By Niyi Adeyi (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The South South zone of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has endorsed Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, (Delta Central), for the position of the Deputy Senate President. APC Vice-Chairman (South-South), Ntufam Hilliard Eta and the Zonal Secretary, David Okumgba, disclosed this in a statement issued Saturday and made available to journalists. The statement specified […]
By Ganiyu Nasirudeen with Agency Report (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The crisis between Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State and the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi ll has finally been resolved. This followed a reconciliatory meeting brokered between the two in Abuja by the Kano-born business mogul Alhaji Aliko Dangote and the Chairman of the […]
Photo: Senator Ali Ndume By Ayo Balogun, African Examiner, Abuja (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As the battle of who becomes the president of the Ninth Nigerian Senate hots up, fears have gripped the camp of Senator Ahmed Lawan over a massive late surge in support for Senator Ali Ndume’s bid of becoming the number 3 citizen. […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – An Enugu State High Court on Friday, granted bail of N200 Million naira to a former branch manager of Sterling bank PLC, Mr. Oliver Anidiobi, who is facing trial for allegedly stealing the sum N219 million belonging to Ohha Microfinance Bank Limited Enugu. Anidiobi is facing trial before the court on 32 count […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Mr Nnamdi Okonkwo, Managing Director/CEO Fidelity Bank Plc, on Friday urged parents to build an enduring educational legacy for their children. Represented by Mr Obaro Odeghe, Head, Corporate Bank Directorate, Okonkwo said that bequeathing a solid educational foundation was greater than leaving behind houses for one’s children. The News Agency of Nigeria […]
…Fines Plaintiffs with the sum of N900k (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately issue the certificate of return to the immediate-past Governor of Imo State, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, as the Senator-elect for the Imo West Senatorial District. Justice Okon Abang gave the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State Friday inaugurated the ninth State’s House of Assembly, with the fifth Lawmaker, Mr Mudashiru Obasa (APC-Agege I) being re-elected as the Speaker. The State’s eighth Assembly session ended Thursday. While proclaiming the ninth Assembly, Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by his deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, said he looked forward to […]
…As Governors yet to take position on State Police (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday met with governors of the 36 states and Security Chiefs behind closed door at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Briefing State House Correspondents after the meeting, Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and Governor of Ekiti state, Kayode […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Owerri (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Tension has enveloped Eziorsu community in Oguta council area of Imo state, South- East Nigeria, following a bomb explosion that occurred in the area killing three persons. Meanwhile, the state Police public Relations officer PPRO, Orlando Ikeokwu, has confirmed the incident and casualty to newsmen. The state police Spokesman gave the names […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has suspended the licence of Daar Communications for failure to abide by Nigerian Broadcasting Code. The Director-General of NBC, Malam Is’haq Modibbo-Kawu made this known on Thursday in Abuja. Kawu said over the last two years, NBC summoned the management of the company to address issues regarding […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Enugu (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A business mogul and philanthropist, Emperor Chris Baywood Ibe has charged heads of governments in Africa to as a matter of urgency declare state of emergency on youths of the sub region. Even as he blamed the alarming rate of restiveness across the continent on the neglect of the future leaders. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume (SMAN) Senate Presidency campaign office says it welcome the news of stepping down of Gombe senator Danjuma Goje, saying the race is now a straight fight between the two main contenders. SMAN said the development has narrowed down the race presenting senators-elect with a choice between one […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Ahmad Ahmad, has reportedly been arrested. Reports said he was arrested Thursday at the Berri Hotel in Paris, France. He is said to be in France for the FIFA Congress. According to Jeune Afrique, Ahmad will be heard by the services of the […]
By Mustapha Abdul Salaam (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Zamfara State Government has announced the immediate suspension of a first class traditional ruler, the Emir of Maru, Alhaji Abubakar Ibrahim, over alleged involvement with banditry in the state. Director-General, Governor Press Affairs, Mr. Yusuf Idris made the announcement in a statement issued Thursday in Gusau, the State […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday pronounced the dissolution of the eighth session of the National Assembly (NASS) and announced the proclamation of the ninth session of the Federal parliament billed to commence Tuesday, June 11, 2019. The NASS Clerk, Mohammed Sani Omolori, confirmed this while addressing journalists in his office Thursday. “I want […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Lagos State Govermor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has sworn-in new principal cabinet officers including six permanent secretaries into the state public service. The officers included Secretary to the State Government, Mrs Folashade Sherifat Jaji, the Chief of Staff, Mr. Tayo Ayinde and the Deputy Chief of Staff, Mr. Gboyega Soyannwo. The new Permanent Secretaries […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Abakaliki (AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Ebonyi state government through its ministry of Youth and Sports development, has rejected the recent election that produced Senator Obinna Ogba, Chairman of the state football Association FA. African Examiner reports that Ogba, who is the chairman Senate Committee on Sports, was re- elected as the state (FA) chairman on June 1st, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The immediate past FIFA President Gianni Infantino has been re-elected for a second term. He was elected Wednesday at the Congress of the world football’s governing body in Paris. The 49-year-old, who took charge of FIFA in February 2016, after the exit of his predecessor Sepp Blatter. He was re-elected unopposed for a […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission has recommended the suspension of the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi, over alleged misappropriation of N3.4bn by the Kano Emirate Council. The commission said during its investigation, it discovered that the sum of N3.4bn was allegedly misappropriated by the Kano Emirate Council between 2014 and 2017. The preliminary report of investigation, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerians were left speechless on May 29 when after taking the oaths of office and allegiance, President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo left the Eagle Square, the venue of the Presidential Inauguration ceremony without uttering a word. The President had nothing to say to Nigerians. He simply went back into […]
