Despite repeated demands by the House of Representatives committee on public accounts, Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs Diezani Alison-Madueke, will not honour invitation from the legislators. The group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Andrew Yakubu, confirmed this in a correspondent to the committee. The Minister is billed to appear before the […]
Alhaji Abdul Azeez Arisekola Alao is dead. The Aare Musulumi of Yoruba land died today at the age of 69 after a long protracted illness. Alhaji Alao while alive was a successful businessman and astute philanthropist. He was a prominent figure in the Nigerian Muslim community. Babalola, Ex-Minister Mourns Arisekola Alao Former Minister of State […]
Delegates at the ongoing National Conference in Abuja have recommended to President Goodluck Jonathan to declare a state of emergency in the power sector. The recommendation was made while adopting the report of the conference committee on Energy. The conference similraly recommended that Federal Government should not leave power and energy to private sectors as […]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Ekiti State, Mr. Ayo Fayose, has described the Social Security Scheme (SSS) of the Dr. Kayode Fayemi-led All Progressives Congress (APC) government in the state as “a deceit taken too far.” Fayose, in a statement issued by the Director General of (Ayo Fayose Campaign Organisation AFCO), Chief […]
One person has been killed while many others sustain various degrees of injuries following a boat mishap at the Ibasa operational area of Inland Waterways in Lagos. Confirming the incident, the spokesperson for the National Emergency Agency (NEMA), South-west, Ibrahim Farinloye, said the body of the deceased passenger was recovered immediately. African Examiner source […]
Ignatius Okpara, Enugu Less than a week after its first national convention, protests by members of All Progressive Congress (APC) have trailed outcome of election of national executive officers of the party as the aggrieved women under the aegis of of Nigerian Women’s Trust Fund (NWTF) and Women in Politics Forum (WPF) have expressed displeasure […]
The Bankers’ Committee has stated that it might be difficult for the Central Bank of Nigeria to achieve lower interest rates for the country owing to the current macroeconomic environment. The committee stated this at end 316th meeting of Bankers’ committee held at the headquarters of the CBN in Abuja on Tuesday. The committee noted […]
Ignatius Okpara Tragedy struck on Tuesday in Nnewi, Anambra state, as fire gutted the popular Nkwo Nnewi market, destroying several shops stocked with fairly used motorcycle spare parts valued at millions of naira. The mystery inferno, occurred at Nwagbara, a section of the multi-million naira market. The disaster, which our correspondent gathered started at about […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu Commercial and social activities were grounded on Tuesday in Enugu metropolis, as scores of tricycle operators popularly referred to as ‘Keke NAPEP‘ took to the streets, protesting against imposition of multiple taxation by the state government and police extortion. Speaking to the news men in front of the State House of […]
Delegates at the national conference on Tuesday unanimously rejected call by President Goodluck Jonathan, to revive the moribund Nigeria Airways. The delegates also rejected a proposal for the establishment of a new national carrier by the government through voice vote. At the plenary, the report of the Committee on Transportation was put forward for […]
The trio of Governor Kayode Fayemi of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), Ayo Fayose representing Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Opeyemi Bamidele of the Labour Party (LP) have all shunned a Stakeholders Meeting for Political Parties, Candidates and Traditional Rulers’ organized as part of measures to ensure a successful and violent-free governorship election in […]
Former Argentina captain, Diego Amando Maradona has described the Super Eagles as ‘’inferior’’ ahead of next week’s last group F game between Argentina and Nigeria. Maradona, who coached Argentina to the 20010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa said only complacency would make the Lionel Messi led side lose to the African Champions. “It’s clear […]
In a fit of rage, a prostitute in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, yesterday stabbed a soldier to death following a disagreement over the payment for services rendered. The soldier (name withheld) was brutally stabbed twice in the stomach by the commercial sex worker at about 4 am at the popular red light spot in […]
The Defence Headquarters said Tuesday that a wanted terror suspect was among the 486 suspects nabbed while travelling along Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway last Sunday. It also said other security agencies and para-military organisations had joined the ongoing screening of the suspects. The Director of Defence Information, Gen. Chris Olukolade, in a statement in Abuja, said: […]
An explosion ripped through a football viewing centre in Damaturu, northern Nigeria, on Tuesday, residents said, as fans gathered to watch the World Cup. The blast at the Crossfire venue, in the Nayi-Nawa area of the state capital of Yobe, happened at about 8:00 pm (1900 GMT), just as tournament hosts Brazil kicked off against […]
Jacob Oyewale, Abuja The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee has shortlisted a Lagos lawyer and human right activist, Mr. Festus Keyamo, and 22 others for the award of the rank of the Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). The Registrar of the Supreme Court and Secretary to the LPPC, Mr. Sunday Olorundahunsi disclosed this in a statement […]
Oyewale Oyelola Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has berated leading opposition party in Nigeria- APC for election of 52 years man as National Youth Leader of the party at the just concluded national convention of APC. PDP in a statement signed by spokesperson of the party, Olisa Metuh and made available to journalists in Abuja on […]
The Federal Government would on Wednesday arraign the Ekiti State Commissioner for Integration and Inter-Governmental Affairs, Mr Funminiyi Afuye, and 11 others before Justice Evoh Chukwu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, for alleged terrorism. Afuye and 11 others, who are charged with terrorism, in a 3-count charge filed by the Police, were arrested over […]
Solidarity to the country’s representatives at the ongoing Samba world football competition, Super Eagles persists as another hip hop star, Sound Sultan released a song titled (No Tension) to express support for, and motivate the squad. The song was released on Monday, which coincided with the team’s first match against Iran which ended in goalless […]
United States (US) President Barrack Obama has endorsed dispatch to Iraq about 300 armed American forces, positioned in and around the country to help secure US assets just as he considers other options for combating the insurgents. Among likely options to be deplored include airstrikes, use of drone or a contingent of Special Forces. The […]
