The Rivers State Chapter of All Progressives Congress, APC is saddened that despite his earlier ruling to stand down the matter until the appeal questioning the jurisdiction of his court is determined by the Appeal Court from October 12, Justice Lambo Akanbi, this morning, handed out ruling on a matter that was awaiting a decision […]
By Ayo Balogun, Lagos – The Nigerian Defence Headquarters has alerted the public about several Facebook accounts purportedly opened in the name of its Spokesperson, General Chris Olukolade, which are also claiming his willingness to assist unsuspected unemployed people for recruitment into the army and other services at a fee. Military declared Thursday in a […]
By Abdul Gaffar Bello – Former Imo State Governor Ikedi Ohakim has been granted bail by a Federal High Court in Abuja over the alleged money laundering charges against him. The former Governor who was arrested late Tuesday and remanded Wednesday in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), is being arraigned […]
Fresh facts emerged on Thursday why the spokesperson of Bayelsa Peoples Consultative Assembly, Chief Alex Ekiotenne, defected to the All Progressives Congress from the Peoples Democratic Party. A socio-political organization, Bayelsa Democratic Forum, said “Ekiotenne has decided to defect to APC because Governor Dickson turned down his request to hire one of his guest houses […]
*Group Tasks Buhari To Caution Aregbesola Two days after suspected All Progressives Congress (APC) hoodlums known as “State Boys” unleashed terror on anti-Aregbesola’s protesters in Osogbo, some residents of the state capital were again on Thursday attacked over an alleged opposition stance against the governor. The fresh attack took place at a popular newsstand, Makson […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu – Economic activities were on Thursday completely paralysed in Enugu state, as major markers in the metropolis and rural communities were shut down in protest of the recent relocation of Boko Haram prisoners to Anambra State. As at the time of filing this report, AFRICAN EXAMINER gathered that street protest is […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu – At last, Governor Lawrence Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has submitted a list of twenty four commissioner nominees to the state House of Assembly for consideration and confirmation. The list, which was made public on Thursday by the state House of Assembly, indicated that a two time governorship candidate of […]
*Judge Orders Inspection of Electoral Materials *Dismisses Wike’s Motion On Jurisdiction By Ayo Balogun, Abuja – Dr Dakuku Peterside, the Rivers APC Governorship candidate at the April 11, 2015 Governorship election and his party today floored Rivers State Governor, Ezebuwon Nyesom Wike at the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja. The tribunal ordered that […]
A non-governmental organization, Nigeria Against Corruption has come hard on the governor of Rivers State, Chief Nyesom Wike following reports that he allegedly smuggled billions of naira into the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, venue of the ongoing election tribunal to “settle” judges involved in the case. Mr. Tayo Olusola, National coordinator of the group, Nigeria […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA – The entire Okwanga Street, Uselu Quarters in Egor Council Area of Edo State was on Tuesday thrown into tension, after a 45-year-old man, identified as Osayande Ekhator, died during a prayer deliverance session in a Pentecostal church in the area. AFRICAN EXAMINER gathered that the deceased was taken to the church, […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu – The joy of the family of Senator Ayoug Eze on Wednesday, 8th, July 2015, knew no bound, as his daughter, Miss Lotachukwu Eze, graduated in Law in far away university of Reading, United Kingdom (UK). Eze, a former senate committee chairman on information and media, as well as works, represented […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Port Harcourt – The recently kidnapped wife of a Rivers State Peoples Democratic Party chieftain, Mrs Ebire Ejor Ngowah Ejor, has been found dead. Our Correspondent reports that the deceased was abducted on Sunday July 5, by some heavily armed hoodlums in Port Harcourt, the Rivers state capital. The remains the deceased […]
By Niyi Adeyi – The Presidency has fired back at the opposition PDP and its agents over attempt to create unnecessary controversy over the effort by President Muhammadu Buhari to give some relief to state governments and long-suffering public sector workers via bailout. Special Assistant to Buhari on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adeshina in […]
By Nwaorgu Faustinus – Laolu Akande, the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo says President Muhammadu Buhari is deeply concerned about the IDPs and the living conditions in their camps, and that was why he sent Prof Osinbajo to personally assess the situation in some of those […]
By Mustapha Abdul Salaam – The Nigerian Defence Headquarters Wednesday confirmed that troops have arrested the master mind of the Sunday Jos and Zaria bombings at a checkpoint in Gombe. A post by the Headquarters indicated that the military and Department of State Security (DSS) operatives trailed the suspect until he was apprehended while trying […]
By Niyi Adeyi – A Non political organization, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has descended heavily on former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode over the statement linked to him that the renewed bloody attacks by the dreaded Boko Haram militants, is the repercussion of refusal of Nigerians to re-elect his former boss, the immediate past […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen – A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered former Adamawa State Governor, Muritala Nyako as well as his son, Abdul Aziz who are being arraigned for alleged money laundering to be remanded in the custody of the anti-graft body, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Ruling Wednesday, Justice Evoh Chukwu […]
By Eric Ojo – Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) has faulted President Mohammadu Buhari’s decision to grant financial bailout to state governments that are unable to pay civil servants in their respective states across the country. The Centre said the President’s directive to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to provide a loan package ranging […]
By Ayo Balogun – Almost 10 months after the collapse of church building which killed over 116 worshipers and visitors, Lagos Coroner has admitted that the negligence by the authorities of the Synagogue Church of All Nations led to the unfortunate incident. Justice Oyetade Komolafe in his ruling Wednesday, held that consequent upon the criminal […]
Sunday Oliseh is in advanced talks with the Nigerian Football Federation over becoming the new Super Eagles coach. The 40-year-old former midfielder, who captained Nigeria and won 63 caps, is set to be appointed in the coming days. The NFF have acted quickly to fill the vacancy following the sacking of Stephen Keshi on Saturday. […]
