By Ganiyu Nasirudeen ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Court of Appeal in Abuja has dismissed Senate President, Bukola Saraki’s appeal, which is challenging constitutionality of Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) in hearing allegation of false asset declaration against him. Justice Abdul Abok in his leading judgment held that contrary to Saraki’s contention, the Attorney-General […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Contrary to the claims by French officials that the place is now empty, hundreds of migrants are still reportedly left inside the “Jungle” – camp in Calais. Worst still, aid workers confirmed that about 100 unaccompanied minors were left with nowhere to sleep overnight. The migrants are said to be […]
Ayodele Afolabi BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Senate President, Bukola Saraki has called on Nigerians in Diaspora to support the present administration in pulling the country out of recession with their abundant skills and expertise which are in dire need in the country at this time. Saraki, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Members of the Presidential Committee on the North East Initiative (PCNI), have been urged to approach their task with ‘’dedication, commitment, accountability and transparency’’. President Muhammadu Buhari made the appeal Wednesday, at the inauguration of the committee at the State House, Presidential Villa, Abuja. Mr. President tasked […]
LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The sale of forms to the intending pilgrims in the next year Hajj, by the Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board is to commence Monday, November 7, 2016. Commissioner for Home Affairs, Dr. Abdulhakeem Abdullateef, disclosed that each form would attract a sum of N10, 000 and an initial deposit […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Senate has suspended its move to amend the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Act. Senate Committee Chairman on Basic and Secondary Education, Wednesday, Aliyu Wamakko, confirmed the suspension of the amendment during an interview with journalists in Abuja, while he visited the JAMB headquarters. Although, […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – After staying on the sideline, Northampton flanker Tom Wood has been recalled to the England squad for the autumn internationals. Coach Eddie Jones dropped Wood since taking charge after the 2015 World Cup, but picked him for the first time despite the back-row injury crisis. The 29-years-old Wood with 42 […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICN EXAMINER) – US President Barack Obama has confirmed that his youngest daughter, Sasha recently mocked him on Snapchat. Obama disclosed that Sasha recorded him, while discussing the social network at a family dinner, after which she quietly posted a reaction to her friends. The US President recalled: “Sasha gave me instructions on […]
By Ayo Balogun ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Minister of Culture and Tourism, Femi Fani-Kayode has accused the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC, of lying to the public that he did not slump in the commission’s custody. Fani-Kayode’s media aide, Jude Ndukwe had claimed that his boss slumped while in detention on Saturday, […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu ENUGU NIGERIA, (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has kicked against the recent appointment of Justice Binta F. M. Nyako, as the new judge to continue with the trial case of leader of the group and promoter of Radio Biafra, Mr. Nnamdi Kanu and others. IPOB’s Media and […]
By Idowu Samuel Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai Muhammed most recently stunned the Lagos-Abuja bound passengers at the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MM2), Lagos with an austere appearance. He had walked briskly to the departure lounge, clutching his travelling bag with some newspapers, accompanied by no aide! After submitting himself for security checks, he walked calmly […]
Ayodele Afolabi Strong indications emerged on Tuesday that Professor Akintunde Akinwande nominated last week by President Muhammadu Buhari as Chairman of Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), has rejected his nomination. Akinwande who was to be screened along with six other nominees for membership of the commission, was conspicuously absent from the screening session organized by the Senate Committee […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu ENUGU NIGERIA, (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – People of Agu Obodo, Obeagwu Ozalla in Nkanu West council Area of Enugu State have staged a protest over the arrival and settlement of no fewer than 200 herdsmen and their cows in the locality. The community had during the protest insisted that the herdsmen must go “because […]
LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – – Nigeria’s most valuable bank brand, First Bank of Nigeria Limited has won the Global Finance Digital Bank of Distinction award, 2016. This new award recognizes outstanding accomplishments in digital banking made by middle-market and local banks. It honours banks that may be outspent by their global competitors but still consistently […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Creditors have dragged the appointed liquidator for Nitel/Mtel, Otunba Olutola Senbore, before the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria and the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption. In a petition signed by a representative of the creditors, Sebagen Henry Noboh, and dated October 20, 2016, the complainants decried what they considered lack […]
By Ignatius Okpara, Enugu Enugu Nigeria, (African Examiner) – The story of the Enugu wonder bank, ‘Let’s Partner with You’ whose owner was recently arrested by the EFCC has raised a lot of tension in the Enugu business community. With over N4 billions of customers’ money disappearing into the thin air, people are afraid to […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A former Inspector General of Police, IGP, Solomon Arase has described as lies claims that 19 assorted vehicles belonging to the police were recovered from him even as he raised the alarm that some forces were bent on tarnishing his image. The ex-IGP’s reaction is coming on the heels of […]
BALTIMORE, MD )AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria witnessed a rare occurrence last Thursday, October 20. The 40th Oba of Benin, Omo n’Oba n’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II was crowned. The last coronation which is steeped in rich history and tradition, was 37 years ago. The Benin Empire with a monarchy older than the 956-year British monarchy, was one the largest, most […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – United Bank for Africa has continued to receive accolades and global recognition for its commitment to the use of cutting-edge technology to provide simple and convenient banking solutions and services to its customers. The pan African banking Group was adjudged winner in two categories at the recently concluded Finacle Client Innovation Awards […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has hinted about the possibility of reversing the policy which allows uniform cut-off points for candidates, writing Universities Tertiary Matriculation Examination to seek admission into tertiary institutions in the country. This hint was given Sunday in a statement issued in […]
