From Ignatius Okpara, Awka Less than two months after it demolished a building belonging to a kidnap kingpin, Governor Willie Obiano, of Anambra on Tuesday, ordered the destruction of another four bungalows belonging to suspected notorious kidnappers in the state. Government also revoked the Certificates of Occupancy C-of- O of the four buildings. African Examiner […]
Minister of State for Works, Prince Adedayo Adeyeye has described as treasonable, statement made by the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Chief Odigie Oyegun, that the APC would form a parallel government should the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) wins the 2015 presidential election. Adeyeye, who cautioned the APC leaders against instigating bloodshed as they […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos There are indications that the unwillingness of the Plateau State Football Association Chairman, Sunday Longbap, to nominate proprietor of Giwa FC, Amb. Chris Giwa for the post of NFF President because is due to the ambassador’s previous indictment in financial mismanagement. African Examiner’s investigation reveals that Longbap has reportedly refused to nominate […]
By Ayo Balogun, Lagos A nurse in Lagos, Nigeria has died on Tuesday of the deadly Ebola Virus Disease (EVD). The Minister of Health, Prof. Onyebuchi Chukwu confirmed the dead of the female nurse on Wednesday morning at a news conference, saying that with the death of the nurse, Ebola had so far claimed the […]
The Acting Inspector General of Police Suleimon Abba has pledged to strengthen the existing cooperation between the country’s Military and the Police Force. Abba made the promise during a visit and crucial meeting on Tuesday with the service Chiefs. Consequently, the new Police Boss enjoined the Military authorities to continue to extend their support to […]
Adebayo Akinfenwa has spent his entire career in the lower leagues of English football but has still achieved global fame thanks to a computer game. According to the makers of the top-selling football franchise, Fifa, Akinfenwa is the strongest player in the world, a title he is proud to accept. The 32-year-old forward has never […]
Ignatius Okpara, Enugu The Enugu state Chief Judge, Justice Innocent Umezulike, has inaugurated a seven -man investigative panel to probe the embattled state’s Deputy Governor, Mr. Sunday Onyebuchi, who is currently facing impeachment threat by the state’s House of Assembly. Inaugurating the panel today (Tuesday), the Justice Umezulike said he was performing a constitutional obligation, […]
President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan congratulates members of the Nigerian team on their sterling performance at the 2014 Commonwealth Games, which ended in Glasgow, Scotland at the weekend. President Jonathan particularly applauds the elating accomplishment of Blessing Okagbare who gloriously dominated the female sprint events, and other athletes who won medals for the country at the […]
Shocked by the death of Oba Anyangburen of Ikorodu, Oba Salaudeen Oyefusi, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa says the death of the Oba marked the end of a glorious era. Hon Dabiri-Erewa, who represents Ikorodu federal constituency in the House of Representatives, in a statement sent to African Examiner, said the rein of the Obas witnessed “tremendous […]
Dangote Industries and Blackstone on Tuesday announced a commitment to jointly invest up to $5 billion (825 billion) over the next five years in energy infrastructure projects across Sub-Saharan Africa with a particular emphasis on power, transmission and pipeline projects. The investment is facilitated by Black Rhino, a portfolio company of Blackstone Energy Partners and […]
To improve investments in Africa, US president Barrack Obama has announced $33 billion to boost economies in African countries. Speaking Tuesday at the ongoing US-African summit in Washington DC, President Obama said the money which bulk of it comes from private sector, is aimed at shifting ties with Africa beyond humanitarian aids. The bulk of […]
President Goodluck Jonathan has commiserated with the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola and people of the State on the demise on Sunday, of the Paramount Ruler of Ikorodu, Oba Salaudeen Oyefusi. The President in a press statement issued on Tuesday by his special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, extended condolences to […]
The Lagos State Government says it has begun compilation of a comprehensive list of all people who had contact with the female doctor who is infected with the deadly Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) after contacting the disease from the late Patrick Sawyer. Lagos Commissioner for Health, Dr. Jide Idris disclosed this on Tuesday at a […]
Former Osun state Governor, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola has finally declared for the State’s ruling party– All Progressives Congress (APC). The party’s flag and its emblem, broom were handed over to him by the APC National’s Chairman, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, after being presented by his old time friend and serving Senator, Professor Sola Adeyeye, who is […]
A brand Ambassador of a new generation Bank, Zuriel Oduwole, has concluded her latest six – nation tour #followTheBallForEducation used to drum up support for the Girl-Child education. The campaign which ended last Thursday, in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, lasted six weeks, involved visit to countries such as United States of America (USA), […]
Former Osun State Governor and sacked National Secretary General of the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola is being speculated to formally announce his defection to the All Progressive Congress (APC) today. The defection is expected to be announced at the party’s mega rally which is currently underway in Osogbo, the State capital. […]
The seven man Investigative panel on allegation misconduct against the Nasarawa state Governor, Umaru Tanko –Al Makura has just dismissed the 16 count charges against the state Chief Executive in Lafia, the state capital. African Examiner has earlier reported that about 20 legislators pushing for impeachment on the sleazy allegations against Al -Makura were represented […]
The Nigerian Health Minister, Professor Onyebuchi Chukwu, has reiterated that there is no scientific evidence of Garcinia kola, popularly called bitter kola as a cure and preventive measure against Ebola virus infection, explaining that the academic works being used to justify the measure is still ongoing. The Minister said the information in circulation on social […]
Barely 24 hours after confirmation on Monday by the Health Minster, Professor Onyebuchi Chukwu of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) infection by one of the doctors who attended to the first victim in Nigeria, Patrick Sawyer, the Lagos state Government has corroborated the country’s chief health officer revelation. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Jide […]
The anti – Governor Umaru Tanko Al – Makura of Nasarawa state appear to have had a rethink with their previous stance of not having confidence in the seven man investigative panel probing misconduct allegation against the State number one citizen, as their representatives appear before the Yusuf Usman – led panel this morning. African […]
