By Tajudeen Balogun, Head, African Examiner, Nigeria Bureau For the choice of words as well as expressions, in today’s piece, I reserve no single apology for none in the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), but rather, to every open – minded; critical and objective individuals reading. Reason for the manner of approach is stoutly bothers […]
From Ganiyu Nasirudeen – After about two weeks of trip to London, United Kingdom, the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari (rted) Friday returned to the country. While in London, Gen Buhari, in company of other APC Chieftains, including the Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosu and former Kwara State Governor, […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a 21-year old student of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) Lagos for allegedly swindling a United Kingdom citizen, Kieran Oakes, of the sum of £54,000 (N20m) The student simply called Obiechina (surname withheld), according to a statement issued by the Head of Media and Publicity of […]
*Says Human Resource Is Nigeria’s Greatest Asset It was a night parked with fun, laughter, pomp and pageantry Wednesday in Asaba as members of the entertainment industry held a “Thank You Concert/Dinner” in honour of the Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan to appreciate his support for the industry. The Event which brought the crème-de […]
IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu – A Coalition of Southeast/South-South Workers forum of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Thursday staged a peaceful demonstration in Enugu over what they described as the alleged intimidation and victimization by leadership of some industrial unions in the country. The aggrieved unionists, numbering over 1000 had marched through major streets of […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – As the Senate winds-up budget defense ahead of the passage of the 2015 budget next week, the Senate Committee on Capital Market on Thursday descended on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for disobeying a court order on the N30billion bond to Gombe State The Committee also queried the Acting Director […]
The opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) has affirmed that the ruling PDP’s public avowal to oppose the use of Card Readers in the rescheduled elections has shown the accuracy of its accusations that the PDP is frustrating the use of the device. The party in a statement issued Thursday in Lagos by its National Publicity […]
By Niyi Adeyi – Lagos – President Goodluck Jonathan has again been accused of politicizing and frustrating the actualization of the new Lagos Seaport project. The State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN) made the accusation Thursday during the APC Governorship rally, at Ibeju Lekki Local Government area of the State. Governor Fashola who clarified […]
From Ganiyu Nasirudeen – A section of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leadership has distanced itself from the statement credited to Ekiti State Governor; Mr. Ayodele Fayose, on the prerogative of President Goodluck Jontahan to sack the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Professor Attahiru Jega. PDP Deputy National Chairman, Prince Uche Secondus, while […]
The Peoples Democratic Party Presidential Campaign Organisation (PDPPCO) has risen in strong defence of the First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, saying she was spot on in her assessment of the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), General Muhammadu Buhari as being “brain dead”. Director of Media and Publicity of the PDPPCO, Chief Femi […]
The death has occurred, Emir of Gusau, the Zamfara State capital, North Western Nigeria, Alhaji Kabir Danbaba. Aged 91, the paramount ruler demise was confirmed Thursday by the State Commissioner for Information, Ibrahim Magaji. Details of circumstances leading to Emir Danbaba’s death are still sketchy as at the time of filing this report.
The Federal Government has held closed door discussions with relations and relatives of abducted Chibok girls,briefing them about how far the administration has gone in securing their release from captivity. At a meeting on Thursday morning in Maiduguri centering on FG’s commitment to safe return of the girls,representative of President Goodluck Jonathan at the meeting […]
From Ganiyu Nasirudeen, Abuja – Anticipating what they consider as unforeseen challenges from the use of the proposed card readers,15 out of 25 registered political parties in Nigeria and five of about 10 Presidential candidates have indicated they will not participate in the Saturday, March 28, 2015, rescheduled Presidential election. Speaking at a press conference […]
Ayo Balogun, Lagos – The Director Of Media And Publicity, PDP Presidential Campaign Organisation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode has dismissed allegations that PDP plans to blackmail the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Prof. Attahiru Jega and some chieftains of the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) to justify the call for the removal of […]
FROM IGNATIUS OKPARA, Abakaliki – An Abakaliki High Court presided over by Justice John Igboji, on Wednesday granted an interlocutory injunction restraining the Ebonyi State House of Assembly from proceeding with any impeachment processes against the state governor, Chief Martin Elechi. The order followed an ex-parte motion brought by Governor Elechi against the Speaker of […]
FROM IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu – Suspected armed political thugs have invaded the country home of Senator Ayogu Eze, representing Enugu North Senatorial District in the National Assembly (NASS), at Inere Umuiyida in EnuguEzike, Enugu North council Area of Enugu state African Examiner reports that the invasion is coming barely 48 hours that a federal High […]
By Inibehe Effiong – As politicians and political parties in the country continue in their to campaign to lure the electorates preparatory to the rescheduled elections, governor Godswill Obot Akpabio of Akwa Ibom State and his stooge Udom Emmanuel have taken their insatiable plot to get power to a ridiculous and provocative level. Governor Akpabio […]
A United States (US) Ambassador to South Korea, Mark Lippert’s face has been slashed by a militant Korean nationalist at a breakfast meeting in Seoul. Although, Ambassador Lippert, was not seriously hurt, yet received cut on his left hand, with blood splashing over the breakfast table. The attacker was however overpowered by the security officers […]
Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan has expressed concern over the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) decision to use card readers in the conduct of the forthcoming general elections. The Governor expressed the fear that should the card readers fail and or many people are unable to vote because of inability to collect their permanent […]
FBN Holdings Plc has announced the appointment of Mr. Omatseyin Akene Ayida and Mrs. Bosede Adebola Osibogun as Non-Executive Directors on its board. The directors bring to bear several years of experience spanning the banking and financial services industry and their appointments are in tandem with FBNHoldings’ strategic focus to become the foremost financial services […]
