FROM IGNATIUS OKPARA, Owerri – The polytechnic town of Nekede, in Owerri West Council Area of Imo state, has been thrown into anxiety, as a civil servant, Chibuzor Awobi, allegedly committed suicide, following the refusal of his fiancee’s parent to approve his planned marriage with their daughter. A source told African Examiner on Tuesday that […]
IGNATIUS OKPARA, Umuahia – Soldiers attached to 144 Battalion, Asa, in Ukwa West council Area of Abia State have rescued 14 pregnant teenagers and eight children from an illegal motherless babies’ home in the state. The baby factory is located at Umunkpeyi Nvosi in Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area of the state. Also apprehended […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – The Minister Of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, said on Tuesday said that the Federal Government had no further plans to review the oil benchmark for the 2015 budget. President Goodluck Jonathan had proposed $73 per barrel of oil in the budget estimate he laid before […]
By Ayo Balogun, Lagos – Following the rash of excuses coming from different quarters suggesting reschedule of the coming general elections, a Non – Governmental organization, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has warned “overzealous politicians” and those behind the “conspiracies” to exercise restraint and come back to their senses. The group faulted the raging insurgency […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused President Goodluck Jonathan of violating the non-violence pact, signed by him and other presidential candidates in Abuja on Jan. 14th 2015, by acceding to the incendiary, insensitive, reckless and provocative death-wish-for-Buhari advert sponsored in his name by the Governor of Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose, on […]
The AirAsia flight that crashed in the Java Sea, killing 162 people, climbed too fast before stalling, Indonesia’s transport minister has said. Ignasius Jonan told a parliamentary hearing in Jakarta that flight QZ8501 had ascended at a speed of 6,000ft (1,828m) per minute. No passenger or fighter jet would attempt to climb so fast, he […]
From Ganiyu Nasdirudeen, Abuja – The Nigerian Military Tuesday launched yet another shocker as it declared it does not possess General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd) academic qualification credentials. The bombshell was dropped at a press conference in Abuja. Instead, the Military disclosed that it has received a letter dated 1961, from the Principal of the secondary […]
IGNATIUS OKPARA, Benin City – Academic Staff Union of Universities has accused governor Adams Oshiomhole, of Edo state of high-handedness and attack on its members in his quest to take-over possession of some properties in the University of Benin. The allegation by the apex body of Nigerian universities was contained, in a statement issued by […]
A group named National Democratic Vanguard has commended President Goodluck Jonathan on the reduction of fuel pump price to N87 per liter. A statement signed by the secretary of the group Kola Salau said the reduction further “demonstrates the readiness of President Jonathan administration to always put the interests of Nigerians at the fore of […]
By Niyi Adeyi, Lagos – The opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Organization has demanded revocation of the offensive adverts by the Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose in some National dailies against its Presidential candidate, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (rtd). A statement issued Monday, by the APC campaign organization, considered the adverts, which it said, abused […]
Apparently no longer comfortable with the loyalty of some members of his executive Committee, Ebonyi state Governor, Martin Elechi, on Monday, sacked the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Chief Fidelis Mbam, as well as announce a minor cabinet reshuffle. However, investigation by African Examiner reveals that the sudden shake- up, which came less than […]
The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Enugu State, Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has assured the people of Enugu Stare of his resolve to continue with the good work of Governor Sullivan Chime if elected the governor of State. He made declaration during the flag off of the Party’s campaign for the 2015 general […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council (APCPCC) has raised the alarm to the effect that the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), through their surrogates, are planning to eliminate its Presidential flag bearer, General Muhammad Buhari, as showcased in the wrap-around front-page paid advertisements in some national dailies. The APC Presidential […]
The Niger State Deputy Governor, Ahmed Musa Ibeto has dumped his ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and declared for the leading opposition All Progressives Congress (APC). The development which was confirmed Monday morning might not be unconnected with Ibeto’s failure to clinch the party’s Governorship ticket, as he did not enjoy the support of his […]
Two people were stabbed on Monday at the Akinwunmi Ambode’s APC campaign at Gbagada area of Lagos when thugs attacked one another, leading to pandemonium at the campaign ground. The campaign was going on smoothly until a thug group came into the campaign ground to foment trouble, with daggers, knives, guns and other dangerous weapons […]
IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu – As part of efforts to nip in the bud all manner of electoral frauds in next month’s general elections in Enugu state, the Independent National Election{INEC} has removed all polling units located inside individuals residential houses, especially politicians. Resident Electoral Commissioner [REC,in charge of Enugu state, Professor Eze Onukaogu, made this known […]
An All Progressive Congress (APC) group in Kwara State has accused the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) of planning to manipulate the Nigeria Police and other security agencies into arresting it’s stakeholders ahead of the February General Elections in the state. In a statement issued in Ilorin and signed by its director, Mr. Kayode Jimoh, […]
By Tajudeen Balogun, Head, African Examiner, Nigeria Bureau Some of the Lagos State Governorship candidates including the main opposition All Progressives Congress (APC), Akinwunmi Ambode and the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Jimi Agbaje have pledged to look seriously into the agenda of the state Muslim community and attend to them appropriately if elected into […]
IGNATIUS OKPARA, Asaba – Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta state, has expressed worry over the unclaimed 700,000 Permanent Voter Cards PVCs, lying fallow at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC in the State. The governor, who said the development has been giving him serous concern, appealed to the owners of the PVCs […]
The Federal Government has slashed the pump price for petroleum product from N97 to N87 per litre as a result in fall in crude oil price. Petroleum Minister, Allison Madueke Announced the slash in price on Sunday in Abuja at a news conference saying it was due to the drop in global crude oil prices. […]
