From Ignatius Okpara, Umuahia THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed August 16, for the Abia State House of Assembly Aba South Constituency bye-election. The hint was dropped at a parley between political parties, other stakeholders and the state Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Professor Jacob Jatau in Umuahia. INEC source told African Examiner that […]
Ignatius Okpara, Abakaliki The sum of N350 Million has been approved by the Ebonyi State government as her contribution to the World Bank-assisted Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP) to control flood and gully erosion in the state. Governor, Martin Elechi, disclosed this on weekend in Abakaliki, the state capital during the official launch […]
Following the foiled bomb blast around the premises of Living Faith Church (Winner Chapel) on Owerri – Port Harcourt road, Sunday, Imo state Governor, Rochas Okorochas has convened an emergency security meeting of the state this morning. The Governor stated the meeting was to prevent further bomb blast and urged the citizens to be security […]
Prof. R.A. Ipinyomi, University of Ilorin, Nigeria It is no longer news that so many female students were kidnapped on April 14, 2014 from Government Girls Secondary School Chibok in Borno State Nigeria. What is rather news are the different efforts of people locally, nationally and even internationally demonstrating that these girls should be brought […]
No fewer than 26 people were killed yesterday in attacks in the Northeast states of Borno and Taraba. Suspected Boko Haram gunmen killed 15 residents of a Borno village and 11 died in ethno-religious violence in Wukari, Taraba State. Dozens were also injured in the renewed violence in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State. […]
…As Nigeria American Investors Sign MOU The power sector reform is progressing with the administration addressing teething problems facing the sector,Minister of State Power,Hon. Mohammed Wakil has disclosed. Speaking after signing a memorandum of understanding with a group of American investors in Abuja, the minister explained that the reform in the sector is a major […]
Demola Aluko It’s the D-Day! The D-Day for the Super Eagles of Nigeria. The Day the whole of Africa is waiting for is here. The Day the African Champions must face the ‘’unknown’’ as there’s no hiding place inside the Arena da Baixada, Curitiba, venue of Monday’s group F encounter against Iran. Super Eagles coach […]
The United States Congressional Delegation representatives have called on the Nigerian government to establish a National Victim Funds to cater for victims of terrorism. “Today we call upon the government of Nigeria to establish a National Victim Fund for all the victims who are suffering at the hands of Boko Haram,” delegation co-chair Sheila Jackson […]
The social-economic effects of Boko Haram insurgency has taken its effect on the Maisandari Rice Farmers Association in Borno state, as its members has suspended farming from the start of this year. Chairman of the association, Malam Garba Ibrahim, made the disclosure on Sunday to NAN. He said: “We are an association of big term […]
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has declared it will no longer allow vessels, without International Ships and Port Facility Security (ISPS) requirement to berth at the nation’s seaports. NPA Managing Director according to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Habib Abdullahi, announced that the new policy was effective from June 12. He noted that all vessels […]
The Malaria song by Bez, Waje, Eva and Falz has been released. The educative message dropped online, was done in a catchy and upbeat tune, preaches No More Malaria. The song which was produced by Bez and IBK Spaceshipboi and packaged in conjunction with “Malaria No More”, a non-profit organization, with the aim eradicating death […]
The remains of late Director – General, National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Professor Dora Nkem Akunyili, is to be committed to mother earth on Saturday August 28 in Anambra state, South-East Nigeria In a statement issued on Sunday by the former Information and Communication Mininster’s husband, Dr Chike, the family […]
…As Nigeria American Investors Sign MOU The power sector reform is progressing with the administration addressing teething problems facing the sector,Minister of State Power,Hon. Mohammed Wakil has disclosed. Speaking after signing a memorandum of understanding with a group of American investors in Abuja, the minister explained that the reform in the sector is a major […]
Ignatius Okpara, Owerri Tension and fear gripped residents of Owerri, the Imo state capital, following the discovering of bombs allegedly planted by unknown person in the premises of Living Faith Church (aka Winners Chapel), located along the Owerri-Port Harcourt road Sunday. Some members of the church who spoke to our correspondent on condition of anonymity […]
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has re-emphasized his interest to run for the most exalted position in the country after declaring that he is still in the race for the primary election to elect the flag bearer of the All Progressive Congress, APC. Atiku, a former presidential aspirant on the platform of the ruling Peoples […]
…as Governor Obiano Bans Erection of 5 Storey Building in The State Less than three weeks after an uncompleted four storey building belonging to the Anglican church collapsed in Onitsha, Anambra state, killing some people, another ongoing five storey in the city on Saturday went down. The disaster occurred at Udi Street Fegge in […]
The Iraqi Sunnis insurgents who have captured much of northern part of the country have posted pictures showing shooting of scores of the captured national soldiers in a province north of the capital Baghdad. The pictures on the dissidents – Levant or ISIL website showed masked fighters, loading the captives onto flatbed trucks before forcing […]
Until over 200 schoolgirls abducted by the insurgents in Chibok area of Borno state are released, Nigerians have been told to expect more and unrelenting protests to demand for coordinated and frantic efforts by the government to ensure the release of the students. Rallies, processions, demonstrations and prayers in Abuja and other cities across the […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Benin The crisis in Edo state House of Assembly over the weekend took yet another pleasant dimension as Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty (HRM), Omo n’Oba Solomon Erediauwa, appealed to all political gladiators not to plunge the state into crisis. The paramount monarch also urged state political leaders to have a […]
Adewale Kupoluyi A few months ago, the Federal Government had expressed its intention to begin the implementation of a national policy on cassava bread. Under the arrangement, bread manufacturers are expected to substitute 20 per cent of the wheat flour content of bread with cassava flour; a decision that is expected to drastically reduce the […]
