Ignatius Okpara, Enugu Enugu State Governor, Sullivan Chime has denied media reports that he subjected his wife, Mrs. Clara Chime, to house arrest for several months, saying “as my wife, I will continue to protect her integrity.” The Governor made the denial before some visiting journalists from Lagos, his wife, and her elder brother, Mr. […]
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 […]
Muyiwa Bamidele, Abuja The Senate has administered the oath of office on Chief Emmanuel Aguariavwodo, the new senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District. Aguariavwodo, elected on the platform of the PDP, replaced late Sen. Pius Ewherido of Democratic People’s Party (DPP), who died on June 30, 2013. The new senator, who briefed newsmen after the […]
Ayo Balogun, Lagos The All Progressive Congress (APC) has called on President Goodluck Jonathan to as a matter of urgency compensate victims of Boko Haram attacks and killings. Interim National Chairman of APC, Chief Bisi Akande, who spoke in Sokoto, Nigeria, said the APC disagreed with President Goodluck Jonathan’s stand that the Federal Government would […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos The Management of Nigerian National League side, Plateau United Football Club of Jos said it sacked nine players of the team due to aging and low productivity. This was disclosed in a press statement signed by the club’s Media Officer, Albert Dakup, and made available to African Examiner in Jos on Wednesday. […]
Muyiwa Bamidele, Abuja President Goodluck Jonathan has requested for a six-month extension of the state of emergency rule in the three northern states of Adamawa, Borno and Yobe states, all in North-East Nigeria. President Jonathan had declared a state of emergency in the three states about six months ago following unprecedented Killings by by Islamic […]
Kayode Adelowokan, Lagos Association of Registered Insurance Agents of Nigeria (ARIAN) has appealed to insurance companies to give adequate and continuous training to their marketers so as to improve the level of insurance business, in the country. ARIAN national president, Mr. Kingsley Obuvie, who disclosed this today at a press briefing in Lagos, added that […]
By Eric Ojo Ekiti Focus Group, a non-governmental organization (NGO) has condemned the recent upsurge in political violence and murder in Ekiti State, saying such dastardly acts should not be condoned in the state. The group said the outbreak of political violence which led to the death of a member of Ekiti Bibire Coalition, Mr. […]
Ignatius Okpara, Enugu The former minister of state for health, and a founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Silas Arinze Ilo, is dead at age 73. This was announced Wednesday in Enugu by the deceased eldest son Chukwudi Ilo. The junior Ilo said “He died in the early hours of Thursday 31st […]
Ignatius Okpara, Enugu As part of its public enlightenment / education mandate, the Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has inaugurated the Students Anti-corruption Vanguard in the Enugu state owned College of Education Technical, Enugu. According to the agency, the Students Anti- Corruption body, is a club for students of all tertiary […]
Kayode Adelowokan, Lagos Pension Fund Administrator (PPFA) in Nigeria has blamed state governments for the major problem facing the contributory pension system (CPS) in the country. Mrs. Eno Umoh, Head of Business Development and Marketing, Trustfund Pensions Plc, disclosed this in Lagos while presenting a paper titled; “challenges of ensuring full compliance with the Pension […]
Written by Obinna Akukwe Nigerian politicians have carried their blatant disrespect for God and godly behavior to Prayer Camps, Adoration Grounds and Redemption Camps where they constantly desecrate the hallowed environment. Many prayer camps abound in Nigeria including Alone With God Prayer Camp, Abuja, Scripture Union Camp of Faith Okigwe which serves clerics cutting across […]
The African Examiner Abia State Governor, Chief Theodore Orji, has charged the Golden Eaglets to go all out to win the FIFA Under 17 World Cup taking place in the United Arab Emirates. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Charles Ajunwa, Governor Orji who expressed happiness over the 3-0 thrashing of Sweden […]
The African Examiner United Nations has inaugurated its South-South and South-East office in Calabar, the Cross River State capital. Speaking while taking over the office which was donated by the Cross River State Government, the UN Resident Co-coordinator Mr. Dauda Toure, said the choice of Calabar was informed by the quality of leadership of the […]
Ayo Balogun, Lagos The Lagos State Government has received clearance from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to open a 7-year N87.5 billion bond, maturing in November 2020. The bond is rated A+ by Agusto & Co. and AA- by Global Credit Ratings. It is the second and final tranche of the Lagos State Government’s N167.5 […]
Ignatius Okpara, Enugu The All Progressives Congress {APC} South East, Nigeria chapter has hailed the leadership of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the zone for banning political rally in churches within the region. “We agree entirely with the submission of CAN that no politician is henceforth allowed to carry his campaign train to the […]
Femi Kehinde, Lagos Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has appointed Prince Gbade Lana, one of the sons of the Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Samuel Odulana, as a commissioner designate. Prince Lana, who is a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state was until his nomination the Chairman, Oyo State Library […]
By Ignatius Okpara, Enugu The Federal Government has formally handed back the management of the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium to the Enugu State Government. Speaking during the handover ceremony held at the Government House , Enugu Tuesday, representative of the Federal Government and Director General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Hon Gbenga Elegbeleye, said the […]
