(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian Minister of State for Aviation, Hadi Sirika has unveiled the brand of new Nigeria’s national carrier Nigeria Air, as well as the logo at the Farnborough International Airshow in London. During the unveiling, the Minister said, “this will be a National Carrier that is Private sector-led and driven. It is […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A former Chief Justice of Nigeria CJN, Justice Aloysius Katsina-Alu, is dead. Aged 76, late Justice Katsina-Alu’s death was confirmed in a statement issued Wednesday by the current CJN, Justice Walter Onnoghen. In a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Mr. Awassam Bassey, Justice Onnoghen said the death of the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The impeachment process against the Imo Deputy Governor, Prince Eze Madumere has gathered more momentum as the State’s House of Assembly officially served the embattled DG impeachment notice. The notice which was served on Madumere through a substituted means (Newspaper publications) Tuesday was signed by the Speaker, Acho Ihim and 13 other […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Bayelsa State House of Assembly has dismissed insinuations in some quarters that, it is out to witch hunt an indigenous firm, Darlon Security Services, because of political reasons. The assembly said, it received overwhelming reports suggesting that, the company may have compromised its operations, which has resulted to alleged loss of lives […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has requested the Senate’s approval of N242.45 billion for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Department of State Service (DSS) and other security agencies to kick start the preparations for the 2019 general elections. Buhari’s request was contained in a letter dated July 11, 2018; addressed to President of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Over 100 houses have been destroyed in Babangida, the headquarters of Tarmuwa Local Government Area in Yobe State by flood caused by heavy downpour Monday. The Chairman of LG, Alhaji Gidado Muhammad confirmed this Tuesday, while addressing newsmen. The LG boss disclosed that the council had temporarily converted a primary school in […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has sought the approval of the Senate on the appointment of a former National Legal Adviser of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC, Dr. Muiz Banire as the Chairman, the Governing Board of the Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria AMCON. Dr. Banire, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria SAN has […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC has re-arraigned a former Abia State Governor Orji Uzor Kalu, over an alleged fraud of N7.65bn. Kalu was re-arraigned Tuesday alongside his company, Slok Nigeria Limited and his Director of Finance while still serving as the Governor, Ude Udeogu. The re-arraignment of defendants before the […]
By Abdulahi Ibrahim (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria is a country witnessing many developments. In an era of many controversies, a positive aspect still appears in an obscure corner. Disposal of public assets can conform to due process and extant laws. An agency is walking the talk. As civil society activists, we pry over many agencies […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa State has blasted the opposition All Progressive Congress in the state for dabbling into what it described as a non-political matter because of its usual mischief. Chairman of PDP in the state, Cleopas Moses stated this while reacting to a letter written by the APC […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – One of the usual features on Nigerian social media is the nostalgic passion with which Nigerians often distribute pictures of the old Nigeria Airways and how that company once considered one of the best in Africa was mismanaged and made to fail. Established in 1958, it was liquidated in 2003. I have […]
…Says They’re Not Above the Law (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A lawmaker in the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Retd Colonel Bernard Kenebai says the resolution of the assembly to checkmate the activities of, Darlong Security Services was done in the interest of the state. Kenebai who sponsored the motion that led to the resolution said […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Deputy National Chairman (North), Sen. Lawal Shu’aibu has summoned to Abuja for an urgent meeting the two main actors in the tussle for leadership of the Benue chapter of the All Progressives Congress ( APC ). A reliable source explained that the urgent meeting followed an announcement by the governor that […]
ABUJA, NIGERIA (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As certain parts of the country is engulfed by violence and massacre, President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration has been absolved of any blame and said to be focus in tackling the challenges. Buhari’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina in a piece made available Monday, recalled various interventions […]
… Says they Are Recruiting Cultists, Stockpiling Arms (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) has thrown its weight behind a recent resolution of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly regarding the activities of a company, Darlong Security Services in the state. The IYC believes that the resolution will help checkmate the activities of […]
By Niyi Adeyi After some hours of silence the Ekiti Governor Ayodele Fayose is back with his verbal onslaught, contending that the outcome of the State last Saturday’s Governorship election is a proof that President Muhammadu Buhari is not democratic. Fayose on his twitter handle @GovAyoFayose Monday fired: ”on this Ekiti election, President Buhari demonstrated […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Gunmen shot dead 14 civilians in an attack on a village in Northeastern Mali, a Local Official said on Monday. This is amid a spate of killings by rival ethnic groups and jihadist militants that threaten to derail a presidential election later this month. Nanou Kotia, the mayor of the regional hub […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – US President Mr. Donald Trump has admitted getting on with Russia is “a good thing, not a bad thing”. Trump made this assertion at the start of his first summit with the Russian President Vladimir Putin. President Trump affirmed he hoped for an “extraordinary relationship” as he met in Helsinki, Finland with […]
By Musediq Hamzat (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigerian Army has debunked alleged attack on soldiers and capturing of military vehicles by suspected Boko Haram insurgents in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State. The Director Army Public Relations, Brig. Gen Texas Chukwu in a statement issued Monday declared that the report was not only untrue […]
