IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu The Delta State Police Command said it has arraigned one Victor Osakwe, a pastor, at the Asaba Magistrate Court for allegedly defrauding unsuspecting victims of over N20 million naira. Charles Muka, DSP, the Command’s Acting Public Relations Officer (PPRO),disclosed this to newsmen on Wednesday in Asaba, the state capital. He said the […]
The military-backed interim Egyptian government has declared the Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist group after blaming it for a deadly attack on a police HQ earlier this week. The group, whose candidate Mohammed Morsi won the presidential poll last year before being deposed by the military, had already been outlawed. Thousands of its supporters have been […]
Ogun State governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun has reiterated his commitment to ensure that the state is no longer a comfort zone for criminals. The governor, who was speaking during the hand over of 50 Hilux jeeps to security and para military agencies in the state for the purpose of fighting and preventing crime in the […]
Ignatius Okpara, Enugu As the entire globe including Nigeria, celebrate Christmas, the birth of Jesus Christ, Governor Sullivan Chime of Enugu state, has urged Nigerians to use the occasion of the season to renew their commitment to the promotion of the values of tolerance, brotherhood and unity among all groups in the country. The Governor […]
The African Examiner Ondo State governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko has enjoined Christians in the state to remain committed to the ideals of Christmas as such is the only way to accord proper meaning to the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. He also enjoined them to see the celebration of Christmas as an oppurtunity to share […]
25th December 2013 PRESS RELEASE: FREE KANO SPEAKER & LEGISLATORS NOW The speaker of the Kano State House of Assembly, Hon Gambo Sallau, clerk of the House and nine other legislators were yesterday arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). They were alleged to have fraudulently approved a supplementary budget of N28 billion. We […]
Ignatius Okpara, Enugu In a bid to ensure that his new party (All Progressives Congress) APC completely takes over the political structure of Imo State in the next dispensation, Governor Rochas Okorocha has endorsed business mogul, Chief Felix Idiga for the Orlu Senatorial seat come 2015. Orlu senatorial seat is currently being occupied by senator […]
Abia women from all walks of life gathered in Umuahia, the state capital to celebrate their tenacity and accomplishments under Governor T. A. Orji’s led government. The event, the annual and the sixteenth anniversary celebration of Abia Women’s Day saw the women clad in their different churches, communal and organizational outfits pouring encomiums on Governor […]
By Femi Kehinde, Lagos The Honourable Minister of State, FCT, Oloye Jumoke Akinjide has debunked the claim that she may dump the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join All Progressive Congress (APC). In a half page statement made available to African Examiner, Oloye Akinjide reiterated that she will never leave PDP. The statement reads: “In […]
Ayo Balogun, Lagos Nigeria’s President, Goodluck Jonathan has called on Nigerians to tolerate and live peaceably with one another as the celebrate Christmas, marking the birth of Jesus Christ. In his Christmas message, the president urged Nigerians to shun evil acts while embracing harmony, love and tolerance. According to Jonathan, in his Christmas message to […]
IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu Okwudili Agah, a 37- year old man has been arraigned before a magistrate court sitting in Enugu South Local Government area for allegedly misinforming the police. The suspect, who was docked on a one-count charge was said to have raised a false alarm of a robbery incident, which led to the arrest […]
Ayo Balogun, Lagos The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the arrest of the Speaker, Clerk and nine members of the Kano State Legislature by the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC as an undisguised case of political vendetta by a hurting presidency, whose target is actually the State Governor. In a statement issued in Lagos […]
Ruth Bamidele, Lagos The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said that the Speaker of Kano State House of Assembly, Gambo Sallau and other principal officers of the house are under investigation for alleged misappropriation of N25billion. As result of this, the commission said “the Speaker of Kano State House of Assembly, Gambo Sallau, […]
Two priests attached to Our lady’s Catholic church Nkpor, in Idemili North local Government Area of Anambra State, monday narrowly escaped death, as some suspected armed bandits set ablaze the Parish House as well as its boys quarter, located inside an industrial centre owned by the church. Reacting to the ugly incident, the parish priest, […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has begun moves to probe the Speaker of the Kano state House of Assembly, Gambo Sallau and other 10 principal officers of the house for alleged fraud. The commission office in Kano said it invited the lawmakers following a case of fraud that it was investigating in which […]
Ruth Bamidele, Lagos Two men, Femi Biala 25 and Fatai Babatunde, who have been in prison for the past five years, over alleged conspiracy and armed robbery were on Monday discharged and acquitted by Justice Lateefa Okunnu of a Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja. The duo were arrested on July 26, 2008 and charged […]
The FCT Police command has banned the use of Fireworks (bangers, knockouts and fire crackers) during festive period and beyond in Abuja. The commissioner of Police FCT command, Femi Ogunbayode disclosed this while addressing newsmen on the security measure put in place by the command to ensure itch-free celebration during Christmas. Ogunbayode said adequate number […]
Kayode Adelowokan, Lagos Following the recent unveiling of microinsurance business in Nigeria by National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB) has pledged its support to giving wings to the microinsurance initiatives to reach the grass root. President of the council, Mr. Ayodapo Shoderu disclosed this on Monday during his inaugural […]
In Case You Missed the Controversial Video: Women Group Protests Over 2 Women Stripped Naked, Beaten for Stealing Pepper In Lagos By Ayo Balogun, Lagos Hundreds of women have staged a protest in Lagos over dehumanizing treatment meted out on two women in Ejigbo area of Lagos, Nigeria for allegedly stealing pepper. […]
By Chijama Ogbu It is often surprising how Nigerians are easily taken in by spurious claims and allegations. The reaction of many Nigerians to the recent allegation by the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) kept away $50 billion of oil proceeds between January […]
