Greeting. I was astounded when I saw your picture at the beginning of the national conference, where you are a delegate. I was distressed to the marrow. I was thinking of what has happened to the once glowing Dora. You …were a woman whose beauty was the envy of any man. Many entreaties were made […]
Nollywood actor, Ramsey Noah, has said one of the major challenges in the movie industry in Nigeria is distribution. He said that there is no distribution structure in the system which is preventing the circulation of the movies. Ramsey Noah called on the Federal Government to increase the tax on DVDs to reduce the rate […]
President Yoweni Museveni attended the grand finale rally for the National Resistance Movement (NRM) woman flag bearer, Mrs Rebecca Nalwanga at Kalanga in Uganda last week. In condemning the Opposition in Uganda the President said that “some people have turned politics to a game of lies and un-seriousness”. In his characteristic manner, President Museveni took […]
IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu Erstwhile Nigeria’s Minister of Information, Professor Dora Akunyili, has dispelled rumour making the rounds that she has passed on. African Examiner reports that the social media was awash on Friday with the news of the demise of the one time Director-General (D-G) of National Agency For Food Drug Administration and Control NAFDAC. […]
Oyewale Oyelola NIgeria’s Defense Headquarters has disclosed that a prominent political leader from one of the northeast states ravaged by members of the Islamist terrorist group, Boko Haram, is sponsoring campaign aimed at attracting international condemnation and indictment of the Nigerian military of genocide in its operations in the Northern part of the country. This […]
Jacob Oyewale Bayelsa State government has disclosed that the government will partner with some Israeli to boost agriculture sector in the state. The Governor of Bayelsa State, Seriake Dickson stated this on Friday when the Israeli Ambassador, Mr. Uriel Palti paid him a courtesy call at the Government House in Yenagoa. Governor Dickson said that […]
Senate Spokesman, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe has declared that Abia State particularly Aba is strategic in industrial development of Nigeria. Abaribe also said it requires a clear headed personality to sustain the various legacy projects, which foundation have been laid by Governor T. A Orji. The senator who is aspiring to govern the state come 2015, […]
IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu Scores of Residents of Enugu State on Friday tongue lashed the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) for flooding the state with faulty machines in the ongoing fresh voter registration exercise. African Examiner investigation revealed that prospective voters in parts of the state have been facing serious challenges in getting registered, following the […]
IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu The lingering crisis bedeviling the Assemblies of God Church Nigeria Friday took another twist as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) has begun a probe into the financial transactions of the church. African Examiner gathered that the development followed allegation of misappropriation of funds leveled against the embattled General Superintendent of […]
By Tajudeen Balogun Exactly 15 years of her uninterrupted civilian rule, many Nigerians have viewed that the country’s democracy is still premature, non-participatory and largely characterized with poor accountability, persistent impunity by the political gladiators, disregard to the rule of law as well as full blown corruption in every facet of the society. In a […]
Gov. Murtala Nyako of Adamawa has sacked of five of his special advisers and seven principal special assistants. The Secretary to the State Government, Mr Kobis Thimnu announced this in a statement made available to Journalists on Friday in Yola. According to Thimnu, “Gov. Murtala Nyako has approved the withdrawal of the appointments of 12 […]
By Austin Uganwa, Beijing, China China has concluded a 3-week training programme it organized for top public officers from ten English speaking African nations with a pledge to deepen its commitment towards facilitating Africa’s economic development. No fewer than 18 top government officials participated in the training that took place in Beijing and Hangzhou cities […]
Members of the Boko Haram extremists group have kidnapped 2 prominent emirs in Borno state, North-east Nigeria. The kidnapped Emirs are Alhaji Idrisa Timta, Emir of Gwoza and Alhaji Ismaila Mamza, the Emir of Uba. African Examiner gathered that the abducted emirs were whisked away by the extremists around 10a.m Friday, near Shaffa while they […]
Indeed 2014 is successful year for Cristiano Ronaldo as he won 2013 FIFA World Footballer of year ahead of his rival Lionel Messi of Barcelona and 2013/2014 UEFA Champions League for the second time alongside the Spanish Copa Del Ray cup victory for his team Real Madrid. Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo due to his successful showing […]
Oyewale Oyelola Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described the claim by security forces on discovery of the location of over 200 female students abducted by Boko Haram in Chibok, Borno state on April 14, 2014 as public relations strategy to win support of Nigerians. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo disclosed this in media interview at his […]
Kayode Adelowokan The Coalition Against Corrupt Leaders (CACOL) has lambasted the Minister of Information, Labaran Maku, over his allegation that the opposition party, All Progressive Congress (APC), sponsored the campaign for the release of the Chibok Girls, #BringBackOurGirls, to cast aspersions on the Presidency. Maku alleged that about 90 per cent of protesters campaigning for […]
The Kwara State Governor, Abdulfatah Ahmed on Thursday presented letters of appointment to 5,200 youths enlisted under the state government Quickwin programme. The presentation of lettor of appointment was held in Government House, Ilorin to mark Democracy Day. Gove Ahmed said that his administration has employed 10,200 youths since its inception and would engage an […]
By Obinna Akukwe Sweet Dieziani, Sweet Goodluck and Sweet Crude was the title of a piece I released for the Democracy Day of 2013 asking this woman to do something unique to fight poverty in Nigeria. I advised Dieziani Madueke to gather some more powerful women within Aso Villa to kick start the process of […]
Former Egyptian Army Chief, Abdel Fatah Al-Sisi has won the just concluded North African country Presidential election with over 90 per cent of the total valid votes cast. His only opponent, the labour activist, Hamdeen Sabahi, polled about four per cent of the votes. According to The Guardians initial numbers suggested that more than 46 […]
Kayode Adelowokan, Lagos The Federal Government of Nigeria has come under scathing criticism over its reported plan to hire foreign public relations firms to manage its response to the kidnapping of over 200 girls of Government Girls College, Chobok, Borno State. According to The Holmes Report, the Nigerian government representatives, led by the Petroleum Minister […]
