By Muhammad Ajah (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – If the truth must be told about the killing in Southern Kaduna, nothing can be more convincing than the proclamation by the Northern Nigeria Christian Politicians (NNCP), though the crises predate the present federal and state governments. Many religious and non-religious bodies as well as responsible citizens have revealed […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Assembly Caucus from Cross Rivers State has kicked against delayed confirmation of Justice Samuel Walter Onnoghen as the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) three months after his recommendation to that effect by the National Judicial Council (NJC). The NJC had on the strength of constitutional powers […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has constituted an eight -man Committee on the Review of Electoral Constituencies in Nigeria, as well as four (4) other key Committees to assist the Commission in its quest to improve on the electoral process. In a letter signed by the Acting Secretary […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reacted to the money laundering allegation made against Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, describing the media report on the diversion of $10 million bailout fund through his ally as ”baseless” and ”malicious”. While making reference to a statement issued by Engr. Leonard Obibi of the Delta […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Democrats on the US Senate Finance Committee have opted out of votes for two of President Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees, forcing a postponement of the exercise. The Lawmakers said they wanted more information especially on the financial activities of health nominee Tom Price and his treasury counterpart, Stephen Mnuchin. Other […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Austria’s ruling coalition is set to prohibit the use of full-face veils (Niqab) in public spaces such as courts and schools. It is similarly considering a more general ban on state employees wearing the headscarf and other religious symbols. The new measures are seen as an attempt to counter the […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Assembly Caucus from Cross Rivers State has kicked against delayed confirmation of Justice Samuel Walter Onnoghen as the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) three months after his recommendation to that effect by the National Judicial Council (NJC). The NJC had on the strength of constitutional […]
ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government FG has called on the media and the general public to be vigilant, hinting that the decimated Boko Haram group has shifted its strategy towards dominating the media space, propagating a perverted version of Shariah law and giving the impression that it is still holding territory. Minister […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Vice President and chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has debunked the accusations against him by the Oba of Lagos, Rilwanu Akiolu, that he and others were responsible for his retirement from the police force in 2002. While reacting to the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Rivers State Police Commissioner Mr. Francis Bolaji Odesanya is dead. According reports, the late CP died Tuesday morning in an undisclosed hospital abroad after a brief illness Odesanya was deployed to the troubled South South State of Nigeria as Commissioner of Police in July 2016. Details soon…
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A bomb has exploded in the early hours of Tuesday at Dalori quarters, in Maiduguri, Borno State, North- East Nigeria. The media and public Relations officer of National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA Sani Datti, disclosed this to African Examiner few minutes ago. Sani said: “there was a reported […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu (African Examiner) – A Lagos based promotional outfit, ‘Grounded Promotions Entertainment’, has unveiled a music talent search aimed at discovering and sponsoring hidden music talents that abound in parts of South East Nigeria. Chief Executive officer, (CEO) of the organisation, Mr. Ebigbo Emeka Stanley, fondly called Bond, who briefed some selected […]
By IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – At last, Enugu state governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, has fired the General manager of Nigeria’s league leader, Rangers Int. FC of Enugu, Ozo Paul Chibuozo, replacing him with ex- Super Eagles skipper and coach Christian Chukwu. Ugwuanyi, who announced this Monday, said he took the decision after he held a […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Possible confirmation of Ibrahim Magu Mustapha as the substantive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has suffered setback as an advocacy group, Kingdom Human Rights Foundation has threatened the Senate with contempt proceeding in the Court. The group in a statement by its Director, […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Chadian Foreign Minister Moussa Faki Mahamat has been elected the new African Union (AU) Commission Chairman. The AUC new Head will replace his predecessor – South African Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma. Mr. Mahamat defeated four others in the contest at a session of the 28th AU Summit in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa. […]
By Ignatius Okpara, Enugu ENUGU, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Worried by the ongoing political and economic challenges confronting Nigeria, the Enugu state chapter of Inter Party Advisory Council, IPAC, weekend staged an inter- denominational service to seek God’s intervention. The State Chairman, Barrister John Nwobodo, told newsmen that the Spiritual exercise became necessary because of the present hard time […]
IKEJA, LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has approved the appointment of three new Permanent Secretaries in the Public Service. The State’s Acting Head of Service, Mrs. Folasade Adesoye, in a statement issued Monday announced that the newly appointed Permanent Secretaries include Engr. Temidayo O. Erinle who will now […]
LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian Customs Service NCS has intercepted and impounded 661 pump-action rifles in Lagos, south West Nigeria. Details of the encounter are still sketchy as the time of filing this report. The Punch
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – No fewer than six people have been killed and another eight wounded, Sunday night, during a suspected terrorist shooting at a mosque in Quebec City, Canada, according to police. The Quebec Islamic Cultural Centre (mosque) had over 50 people who had gathered for evening prayers. A suspect was arrested at the […]
BALTIMORE, MD (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Roger Federer Sunday defeated fellow giant Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open 2017 men’s final. The match made it Federer’s 18th Grand Slam title and first for five years with a thrilling five-set victory. The 35-year-old Swiss won 6-4 3-6 6-1 3-6 6-3 to claim his fifth Melbourne title and […]
