Agabus Pwanagba The Northern Elders Forum has decried President Goodluck Jonathan’s silence over recent revelation of some alleged sponsors of Boko Haram by Australian Australian negotiator, Mr. Stephen Davies. The Forum urged President Jonathan to probe the alleged involvement of former Chief of Army Staff and former Governor of Borno State both of whom were […]
Ganiyu Nasirudeen The Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Suleimon Abba has approved posting of 21 new Police Commissioners (CPs) to different states of the Federation. In a statement issued Monday by the Force Ag. Spokesperson, CP Emmanuel Ojukwu, Messrs Usman Yakubu, Isaac Achong, Paul Okafor, Hyacinth Dagala, Idris Umar, Saliu Garba, A.K. shodipo, Abubakar […]
Ignatius Okpara, Abakaliki The Ebonyi State government Friday dismissed reports that an Ebola patient was receiving treatment at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki, (FETHA), saying the information was misleading. African Examiner Correspondent gathered that the rumour report threw many residents of the state into panic and anxiety. Reacting in a statement, the State Commissioner for […]
Niyi Adeyi Men of the Nigeria Police Force have been charged to internalize the vision and mission of the security outfit as well as renew their commitment to duty for a safe and secured environment, where individuals and groups can explore their potentials. Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Suleimon Abba gave the task Wednesday […]
Efforts geared towards fighting dreaded Ebola Virus Diseases (EVD) has been intensified in the country as designated centre for the suspected victims has been opened in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The FCT Minister, Bala Mohammed announced this Tuesday while inaugurating a 25 – member committee during an interactive forum to work on the […]
The Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters has announced that its Special Forces are currently conducting counter-terrorism campaign in which they have cleared troubled communities of Delwa, Mustafari, Manga, Wanga and Damboa, North Eastern Nigeria of terrorists. The operations in the enclaves which have been repeatedly invaded and attacked by the insurgents, according to its Director of Information, […]
Ignatius Okpara, Enugu The Youth wing of the apex Igbo Socio cultural organization, Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC), has handed down a 21-day ultimatum to the Northern governors to guarantee the safety of Igbos residents in their states as well as security of their investments, else, Northerners in the South Eastern part of the country face […]
The Lagos State Government says it has begun compilation of a comprehensive list of all people who had contact with the female doctor who is infected with the deadly Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) after contacting the disease from the late Patrick Sawyer. Lagos Commissioner for Health, Dr. Jide Idris disclosed this on Tuesday at a […]
Former Osun State Governor and sacked National Secretary General of the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola is being speculated to formally announce his defection to the All Progressive Congress (APC) today. The defection is expected to be announced at the party’s mega rally which is currently underway in Osogbo, the State capital. […]
Barely 24 hours after confirmation on Monday by the Health Minster, Professor Onyebuchi Chukwu of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) infection by one of the doctors who attended to the first victim in Nigeria, Patrick Sawyer, the Lagos state Government has corroborated the country’s chief health officer revelation. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Jide […]
The Nigerian government and Health stakeholders have been commended on various initiatives and measures taken so far to check outbreak of the deadly Ebola Virus in the country. An Endocrinologist Consultant, Dr Sule Bathner, gave the commendation on Saturday in Bauchi, at meeting of the State’s chapter of Diabetes Association of Nigeria (DAN). Dr. Bathner […]
President Goodluck Jonathan has given assurance that the Federal Government will not be discouraged to sustain the battle against terrorism despite the recurring attacks in some parts of the country. The President gave the assurance last night during the Victims Support Fund raising dinner in Abuja. Mr. President asserted that in the face of bloody […]
Ahead of ruling by Court of Appeal, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has temporarily backed down on the enforcement of the new number plate scheme. Consequently, FRSC said it has directed its Commanding Officers nationwide to begin national public campaign on the development, the importance of the scheme, its benefits and the reasons why […]
Ignatius Okpara, Enugu All is now set for the burial of late Nigeria’s erstwhile Minister of Information and Communication, Professor Dora Akunyili. The week- long activities was made public on Thursday by late Dora’s husband, Dr. Chike Akunyili on behalf of the family. According to him, the remains of the former Minister would be buried […]
The Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has informed the Nigerian Muslim faithful that its National moon sighting committee would begin the search for the new moon, which signals end of current Ramadan fasting and the beginning of another this Sunday. In a release by its Secretary – General, Professor Is-haq Oloyede, the new astronomic […]
The Federal Government has declared Monday and Tuesday, July 28 and 29 respectively as public holidays to mark the Muslims’ end of (29 or 30 days) annual Ramadan fasting. The Minister of Interior, Mr. Abba Moro made the announcement in Abuja on Wednesday. Moro said love, peace and justice were the spiritual benefits of the […]
The twin bomb explosion in Kaduna Metropolis on Wednesday afternoon in which former Head of State, General Muhammadu Buhari escaped by whiskers has drawn condemnation from many Nigerians. President Goodluck Jonathan is in the lead of this, as he denounced the dastardly act which was targeted at the prominent political and religious leaders. Jonathan in […]
Ignatius Okpara, Enugu As scores of Nigerians suffer from different ailments due to the ongoing industrial action by members of the Nigeria Medical Association, (NMA), the Conference of Nigerian Political Parties (CNPP) has called on President Goodluck Jonathan, to wade into the matter. CNPP criticized Federal government for allegedly reneging on its agreement with the […]
Some youths in Lafia, the Nasarawa state capital thronged the city today in protest against the planned impeachment of the state Governor, Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, by the State House of Assembly. The youths with leaves in their hands and placards with different inscriptions protested around the state capital, made bonfires and blocked major roads in […]
Agabus Pwanagba, Jos Senate President, David Mark, top Federal government officials and other distinguished Nigerians are expected in Jos, the Plateau state capiatal to grace the funeral of the Second Republic Senate President, Senator John Wash Pam. The former federal lawmaker died in May, this year. The state Commissioner for Information and Communication, Olivia […]
