William to a forty two months jail term, seven months for each of the six count, to be served concurrently, for offences bothering on attempt to obtain credit and possession of documents containing false pretences. The defendant, also known as James Smith and […]
By Eric Ojo Citizens Centre for Integrated Development and Social Rights (CCIDESOR) has urged the Independent National Election Commission (INEC) to ensure fairness and transparency in the conduct of the November 16 Gubernatorial election in Anambra. The Centre said INEC should to demonstrate the courage and uprightness that will win them more legitimate support of […]
The African Examiner The Kwara State Government has flagged-off a security initiative tagged “Operation Harmony” with a donation of 15 Toyota Hilux 2X4 pick up vans. The security outfit which comprises the Nigeria Police, the Army, the Civil Defence Corps and the State Security Services was charged with the responsibility of preventing crimes and restoring […]
By Prof. R.A. Ipinyomi There are many challenges confronting the Nigeria nation in every direction one may turn. Nigeria is like every individual fighting against spiritual forces in diverse and high places. The roads are bad, the energy sector is epileptic, the hospitals are few and poorly staffed or poorly equipped, the insecurity in the […]
Ignatius Okpara, Enugu The seemingly protracted rift between Governor Sullivan Chime of Enugu state and his wife Clara, took another twist on Sunday, as the Governor allegedly used security operatives to forcefully eject the first lady from the governors lodge to her mother residence at the coal city garden estate Enugu. African Examiner’s correspondent gathered […]
–As Head Coach Gets 3 million, Assistant Coaches receive N2.5 million each The African Examiner Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan has rewarded the victorious Golden Eaglets with two million naira each for winning the FIFA under 17 World Cup which they won last Friday in Dubai by defeating Mexico 3 goals to nothing. Also, the president […]
Ayo Balogun, Lagos The All Progressives Congress (APC) has heartily congratulated Nigeria’s National Under-17 World Cup team, the Golden Eaglets for its historic victory at the 2013 edition of the global tournament in the United Arab Emirates. In a statement issued in Lagos on Sunday by its Interim National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the […]
Ayo Balogun, Lagos The Lagos International Trade Fair ended on Sunday with traders and exhibitors complaining of poor sales despite high cost of acquiring space at the fair ground at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos, Nigeria. The fair, which kicked off on 1 November, 2013 ended after 10 days of trading and exhibition of […]
Kayode Adelowokan, Lagos The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has revealed that only Abia, Ebonyi and Enugu are the three South-East states that are yet to implement the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) for its workers. The commission’s acting Director General, Mrs. Chinelo Anohu-Amazu, disclosed this during the launching of the commission’s South-East zonal office in Awka, […]
Kayode Adelowokan, Lagos The Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB) has appealed to the National Insurance Commission (NICOM) to review the regime of penalties imposed on erring brokers. The Council president, Mr. Ayodapo Shoderu, said this during a courtesy visit to the Commissioner for Insurance, Mr Fola Daniel, in Abuja. Shoderu said there is […]
Agabus Pwanagba. Jos In their efforts to bo0st farming and improve yield, farmers in Plateau State under the Fadama III have raised N57 million to established Fadama Micro Finance Bank. The State Coordinator of Fadama III, Gideon Dandam disclosed this in a chat with journalists in Jos at the weekend. According to the state coordinator, […]
Ignatius Okpara, Enugu The Enugu state chapter of All Progressive Congress (APC), has called for the arrest and prosecution of Chairman of the Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC), Dr. Boniface Eneh, for disobeying the order of an Enugu High Court restraining him from conducting the just concluded council polls in the state. It would […]
