Photo caption: Dr. Lemon A. Ikpea, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Lee Engineering and Construction Company (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The chief executive officer of Lee Engineering and Construction Company, Dr. Leemon Ikpea, has urged the Federal Government and stakeholders in the oil and gas sector, in the country to ensure that Nigeria remains a leading nation in the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – In an apparent moves to douse tension about his ill health and his whereabout, President Mohammadu Buhari today attended the Friday Muslim Jumaat service at Aso rock mosque, Abuja. African Examiner correspondent reports that in about four weeks the president has not been seen in public nor attending public functions and weekly […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – In line with its determination to dominate Africa’s mobile banking space with the introduction of cutting edge technology-driven products and services, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Group, leading African financial institution, has introduced a full-fledged banking platform, tagged UBA Magic Banking and enabled by dialling *919# within Nigeria. The USSD code *919# […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has demanded the immediate resignation of the State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, for constituting himself a nuisance and for belittling the high office that he occupies. The party made the demand in a statement issued on Friday in Port Harcourt, in which […]
FROM IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu The recently released Leader of the rebellious Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu on Thursday arrived Enugu state, where he is expected to meet with his supporters. African Examiner reports that this is the first time the pro-Biafra agitator is stepping his feet on the South-East, days after he […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER – The GIPLC which is expected to cater for about 1000 patients, in 3 states, over 3 weeks, kickoff on April 25th and is expected to end 17th May 2017. The non-governmental, not-for-profit charity organisation, which was founded in 2006 to cater for orphans and vulnerable children in Nigeria, has launched this new […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Dr. Dakuku Peterside, has declared that the Ease of Doing Business Initiative programme, coordinated by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, is yielding fruits particularly in the maritime sector as red tapes and bottlenecks which hitherto mitigated against investment in the sector, have […]
By Ignatius Okpara, Enugu (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has obtained the conviction of one Adekunle Yakub Asuni who has been sentenced to four years imprisonment without any option of fine by Justice I. B. Gafai of the Federal High Court Akwa Anambra State for attempting to transfer the sum […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Institute of Change Management International (ICMI) has flagged off an initiative aimed at building change management capacity across all sectors through the development of the change management competences in the country. According to a statement by Mr. Joseph Anetor, the Institute which is registered by the Corporate Affairs Commission and approved […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State has sounded it loud and clear that anyone who is opposed to the relocation of Oil companies to the Niger Delta as directed by the Federal Government, is clearly against the peace and stability of the region. A statement issued on Thursday by his Chief Press Secretary, Daniel […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) A group of political associations, under the aegis of Free Nigeria Coalition has called on Buhari to urgently seek medical attention of his doctors in the United Kingdom in order to take some rest. The Group recalled that subsequent to his arrival from the United Kingdom in March, Buhari hinted that there might, […]
FROM IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The immediate past governor of Enugu State, Barr. Sullivan Iheanacho Chime On Wednesday called on the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC to as matter of urgency de-register the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. He said that the electoral body has ample constitutional backing, should it take such drastic […]
By Sufuyan Ojeifo Two weeks ago, as I was moving some of my personal effects – mainly books – from the office, I had to, in my own interest, resort to full disclosure of the contents of the ghana-must-go bags to my gateman, who usually helps me to convey heavy luggage into my residence. I […]
Photo caption: Senate President Bukola Saraki The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Prof. Stephen Ocheni from Kogi and Mr Suleiman Hassan from Gombe State as ministers. The nominees were confirmed after screening by senators at plenary. The confirmation of the nominees followed a request by President Muhammdu Buhari in accordance with Section147 (2) of the 1999 Constitution […]
FROM IGNATIUS OKPARA, Owerri The Imo State police Command says it has commenced withdrawing its men illegally attached to politicians in the state. Mr Chris Ezike, the state Commissioner of police who disclosed this to newsmen in Owerri after an interactive session with the leadership of the state House of Assembly explained that the idea […]
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has on Wednesday again failed to attend the weekly Federal Executive Council Meeting (FEC) making it the third time the president will skip the meeting. The President’s continuous absent from the FEC meeting is fueling speculations about his poor state of health. Last week, the minister of Information, Lai Mohammed said […]
By Owei Lakemfa (AFRICAN EXAMINER) The Covenant University, Sango Ota, is like most of the private universities established by religious missions, one of the costliest in the country. A former student, Mr. Vmamh Lonngji Felix who sued the university for wrongful expulsion, told the court that in less than four years, his parents spent over […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Following his apparent deteriorating health condition resulting in his inability to perform public functions, President Mohammadu Buhari has been advised to heed to the advice of his personal physicians and proceed on medical leave. A statement issued on Monday by Human Rights lawyer, Femi Falana, academic, Jibrin Ibrahim and social activist, Debo […]
*Says Bayelsa will lead the way to invest in refineries *To establish three modular refineries in each senatorial zones (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State says the interest of the Federal Government to set up modular refineries is a brilliant idea that will not only create more jobs but increase the economic […]
By Austyn Ogannah (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Watchers and followers of American history would readily admit that one of the most enduring scandals of the Ronald Reagan Administration was the clandestine sale of arms to Iran, at the time a sworn enemy of the US, with some of the proceeds sent to a South American Rebel […]
