From Collins Amadi – The Rivers State opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship campaign train Friday moves to Eleme local government area of the South South State, with the candidate, Dr. Dakuku Peterside noting deprivation and neglect of the enclave by the Federal government (FG), but announced a five point revival agenda if elected next […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) has replied President Goodluck Jonathan saying that his recent campaign rally speech was the most outrageous and ridiculous speech by any President, where he openly accused Mr Henry Okah of being “paid to assassinate” him. In a statement by Jomo Gbomo, […]
Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta State on Friday morning revealed why he sacrificed his ambition to go to the Senate in June, 2015. Speaking on a live programme (Sunrise) on Channels Television, Uduaghan said the peace of the South-South state was greater than his personal ambition. The National Assembly election holds on February 14. Uduaghan, […]
By Tajudeen Balogun, Head, African Examiner, Nigeria Bureau Truth is dynamic and it is ever constant. It becomes more interesting when it eventually vindicates somewhat unclear and controversial events, issues or situation. The unfolding political developments in the country within the couple of weeks, between the Nigerian ruling party; the leading opposition as well as […]
The Nigerian 2014 African Footballer of the year nominee and Super Eagles Skipper, Vincent Enyeama has hailed the winner of the award, the Cote d’Ivoire National team skipper, Yaya Toure. While making the post-award speech, Enyeama, pointed out that his failure to win the coveted award did not have any link with disqualification of the […]
As Nigeria goes to the polls this February to elect a new government, a new era seems to have begun in the nation’s electoral process, driven by demographic changes and the emergence of a politically-aware middle-class. The upcoming election could create fresh opportunities for Nigeria, and reshape the rules for access to a vibrant market […]
Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan has extended condolences to President Francois Hollande and the people of France as they mourn the victims of Wednesday’s dastardly terrorist attack. President Jonathan described the attack on the satirical magazine, Charlie Hebdo as “heinous, senseless and totally unjustifiable.” He added that the cowardly and ignoble attack by violent extremists is […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos – Following Boko Haram attacks in Northern Senatorial District of Adamawa State, at least 138 displaced children are yet to be reconnected with their parents. The National Emergency Management Agency; NEMA disclosed this on Thursday in a chat with journalists, through the coordinating officer of the IDP camps, Sa’ad Bello in Yola […]
Ayodele Ayodele, Abuja – The end may not be in sight for the crises rocking the Akwa Ibom state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP) aftermath of the gubernatorial primary election conducted on December 8 2014 gubernatorial primary of the party, as notable party chieftains from the state to defect to other parties. […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA – There are strong indications that the Ebonyi state House of Assembly may soon commence impeachment move on Governor Martin Elechi over alleged financial misconduct and anti party activities. African Examiner reliably gathered from a source close to the state legislators that plans have reached advance stage for the collection of names […]
From Ganiyu Nasirudeen – The National Convention of the opposition Unity Party of Nigeria (UPN) has been slated for Sokoto, the Sokoto state capital between January 10 and 11 2015, amidst clarification that it had no affiliation with any political party. UPN urged its members to ignore any contrary information that might come up from […]
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has become the first player to be named Confederation of African Football African Footballer of the Year four years in a row. Toure, 31, was nominated after playing a pivotal role in winning the Premier League and League Cup. He also helped Ivory Coast qualify for the 2015 Africa Cup […]
Audu Limun, Bauchi – The Bauchi state command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested 471 suspects and impounded a total of 1,035.938kg of assorted drugs in the last one year. The State commander of the agency, Mohammed Malami Sokoto who disclosed this yesterday while giving the scorecard of the agency in 2014 […]
The four local government areas of Ogoni ethnic nationality in Rivers State comprising Eleme, Tai, Gokana and Khana have unanimously pledge their support to the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari in the forthcoming presidential election. The Ogonis made their resolution on Thursday at a brief ceremony to welcome General Muhammadu Buhari […]
President Goodluck Jonathan flags off his presidential campaign in Lagos on Thursday, blasting his opponent, General Muhammed Buhari as being too old to govern the country and also lack respect for the rule of law. Addressing thousands of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, supporters at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Lagos, Nigeria, Jonathan described Buhari as […]
By Ayo Balogun, Lagos – Expectedly, the official flag off of President Goodluck Jonathan campaign Thursday in Lagos has resulted in heavy traffic on some axis in the metropolis especially towards the Island – the venue of the campaign rally. Our correspondent said Ikorodu road, Western Avenue, Eko Bridge and Oworonshoki axis this morning experienced […]
From Mustapha Abdul Salaam, Yola – The people of Adamawa is no doubt excited with the candidature of General Mohammadu Buhari as the N3 Million worthy of customized Buhari scratch cards circulated in Adamawa, North Eastern Nigeria within 24 hours have been exhausted. The State’s Chairman of Buhari Campaign Organization, Alhaji Ibrahim Waziri disclosed this […]
Following a deadly attack on satirical magazine, Wednesday in Paris, in which 12 staff were killed, French Police Thursday, arrested seven suspects in connection with the terrorist act, as President Francois Hollande has convened an emergency cabinet meeting in Paris. Police indicated that the latest arrest, were connected to the two main suspects, detained in […]
IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu – The youth wing of the apex Igbo socio cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has described the recent message of the fiery Catholic priest, Rev. Father Ejike Mbaka of the Adoration ministry, Enugu against President Goodluck Jonathan as “not only vexatious but inciting”. A press statement signed by its national president, Mazi Okechukwu […]
