Photo News: Nigeria’s President Buhari arrives Washington, DC on Sunday, July 19, 2015 to meet with President Barack Obama

Opinion: The Hypocrisy In Sallah Homage In South East

By Muhammad Ajah – It pains and true patriots writhe in fury when we talk of Nigeria’s unity and secularity, but governors of the South East continue to marginalize the Muslims and institute overt political exclusion against them. That is why one may need to query the relevance of the Muslims’ visits to the governors […]

Osun PDP Alleges Plot To Sack State Workers

Osun state chapter of the People’s Democratic Party on Sunday said it has uncovered plot by Osun state government to retrench no less than 10, 000 out of the acclaimed 21,000 workers in its employment. The modalities to be adopted to downsize according to PDP is being handled by a stalwart of All Progressive Congress, […]

Why Bayelsa Not Owing Workers’ Salaries –Dickson

By Collins Amadi, African Examiner – Combination of prudence and selfless dedication among other key factors have been identified as the reasons why Bayelsa State Government is not owing workers as well as pensioners’ salaries. Except the challenge of gratuity payment which has been on for about a decade, the South South State is not […]

South Africa President, Zuma Hospitalized For Gallstones Removal

By Agency Reporter – The South African (SA) President, Jacob Zuma was Saturday hospitalized when he went for a scheduled procedure to remove gallstones. Sources from the SA Presidency indicated that the gallstones were discovered about two months ago, during one of the Zuma’a routine medical check-up. Similarly, a statement from the President’s office confirmed […]

Dossier of Jonathan’s Corrupt Deals Not From Me -Okonjo-Iweala

By Collins Amadi – Former Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of Economy, Dr. Mrs Ngozi Okonjo Iweala has denied the media reports, alleging she had handed over to President Muhammadu Buhari, “Dossier of Corrupt Deals” by the immediate past administration. In a statement issued by her Media Adviser, Paul C Nwabuikwu, the ex-Minister replied […]

Why We Raided Sambo Dasuki’s Houses –DSS

By Ayo Balogun – The Department of state security service (DSS) has explained why its officials raided homes of the imme­diate past NSA, Mohammed Sambo DASUKI accusing him of planning to commit treasonable felony against the Nigerian State. In a statement signed by Tony Opuiyo and released to the press on Saturday, the DSS added […]

D’banj dedicates MAMA awards to Don Jazzy

Singer-songwriter, harmonica player, and businessman, Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo (D’Banj) who won the maiden MAMA Evolution awards, has dedicated the prestigious prize to his former business partner and producer, Don Jazzy, who is the boss of Mavin Records. The Evolution category is meant for established artistes who have made a huge impact on the African music […]

Jonathan’s CSO Nabbed by SSS Over Scam, Embarks On Hunger Strike

By Ganiyu Nasirudeen – The Chief Security Officer (CSO) to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Mr. Gordon Obua has been arrested and held by the State Security Service (SSS). Obua, it was learnt was nabbed in connection with his misconducts, including movement of the huge security sum and oil theft, which occurred during the immediate past […]

E’Guinea Hold Super Falcons To 1-1 Draw In Abuja

The Super Falcons on Saturday in Abuja struggled to a 1-1 draw with Equatorial Guinea in the first leg match of their 2016 Olympic Games qualifying fixture. In the match played at the National Stadium’s main bowl, the Falcons really struggled to stamp their authority and put the match under control. With the visitors threatening […]

Defectors To APC Are Traitors To Ijaw Nation – Bayelsa PDP

*Says They Lack Electoral Value And Never With Us The People’s Democratic Party in Bayelsa State on Saturday in Yenagoa, described as “traitors and enemies of the Ijaw nation”, those who defected to the All Progressives Congress, (APC). Reacting to the defection the State Secretary of PDP, Keku Godspower, tongue lashed the defected PDP members, […]

“Buhari Wants To Send Jonathan To Prison”

A coalition of Niger-Delta activists under the aegis of Vanguards of Nigeria’s Democracy on Saturday said it has uncovered clandestine moves by President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress to probe the administration of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan and send him to prison on trumped-up charges. A statement issued by the spokesperson of VND, Mr. […]

Bayelsa: Brass Attains Oil And Gas Free Zone Status

*Bayelsa Pledges Collaboration *Sets Up Committee For A Detailed Plan Of Acton The Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson says, the State Government will set up a committee to collaborate with the management of the Oil and Gas free zone Authority of Nigeria to work out a detailed plan of action for the take off […]

Kidnappers, Rapists, Invade, Terrorize Imo Community

By Ignatius Okpara, Owerri – Resident of Eg­belu Nguru com­munity in Ngor Okpala Council Area of Imo State are now living in perpetual fear and apprehension, following alleged invasion of the area by suspected kidnappers and rapists. AFRICAN EXAMINER gathered that the development had made some of the villagers to flee the community, especially young […]

Kidnappers, Rapists, Invade, Terrorize Imo Community

By Ignatius Okpara, Owerri – Resident of Eg­belu Nguru com­munity in Ngor Okpala Council Area of Imo State are now living in perpetual fear and apprehension, following alleged invasion of the area by suspected kidnappers and rapists. AFRICAN EXAMINER gathered that the development had made some of the villagers to flee the community, especially young […]

ANALYSIS – Defence Chief: Fayose’s Appreciation To Buhari; Indeed, ‘It’s A Small World’

By Tajudeen Balogun, Head, African Examiner, Nigeria Bureau – Expectedly, the appointment of the new Service Chiefs has evoked mixed reactions from Nigerians. But notably among the trailing comments was the appreciation by the Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose to President Muhammadu Buhari on the appointment of his kinsman, Major-General Abayomi Gabriel Olonishakin as the […]

OPINION: PDP And Abia Tribunal Case Withdrawal’s Request To Alex Otti

By Nnanna Ijomah – It has been a common practice in Political circles for politicians to float an idea, a concept or proposal through a third party and if the proposal fails to generate public support or acceptance, deny they had anything to do with it. So it is, with the recent brouhaha in Abia […]

Corruption: Igbo Student Leaders Move Against Ex-Abia Governor Orji Kalu

*Petition EFCC, ICPC, Code of Conduct Bureau. By Ignatius Okpara, Enugu – Leaders of Igbo students in various institutions of higher learning in Nigeria, under the aegis of “Association of Igbo student leaders” have petitioned the Economic And Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Independent Corrupt Practices And Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) calling for the speedy […]

Bayelsans Clamour For Four More Years For Governor Dickson


By Daniel Iworiso-Markson – Four more years! This is the rising crescendo as Bayelsans and friends of Bayelsa call on Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson to come out quickly to re-contest for the position of Governor of Bayelsa State after a first term of uncommon leadership and unprecedented development that is changing the state for good.
Indeed […]

Enugu House Of Assembly Empowers Ugwuanyi To Convert N7.9b Loan To FG Bond

By Ignatius Okpara, Enugu – Disturbed by the debt burden inherited by the Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi-led administration, the Enugu State House of Assembly has authorised the state government to restructure commercial bank loans obtained by the previous administration into Federal Government bonds. The loan covered by the motion is seven billion, nine hundred and five […]