BORNO, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian Army Wednesday confirmed that Operation Crackdown – troops of 25 Brigade Damboa in conjunction with Civilian JTF deployed in one of the blocking positions at Baale, near Damboa rescued Amina Ali, one of the abducted Chibok Secondary School girls and a suspected Boko Haram terrorist, Mohammed Hayatu. The […]
President Muhammadu Buhari said Wednesday in Abuja that corruption was largely responsible for the inability of the Nigerian military to quickly defeat Boko Haram. While giving audience to the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Dr. Ahmed El-Tayeb, President Buhari said that the loss of 14 local government areas to Boko Haram had greatly tarnished the reputation […]
By Ignatius Okpara, Enugu ENUGU, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nationwide strike called by the comrade Ayuba Wabba led faction of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) over the recent hike in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also called petrol; new Minimum Wage, among other demands Wednesday was a failure in Enugu State, as […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Chinese businessman Dr Tony Xia has indicated interest to buy relegated Aston Villa for £60m. The deal which is subject to Football League endorsement, will involve the new Xia taking over 100 per cent ownership of the club. The latest development followed decision by the American billionaire Randy Lerner, who […]
LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A mother and her baby have been rescued from committing suicide by jumping into the Lagoon in Lagos, Nigeria. The operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) prevented the mother of four from committing suicide by jumping into the Lagoon with a 12-month old baby on Tuesday evening. The 27 […]
As Ayuba Waba NLC Threatens To Ground Air Flight Thursday By Niyi Adeyi With Agency Report LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The nationwide strike called Wednesday by Comrade Ayuba Waba-led Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to protest against the new pump price Preminum Motor Spirit (PMS) – petrol, was a total flop in Lagos State, as […]
BORNO, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – One of the over 200 Chibok Secondary school girls, abducted over two years ago has been found in Sambisa forest, Borno State. The girl, identified as Amina Ali according to BBC was reportedly identified by a civilian fighter and member of Civilian Joint Task Force (JTF) – a vigilante group […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Bayelsa State Governor Hon. Seriake Dickson, has expressed determination to stem the tide of violence, criminality and brigandage by persons within and outside the state, saying their days are numbered. A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Iworiso-Markson, said he gave the warning during a meeting with traditional rulers, […]
ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – National Industrial Court (NIC) has ordered the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) to shelve its planned industrial action slated for Wednesday, to protest against the new pump price fuel. The order which is renewable after seven days followed an ex-parte motion filed by the Attorney General […]
By Eric Ojo The South African Government is poised to implement its proposed policies that enable foreign students to apply for permanent residence seamlessly once they have graduated from a South African university. The government is set to launch such initiatives in the next few weeks and it is basically an exemption to allow graduate […]
Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) are considered pivotal to national development, However, to what extent do they play this role in ensuring the sustainable economic growth of the nation, especially at a time when the Nigerian government is looking to diversify its income stream. Presently, there are many SME entrepreneurs with a myriad of […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – About 31 athletes from six sports are likely to be ban from competing at the forthcoming Olympic games, otherwise referred to as Rio 2016. Olympic Chiefs gave the hint after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) retested 454 selected doping samples from the 2008 Games in Beijing, China. The IOC confirmed […]
Lagos, Nigeria, 17 May, 2016 – United Bank for Africa PLC, the leading pan Africa banking group, with operations in 19 African countries and presence in the London, Paris and New York, is pleased to announce the following executive management appointments, subject to the approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria: Ayo Liadi; Oliver Alawuba; […]
YENAGOA, BAYELSA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor of Bayelsa State, Henry Seriake Dickson said on Tuesday in Yenagoa that resurgence of violence in the Niger Delta region would compound the developmental and environmental challenges facing the area. He, therefore, cautioned youth groups in the Niger Delta region not to resort to violence and destruction of national […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Senate has unanimously rejected the Bill seeking to criminalise frivolous petitions in the media, following public outcry and condemnations that had trailed the legislation since last year November when it was introduced on the floor of the Senate. The Bill titled: ” The Frivolous Petitions ( Prohibition) […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Senate on Tuesday gave the Federal Government tactical support on recent hike of fuel price across the country, just as it sympathized with Nigerians on attendant hardships being faced as a result of the action. Pump price of petrol was last week Wednesday increased by the Petroleum […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Abakaliki ABAKALIKI, EBONYI STATE (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Ebonyi state police command has confirmed a deadly rival cult clash in the state which claimed the life of one Christopher Egwu, in a beer parlour and left dozens critically injured. George Okafor, the state Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, who confirmed the incident, […]
BALTIMORE, MD *AFRICAN EXAMINER) – With the country moving to its new capital Abuja, the late General Mamman .J. Vatsa wrote: “Keep your new Capital City; It’s too much of a great pity. I am rushing back to my Lagos; Where everyone’s a big boss” One of the big bosses in Lagos was charismatic Ademola […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja Senate President, Bukola Saraki, on Monday called for more powers for the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament, if the aim of the subregion to achieve full integration is to be realized. Saraki made the call in his speech at the opening of the First Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS […]
By Ayo Balogun LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday declared that the State has officially joined the league of Oil-producing States in Nigeria following the discovery of crude oil by Tunde Folawiyo Petroleum Company Limited in Badagry. Ambode, who made the declaration when the management of the company […]
