Purveyors of a rift between the President and All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader Asiwaju Bola Tinubu were told last night to stop their speculations. Tinubu said there was no truth in the speculations of a rift between them, adding that they understand each other. Tinubu spoke with State House correspondents after joining representatives of […]
By Ayo Balogun – Worried by the danger posed by the activities of illegal operators of patent medicine and pharmaceutical stores in Lagos, the State government through its Taskforce on Fake, Counterfeit and Unwholesome Processed Foods has sealed no fewer than 29 illegal pharmacies and chemists across the state. Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of […]
Nasa’s New Horizons spacecraft has made the first visit to Pluto, speeding past at 14km per second. Earlier, the space agency released the most detailed picture yet as it hurtled towards the dwarf planet on Tuesday. The probe was set to grab more images and other data as it passed just 12,500km from the little […]
The Dangote Foundation last weekend commenced distribution of relief materials to internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Yobe, Adamawa and Borno states, in the spirit of the holy month of Ramadan. The initiative according to the Managing Director of Dangote Foundation, Zouera Youssoofou, aligns with the Dangote Foundation key objective of positively impacting the communities we […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja – After misleading the general public that President Mohammadu Buhari could appoint substantive Service Chiefs without confirmation of Senate, the Senate President, Bukola Saraki said their appointment will still be confirmed by the senate on resumption next week. Saraki had on Monday evening few hours after the appointment of the service chiefs, […]
By Ignatius Okpara, Asaba – The Delta State Police Command has arrested a policewoman, simply identified as Sergeant Helen for allegedly killing her ex-husband, Kelechi Aririguzo, also a Police Officer. AFRICAN EXAMINER gathered that the deceased was killed when he visited Helen’s residence at Umuokwe community to see his daughter. Our Correspondent learnt that late […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu – The Enugu State House of Assembly on Tuesday cleared and confirmed all the twenty-four commissioner nominees sent to it by last week by Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi. Speaker of the House, Hon. Edward Ubosi, explained that the confirmation of the nominees, was based on their performance on the floor of the […]
By Abdul Gaffar Bello – The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has made public, the cut off mark for candidates seeking admission into the Nigeria higher institutions in the coming academic session. JAMB Registrar, Dibu Ojerinde disclosed at a press conference Tuesday in Abuja that the cut-off point for degree candidates is 180, while […]
By ayo balogun – Following the ongoing fasting by the Muslims expected to end this weekend, the Federal government has declared Friday, July 17 as well as Monday, 20, 2015 as public holidays to mark the end of the annual rite. The declaration is contained in a statement issued Tuesday, by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry […]
The League Management Company has named the yet-to-be-unveiled Highest Goal Scorer trophy for the Nigeria Professional Football League after Super Eagles legend Rashidi Yekini. LMC Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, said in a statement that the decision to name the trophy after the late striker was made by the board in order to immortalise the player […]
The United States has warned its citizens in Kenya that there is a risk of that President Obama’s visit next week could be a “target for terrorists”. It singles out the Global Entrepreneurship Summit in the capital, Nairobi, which opens on 24 July which Mr Obama is due to address. “As with all large public […]
Iran and six major world powers reached a nuclear deal on Tuesday, capping more than a decade of on-off negotiations with an agreement that could potentially transform the Middle East. Under the deal, sanctions imposed by the United States, European Union and United Nations would be lifted in return for Iran agreeing long-term curbs on […]
President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Abuja urged the newly appointed Service Chiefs to help him rebuild the reputation of the Armed Forces and the nation. Addressing them shortly after their appointments were announced, the President also called on them to show utmost commitment to their new duties. “All of you, including the National Security Adviser, […]
The Ojodu Local Council Development Area of Lagos State on Monday apprehended a middle-aged man in Ogba area, Innocent Nwevo, with 47 kegs of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) otherwise known as Petrol. Executive Secretary of the Council, Mallam Ahmed Moyosore Jaji, said a combined team of members of the Caretaker Committee and Men of the […]
By Ayo Balogun – The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to use his good offices and leadership to instruct appropriate government agencies to begin a thorough and effective investigation into allegation of corruption and denial of entitlement and allowances under the Niger Delta Presidential Amnesty Programme. In the petition […]
Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has accused the former Minister of Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala of illegally taking $1 billion from the federation account to prosecute the re-election bid of former President Goodluck Jonathan. Speaking at a seminar organized by the Edo State government for Permanent Secretaries, Directors and Deputy Directors, the governor said […]
By Niyi Adeyi – Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasiru El-Rufai has condemned the misconducts that characterized the country’s oil giant, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), advocated for its scrap and replacement with more efficient outfit. El-Rufai condemnation was made Monday at the 2015 Wole Soyinka annual media lecture. The former FCT Minister stressed that, […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed new Service Chiefs, National Security Adviser and Director of Military Intelligence. Those appointed are as follows: Major-General Abayomi Gabriel Olonisakin – Chief of Defence Staff; Major-General T.Y. Buratai – Chief of Army Staff Rear Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas – Chief of Naval Staff Air Vice Marshal Sadique Abubakar – Chief […]
President Mohammadu Buhari on Monday relieved the Service Chiefs and the National Security Adviser, NSA of their appointment with immediate effect. Those affected are Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh, Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Kenneth Minimah, Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Adesola Amosun and Chief of Naval Staff, Rear […]
Having worked closely with Obasanjo, a man many love to loathe, Oronsaye does not enjoy the goodwill of majority. This is partly because of the role he played in the exposure of fraud in pension administration at the office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation. This is the more reason he […]
