Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has announced the first set of appointments into his administration. The President on Sunday evening, May 31st 2015 named Mr Femi Adesina and Mal. Garba Shehu as his spokesmen. Femi Adesina will serve as Special Adviser (Media and Publicity) while Garba Shehu will be the new Senior Special […]
A suicide bomber has killed at least 16 people at a mosque in the Nigerian city of Maiduguri, police say. Dozens more were wounded in the attack. It follows an overnight assault on the north-eastern city by Boko Haram, in which at least 13 people were killed before troops were able to push back the […]
By Prof R. A. Ipinyomi, University of Ilorin, Nigeria – If you like you may call the Nigeria new President, Gen Muhammad Buhari, a retired Nigerian soldier or even a former Nigeria Head of State. You may also refer to his abortive and unseccessful attempts in 2003, 2007, 2011 to return to power that was […]
The recent siege laid to the residence of the South West leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Buruji Kashamu, by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), is pre-emptive and a sad reminder that lawlessness can still rear its ugly head in a civil society where democracy and the rule of law should […]
Leo Igwe – Muhammadu Buhari promised to address, if elected to the office of the president, the widespread insecurity occasioned by Boko Haram in Northern Nigeria. Now he has been elected and sworn in as the president of the country, will he do that? I want to quickly point out that it would be a […]
The Ijaw Youth Council (Central Zone), has called on youths of the zone to disregard and stay away from a purported congress meeting of the IYC scheduled for today (Sunday May 31 2015) in Kaiama, Headquatres of Koklokuma/Opokuma Local Government area of Bayela State. The Chairman of IYC Zone, Bobolayefa Owoupele in an early morning […]
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo have declared their assets in line with provisions of the 1999 Constitution and their campaign promises. The Head of the Buhari Media Team, Garba Shehu who confirmed the asset declaration on Saturday said their declaration forms were submitted to the Code of Conduct Bureau on Thursday […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen – The ascension of President Muhammadu Buhari to power now, has been described as timely and a sign of new dawn in Nigeria. Newly sworn-in Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo said on Saturday, while addressing congregation at the Inaugural Service and National Thanks Giving ceremonies, held in Abuja. “I thanked God to […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari says officials of past administrations including ministers are entitled to their full rights and privileges under the constitution and must not be subjected to any undue harassment and intimidation at the airports or at other points of entry and exit. “We have not banned anyone from travelling,” said […]
The Editor, African Examiner By Soliu, Luqman M. , In my article published in October 2013 titled “National Conference-A diversionary loot venture for the cabals”, I wasted no time to explain why the conference would be nugatory to the common interest of the masses. Specifically, I stated that Jonathan only wanted to use the conference […]
By Mustapha Abdul Salaam – No fewer than five persons were killed Saturday morning, in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, during a deadly attack by the suspected Boko Haram terrorists. The weekend attack which occurred barely 24 hours after the inauguration of new President Muhammadu Buhari, involved heavy shooting by the insurgents who attempted to […]
The All Progressives Congress [APC], Rivers State is disturbed that much of the fears of decent and peaceful people and residents of Rivers State that the swearing of Nyesom Wike, based on the stolen mandate of the people, will herald anarchy and confusion in the state have now been proven correct. A statement issued by […]
By Eric Ojo – Media Rights Agenda (MRA) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to make the effective implementation of the Freedom of Information Act a major pillar of his proposed anti-corruption crusade in the country. MRA said the FOI is the most effective instrument that enables every citizen of Niogeria to join in the fight […]
Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has approved the appointment of Alhaji Isiaka Sola Gold as the Secretary to the State governmentt and Hajia Zaratu Umar as the Head of Service shortly after his inauguration for a second term. Umar was a Permanent Secretary in the Office of the former Head of Service, Alhaji D. […]
By Niyi Adeyi – Against all odds, long term serving FIFA President, Sepp Baltter has been re-elected the world Football Governing body head for four years tenure. The returned President emerged Friday the winner, with a total of 133 votes as against his only rival, Jordanian Prince Ali bin Al-Hussein who scored 73 votes, at […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu – Hon. Ifeanyi Lawrence Ugwuanyi, has been sworn- in as the 4th Executive governor of Enugu state, with a call on indigenes of the area in the Diaspora to come home and invest. He stated this Friday in his inaugural speech at the Michael Okpara square Enugu, where he formally took […]
Ayo Balogun – The Lagos State governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has announced the appointment of key officials of his government. In a statement he personally signed in Lagos, Ambode named Mr. Tunji Bello as Secretary to the State Government (SSG) and Mr. Samuel Olukunle Ojo as the Chief of Staff. The statement further said that […]
By Tajudeen Balogun, Head, African Examiner, Nigeria Bureau Although, his previous Military regime lasted for about three years – (1983-85). Almost 30 years ago, his Military era was toppled by yet another junta. The takeover was allegedly influenced and made possible by certain powerful individuals, who expected political approach to issues, even when it was […]
Chief Nyesom Wike of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who is billed to be sworn in today as Governor of Rivers State, does not have the mandate of the people to serve in that capacity, the State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has said. “Chief Wike is being sworn-in not because he won […]
