Photo: Muntazer al-Zaidi (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – An Iraqi journalist who threw his shoes at U.S. President George W. Bush during a news conference a decade ago is standing for parliament, campaigning against corruption and the sectarianism that has plagued his country. TV correspondent Muntazer al-Zaidi became famous across Iraq and the Middle East after throwing his […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As one of the practical steps towards resolving the recurrent unemployment crisis in the country, the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic Abeokuta Muslim Alumni (MAPAMA) has expressed its willingness to partner with its alma mater on developing human capital potential – of the institution’s graduates so as to make them employable. MAPAMA National President Mr. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Bayelsa State Government on Thursday lauded the efforts of the nation’s retired military officers who sacrificed so much to ensure that the unity of Nigeria is sustained. The Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Daniel Iworiso-Markson came out with this in Yenagoa at a press briefing organized by the Retired Army Navy And Air Force […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria’s foremost entrepreneur, Aliko Dangote has been ranked among 75 most powerful persons on the planet, ahead of the Vice President of the United States of America, Mike Pence. According to the Forbe’s latest 2018 ranking of the World Powerful people, Dangote ranked among world leaders like Xi Jinping, the Chinese President, […]
Photo: Former President Olusegun Obasanjo (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former President Olusegun Obasanjo is forging ahead in pursuing his newly conceived political ambition, as his Coalition For Nigeria Movement CNM seems to have been fused into one of the Nigerian political parties – African Democratic Congress ADC. Obasanjo, a former Leader of the opposition People’s Democratic Party […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A Nigerian diplomat has been reportedly assassinated in Khartoum, the Sudanese capital. The envoy dead body according to reports was found Thursday at his home in Khartoum. A Dubai-based al-Arabiya television identified the late diplomat as the Consul General and described his death as an “assassination.” There is no detail yet with respect […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A former acting National Publicity Secretary of the opposition People’s Democratic Party PDP, Mr. Dayo Adeyeye, has resigned from the party. Adeyeye announced his resignation Thursday after a meeting with his loyalists and supporters at his campaign office in Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital. The former PDP leader was among the aspirants […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The May 30th, Sit-at-home call by the Ralph Uwazurike led Movement for Actualization of Sovereign state of Biafra, MASSOB, and proscribed indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has suffered a setback, as another foremost group in the struggle, Biafra Zionists Federation, BZF, has asked Igbos to ignore the call and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Russia is to deepen ties with Iran, in spite of the U.S. decision to boycott international nuclear deal and impose new sanctions on Tehran, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Thursday. President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that the U.S. was withdrawing from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. He said […]
By Ayo Balogun, Lagos (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A former governor of Osun, Mr Olagunsoye Oyinlola, has resigned his appointment as the Chairman of National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). Oyinlola, in a resignation letter dated May 9, and addressed to President Muhammadu Buhari, said he resigned his appointment to pursue other political engagement. African Examiner reports […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Senator Magnus Ngei Abe, has declared that his disagreement with leader of the party in the state and Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi is political. Abe, in a statement issued in Port Harcourt by […]
IBADAN, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan has dismissed a suit challenging the conduct of Local Government Election this Saturday – May 12, 2018 in Oyo State, South West Nigeria Justice Joyce Abdulmaleek Abdulmaleek Thursday after arguments by the plaintiffs and defendants Counsels ruled that the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission […]
LAGOS, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Aspiring Nigerian youngsters in Squash game have been promised that they will be supported to reach the greater height in in realizing their dream. The Promoter of Chamberlain Squash Open CSO Chamberlain Usoh, made the promise Wednesday at Teslim Balogun Stadium ahead of main matches to kick start the 2018 edition […]
ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Some prominent members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), who defected from the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the wake of the 2015 general election, have declared that the victory of the party in the 2019 general elections is tied to addressing their grievances. Leader of the group, Alhaji […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Chelsea suffered a heavy blow in their late-season push for a Champions League spot when they were held to a 1-1 draw at home to struggling Huddersfield Town in the Premier League. Huddersfield, who needed a point to be sure of avoiding relegation, took a shock lead in the 50th minute at […]
Photo: Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Police Force on Wednesday said that the Senate resolution declaring the Inspector-General of Police ( IG), Mr Ibrahim Idris as enemy of democracy was a deliberate attempt to blackmail him. The senate, Led by Senate President, Bukola Saraki, at plenary on Wednesday, declared the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A Lagos Magistrate Court in Yaba, Wednesday ordered the remand of a suspect who is a legal Practitioner, Udeme Odibifor over alleged stabbing of her husband Otike, to death in Kikiri prison. At the hearing, the Chief Magistrate, Kikelomo Ayeye, rejected the request by the suspect’s Lawyer Oluseye Bamijoko, for Ikoyi prison and ordered […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Bayelsa State Government has expressed its determination to complete ongoing projects in the state, which will directly change the lives of the people and attract more investments to the state. To this end, the government has solicited for more support from the people even as it moves towards the end of its […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Wednesday directed the Federal Ministry of Health to step up surveillance activities against Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the country. The Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole, stated this when he briefed State House correspondents at the end of the council’s meeting chaired by Vice-President Yemi […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A former Governor and an aspirant in the Ekiti State Gubernatorial election under the ruling APC, Dr. Kayode Fayemi has denied reports that he walked out on his party Leaders Tuesday at a mediating meeting in Abuja with other party’s contestants. Fayemi who is also the Minister of Mines […]
