Ayo Balogun – The opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) has described as too little, too late the recent, election-propelled pretend acts of governance by the incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan to convince Nigerians to vote him and his party in the forthcoming polls. The party in a statement issued Sunday by its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji […]
FROM IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu – The Enugu state police command has arrested a woman identified as Mrs. Grace for murdering her husband, Mr. Elijah Agbo in cold blood. However, the incident has thrown the entire people of Isiuzo Council Area of Enugu State, where the deceased resides with his family until his untimely death into […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Organisation (APCPCO) has made a formal complaint against Nigeria’s First Lady, Mrs. Patience Jonathan, who during a rally in Calabar, Cross River State last week, called on PDP supporters to “stone” anyone who came to the state asking for change. The letter of complaint signed […]
The Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) over the weekend said the All Progressives Congress (APC) do not want the Chibok girls to be found for political reasons. According to the PDP, the opposition curiously believed it is a political advantage if more harm is done by Boko Haram. Presidential campaign spokesman, Femi Fani-Kayode in a statement […]
AFP- The leader of Nigeria’s Boko Haram militants, Abubakar Shekau, pledged allegiance to the Islamic State (IS) group in an audio recording released Saturday. “We announce our allegiance to the Caliph of the Muslims, Ibrahim ibn Awad ibn Ibrahim al-Husseini al-Qurashi,” said the voice on the message, which was believed to be that of Shekau […]
The Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu Friday held an interactive session with Civil Servants in Abia State. The session, which was held at the Michael Okpara Auditorium in Umuahia, saw the PDP Candidate hold a frank discussion with the civil servants on their key challenges and areas […]
The Greater Together Campaign Organisation in Rivers State has described as joke of the millennium, allegations by the Rivers State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, that the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state plans to frame-up and consequently assassinate President Goodluck Jonathan, its governorship candidate, Mr. Ezebuwon Nyesom Wike and other members […]
As the dates for the general elections draw nearer, many issues continue to come up for discussion in a bid to ensure that nothing is left to chances in conducting successful polls in the country. The right to vote has been granted by virtue of the provisions of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and the […]
*Wakil Condemns Bombings in Maiduguri From Mustapha Abdul Salaam – Several people have been killed in four bomb explosions in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. The eruption occurred late Saturday morning at Baga park, which also sited fish market. AFRICAN EXAMINER gathered that the death toll of the suicide bomb attack is over 50. Many […]
By Ayo Balogun, Lagos – The opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) “A Million – Man March For Change” is underway in Lagos State, South West Nigeria. The exercise which the party State Governorship candidate, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has mentioned earlier in the week in one of his rallies, according to him is meant to prove […]
ME: Sir, thank you for taking time to grant me this exclusive interview. I am grateful Sir. Mr PREZ: You’re welcome, my brother. ME: My first question is, do you really have to go for a second term when it is obvious Nigerians don’t want you? Mr PREZ: Who says Nigerians don’t want me? My […]
An American woman kidnapped by masked gunmen in central Nigeria last month was released on Friday and handed over to US government officials, police told AFP. Phyllis Sortor, a missionary with the Free Methodist Church, was seized on February 23 in the village of Emiworo in Kogi state. “She has been rescued and given to […]
FROM IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu – The police on Friday arraigned three suspects, namely Ejike Ali, Ikenna Omeh and Ogbonna Raphael before a magistrate court sitting in Enugu over their alleged involvement in the recent invasion of the country home of Senator Ayogu Eze. African Examiner reports that some suspected political hoodlums, had last Tuesday allegedly […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – Controversies continued to trail the fresh contract of national coaching job offered the Super Eagles handler, Stephen Keshi , the Sports Minister, Tammy Danagogo, has declared that Keshi is not indispensable as the Chief Coach of the National team The Minister made the declaration on Friday in Abuja while responding to […]
In the spirit of keeping fit, President Goodluck Jonathan will tomorrow, Saturday, lead government officials as well as sportsmen and women on an out-door physical training exercise in Abuja aimed at promoting sports and fitness in Nigeria. The President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Dr Reuben Abati in a statement Friday, indicated that the […]
One of the Nigerian foremost industrialists and philanthropists, Chief Bayo Kuku, is dead. Chief Kuku according to a family source, died Thursday, and was buried late in the morning Friday (today) at his country home (White House), on Bayo Kuku Drive, Obalende, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, South Western Nigeria. The Ogbeni Oja of Ijebu land was […]
No fewer than one million people are set to benefit from the ongoing community health insurance scheme in Kwara. The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Dr Muyideen Akorede stated this on Friday in Ilorin during an interview with the newsmen. This he said is in line with government’s commitment to […]
Agabus Pwanagba-Jos , The Plateau State opposition All Progressive Congress (APC) gubernatorial candidate in the coming elections, Barr. Simon Lalong has accused the Jonah Jang administration of failing to accord both the legislative and judiciary arms of Government their independence and disregard to the rule of law. Lalong stated this during an interactive session with the […]
By Prof R. A. Ipinyomi, University of Ilorin, Nigeria A negative campaign has been identified by researchers to be an avenue that can create voter apathy and prevent accurate reporting of candidates’ acceptability, abilities, policies and ideologies. Only in few cases have we found negative campaigns bringing out more voters. Instead of focusing on issues […]
Dear Dame Patience Faka Jonathan, I hope all is well with you and your family? Let me begin by apologising for conveying this message to you through this medium. If it were possible, I would have preferred to converse with you directly to obviate the public backlash that may likely be occasioned by this open […]
