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Thursday, December 25th, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Public outrage has continued to trail comments attributed to former First Lady, Dr Aisha Buhari, in a newly launched biography documenting the life and presidency of her late husband, former President Muhammadu Buhari. Senior political figures, commentators, and citizens have condemned what they describe as ill-timed and damaging posthumous revelations. The comments, […]
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Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria began their quest for a fourth Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) title with a hard-fought victory over Tanzania in wet conditions in Fes. The Super Eagles took the lead in the 36th minute when defender Semi Ajayi glanced home a header from Alex Iwobi’s inviting right-wing cross. Nigeria largely controlled proceedings […]
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Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has explained why he will not support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, citing widening political differences within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Makinde spoke on Tuesday during a media chat in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, where he reflected on his early career and […]
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Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement and 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has accused the Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of lacking the political will to address Nigeria’s worsening insecurity. Kwankwaso made the remarks on Tuesday in Kano while unveiling the […]
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Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Retired Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has described Nigeria as the foundation of his identity and the platform that allowed him to pursue his lifelong football ambitions, following his conferment with the national honour of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR). In an X post, Troost-Ekong expressed gratitude to […]
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Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has confirmed that the National Identification Number (NIN) issued by the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) will now automatically serve as the Tax Identification Number (TIN) for individual Nigerians. The announcement was made on Monday as part of a public awareness campaign on new tax laws. […]
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Monday, December 22nd, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The joy of natives of Nkpomkpo-Umuneri, Ugwunani in Aku Diewa, Igbo-Etiti Local government area of Enugu State, weekend knew no bound as a state of the art South East Pilot bottle toilet facility funded by the Canadian Embassy was officially commissioned and handed over to the people. Our Correspondent writes that the […]
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Monday, December 22nd, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi has expressed confidence in the team’s readiness ahead of their opening match against Tanzania at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Ndidi said the squad is fully prepared for the clash, with head coach Eric Chelle enjoying a smooth build-up to the tournament and all 28 […]
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Monday, December 22nd, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Bisi Akande, has revealed that late former President Muhammadu Buhari told him he did not instigate former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to contest against President Bola Tinubu in the 2022 APC presidential primary. Speaking on State Affairs, a podcast hosted by Edmund […]
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Monday, December 22nd, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government has approved mandatory pre-employment drug testing for all applicants seeking entry into the Public Service, as part of intensified efforts to curb illicit drug use nationwide. The approval was disclosed on Monday in a statement by Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations at the Office of the […]
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Monday, December 22nd, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Adolphus Wabara, has said the party would present Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, as its governorship candidate in 2027 if he defects to the PDP. Wabara stated this on Sunday in Umuahia while speaking with journalists shortly after […]
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Sunday, December 21st, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Vice President Kashim Shettima declared on Friday that any attempt to defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election would be futile, stating the incumbent’s record ensures his re-election. Speaking at the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Shettima argued that electoral victories are secured […]
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Sunday, December 21st, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Enugu state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) said it has trained a total of 1,300 Ward Agents for the APC E-registration in Enugu State. It also expressed confidence that the registration would finished before the January 30, 2026 deadline given by the APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda. The […]
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Friday, December 19th, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Executive Chairman of Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area of Enugu state, Dr. Eric Odo, has presented a ₦7.74 Billion budget proposal for the 2026 fiscal year to the Legislative Council. Presenting the budget, tagged “Budget of Continuous Infrastructural Development and Empowerment of the Needy,” Friday in Ogbede, headquarters of the Council area, […]
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Friday, December 19th, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Saturday to visit Borno, Bauchi and Lagos states. A statement issued on Friday and signed by Special Adviser to the President, on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, said while in Borno, Tinubu would commission some projects undertaken by Governor Babagana Zulum and the Federal […]
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Thursday, December 18th, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) — Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Enugu State Chapter of the ruling All Progressive Congress(APC) has begun training of selected supervisors for electronic registration of new and old members, saying it is targeting at least 1.5 new members into her fold. Dr. Ben Nwoye, the state caretaker committee chairman of the […]
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Thursday, December 18th, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Senate on Thursday confirmed 64 ambassadorial nominees submitted by President Bola Tinubu, including former Minister of Aviation Femi Fani-Kayode and former presidential aide Reno Omokri. The confirmation followed the consideration and adoption of a report by the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, which said all the nominees were screened and found […]
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Thursday, December 18th, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) –Fatima Buhari, daughter of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, has alleged that her father’s signature was forged on official documents during his time in office. Fatima disclosed in From Soldier to Statesman: The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari, a biography written by Charles Omole. According to the book, Fatima, a forensic auditor, said […]
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Thursday, December 18th, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi has ruled out serving as vice president to any presidential candidate in the 2027 general elections. Speculation had circulated that the former Rivers State governor might deputise former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who is widely expected to emerge as the presidential flagbearer of the African Democratic […]
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Thursday, December 18th, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) has criticised Nigeria for petitioning the world football governing body FIFA over the alleged use of ineligible players, following their penalty shootout defeat in the 2026 World Cup playoffs in Morocco. In a statement posted on its official Instagram page on Tuesday night, the Congolese […]
