By Abdul Gaffar Bello The Akwa Ibom State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja has ordered a fresh election in 18 out of 31 local government Council areas of the South South state. The Tribunal admitted the plea of the petitioner and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship candidate, Mr. Umana Okon Umana, […]
The Syria’s President, Bashar al-Assad has made a secret visit to Moscow, his first overseas trip since the outbreak of the raging civil war in the Middle East country since 2011. The visit actually took place Tuesday evening, but was not made public until Wednesday, after the visitor, al-Assad returned to Damascus, the Syrian capital. […]
President Muhammadu Buhari has applauded the endless contributions of Mr. Akintola Williams to national progress and development, despite his grand old age of 96. Specifically, President Buhari said the doyen of the accounting profession in Nigeria immense contributions were evident in his lecture series which was established to promote integrity, professionalism and sound corporate governance […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen The Council of State Wednesday approved the appointment of Professor Mahmud Yakubu, as the new substantive Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). After the meeting which approved the new appointment, Sokoko State Governor Aminu Tambuwal, briefed the State House correspondents, explaining that President Muhammadu Buhari’s appointment of Professor Yakubu as […]
Saraki’s Counsel argued that an appeal on the same case was still pending before a court of appeal. The leading Counsel therefore pleaded that the court be allowed to determine the appeal, before the Tribunal proceeds on its trial. The appeal Court Monday announced indefinite postponement on hearing and ruling on Saraki’s appeal before it. […]
The Senate President, Bukola Saraki has arrived the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) Tribunal in continuation of his trial over false declaration of asset and 13 other criminal charges against him. Saraki arrived the Tribunal Wednesday in company of some Senators loyal to him, including his Deputy, Ike Ekweremadu, Senate Leader, Aliyu Ndume, the acting […]
By Ignatius Okpara, Enugu Police in Enugu on Tuesday descended on members of Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), as they fired canisters on the pro-Biafra protesters at the Government House, Enugu. AFRICAN EXAMINER Correspondent reported that dozens of the protesters, including three women were injured in the commotion. They were protesting the detention of the […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen The immediate past Head of Service (HOS) of the Federation Mr. Danladi Kifasi who was relieved of his former position Tuesday had been replaced with Mrs Winifred Ekanem Oyo-Ita. The 51 years old Oyo-Ita, until her appointment was the Permanent Secretary (PS), Federal Ministry of Science and Technology. Sources from the Presidency […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The planned screening of former Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi as ministerial nominee was stalled by the senate Tuesday as the senate cancels Wednesday sitting for its President, Bukola Saraki. Bukola Saraki is expected to appear at the Code of Conduct Tribunal ( CCT) , Wednesday […]
By Niyi Adeyi, with Agency Report The President of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), Shaikh Salman, has announced his intention to contest the FIFA Presidency, in February next year. Salman indicated Tuesday the “senior” figures in the game have prompted him to run for the world highest Football House headship. In his letter to members […]
Oil and Gas company, Springfield Ashburton Limited has again debunked reports circulating in the media, particularly controversial website, Sahara Reporters, linking its MD/CEO, Mr. Kevin Okyere, to corruption in Nigeria’s oil sector under former Petroleum Minister, Mrs. Deziani Alison-Madueke. In a rejoinder to the Sahara Reporters’ story which the website has deliberately not published for […]
By Femi Fani-Kayode – There comes a time in the life of a man when he must be a man and stand up and speak the truth, even where others are too timid and intimidated to do so. By the grace of God I have today reached that point and I will bare my mind […]
The Head of Service of the (HOS) Federation, Mr. Danladi Kifasi has been relieved of his position. Sources from the Presidency Tuesday indicated that the removal has received the blessing of President Muhammadu Buhari. In a letter on the new development, signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Engr. Babachir David […]
By Ignatius Okpara, Enugu Dozens of women drawn from four local government Areas of Enugu State Tuesday staged a protest against incessant cases of rape and destruction of their farm lands by Fulani herdsmen. They therefore, called on the State Government to as a matter of urgency intervene on the matter, especially on rape issue […]
By Abdul Gaffar Bello There is an indication that the immediate past Minister of Interior, Comrade Abba Moro is being investigated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in connection to the tragic death of some job seekers, who died at different centres across the country, during the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) recruitment test. […]
The power play and intrigue in the Bayelsa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) could give way to a major explosion soon except something drastic is done to arrest the situation in the party. Indications to this effect were contained in a joint protest letter sent to President Muhammadu Buhari by the APC […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As senate resumes plenary session Today (Tuesday), strong indications emerged that Rotimi Amaechi and Aisha Abubakar who have petitions against them, will be screened. This followed positive reports, that the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges and Public Petitions is set to present before the senate Tuesday morning […]
By Ignatius Okpara, Enugu The factional General Superintendent of Assemblies of God Church, Rev. Chidi Okoroafor and six of his officials have run into mucky waters, as their members have dragged them before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC), over alleged embezzlement of church funds. Our Correspondent gathered that the petition was submitted to […]
By Ayo Balogun Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday swore in the newly appointed Commissioners and Special Advisers, with a charge on them to work round the clock and ensure that the state fulfills its potentials. Speaking at the well-attended ceremony held at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa Secretariat, Governor Ambode reminded the […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja The Consumer Protection Council (CPC) has concluded arrangements for nationwide sensitization campaign and enforcement activities against smuggled poultry products in Nigeria. The Council’s Director General, Mrs. Dupe Atoki made this disclosure on Monday at a meeting with members of Poultry Association of Nigeria at the Council’s headquarters in Abuja. Mrs. Atoki said […]
