From Ignatius Okpara, Umuahia The Abia Police Command announced on Thursday that it has discovered and raided one Ugorji compound in Obingwa council area of the state, used by the criminals as “a training school for kidnappers.” State Commissioner for Police, Adamu Ibrahim, who disclosed this while briefing newsmen, indicated a total of 37 suspects […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has chosen Plateau State as the test city for the launch of the digital switchover from analogue to Digital terrestrial transmission. State Commissioner for Information and Communication, Olivia Dazyam disclosed this while briefing newsmen on Friday. He revealed “The choice of Jos, Plateau State, as the switchover test city […]
A ghastly motor accident which occurred along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, on Friday morning, led to the death of at least 6 individuals. The accident was reportedly caused by a collision between a moving truck and a faulty truck, which was parked on the expressway. Other vehicles involved in the accident were badly damaged. African Examiner […]
Ahead of 2014/1435AH Muslim annual Ramadan fasting, members of the National Moon Sighting Committee have been deployed with appropriate gadgets in the various parts of the country (Nigeria) for easy sighting of the moon, which signals the commencement of the 29 or 30 days fasting. However, other individuals who are able to sight the crescent have also been requested to contact designated […]
The Abia State Governor, Chief Theodore Orji, during the eight Abuja housing show awards emerged as the Housing Governor of the Year. Governor Orji while receiving the award at the Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja, dedicated it to the victims of the bomb blasts that rocked Emab Plaza in Wuse 2 which left over 20 people […]
Karim Benzema says the Super Eagles will give France a thorough examination of their qualities when the two countries meet Tuesday’s Round of 16. Les Bleus had been free-scoring in their opening two games of the FIFA World Cup™ but had to settle for a 0-0 draw against Ecuador, a result that also guaranteed top […]
Ekiti Governor-elect, Mr. Ayodele Fayose on Thursday received his certificate of return from the Independent National Electoral commission (INEC), with promise not to disappoint the electorates who gave him the mandate to serve. Mr. Fayose, also former Governor of the state, pledged to domesticate the awards and execution of the state’s contracts, so as to avoid capital flight from the state. National […]
The National Conference Committee on Politics and Governance has recommended independent candidacy in the electoral system to expand the country’s political space. Co-Chairman of the committee, Prof. Jerry Gana, made the recommendation while reading the committee’s report on Thursday in Abuja. Gana said the absence of a provision for independent candidacy in the 1999 constitution […]
Against the background of its rapid spread and attendant causality, “Drastic action” is urgently needed to contain the spread of deadly Ebola in West Africa, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In a report BBC (Online), it is reported that nearly 400 people have died in the outbreak which started in Guinea and has […]
By Tajudeen Balogun with Agency Reports The last bomb blast in Abuja on Wednesday evening, which is the third in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and its environs, since the beginning of the year, has occasioned palpable fear among the residents a day after, with respect to security of lives and property. Although, no one […]
Sequel to the incessant bomb blast in some parts of the country, the Nigeria Security Services (SSS) has advised owners and managers of business complex in the country, not to allow hawkers in and around their premises. The advice came on the heels of the latest bomb blast – Emab plaza in Wuse II area […]
The Lagos State Police Command said it has begun full investigation into Wednesday night twin explosion at the Folawiyo Tank Farm on Creek road, Apapa, which left five people dead. The Command Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Ngozi Briade made the announcement in Lagos Thursday while addressing newsmen. Briade clarified that the incident occurred when a […]
Uruguay striker Luis Suarez has been handed the biggest ban in the history of football after FIFA suspended the Uruguay forward from all football-related activity for four months for biting Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini. Suarez, who has been ruled out of the rest of the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Brazil, has also been banned […]
The United States of America (USA) has condemned Wednesday bomb blast at Emab plaza in Wuse II, area of Abuja metropolis. In a statement issued by its Embassy in Abuja, the eruption which left over 20 people dead including a journalist and scores injured, US described the incident as “heartless and violent attacks on innocent […]
President Goodluck Jonathan has decided to cut short his trip to Equatorial Guinea where he had traveled to attend African Union, (AU) summit. The decision was a quick response to the bomb last which erupted in Emba plaza in Abuja on Wednesday. Premium Times reported that President Jonathan spokesperson, Dr. Reuben Abati, in a statement, […]
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Abuja Chapel has commiserated with the family of the Managing Editor (North) of the New Telegraph Newspaper, Alhaji Suleiman Bisalla, who was killed in Wednesday bomb blast at the EMAB Plaza in Abuja. Bisalla was among the 21 persons confirmed dead in the evening eruption. The chapel expressed grieve […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu Worried by the rumour of likely escalation of Boko Haram infiltration in the South Eastern part of Nigeria, the Catholic Dioceses of Enugu, has concluded plans to ban women from entering churches with hand bags during its masses (service). The development, according to a dependable source close to the church’s secretariat in Enugu, told African Examiner is […]
By Tajudeen Balogun I have put up a poser: “Ekiti kete Guber Election; Any Surprise Expected?” in the headline of pre-Ekiti last Saturday’s (June 21) gubernatorial election commentary. Specifically, the editorial was first posted on Thursday June 19 (as a sub story) and was re-posted (alone) on the Election Day. Well, the election has […]
From Agabus Pwanagba, Jos The attempt by the Plateau State House of Assembly to beam its searchlight on the activities of the state government has again hit a brick wall as the executive has issued yet another memo, barring its Ministries and agencies from giving access to legislators investigating alleged financial misappropriation by the State […]
Following the bomb blast at Emab Shopping Complex in Abuja on Wednesday evening, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Mohammed Abubakar, has ordered heavy security presence and surveillance in and around FCT Metropolis. IGP called on members of the public to remain vigilant and stay away from the scenes of explosion so as not to fall […]
