By Femi Kehinde President Jonathan Thursday morning suspended the Central Bank Governor, Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi from office. He has been asked to hand over to the most senior Deputy Governor of the CBN, Dr Sarah Alade who will serve as Acting Governor until the conclusion of on-going investigations into breaches of enabling laws, due […]
By Femi Kehinde Former Minister Of Works, Senator Isaiah Balat Is Dead Born October 23, 1952, Isaiah Chawai Balat is a Nigerian politician and business man from Kaduna State who was Senator for Kaduna South from May 2003 to May 2007. Isaiah Chawai Balat was born in Gora, a village in Zangon Kataf local government […]
By Femi Kehinde, Lagos Dr Kadiri Hamzat, Lagos State Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure spoke with Femi Kehinde, Managing Editor of African Examiner on various projects his ministry embarked upon and completed in Lagos State since 2011, his rumoured ambition to contest Lagos State governorship election in 2015 and general national issues: Excerpts: Honourable Commissioner, […]
By Femi Kehinde in Osogbo Senator Iyiola Omisore on Saturday at Freedom Park, Oshogbo, Osun State capital flaged off his campaign to contest for the state’s governorship election under the People’s Democratic Party, PDP. Omisore who spoke to thousands of supporters who thronged the Freedom Park venue of the campaign flag off said the PDP […]
Mr. Marshal Uwom on Monday resigned his appointment as the Rivers State Commissioner for Housing. Briefing newsmen after submitting his resignation letter at the Government House in Port Harcourt, Uwom said he was not comfortable with the defection of the State Governor, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi to the All Progressives Congress (APC). According to Uwom, […]
By Femi Kehinde The National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Bamanga Tukur has pleaded with former President Olusegun Obasanjo not to leave the party. President Obasanjo had written Tukur in a page letter intimating him of his decision to leave PDP saying the party has negated the principles of morality, decency and […]
By Femi Kehinde Chief Buruji Kashamu, who was accused by former President Obasanjo of being a criminal wanted abroad, has replied the ex-general calling him a hypocrite. In a statement, Kashamu who is the Chairman of the Organisation and Mobilisation Committee for the Peoples Democratic Party in South West noted that Obasanjo is engaging him in […]
By Femi Kehinde Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has written the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, giving notice of his withdrawal from all activities of the party because the PDP has imposed Kashamu Buruji, who he described as a criminal wanted abroad, on the party as its South West zonal […]
By Femi Kehinde, Lagos The Honourable Minister of State, FCT, Oloye Jumoke Akinjide has debunked the claim that she may dump the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join All Progressive Congress (APC). In a half page statement made available to African Examiner, Oloye Akinjide reiterated that she will never leave PDP. The statement reads: “In […]
Former South African President and nationalist, Nelson Mandela has died at the age of 95 year, South African President, Jacob Zuma has confirmed. He died on Thursday at home as Zuma says “he is now resting. He is now at peace. Our nation has lost his greatest son. Our people have lost their father.” Zuma […]
Femi Kehinde, Lagos Aftermath of attack by suspected members of the Boko Haram sect early Monday morning, the Borno State government has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Maiduguri metropolis. The curfew begins from 11am on Monday. The Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Ahmed Jidda announced in a statement released to newsmen in Maiduguri that the […]
Femi Kehinde Suspected Boko Haram terrorists on Monday morning in Maiduguri, Borno state capital attacked Maiduguri International Airport and the Composite Group Air force Base where several people were killed. African Examiner gathered that sporadic gunshots and other Rocket Propelled Launchers fire were heard which a source said started at about 3am till 8 am in […]
Femi Kehinde, Lagos Hon. Opeyemi Bamidele, a member of the House of Representatives representing Ado Ekiti/ Irepodun-Ifelodun federal Constituency in Ekiti State has finally dumped All Progressives Congress (APC) to join the Labour Party to realise his governorship ambition. In a press conference Sunday afternoon at Emure Ekiti, where he formally declared for the Labour […]
By Femi Kehinde Governor of Niger State, Alhaji Babangida Aliyu has backed out of the merger with All Progressive Congress (APC) insisting he remains a member of PDP. Governor Aliyu’s Chief Press Secretary, Danladi Ndayebo disclosed this shortly after the merger was announced in Abuja. His words: “the news in the media that Governor Babangida has moved […]
The G7 Governors are believed to be in a consummation meeting with All Progressive Congress (APC) leadership in Abuja. All the seven Governors are present. The result of the meeting may be the much awaited merger with the Opposition party. African Examiner will bring you details of the crucial meeting later.
Femi Kehinde, Lagos Mrs. Uche Ekwunife, the member representing Anaocha Dunukofia Njikoka Federal Constituency has asked Federal High Court in Awka to recognize her as the authentic All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate in the last November 16 governorship election in Anambra State. She went to court to challenge the candidacy of Willie Obiano and […]
Femi Kehinde President Goodluck Jonathan on Thurday falls ill in London and could not be present at the opening of the meeting with Nigeria’s Honorary International Investors’ Council (HIIC). According to Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), Dr. Reuben Abati, President Jonathan has since been examined by competent medical practitioners and advised to […]
By Femi Kehinde Former Governor of Osun State, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola Oyinlola has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise him as the National Secretary of PDP and reflect the development in its records. The Court of Appeal judgment had reinstated him as the National Secretary of the party. Oyinlola, was suspended from […]
By Eric Ojo Citizens Centre for Integrated Development and Social Rights (CCIDESOR) has urged the Independent National Election Commission (INEC) to ensure fairness and transparency in the conduct of the November 16 Gubernatorial election in Anambra. The Centre said INEC should to demonstrate the courage and uprightness that will win them more legitimate support of […]
Femi Kehinde, Lagos Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has appointed Prince Gbade Lana, one of the sons of the Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba Samuel Odulana, as a commissioner designate. Prince Lana, who is a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state was until his nomination the Chairman, Oyo State Library […]
