By Ayo Balogun, Lagos BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Lagos State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has berated plan by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode to appeal the judgment of the High Court which nullified the existence of caretakers committees to run the affairs of Local Governments in Lagos State. The party hailed the […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – An Enugu state based commercial sex worker (Ashawo) in Nigeria local parlance, simply identified as Roseline, died weekend after a marathon sex romp with her esteemed customers. Our Correspondent gathered that the incident occurred in a brothel located at Obollo-Afor, in Udenu Council Area of Enugu […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) — President Muhammadu Buhari is billed to leave Abuja Tuesday for New Delhi to participate in the 3rd Summit of the India-Africa Forum which was established in 2008 as the official platform for the advancement of mutually-beneficial relations between India and African nations. Buhari, his Indian counterpart, Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra […]
By Funmilayo Omidiji Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has confirmed his involvement in auto crash Saturday on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, as well as his subsequent trip to Abidjan Cote Ivoire, where he is currently observing the country’s Presidential Elections. In a statement issued Sunday by his aide, Vitalis Ortese, the Office of the former President clarified despite […]
By Prof. R. A. Ipinyomi, University of Ilorin, Nigeria BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – There have been so many versions and opinions about the ongoing ministerial screening by the Senate arm of Nigeria. Some have claimed openly that the approval of at least two of the three senators from each state is a necessary criterion, […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A pressure group within the Kogi State All Progressives Congress (APC) has raised an alarm over an alleged plot by party members from a section of the state to sabotage the chances of the party’s candidate, Prince Abubakar Audu, in the impending Governorship Election in the state. The group, Kogi […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has advocated proper funding of Tennis sports in Nigeria, assuring that it will assist in reviving the game. It is only when the game is given adequate attention like football and other sports that it will start flourishing and make waves in international tournaments, as well […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Rivers State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has reassured the Rivers people and its supporters across the State that notwithstanding the compromised ruling of the election petitions tribunal, nullifying the State Governorship election and ordering for fresh election in the State, Chief Barr. Nyesom […]
By Ayo Balogun BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has reacted to the ruling Saturday, of the Rivers State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, describing the sack of Governor Nyesom Wike of the PDP as a “deadly body blow to impunity and hooliganism”. The National Publicity Secretary, of the party, Alhaji Lai […]
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has condoled with the government and people of Borno and Adamawa States over the deadly attacks that left many dead and injured in the two states this weekend. APC in a statement issued in Lagos Saturday by its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said while even the loss […]
*Urges Security Agents Not To Allow Wike Escape The Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) says it has welcomed the judgement of the State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, which on Saturday, October 24, 2015 afternoon in Abuja annulled the declaration of Chief Nyesom Wike of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the […]
*Wike Heads To Appeal Court The Rivers State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja has nullified the gubernatorial poll held in the state on April 11, 2015. The three-man tribunal chaired by Justice Suleiman Ambrosa nullified the declaration of Nyesom Wike of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), as winner of the controversial election by […]
By Adewale Kupoluyi BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A few days ago, I was watching some legislative proceedings in one of the parliaments in the country when the speaker demanded the response of his colleagues to an important national discourse. In the usual conversation, the presiding had asked for either ayes or nays. After carefully […]
Kwara State Governor, Dr Abdulfatah Ahmed has established a N10m Abdulfatah Ahmed Indigent Student Support Fund in the faculties of Physical Sciences and Life Sciences at his alma mater, the University of Ilorin, Kwara State. Governor Ahmed who announced this at the 40th anniversary and 31st convocation ceremony of the University explained that the support […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Rivers State Chapter of All Progressives Congress, APC, says its earlier warnings that the government of Governor Nyesom Wike would collapse in matter of months have actually come to pass. In a statement signed by Mr Chris Finebone in Port Harcourt Friday and made available to NF-Reports, explained that […]
*Almost Denied Audience BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Two weeks after his death, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timipre Sylva, yesterday paid a belated condolence visit to the widow of former governor, Diepreye Alameyeseigha. The widow was not initially ready to receive him until persuaded to do so, it was learnt. […]
By Abdul Gaffar Bello BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has denied the use of mercenaries in its battle against the Boko Haram terrorists, saying the military has enough trained soldiers to confront them in the North East, without resorting to their help. DHQ Friday disclosed that the military has significantly up-scaled […]
President Muhammadu Buhari said Friday in Abuja that he looks forward to increased bilateral cooperation between Nigeria and Hungary, since both countries have a lot in common. The President said this while receiving the Vice Prime Minister of Hungary, Mr. Zsolt Semjen, at the Presidential Villa. He reiterated his administration would welcome the strengthening and […]
By Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja The Search and Rescue personnel of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) have rescued three crew members and recovered one body from an incident which occurred about 65 miles from shore, just 10 nautical miles south west of the Bonga FPSO near Warri where two vessels; MT Elixir and […]
– Insists on Free, Fair Election in Kogi, Bayelsa Polls BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – In a manner suggesting affirmation of his anti-corruption stance, President Muhammadu Buhari may have rejected a nominee presented by the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva, as a National Commissioner for the Independent National Electoral Commission […]
