By Tajudeen Balogun, Head, Nigeria Bureau, Lagos Few days after his “illegal” resignation and impeachment of his former boss and Governor of the state (Muritala Nyako), very few gave a serious thought to, or consider appropriate, the action of the newly sworn in Adamawa State Governor, James Bala Ngilari, when he headed to […]
A one day executive workshop for the nation’s hotels, catering outfits and other stake holders earlier scheduled for Friday, October 10, has been postponed till November 21, 2014, in Lagos. The workshop is organized by a team of professionals in the Hospitality Industry, including Nigerian Hospitality Security Network, Finale Hotels Services Ltd and BNK […]
From Ganiyu Nasirudeen Sequel to Wednesday ruling, the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) has formally pronounced cancellation of the Saturday, October 11, 2014 Adamawa bye-election. The ruling by Justice Adeniyi Ademola of an Abuja Federal High Court sacked the former State Acting Governor, Ahmadu Finitiri and ordered immediate swearing in of the former Deputy Governor, […]
From Ganiyu Nasirudeen Mass Media practitioners have been enjoined to be conscious of their narratives – reportage, as they have serious bearing on the situation and developments in the country. For the practitioners to achieve this feat, they have been urged to involve in proper briefing of the events; exhibit high level of professionalism as […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has demanded President Goodluck Jonathan to explain the mission of the repented former Niger Delta militant, Mujaheed Asari Dokubo, on the plane which illegally ferried US$9.3 million to South Africa, in which he, another Nigerian and an Israeli were arrested. In a statement issued in Abuja on […]
By Niyi Adeyi The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has again expressed shock on the fresh – second within three weeks, the sum of $5.7 Million, belonging to the Federal government and seized by the South African Asset Forfeiture Unit of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA). The group in a statement issued by […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has checked President Goodluck Jonathan and the ruling Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), to stop taking credit for the country’s successful containment of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), saying such claim amounts to sheer dishonesty for the duo to turn what was a collective effort to a PDP campaign issue. In […]
From Ignatius Okpara, Awka Senator Hope Uzodinma, representing Orlu senatorial district of Imo state, on Friday narrowly escaped mob action as he splashed dollars at the funeral of his younger sister, Professor Josephine Anagbogu in Anambra. AFRICAN EXAMINER gathered that it took the intervention of security operatives to disperse army of youths who […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja. Former Vice President and presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Atiku Abubakar, has said that strict adherence to the procedure of due diligence before entering into contractual agreements is an imperative for the evolution of a progressive. The APC presidential hopeful in a goodwill message on […]
In line with its earlier notice, the Nigerian Military Thursday inaugurated a General Court Martial to try another 97 dissident soldiers and 15 Senior Officers for mutiny. The Court Martial seated in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja is trying the officers for allegedly refusing to join other troops in Maiduguri for an […]
The death has occurred of the former Special Assistant on media to former President Olusegun Obasanjo and one time Managing Director of the News Agency Of Nigeria (NAN), Mrs Oluremi Oyo. Her death was confirmed in a press statement issued Thursday by her husband, Vincent Oyo. Mrs Oyo according to the statement died in a […]
From Ganiyu Nasirudeen/Oyewale Oyelola Nigerians have been urged to put aside political, sectional as well as other “parochial” considerations and support the efforts of the government and the military, in checking the rampaging insurgents in the country, just as the present administration is set to expand the many frontiers of economic freedom. President Goodluck […]
Ayodele Afolabi, Abuja. President of the Senate, Senator David Mark has for the umpteenth time urged Nigerians to have faith and remain steadfast in promoting peace and unity no matter the challenges. Mark in a goodwill message to Nigerians to mark this year’s Independence anniversary said the indivisibility of our nation is not […]
By Funmilayo Omidiji One of the prominent recipients of this year’s National award and outgoing Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi refused to attend the investiture which held Monday morning in Abuja. Fayemi who was awarded with the Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) however performed another state’s function – inauguration of […]
Afolabi Ayodele, Abuja. The Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) has concluded plans to receive Governor Olusegun Mimiko back to its fold. In doing this, it has set up a nine-man committee to receive the Governor who is set to defect from the Labour Party(LP) to the PDP. The committee according to the party is to work […]
In order not to be caught unaware, the Liberian Deputy Minister of Health, Bernice Dahn, has quarantined herself for 21 days after losing an office assistant to deadly Ebola Virus Disease (EVD). The Minister who had represented Liberia at the various regional conferences on war against Ebola stated Saturday that her decision was not […]
The Federal Government has declared next week Wednesday, October 1, 2014 as public holiday to mark the country’s 54th Independence Anniversary. In a statement Thursday by the Minister of Interior, Abba Moro, Federal Government congratulated all Nigerians for witnessing another anniversary of the nation’s freedom from her British colonial masters. He therefore urged […]
Ignatius Okpara, Enugu Only three per cent of the total 923,768 Sq meters of lands in Nigeria are duly documented, titled and registered, the Federal government has disclosed. Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator Anyim Pius Anyim , dropped this hint on Tuesday in a keynote address he delivered at the South […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos In its efforts to bring healthcare services to the rural poor, the Project Support Unit of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in Plateau State has screened and treated over 1000 rural dwellers of different ailments during its free medical outreach. Project Coordinator of the MDGs in the State, Peter Gai, […]
Ignatius Okpara, Enugu President Goodluck Jonathan, Former Vice President, Alex Ekwueme, and former Minister of Information, Professor Jerry Gana, among other personalities, are billed to receive award of distinguished excellence on spirituality from the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion in Enugu, South Eastern Nigeria. The event which is slated for tomorrow during the […]
