Photo: President Goodluck Jonathan Receives President Mahamadou Issoufou Of Niger In Abuja-21/5/2015

Group Dismisses Rumour On Ban Of Hijab At Lagos NYSC Camp

By Niyi Adeyi- The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has debunked the comment make the round Lagos metropolis that a female corps member still at the Iyana Ipaja State’s NYSC orientation camp was ordered to remove her hijab (head scarf). The Director of the group, Professor Ishaq Akintola, in a statement issued in Lagos Thursday, indicated […]

Opinion: APC Should Face The Real Issues

By Ugochukwu Ejinkeonye – Recently, the Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Mr. John Oyegun, was quoted as saying that he was “sad” that his party could not produce a lawmaker from the South East to be elected as senate president or speaker of the House of Representatives when the new national assembly would […]

Liverpool’s Raheem Sterling Defended Over ‘Big Club’ Ambition

Raheem Sterling should not be criticised for “being ambitious and wanting to win trophies”, according to former Blackburn striker Chris Sutton. The Liverpool forward, 20, is expected to tell manager Brendan Rodgers and chief executive Ian Ayre on Friday that he wants to leave Anfield this summer. Several former Reds players have since criticised Sterling […]

Nigeria’s Economy In Its Worst State with $60 Billion Huge Debt -Osinbajo

By Ayo Balogun – A week to inauguration of the new administration, the incoming ruling APC Vice President-elect, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has raised alarm over the current appalling state of the Nigerian economy, as he hinted the country is presently plunged in the first ever huge debt, estimated at $60 Billion. Osinbajo gave the shocking […]

Police Nab 27-Year-Old Graduate For Car Snatching In Enugu

From IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu – The Enugu State Police Command has arrested and paraded one Anidi Reginald, a graduate of Computer Science and Information Technology for alleged car snatching. According to the state police public Relations officer, PPRO, the 27-year-old Reginald who graduated from a university in Cotonou in 2013 said he took to robbery […]

Another Massacre As 27 Killed In Fresh Communal Clashes In Plateau

From Agabus Pwanagba, Jos – In spite of the recent restriction of movement at night in seven Council areas of Plateau State, 27 persons have again been reportedly killed in two communities of Barkin Ladi Council area of the State. Chairman of the Council, Mr. Emmanuel Loman, while confirming the incident disclosed that Fulani herdsmen without […]

Governor Dickson Hails Muazu, Anenih’s Resignation, Urges Support For Secondus

Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson has hailed the resignation of the national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Adamu Muazu and the party’s Chairman, Board of Trustees (BoT), Chief Tony Anenih, commending both men for putting the interest of the party and that of the nation above their personal interests and aspirations. While […]

Court Dismisses Police Special Fraud Case Against Saraki

A federal high court in Abuja has cleared former Kwara State Governor, Senator Bukola Saraki of any wrongdoing in a bank loan being investigated by the Police Special Fraud Unit since 2012. The clearance given to the former governor in court followed a legal opinion by the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister […]

Tony Anenih Resigns As PDP BoT Chairman

By Ayo Balogun, Abuja – Chief Tony Anenih has resigned from his position as the chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to enable the president or any other party chieftain take up the position. Anenih in a letter sent to President Goodluck Jonathan said: “Your Excellency will recall […]

Opinion: Justice And Democracy: Buhari Show Your Capacity

By Segun Odujinrin – I have decided to put up this article only because of my believe that democracy protects people from injustice amongst other important elements involved. My cousin looked at me in shock disbelief when I told him of my intention to write this. His reasons are not far fetched. For instance Seun […]

Kwankwaso To Leave Kano With Over N200 Billion Debt –State Official

By Agabus Pwanagba – With barely over a week to the expiration of the administration of the Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, is reportedly leaving over N200 billion debt, an official of the state’s treasury department has said. The official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity for fear of victimization, said the state is […]

Exclusive Reports: South-East Residents Want Buhari To Probe Sure-P, Ecological Funds, Others

From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu – Concerned citizens of South-East states Nigeria have called on the incoming administration, under president-elect, General Mohammadu Buhari (rtd) to probe how the Subsidy Reinvestment Programmed, SURE-P funds were utilised by governors in the zone in the last four years. Speaking with African Examiner in an exclusive interview in Enugu Monday, […]

Governor Ngilari Embezzles N2 Billion CBN Agric Loans, Adamawa Assembly Alleges

Agabus Pwanagba, Jos – The Adamawa State House of Assembly has asked the Governor Ngilari to refund the N2billion Agricultural loan collected from the Central Bank on behalf of farmers of the State. The legislators gave the directive Tuesday, at plenary session after going through the report of its adhoc committee Chaired by Hon. Aminu […]

BREAKING News: Embattled PDP Chairman Mu’azu Finally Resigns

By Abdul Gafar Bello – After weeks of controversies, the PDP National Chairman, Alhaji Adamu Mu’azu has finally thrown in the towel as he has just resigned his appointment. The decision was made public as the meeting of National Working Committee (NWC) of the party, is still ongoing in the Wadata House – the National […]

Breaking: Rep-Elect Loses Seat Over Certificate Forgery

*As Court Asks IG To Commence His Prosecution By Ganiyu Nasirudeen- The dream of a PDP elected member of the House of Representatives, Mr. Christian Abah of joining his colleagues in the 8th National Assembly has been cut short as a Federal High Court in Abuja Wednesday directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to […]

Embattled Burundi President Bows To Pressure, Shifts Parliamentary Poll Date

The embattled Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza has partially bowed to pressure, as the country’s parliamentary election has been postponed and rescheduled by 10 days. With the new development, the legislative poll which was earlier slated for May 26, 2015, is now to hold June 5. Following the violent protest which had claimed not less than […]

Akanu Ibiam Poly Shutdown Over Land Dispute With Host Community

From Ignatius Okpara, Abakaliki – The Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Uwana Afikpo, Ebonyi state has been shut down over a land dispute that surfaced between the school authorities and the host community. Rector of the institution Prof Ogbonna Ibe-Enwo, who announced the closure on Tuesday said the management took the decision for security reasons. He […]

MASSOB Begs Jonathan To Free Their Members From Jail Before Handover Date

From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu – The Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has called on President Goodluck Jonathan to order the release of scores of its members languishing in prison before he hands over power to the incoming administration on May 29. It said the outgoing president should also grant […]

Insure Your Buildings Against Disasters, NEMA Advises South East Homeowners

From Ignatius Okpara, Abakaliki – South East Zonal Office of National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA has stressed the need for House owners in the region to insure their buildings against fire and other forms of disasters. The NEMA coordinator in charge of the zone, Major James Eze, stated this Tuesday when he led other principal […]