ONDO, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Caretaker Committee Chairman of Okitipupa local Government area of Ondo opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Evangelist Niyi Pirisola has been assassinated. The PDP Chieftain was said to be killed early hours of Friday, while returning home from a vigil. The late politician lived at Ilutitun, in Osooro area of […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Regardless of official confirmation by the country, Turkey has announced the death of Uzbekistan’s President Islam Karimov. The late President, who died at age 78, was taken to hospital last week after a brain haemorrhage. The last declaration by Uzbek government is that Mr. Karimov was critically ill, reported BBC. […]
LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – After recovering from precarious ailment, Nollywood actor Ernest Isuzu is back to full life with monetary and kind support. Isuzu in the last 12 months is said to be recuperating with Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin of Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry, Warri, Delta State. Upon full recovery, the Nollywood star received […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Australian Paralympics cycling champion Michael Gallagher has been banned from participating in the forthcoming Rio Games for testing positive to outlawed substance – EPO. The Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (Asada) declared that the cyclist would not be allowed to compete in Rio while the investigation on the matter will be […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Manchester City are contesting alleged violent conduct charge against their Striker Sergio Aguero over elbow infringement against West Ham’s Winston Reid. Aguero clashed with Reid during last Sunday’s 3-1 win in the Premier League. If guilty, the 28-years old Argentina international risks being banned for three matches and will miss […]
I Visit to Promote “fast and cheap” internet connectivity – Zuckerberg ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari Friday in Abuja commended the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Co-founder of foremost social networking website, Facebook, Mark Elliot Zuckerberg for sharing his wealth of knowledge with Nigerian youths and inspiring a new generation of entrepreneurs. […]
By Niyi Adeyi LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Barely 24 hours the management of Aero Contractors Airlines announced suspension of its scheduled services, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has made public, similar development in another Nigerian carrier, the First Nation airline. The agency Director-General Capt. Muhtar Usman, in a statement issued in Lagos Thursday […]
– Badaru Heads 5-member Election Primaries Committee – Bendega Chairs Election Appeal Committee Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Organising Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Osita Izunaso on Thursday at the Party’s National Secretariat inaugurated a high-powered five-member Election Committee and three-member Election Appeal Committee for the 2016 Ondo State governorship election […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has assured Nigerians that the President Muhammadu Buhari APC-led administration remains solidly committed to resuscitating the economy in the quickest possible time and in the best interest of the people. This was contained in a statement by APC National Secretary, Hon. […]
ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government (FG) to work with the states in Northern Nigeria to revive the Durbar Festival due to its huge potential to showcase the pristine African culture and create jobs. Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, made the commitment in Abuja Wednesday when he received the Governor […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Acting Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Mrs. Ibim Semenitari, has debunked claims made by the Rivers State Governor, Mr. Nyesom Wike, that the Commission was not involved in the recovery of dilapidated road infrastructure in Etche local government of the state. Semenitari stressed that not […]
A civil servant, currently serving with the Bayelsa State Ministry of Justice, Jonah Okah has been arraigned before a magistrate court 7 in Yenagoa, over a case criminal defamation levied against Mr. Ritchie Etonye, the Government House accountant. The accused who was arraigned before Magistrate Pere Bossa pleaded not guilty to the charges brought against […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State has warned those who encroach on government lands and properties to desist from the unwholesome practice as anyone found culpable would be prosecuted. Governor Dickson gave the warning when the State Special Task Force on Identification and Recovery of Government Lands, headed by Chief […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Leaders of Abagana, headquarters of Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State have asked the Inspector General of Police Mr. Ibrahim Idris to prosecute Chairman of Atlas Oranto Petroleum, Prince Arthur Eze for unleashing violence on the town. The leaders, under the aegis of Abagana Welfare Union, urged the top police boss […]
By Akintokunbo A Adejumo, akinadejum@aol.com Just a few days after the just concluded Rio Olympics, Mariam Usman, a Commonwealth medallist, said she has lost the urge to represent Nigeria at international events. She was the only weightlifter that represented Nigeria in Rio, where she competed in the +75 category and amassed 265 kg. She finished 8th […]
OSUN, NIGERIA – (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived the State of Osun, South West Nigeria. Buhari’s visit is said to show solidarity to the Governor Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola’s administration and its policies. Details later…
By Ignatius Okpara, Enugu ENUGU, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – An Enugu based human rights organization, the ‘Civil Rights Realisation and Advancement Network’ (CRRAN), has accused the Enugu State Government of not doing enough to check violence activities of herdsmen in the State. It also berated the Enugu State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Meletus […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As the world awaits emergence of annular eclipse, some residents of FCT Abuja are currently at the Obasanjo Space centre to witness the exercise. To witness the eclipse are government officials, students, parents, scientists and officials of the National Space among others. As recommended by the experts, the onlookers are […]
BORNO, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Military Wednesday said the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), has destroyed a new Boko Haram Terrorist (BHT) Camp located between Malam Fatori and Kangarwa in Northern Borno. The new camp according to Defence Headquarters (DHQ) is about 4-6km away from the BHT location attacked on August 20 , 2016 by […]
LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Vocalist, Simisola Ogunleye simply referred to as ‘Simi’ has opened up on her amorous relationship with fellow singer YCEE. Simi when took to her Twitter handle, jolted the ‘busybodies’ who have persistently speculated that she was dating another music stars including Adekunle Gold and Falz TheBahdGuy when she confirmed YCEE […]
