By Adewale Kupoluyi In the last few weeks, the Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Ayodele Fayose, has dissipated too much energy trading words with his predecessor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, over how Ekiti State, also known as the Fountain of Knowledge has been badly run and why things are bound to go from bad to worse. Fayose […]
By Tajudeen Balogun, Head, African Examiner, Nigeria Bureau, Lagos One common feature of the incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan is a repeated attempt to convince all that he is an unassuming character. Similarly, his body languages are calculated to give an impression that he is an attentive and “upright” (highly spiritually inclined) leader. Around 2010 – during build up […]
As one of the requirements to become a British citizen, eligible applicants are required to sit a test, Life in the UK test, which seeks to test knowledge of applicants on the past and contemporary realities of the British society. Of great note is the fact that Britain is proud, as it is unpretentious of […]
By Prof R. A. Ipinyomi, University of Ilorin, Nigeria As we move through all the events that will lead to a successful holding a credible general election in Nigeria from February 2015 we are tempted to caution Nigerian politicians to beat their campaign drums carefully and sing their songs in a well focused manner. Already […]
By Tajudeen Balogun, Head, African Examiner, Nigeria Bureau, Lagos Victory is sweet, pleasant and desirable by everyone. When last weekend the World Health Organization (WHO) declared Senegal free of the deadly Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) and promised that Nigeria would follow suit this week, many were more anxious than being excited to receive the news. In actual fact, not […]
By Prof. R. A. Ipinyomi, University of Ilorin, Nigeria There were moments in the struggle against the militants when it seemed to the general public that our president, Dr Jonathan and his administration had given up on Boko Haram. It was like they were saying to Boko Haram “Let heaven fall and see who would […]
By Tajudeen Balogun, Head, African Examiner Nigeria Bureau, Lagos At the risk of evoking many uncomplimentary reactions from the readers, I take pains to first clarify that today’s editorial commentary is not aimed at holding brief for any political party or an attempt to run down, neither any party, nor personality. Instead, the piece was conceived and written out […]
FROM IGNATIUS OKPARA, Enugu As the 2015 general election draws near, Our South – East Correspondent, IGNATIUS OKPARA, takes a critical look at the chances of the political gladiators in Enugu east senatorial district race of Enugu state, believed to be one of the most volatile zone during elections. Since the inception of the ongoing […]
Writttten by Obinna Akukwe Anita Oyakhilome, the frustrted wife of Nigeria’s most flamboyant preacher, Chris Oyakhilome has obviously passed through 15 years of adulterous endurance and what she needs is our prayers and protective respect and defense of her choices to forget all the anti-rhapsody of heartbreak she endured all these years. Fifteen (15) years […]
By Prof. R. A. Ipinyomi, University of Ilorin, Nigeria In order to better understand the type of weapons to employ in the fight against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) it is necessary to examine its origin and factors contributing to its growth. The ISIS was first called the Islamic State of Iraq […]
By Prof R. A. Ipinyomi, University of Ilorin, Nigeria From the perspective of a Church Bishop and a Prophet, Mr. T B Joshua and the founder of Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCAON) weaves a unique combination of Biblical stories of the Apostolic age, a man of very humble beginning that has defiled all odds […]
The Rivers state government says Governor Chibuke Amaechi did not launch a verbal attack on the new Rivers state commissioner of police, Mr Dan Bature. A statement sent to African Examiner by the commissioner for information and communication Mrs Ibim Seminatari added that the state government is ready to work harmoniously with the new commissioner […]
By Tajudeen Balogun, Head Nigeria Bureau, Lagos Within four months, their cases were heard, defence by their counsels were presented and finally, the judgement was delivered followed by a ‘deafening bang with gavel’, – sign of confirmation of the rulings. Such was the case on Monday, September 15, 2014, when 25 dissident soldiers who were court martial for making […]
By Prof. R. A. Ipinyomi, University of Ilorin, Nigeria Life is such that anyone can come to see a higher world but what should take us there is not a flash of revelation from above. Consistently training yourself and every day, until you become used to seeing each thing the way it is seen from […]
By Oyewale Oyelola “We are calling on President Goodluck Jonathan to please contest in 2015 to continue transformation agenda of Nigeria” That was the clamour last weekend by the Anambra state Governor, Willie Obiano during a mega rally of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Akwa, the state capital. The event among others was […]
By Tajudeen Balogun, Head, Nigeria Bureau Victorious President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Aminu Maigari is like a proverbial cat with nine lives. Maigari has been in the last three months, enmeshed in a messy and dragged power tussle in the country’s football governing house. In actual fact, the crises if not for resenting interest and ulterior motives of […]
By Prof. R.A. Ipinyomi, University of Ilorin, Nigeria Neither the dreaded Boko Haram nor the now getting popular Dr Stephen Davis from Australia who apparently came to negotiate the release of the Chibok girls but failed need any further introduction. However what are pieces of news are the claims and counter claims, the true mission […]
Adewale Olanrewaju Giwa is a United States correspondent of Daily Newswatch Newspaper. In this interview with in Washington, DC, the Nigerian -born journalist expressed his mind why some journalists are being treated unjustly by policemen in Nigeria while discharging their duties and others. Excerpts Can you tell us about your experience since you have been […]
Akintokunbo A Adejumo, (akinadejum@aol.com) “Ex-Governor Storms Capital; Declares Intention to Return to Government House” By the way, the above caption is mine. But I will not be surprised if many newspapers have this as their caption anytime. Yes, former Governor of Oyo State, Otunba Dr Adebayo Alao-Akala “stormed” Ibadan, the Oyo State capital recently, 4th […]
By Prof. R.A. Ipinyomi, University of Ilorin, Nigeria My father taught me that while a hunter is still in the tick jungle hunting it is a fruitless effort if he should be clearing the dust and bush rubbish in the hair. The hair will still gather more of the same rubbish as he proceeds further […]
