By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Port Harcourt The All progressive Grand Alliance APGA candidate for Phalga federal constituency in the rerun polls in Rivers state, Barrister Brave Nwobo, has expressed disappointment over the late arrival of electoral materials in parts of the state. Addressing newsmen at his Elekahi ward 19, the APGA flag bearer, said “this non […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Port Harcourt Ahead of today (saturday) rerun election in Rivers state, South- South Nigeria, the Deputy Commissioner of Police in-charge of Operations, Sotonye Wakama, has accused politicians in state of hiding criminals and cultists in various hotels in the state capital with the hope to use them to rig the poll. He, […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Port Harcourt The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, says it is fully set for today’s (saturday) rerun election in Rivers state, as it commenced distribution of election materials to the 23 local government areas in State on friday after receiving the sensitive materials from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Our Correspondent […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Ministry of Finance on Friday confirmed the indefinite suspension of the Executive Secretary/Director General of The Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD), Mrs. Nellie Mayshak and three other senior staff of the directorate. Mayshak was placed on suspension by the Honourable Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun and a director from […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Port Harcourt The political stage is now fully set for Saturday’s rerun election in River state, South- South Nigeria, just as the entire state capital, Port Harcourt,and environ have been saturated with heavy security presence. AFRICAN EXAMINER correspondent, Ignatius Okpara, covering the exercise, reports that the election is to hold in the […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen Following the fresh motion he filed before the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Senate President, Bukola Saraki will know his fate March 24, 2016 on the legality or otherwise of the false assets declaration suit against him before the special court. CCT Chairman, Justice Danladi Umar gave the ruling Friday after listening […]
The Nigerian First Lady, Mrs. Aisha Buhari has reaffirmed the need for National rebirth. Speaking in Abuja Thursday at the official launch of “Nigeria Rebirth Art Project”, the wife of the President declared that the project had become necessary as the country is currently faced with many challenges. Mrs Buhari who is the Grand Patron […]
Philippe Coutinho’s brilliant solo goal killed Manchester United’s hopes of a Europa League comeback and sent Liverpool into the last eight in comfort at Old Trafford. Jurgen Klopp’s side were protecting a two-goal lead from the first leg at Anfield but Anthony Martial’s 32nd-minute penalty offered United brief hope after he was fouled by Nathaniel […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Whatever problem we may have in Nigeria at this or any other time, this country is sustained by the fact that we are indeed a very special people. We have been described as the happiest people on earth, we have also described ourselves as resilient, gifted and determined, and in […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The joy of Mr. Adeyemi Aderogba, a patient being treated for kidney failure at the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH), Kano, Kano State, knew no bounds yesterday (15th March, 2016) when he was presented a cheque for the sum of N2.5million to perform a scheduled kidney transplant at the hospital, […]
*Says Wike, PDP Should be Held Responsible Dr. Dakuku Peterside, governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC in Rivers State has condemned the unfortunate death of a Major in the Nigerian Army and two other soldiers in Abonnema, headquarters of Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of the state. Peterside who spoke in Port Harcourt, […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja A bill on amendment of electoral act seeking for legalization of usuage of the card reader in electoral process, has scaled second reading in the Senate. Senators were divided on the bill, while those in support of the bill, said the amendment should be carried out without any delay as a way […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Bayelsa State Government on Thursday inaugurated a 9-member Petroleum Task Force, with the mandate to monitor the activities of petroleum marketers, in line with best practices. Governor Seriake Dickson, who gave the charge to members of the task force in Yenagoa, said they were also saddled with the responsibility […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Ado Ekiti A very dangerous dimension was on Thursday added to the crisis between the Department of State Security, DSS and the Ekiti State government, as the State government alleged that the detained lawmaker, Hon Afolabi Akanni has died in custody. Briefing reporters at the government house, the commissioner for Information, Lanre Ogunsuyi […]
By Ayo Balogun, Lagos BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Thursday approved the immediate re-opening of Mile 12 Market which was shut following a violent clash which led to loss of lives and property. The Governor, in a statement by the State’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A Coalition of women in Enugu state has tongue lashed the Nigerian senate over its rejection of the Gender equality bill The women, operating under the auspices of Gender Equality Movement (GEM), described the action as quite unfortunate. In her reaction on the decision, the state […]
By Ibrahim Modibbo BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – In Rivers state, things have fallen apart. Under Governor Nyesom Wike, Rivers is speedily drifting into a state of anarchy. Political marauders and serial killers are on the prowl, as human heads have now become trophies and souvenirs of electoral value. While ideas based on superior knowledge […]
…As Appropriation Committees Fail to Submit Report Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja The National Assembly has once again postponed the passage of the 2016 budget till next week, as the Joint Appropriation Committee of both chambers failed to keep its promise of laying the report of the budget for deliberation and passage today. The Joint Appropriation Committees […]
President Muhammed Buhari, Wednesday in Abuja, expressed his support for the International Atomic Energy Agency, IAEA for Nigeria’s aspiration to generate electricity using nuclear energy. While receiving the Director-General of the agency, Mr. Yukiya Amano, in the company of the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo and some Ministers, Mr. President said he was happy that […]
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Abayomi Gabriel Olonisakin has reaffirmed the Nigerian Armed Forces commitment to partner with any country in the African sub-region to fight terrorism and militant group to a standstill. Olonisakin gave the assurance when student officers of Kenyan Defence Staff College led by their Deputy Commandant, Brigadier General SM […]
