The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Organisation (APCPCO), has described as a hoax claims by President Jonathan’s government that a high speed Abuja-Lagos rail service will commence running in three years time. The APCPCO said in a statement by its Director of Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu that though the envisaged Lagos-Abuja line as […]
By Dr Austin Uganwa – People’s Democratic Party governorship candidate in Imo state, Rt Hon Emeka Ihedioha Thursday, 5th of February, 2015 concluded his campaign tour to 26 local councils of the state. Some of the elements that demonstrably and strikingly fascinated the crowd during the tour included the message code, language structure and the […]
From Mustapha Abdul Salaam – A congested weekly market in Biu, Borno State, North Eastern Nigeria has been attacked by a deadly bomb explosion. Witnesses in the town revealed to AFRICAN EXAMINER that many were killed in the blast, while several others were seriously injured. No one has claimed responsibility yet. Eyewitnesses confirmed to our […]
An Egyptian court has ordered the release on bail, of the remaining Al Jazeera journalists – Mohamed Fahmy and Baher Mohamed, jailed for allegedly supporting the proscribed Muslim Brotherhood. Fahmy with dual citizenship (Egypt and Canada) were jailed last year’s June along with another colleague, an Australian, Peter Greste, who was equally freed last week. […]
By Adeseye Adebiyi – Arsenal Football Club Manager Arsene Wenger is not a happy man at the moment just as his prolific midfielder, Aaron Ramsey is set to be out of action for a month due to hamstring injury. Ramsey 24, has been battling with the injury since December 2013 in a north London Derby […]
From Ganiyu Nasirudeen – The ongoing election conference of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Abuja has been disrupted due to alleged foul play by the electoral committee. Supporters of the Presidential candidates are presently entangled with one another, while ballot boxes were hijacked and smashed. The protesting members at the International Conference Centre’s, Abuja […]
The Nigerian leading opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) has raised the alarm over the police siege on the residence of the Director of Media and Publicity of the APC Presidential Campaign Organization, Shehu Garba, saying the action is in line with the on-going harassment and intimidation of the party’s leadership by security agencies. APC National […]
….As He Bags Revered Title of ‘Ugo Ngwa II In an unprecedented move yesterday, traditional rulers of Ngwa ethnic nationality on the auspices of Ngwa Supreme Royal Fathers endorsed Senate Spokesman, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe as the sole senate candidate for Abia South senatorial district. The traditional rulers through the Chairman of the Abia Traditional Rulers […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos – The wife of the Presidential flag bearer of the All Progressive Congress, Hajiya Aisha Buhari has presented drugs worth over N135 million to Internally Displaced Persons in Adamawa State. Presenting the drugs, the wife of the presidential hopeful said, “I’m deeply touch with the plight of our people, we can not […]
By Adeseye Adebiyi – Lovers and fans of the United States (US) late pop musical icon, Whitney Elizabeth Houston gathered across the world, Wednesday to mark her third year remembrance anniversary as well as celebrate a life went spent. The remembrance occasion was however low keyed and cut short as Houston’s only daughter, Bobbi Kristina […]
Ahead of the 2015 general elections, the United Nations Development Programme on Tuesday brought together members of the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers in Abuja, to dialogue on peaceful elections. The dialogue, anchored by Toyin Gabriel, UNDP’s media expert, focused on three critical areas that are germane to peaceful conduct of elections. Delivering the first […]
By Funmilayo Omidiji, Lagos – The Military detachment stationed opposite the Bourdillon Ikoyi residence of the opposition APC National Chieftain, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu had left late Tuesday. The soldiers who arrived the spot since Sunday night, left apparently due to the news of the development widely reported on different local and international news media. Till […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – The APC Presidential Campaign Organisation (APCPCO) has warned that nothing untoward should happen to its leaders, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State and that President Goodluck Jonathan would be held liable for their safety. A statement issued by the Director of Media and Publicity of the […]
The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Muhammadu Buhari has re-affirmed his commitment towards ensuring that Nigeria remains a multi-religious state where every individual is free to practice his or her religion of choice. Speaking at what Bishop Ignatius Kaigama, President of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria christened an “Episcopal” Town Hall […]
By Ayo Balogun, Lagos – The Nigerian leading opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) has demanded the National Assembly (NASS) to launch a probe into the roles the military played in the rigging of Saturday, June 21, 2014 Ekiti Governorship election, especially with respect to the danger it portends for the country’s democracy. In doing this, […]
Kwara State Security Council has called on the police to prosecute all pending cases of thuggery to halt increasing incidence of political thuggery in the State. The council at its meeting headed by the state governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed expressed concern that increase of political violence as the general elections approach has created serious security […]
Against the general speculation on lack of confidence in Professor Attahiru Jega-led Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), President Goodluck Jonathan has affirmed his confidence in the present leadership of the commission as well as assured Nigerians that elections will be conducted and there will be inauguration of new government May 29 this year. Mr. President […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Owerri – Owerri, the Imo state capital was on Tuesday thrown into pandemonium for several hours following a clash between two women groups in the state and the eventual deployment of Battalion of soldiers from the 34 artillery brigade of the Nigerian Army to the scene. African Examiner reports that trouble started […]
FROM IGNATIUS OKPARA, Benin City – Edo state Governor,Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has fired his Executive Director, Community Development, Hon. Faustines Ovienrioba with immediate effect. The sack was contained in a press statement issued on Tuesday in Benin city, by the governor’s Special Adviser on media and public Affairs, Kassim Afegbua. The statement reads: “Hon Ovienrioba […]
Nigeria’s former president Olusegun Obasanjo has finally endorsed the candidature of Gen. Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress (APC) saying Buhari is experienced enough to lead the country. Obasanjo gave his support to the ex-military ruler during the launch of MY WATCH in Nairobi, Kenya. His words: “The circumstances he will be working under […]
