Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja The Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba on Tuesday the National Leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to visit the Republic of Cuba. The invitation was conveyed during a courtesy visit on Tuesday by the Cuban Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Carlos Trejo Sosa the APC National Chairman, Chief […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja The Federal Government of Nigeria on Monday declared that the alleged Fulani herdsmen killing their host communities in recent time in the country are not Nigerians, let alone being the usual Fulani herdsmen known for cattle rearing and roving grazing in the country. This was even as it disclosed that it has […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Senate President, Bukola Saraki has given the Joint Senate Committee on Special Duties, Establishment and Public Service up till May 25, 2016 to complete work on the North East Development Commission (NEDC) Bill and report back to plenary. Saraki who gave the charge while declaring open a […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The relative peace in the health sector appears to be shaky as the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) warms up for a nationwide strike which begins from 8:00 am tomorrow (Wednesday.) Speaking on recurrent crisis in the nation’s health sector, especially among health professionals, NARD blamed non-medical practitioners. The […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Dakuku Peterside has said that the Agency is on a mission of self recovery towards the actualization of its core mandate for the benefit of the nation’s maritime sector and the country as a whole. The DG who said […]
By Ignatius Okpara EBONYI, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EAXMINER) – The entire Nkwegu community near Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital was on Monday thrown into pandemonium, as no fewer than 200 naked women from Afikpo-South council Area of the state staged a protest over the alleged continued detention of the President General of the community, Mr. Ndubuisi […]
US President Barack Obama is set to break the record of American Presidency, as he is billed to visit Hiroshima, Japan later this month, since 1945 the city was hit by the world super power. Obama who is the first US Leader to visit the city since the sad event which claimed 140,000 lives scheduled […]
OSUN, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian Deputy Speaker, Hon. Lasun Yusuf will be among the alumnus of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Osun State, expected to brainstorm on sustainable national development, this Saturday, May 14, 2016. on Saturday May 14, leads other prominent alumnus of Obafemi Awolowo University, Osun State to brainstorm on sustainable national development. […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside has said that the Agency is on a mission of self recovery towards the actualization of its core mandate for the benefit of the nation’s maritime sector and the country as a […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – In line with the Legislative Agenda approved by the Senate, its President, Bukola Saraki has announced the intention of the upper legislative chamber to inaugurate an Independent Transparency and Delivery Commission to review and improve the oversight systems and tools of the Senate. Saraki said the Commission […]
By Seun Adebosin BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Contrary to report of amnesty credited to it, the Nigerian Defence Headquaters (DHQ) has faulted media reports that it has granted amnesty to 800 Boko Haram terrorists. DHQ in a statement issued Tuesday decleared that the story has no “iota of truth in it” as it has […]
LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – History repeated itself when an overzealous female fan of young talented singer, Patoranking, surged forward at an event and demanded from him an autograph on her breast. Patoranking on his own took the drama far, when he posted the picture on his Instagram account with a caption: “She said sign […]
By Ayo Balogun, Abuja ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Central Bank of Nigeria has said it has begun investigation into questionable financial transactions in some commercial banks. A statement issued by the bank’s acting Director, Corporate Communications, Mr Isaac Okorafor, on Monday, said the apex bank is working in collaboration with law enforcement agencies […]
By Ignatius Okpara, Ayo Afolabi BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Heavily armed policemen Monday took over the premises of the crisis-ridden Edo State House of Assembly to avert possible breakdown of law and order by the lawmakers. Our Correspondent observed that no fewer than 10 police Hilux patrol vans as well as an Armoured Personnel […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – There is anger in the land. The horrific massacre of people in the Ukpabi Nimbo Community in the Uzo-Uwani, Enugu State has put the country on the boil. Coming on the heels of similar attacks in parts of the country, Fulani leaders in the area had alerted the inhabitants that […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – UEFA President Michel Platini will soon resign his position as the Head of European Football’s governing body after failing to have a six-year ban from football upturned. A Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) panel reduced the ban to four years on Monday. Following the judgement, the 60-year-old football star […]
By Niyi Adeyi LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of the man; Lekan Shonde who allegedly killed his wife, Ronke. The State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Dolapo Badmos, Monday confirmed that the suspect has been tracked down and will be subsequently transferred to the State’s Department of […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Impeachment plot against the embattled Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has taken a confusing dimension. The new twist is on the account of the acting Speaker of the Brazilian Lower House, Waldir Maranhao’s annulment of a vote in the House on April 17, 2016 which allowed the impeachment proceedings to extend […]
By Seun Adebosin PORT HARCOURT, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Rivers State Police Command has confirmed killing of five of its men by some unknown gunmen early Monday morning. The State’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Mr. Ahmad Muhammad who made the confirmation, explained that the late Policemen were ambushed around 3.00am, along the popular East-West […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja ENUGU, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Senate was on Monday told by the Director – General of the National Emergency Management Agency ( NEMA), Alhaji Sani Sidi that not less than 800 repentant Boko Haram militants are currently undergoing vocational skills training in form of amnesty under the supervision of the office […]
