BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The traditional ruler of Peremabiri community, Chief Progress Never Die, who was shot at close range by the suspected militant group led by Eris Paul a.k.a Ogunboss during the rescheduled Bayelsa State governorship election in Southern Ijaw will be flown abroad for further medical treatment. Meanwhile, the death toll of […]
By Abdul Gaffar Bello BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has prosecuted the detained National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh over alleged financial crimes. Metuh who has been in custody of the EFCC since January 5, was charged with seven counts charge, including alleged money laundering. He was accused of […]
By Ignatius Okpara, Enugu The Arch Bishop of Enugu Ecclesiastical Province of the Anglican Communion, His Grace, Most Rev. (Dr.) Emmanuel Chukwuma, has urged the Federal Government (FG) to urgently address critical issues that necessitated the ongoing agitation for a Sovereign State of Biafra by some Igbo groups. He held that the unity of Nigeria […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen In what looks like a direct admittance of the earlier allegation over the missing of 2016 proposed budget, from the upper Legislative Chamber, the Senate Thursday declared it will not honour any other version of the financial bill, except the one presented to the joint session of the National Assembly (NASS) in […]
By Niyi Adeyi A Federal High Court in Lagos has issued a bench warrant on the ex-Niger Delta Militants Leader, Government Ekpemupolo, aka, Tompolo as well as ordered the Nigeria Police to make him available in the court. Tompolo alongside former Director General (DG) of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Patrick Akpobolokemi […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Terrorists laid siege to the heart of Indonesia’s capital on Thursday with a four-hour gun and bomb assault that left seven people dead and 10 others wounded, officials said. Several attackers waged armed battles with police around a busy shopping and movie theater complex in downtown Jakarta and there were […]
By Prof R. A. Ipinyomi, University of Ilorin, Nigeria Certain individuals have ignored God, though in their minds they must know that God has always been there, somewhere. But where and why can God not be caught on camera? Because of the unseen nature many peopke prefer living a reckless and selfish life denouncing him; […]
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant Gen. Tukur Buratai, has confirmed the establishment of new Nigerian Army Divisions – 8 and 6 in the North East and South South zones of the country. Gen. Buratai, made the confirmation while delivering a lecture titled “Nigerian Army: Challenges and Future Perspectives” at the National Defence College, Abuja. […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Seriake Dickson on Wednesday said his re-election did not only save the Ijaw nation and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from ridicule but also proved abortive all efforts aimed at turning Nigeria into a one party nation-state. Also saved from ridicule, according to him, is ex-President […]
Arsenal had their advantage at the top of the Premier League cut after Joe Allen’s late equaliser gave Liverpool a deserved point in an Anfield thriller. Olivier Giroud’s second-half strike – his second of the night and 18th of the season – looked to have put the Gunners on course for a crucial victory, but […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The cable news channel Al Jazeera America, which debuted in 2013 to great fanfare when it promised to cover American news soberly and seriously, will be shutting down by the end of April. The move was announced at a companywide meeting on Wednesday. In a memo to the staff, Al […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Bayelsa State Executive Council has approved the 2016 fiscal estimate tagged, “Budget of Transition”, with emphasis on the completion of the ongoing developmental projects across the three senatorial districts. This was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday night by the Chief Press Secretary Governor Henry Seriake Dickson of […]
By Eric Ojo, Abuja BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Rotary International, a global network of volunteer leaders dedicated to tackling the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges has donated the sum of $15 million to support polio eradication efforts in 5 African countries. Rotary’s commitment and work improves lives at both the local and international levels, […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of Health, Professor Isaac Adewole has announced the death of one confirmed Lassa fever victim at National Hospital, Abuja. The Minister who made the announcement at the National Hospital Abuja Wednesday evening also called on Health workers at all levels to be more vigilant and look out for […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja The Senate has reversed itself on the committee it set up to search for the alleged missing 2016 proposed budget. Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi Wednesday denied that no statement made by any Senator during the day’s plenary on that could be interpreted to mean an […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja The House of Representatives has directed the Federal Ministry of Health, National Center for Disease Control and other relevant agencies to intensify efforts toward eradicating the Lassa fever, which has so far claimed the lives of over 41 people. The House urged the Federal Government (FG) to ensure adequate provision of funds […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja The Deputy Senate President and Chairman, Senate Committee on the Review of the 1999 Constitution, Ike Ekweremadu, has given assurance on early completion of the constitution amendment exercise. He gave the assurance Wednesday, during the inauguration of the Committee by the Senate President, Bukola Saraki. Senator Ekweremadu said although the successful amendment […]
By Niyi Adeyi The Federal Executive Council (FEC) Wednesday approved the sum of $200 Million loan requested by the Lagos State from the World Bank. Information and Culture Minister, Alhaji Lai Mohammed as well as his Power, Works and Housing counterpart, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, made this public after the FEC weekly meeting in Abuja. The […]
By Ignatius Okpara, Enugu BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Less than a week the ex- Governor of old Anambra State and Chieftain of the opposition Peoples Democratic party (PDP) in Enugu state, Senator Jim Nwobodo and other stalwarts of the party defected to the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC), there are strong indications that more […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The dust raised by alleged missing of the 2016 budget bill recently presented to the National Assembly (NASS) by President Muhammadu Buhari is yet to settle, as the Senate Wednesday set up a committee to search for the proposed financial document. The latest development followed a point […]
