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Wednesday, March 25th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) — AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said it will use a consensus method to select its national leaders at its convention scheduled for March 27–28, 2026, in Abuja. The party’s Assistant Secretary for Media and Publicity for the convention, Mary Ikoku, disclosed this during an interview on Channels Television. […]
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Wednesday, March 25th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A lawyer and politician, Kenneth Okonkwo, has urged the Nigerian judiciary to uphold its ethical standards and punish members who engage in misconduct. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television, Okonkwo said strict discipline is necessary to maintain professionalism and public trust in the legal system. He stressed that judges should undergo […]
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Wednesday, March 25th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Dele Momodu, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has urged the party to zone its presidential ticket to the north ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking on a programme on Arise Television, Momodu said the ADC needs a strong strategy and unity to defeat the ruling party in 2027. He […]
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Wednesday, March 25th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Senegalese Football Federation has filed an appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against a decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to strip the country of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title. CAS confirmed on Wednesday that it had registered the appeal. The decision by […]
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Wednesday, March 25th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Religious Coalition on Artificial Intelligence (AI) NRCAI, has trained journalists in south East geo political zone of Nigeria on effective reporting of Artificial General Intelligence AGI on religion in the country, stressing the need for regulation of the new technology in the country. It also called for concerted efforts by […]
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Wednesday, March 25th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Veteran Nollywood actor Zack Orji has opened up about the frightening health crisis he faced in late 2023, revealing that his first thoughts after regaining consciousness were about his family and what would have become of them if he had died. The 66-year-old actor collapsed on December 29, 2023, and was rushed […]
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Wednesday, March 25th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Benin Traditional Council has insisted that popular streamer Habeeb Hamzat Adelaja, widely known as Peller, did not receive approval for his recent visit to the palace of the Oba of Benin. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the council’s secretary, Frank Irabor, dismissed claims by Peller and his management that proper […]
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Wednesday, March 25th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Peter Obi has described the detention and ongoing trial of Nasir El-Rufai as political persecution, saying the former Kaduna governor should not be treated like a fugitive. Obi made the remarks in Kaduna during a stakeholders’ meeting of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), where he stressed that El-Rufai returned to the country […]
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Monday, March 23rd, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) — Dr. Ben Nwoye is an American trained lawyer, and a household name in Nigeria’s political space, especially within the corridors of the ruling All progressives Congress APC. He has served the party in various capacities, including as elected and appointed state chairman of the APC in the coal city state of Enugu, […]
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Monday, March 23rd, 2026
(AFRICCAN EXAMINER) — The Nigeria Police Force has said that the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, did not order the disbandment of all police units. Reports had claimed that the IGP directed the shutdown of all tactical squads across the country during a virtual meeting with senior officers. But the police spokesperson, Anthony Placid, described […]
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Monday, March 23rd, 2026
Supporters of Rabiu Kwankwaso on Sunday chanted the names of Peter Obi and Kwankwaso during the annual Eid celebration in Kano. The crowd, many wearing the red caps linked to the Kwankwasiyya movement, cheered both leaders as they appeared together and addressed the gathering. Kwankwaso, a former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, […]
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Monday, March 23rd, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, popularly known as Portable, has stirred reactions after issuing a strong warning to Yoruba voters ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a viral video, the singer urged Nigerians, particularly Yorubas, to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid. Portable warned that anyone who refuses to vote […]
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Monday, March 23rd, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu on Sunday said Nigeria has secured French collaboration on military equipment and support following a lengthy discussion with French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday. Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga in a press release on Sunday said Tinubu disclosed this when he hosted Vice […]
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Sunday, March 22nd, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Jehovah’s Witnesses have announced a clarification to their long-standing teaching on blood transfusions, allowing members to decide whether their own blood can be used during medical procedures. The update maintains the ban on receiving another person’s blood but gives individuals the freedom to choose how their own blood is handled in surgeries […]
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Sunday, March 22nd, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu has congratulated economist, banker and philanthropist, Tony Elumelu, on his 62nd birthday, describing him as an African business icon and a leading advocate of enterprise on the continent. The Chairman of Heirs Holdings, United Bank for Africa and Transcorp, will turn 62 on March 22, 2026. In a statement […]
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Sunday, March 22nd, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – More than 500 women’s rights organisations under the coalition Womanifesto have called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of individuals allegedly involved in sexual harassment and assault during a traditional festival in Ozoro. In a statement issued by co-convener Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi, the group condemned the incident, describing it as a serious violation […]
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Sunday, March 22nd, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The United States has deployed multiple MQ-9 drones and about 200 troops to Nigeria to support the fight against Islamist militants, according to a report by Reuters. Officials from both countries said the US troops are not involved in frontline combat. Instead, they are providing training and intelligence support to Nigerian forces. […]
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Friday, March 20th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) -As muslims worldwide celebrate Eid-el-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan, President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the muslim faithful in Nigeria, urging renewed commitment to the nation and humanity. Presidential Spokesman, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, in a press release issued on Thursday, said Tinubu enjoined Nigerian muslims to rededicate themselves to the noble teachings of […]
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Friday, March 20th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu on Thursday said Nigeria and the United Kingdom must build on their longstanding relationship by strengthening trade ties and expanding mutually beneficial economic cooperation. Tinubu met with United Kingdom Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at Downing Street, where the two countries agreed on a £746m deal to refurbish Apapa […]
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Thursday, March 19th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – As political parties prepares ahead of the 2027 general elections in Nigeria, the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has announced consolidation of e-registration of members in Enugu state, South East Nigeria, just as the state chairman, Barrister Steve Orurou has dismissed Purported reports of parallel congresses in the area. He described the […]
