IKEJA, LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The trial of Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia of a Federal High Court, over alleged bribery has commenced in a Lagos High Court Ikeja. Justice Ofili-Ajumogobia who is being arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is standing trial before Justice T. Oshodi, is charged alongside Chief Godwin Obia […]
ONDO, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Following non-payment of their allowance for the last Saturday Ondo State Governorship election, some policemen Monday morning went to the streets in Ondo town to protest against the development. While on the protest, the security operatives were seen chanting revolting songs. The policemen were aggressive and very enraged, as they […]
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has lamented the outcome of the Ondo State Governorship election, saying the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) connived with the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its collaborators in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to rig the election before it was conducted. He said: “Just as I would have loved […]
Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has won the Ondo state governorship election held on Saturday. Mr. Akeredolu scored 244,842 votes to defeat 27 others in the governorship election. According to the INEC returning officer, Abdul-Ganiyu Ambali, Mr. Eyitatyo Jegede of the PDP came second with […]
ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with the family, friends and professional colleagues of erudite human rights lawyer, Mr. Fred Agbaje, who passed on Saturday. The President in a statement by issued by his SA on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adeshina described the constitutional lawyer as “an ardent advocate against […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Crewe Alexandra FC are set to hold an independent review into the manner historical child sex abuse allegations were handled. Already, four ex-players have made allegations of sexual abuse against former Crewe youth team coach, Barry Bennell. Crewe according to BBC said they were determined that a thorough investigation took […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – US President – elect Mr. Donald Trump has described the late Cuban President Fidel Castro as “brutal dictator”. In a statement, Mr. Trump who declared that Cuba remained “a totalitarian island, said he hoped Castro’s death marks a move away from the horrors endured for too long, and toward a […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular Lagos based human right Lawyer, Mr. Fred Agbaje is dead. The late Lawyer’s death was confirmed by his close ally, Mr. Richard Akinola. Mr. Agbaje according to Akinola died in London, due to an undisclosed ailment
By Ignatius Okpara ENUGU NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Director General (DG) of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Dakuku Peterside, has listed quality governance, anti-corruption, institutional integrity, sound education and economic policies as factors that can uplift any nation, including Nigeria to greatness. Speaking during the 2016 University of Nigeria Nsukka […]
ONDO, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The candidate of the ruling APC in the Ondo State Governorship poll still ongoing, Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN) has won with a wide margin at his polling unit. Akeredolu defeated his main two rivals with 413 votes, as against the PDP flagbearer, Mr. Eyitayo Jegede with 13 and Olusola Oke […]
ONDO, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ondo State Governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko and former Finance Minister Chief Olu Falae have condemned alleged inducement of voters with money. Governor Mimiko who filled incident form, as the smart card reader rejected his finger print, before he could vote at his unit 20 ward 07 in Ondo West Local […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari said he received with profound sadness the news of the death of Cuba’s longest serving President and revolutionary icon, Fidel Castro. Castro died Saturday at age 90. Mr. President in a statement issued in Abuja by his SA on media and publicity, Mr. Femi Adeshina stated he […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The abducted former Minister of State Foreign Affairs Mr. Bagudu Hirse, has regained his freedom. The younger brother of the ex-Minister, Mr. John Hirse, confirmed the development Saturday. “Bagudu was released in the early hours of Saturday,” John, a retired Permanent Secretary and currently District Head of Mangu, in Plateau, […]
ONDO, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A Chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Owo, Ondo State, Mr. Afolabi Olaposi, has been killed by unknown gunmen. Mr. Olaposi according to a statement issued Friday by the State’s APC Publicity Secretary, Mr. Abayomi Adesanya, confirmed that the late politician was killed Thursday night in Akure, […]
ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has vowed that distortions and padding which marred the 2016 budget will not be allowed in the next year’s fiscal document. Receiving in audience members of the Governance Support Group (GSG), led by Hon. Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, at State House, Abuja, Friday, the President said: “I am waiting […]
ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Ministry of Information and Culture has announced its resolve to present three bills to the National Assembly (NASS) in an effort to re-position the Creative Industry for optimal performance through legislative and regulatory framework. Minister in charge, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, disclosed this in Abuja Thursday when he received […]
By Niyi Adeyi BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gale of suspension Friday hit the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), as it fired some of its members, including former Senator Iyiola Omisore and serving Senator Buruji Kashamu of Osun and Ogun State chapters respectively. The decision to suspend the members was due to alleged anti-party activities […]
ABEOKUTA, OGUN (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a former Minister of Works, Senator Adeseye Ogunlewe before Ogun State High court, sitting in Isabo, Abeokuta, the State capital. Ogunlewe, a Chieftain of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as well as the Pro-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, […]
By Ignatius Okpara ENUGU, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Catholic Diocese of Enugu says it will no longer tolerate any form of indecent dressing by female members. A source close to the Holy Ghost Cathedral and Diocesan headquarters revealed to our Correspondent that the Bishop of the Diocese, Most Rev. Calistus Onaga, has directed all […]
By Ignatius Okpara OWERRI, IMO, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The alleged 2019 gubernatorial ambition of the Imo State of Assembly Speaker Hon. Acho Ihim, has pitched him against some of his colleagues, who are bent on impeaching him if he failed to shelve the dream. AFRICAN EXAMINER gathered that Hon. Ihim, who is also President […]
