ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has presented certificates of registration to the 21 newly registered political parties. The political parties which received their certificates Wednesday in Abuja include: All Blending Party; All Grassroots Alliance; Alliance for New Nigeria; Abundant Nigeria Renewal Party; Coalition for Change: Freedom and Justice Party; […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Bayelsa State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Daniel Iworiso-Markson, has expressed delight over the ongoing reconstruction of the Sampson Siasia stadium. The stadium, he said, will be a pride to all Bayelsans, especially lovers of sports, when completed. The Commissioner who was at the facility on Tuesday said he was there on […]
Photo: New DG NIA, Ahmed Rufai Abubakar (AFRICAN EXAMINER) President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed a substantive Director General for the National Intelligence Agency (NIA). Recall that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in April 2017 announced recovery of $43 million, N23 million and £27,800 in a luxury apartment in Ikoyi area of Lagos. The NIA […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Again, the Shitte Muslim sect, operating under the Islamic Movement of Nigeria IMN went on rampage Wednesday in Abuja in protest against the continued detention of their Leader, Sheikh Ibrahim El Zaky-zaky. They were however dispersed with tear gas and chased away by the security operatives […]
Photo: Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma, has commended the Japanese Government for aligning its development assistance programmes with the development needs of Nigeria. Senator Udoma who made the commendation when members of Japanese Parliament led by Mr. […]
BORNO, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Troops under Operation Lafiya Dole Tuesday morning foiled an attempt by three female suicide bombers to unleash attack on Gamboru town in Ngala Local Government area of Borno. The Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, of the Operation Col. Onyema Nwachukwu, confirmed that troops deployed to Gamboru averted “what would […]
By Ignatius Okpara ANAMBRA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Tragedy struck on Tuesday along the Ekwulobia Isuofia road in Orumba North council area of Anambra state, as a hit and run bus driver killed a 22-year old pregnant woman identified as Ifeyinwa Nwobodo and a commercial motorcyclist. AFRICAN EXAMINER gathered that the woman, who hails from […]
LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has expressed shock over the revelation by members of a Benue militia group who claimed Tuesday that the organization is a government sponsored security volunteer group. The members who were arrested at Arufu by soldiers from 93 Battalion of the Nigerian Army stationed in Takum, […]
ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board JAMB has shifted its mock examination exercise date ill first week in February, 2018. The exercise which was earlier scheduled for January 22 and 24 was changed due to ongoing industrial action by the non-teaching staff of universities. The JAMB’s Registrar Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – German airline group Lufthansa said Monday it plans to hire more than 8,000 people in 2018, the latest step in a relentless push for growth at one of Europe’s largest carriers. Taking into account workers leaving the company, a Lufthansa spokesman told AFP that the net effect of the hiring spree would […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Bayelsa State Governor, Henry Seriake Dickson, on Monday in Yenagoa urged security agencies to treat political leaders who sponsor criminals. According to him, such political leaders should be arrested and prosecuted like the criminals they sponsor to perpetuate crime against innocent citizens in the society. A statement by the Special Adviser to […]
ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Defence Headquarters DHQ has appointed Brigadier General John Agim as its new Acting Director of Information. According to a press release issued Monday by the Wing Commander OO Ademosu, the new Director replaced Major General John Enenche who is now Commandant Army War College, Nigeria. Until his appointment as […]
By Mustapha Abdul Salam BENUE, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Following the recent series of bloody attacks by the suspected Fulani herdsmen in the State, Governor Samuel Ortom has declared three days of mourning for the victims.The Governor made the declaration Monday in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary CPS, Terver Akase. The statement […]
ANAMBRA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian workers may at last receive the cherry news of the new minimum wage from the Federal Government FG. Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, gave this indication Sunday while speaking with journalists in Ifitedunu, Dunukofia Local Government area of Anambra State, South East Nigeria. While reiterating […]
LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Lagos State Government has allayed the fears of property owners affected by removal of structures for the construction of the Pen Cinema Flyover, assuring that all would be compensated in due course. The State’s Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Mr. Abiola Anifowoshe, stated that the government specifically […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The final rites for the installation of Otunba Gani Adams as the 15th Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland will begin on Wednesday. Since he was designated as the Aare Ona Kakanfo in 2017 by the Alaafin of Oyo, Iku Baba Yeye, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi II, Adams had been engaged in several processes […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Onitsha …As Woman Gives Birth Inside Car Scores of travellers from various parts of South East Nigeria, returning to their respective bases after the Christmas and new year celebrations, were on Saturday stranded at the Niger Bridge head, Onitsha, Anambra state, following closure of the Bridge and restriction of movement as a […]
Photo: Arsenal Boss, Arsene Wenger (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Arsene Wenger crashed out of the FA Cup in the third round for the first time in his long Arsenal career and the worst of it was his view was perfect. Wenger sat in the stands and suffered as his second-string team conceded four against Nottingham Forest, a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – When I was in the Governing Body of the United Nations International Labour Organisation (ILO) representing African workers, I made a checklist of countries and their ratification of International Labour Conventions. I discovered that Zimbabwe, Nigeria and South Africa have some of the best Labour Laws in the world. In contrast, that […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Liverpool have reached an agreement with Barcelona for the sale of midfielder Philippe Coutinho, according to ESPN FC. Multiple reports in both Spain and England suggest the two clubs have agreed a fee of £142 million (€160m, $192.7m), with Liverpool receiving £105m up-front and the rest in performance-related add-ons. The full figure […]
