By Ganiyu Nasirudeen ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – After some minutes of confusion Monday morning, the controversial National Chairman of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alli Modu sheriff has eventually gained access to the National headquarters of the party in Abuja. Recall, Modu Sheriff with some of his aides were earlier prevented from entering […]
By Seun Adebosin LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday swore-in new sole administrators to take charge of the 20 Local Governments and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the State, with a Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has reassured that his administration would spare nothing to […]
By Niyi Adeyi BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Indications have emerged that the website launched by the Federal Government to receive applications of prospective Nigerians for 500,000 unemployed youths has crashed. The development it was gathered is due to high traffic of the anxious applicants who thronged the website – www.npower.gov.ng, barely a week after it was […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The leadership tussle rocking the opposition Peoples Democratic Party PDP) is far from being over, as the security personnel Monday prevented the controversial National Chairman of the party, Ali Modu Sheriff from gaining entrance into the party’s National secretariat in Abuja. Ahead of the morning mild […]
By Ignatius Okpara, Abakaliki ABAKALIKI, NIGERIA, (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Abakaliki, the Ebonyi state capital, on Sunday suffered another serious disaster, following a heavy down pour that displaced several residents from their homes. AFRICAN EXAMINER learnt that those mostly affected by the rain which lasted for over six hours, were those living close to water channels. While some houses were heavily […]
YENAGOA, BAYELSA STATE (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Bayelsa State Government has commended the gallant efforts of its security team that foiled the kidnap attempt of some expatriate workers in the state late last night. The government in a statement issued Sunday night by the Special Adviser on Security to the Governor, Boma Spero Jack, said the kidnappers came in a speed boat […]
LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested an ex-convict for allegedly robbing a Portuguese couple in traffic around Ijora area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria. The suspect, Samuel Meme, 22, from Delta State, an erstwhile scrap metal collector before venturing into robbery, […]
…Says Further Delays Will Not Be Tolerated Bayelsa State Governor, Mr. Henry Seriake Dickson has expressed dismay over the delay in the payment of salaries to workers in the State, despite his directive to that effect. The Governor, who frowned at the situation has, therefore, directed the Head of Service, the Accountant – General and […]
This day, June 12 will always be remembered by those who have defied the culture of silence and conspiracy against a significant moment in Nigerian history, to remind us of how today, 23 years ago, the battle against the exit of the military from power was fought at the ballot by a determined Nigerian people. […]
By Ayo Balogun LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Afenifere Renewal Group (ARG) has called on the Federal Government (FG) to release the official result of the June 12 1993 Presidential Election, which was won by late Chief M.K.O Abiola. In a press statement signed by its chairman, Hon. Olawale Oshun, to commemorate the 23rd anniversary of the […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Saturday approved the appointment of new sole administrators expected to oversee the 20 Local Governments and 37 Local Council Development Areas in the State. In a statement issued on Saturday by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tunji Bello, Governor Ambode would […]
By Ignatius Okpara, Enugu ENUGU, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Enugu State Police command has clarified that there was no attack by Fulani herdsmen at Akpakume Nze community in Udi council Area of the state on Thursday, June 9, 2016, as alleged in some quarters. The Police affirmed that no tension in Enugu whatsoever over […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed shock over the death of former Super Eagles Coach Amodu Shaibu. Atiku stated in his condolence message Saturday that it was shocking Late Shaibu, four-time coach of the Super Eagles and NFF Technical Director, has passed on just a few days after Stephen […]
Another former Super Eagles Coach, Amodu Shuaibu is dead. He was 58 years old. This is coming barely 3 days after an ex-coach of the Eagles Stephen Keshi died suddenly in his home in Benin city, Nigeria. Until his death, Amodu Shuaibu was the Technical Director of Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, appointed in May 2013. […]
…Dickson Lauds UK, UN, Other Partners Over Ogoni Clean YENAGOA, BAYELSA STATE (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The United Kingdom has indicated its preparedness to enhance security in the Niger Delta through job creation and tackling environmental pollution. The country also pledged to seek ways of boosting the economy of the Niger Delta region. The British High […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu Nigeria ENUGU, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ex-chairman of Nkanu East council Area of Enugu State Pastor Sam Iyiogwe, has called for a thorough investigation into the role of some prominent individuals who allegedly fueled and sponsored the protracted Oruku/Umuode communal war which claimed scores of lives and lasted for over 20 […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Today, the World Champion, Mohammed Ali will be laid to eternal rest. Exactly a week ago, the greatest sportsperson ever, was eternally knocked out. He was the world champion on and off the ring fighting and winning bouts against injustice, racism, religious discrimination and warmongering. He became the very symbol of what was […]
ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi Adeosun, has hinted about the Federal Government (FG) plans to relocate some of its Ministries, Agencies and Departments (MDA) into some of just recovered looted properties. The Minister disclosed this Friday in Abuja while briefing journalists after the Steering Committee of the Efficiency Unit meeting. […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Family, friends and fans from different parts of the world are set to pay their last respect and bid farewell to the world boxing icon Muhammad Ali in his US home city of Louisville, Kentucky. A procession is billed to take Ali’s body past key sites in his life, ahead […]
PARIS, FRANCE (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As Euro 2016 kicks off, French President Francois Hollande has warned against attempts to disrupt the football Championship with strike action. Hollande late Thursday, amidst strike threat by the train drivers, appealed for cooperation of every stakeholder. “I appeal to everyone’s sense of responsibility because if the state must do […]
