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Sunday, April 12th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Serving and retired staffers of the National Orientation Agency, NOA, in Enugu state have staged a protest over the alleged move by some ‘Fraudulent’ individuals to forcefully takeover their land at Uhuagu Obeagu-Uno in Enugu South Local Government Area of the state and resell them. The protesters, who carried placards with various […]
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Saturday, April 11th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) — Elsie Okpocha, the estranged wife of Nigerian comedian Basketmouth, has threatened legal action against bloggers and social media users spreading claims that her marriage ended due to paternity fraud. The controversy began last month after a blog alleged that Basketmouth revealed in an interview that a DNA test showed their first child […]
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Saturday, April 11th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) — President Bola Tinubu has said Nigeria is better off economically compared to many other African countries, despite the current challenges facing citizens. Tinubu made the remark on Friday during a civic reception in Yenagoa, where he inaugurated several projects. The president acknowledged the economic hardship in the country, particularly the rising cost […]
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Saturday, April 11th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Fresh controversy has emerged over allegations that the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, previously made social media posts supporting the All Progressives Congress (APC). The allegations stem from purported old posts on X (formerly Twitter), which recently resurfaced online. In the posts, the account, allegedly linked […]
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Friday, April 10th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Executive Chairman of Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu state, Hon. Uchenna Joseph Okolo, has commended the Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah, for what he described as a bold and radical transformation sweeping across the education and healthcare sectors. The commendation followed the official flag-off of a 200-bed capacity […]
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Friday, April 10th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) — The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has suspended senior officers in charge of the Lagos-Seme border over alleged extortion. In a statement on Friday, NIS spokesperson Akinsola Akinlabi said the action followed online reports accusing some officers along the Lagos-Seme corridor of misconduct. He said the Comptroller-General of Immigration, Kemi Nandap, had temporarily […]
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Thursday, April 9th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President-General of apex Igbo socio cultural organization , Ohaneze Ndigbo, Worldwide, Senator John Azuta-Mbata, has declared the conferment of the title “Eze Ndigbo”, meaning King of Igbo people outside Igboland invalid, warning that sanctions would be imposed on violators. He made the declaration at the Ime-Obi caucus meeting held in Enugu on […]
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Thursday, April 9th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) — The Federal Government has criticised the coronation of individuals as “Eze Ndigbo” (Igbo traditional rulers) in foreign countries, describing the practice as embarrassing. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, made this known during a meeting of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide in Enugu. She said the development has become a source of concern for the […]
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Thursday, April 9th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian singer 9ice has said that religion and prayers have not improved Nigeria’s situation. Speaking at an event covered by Gold Myne TV, the artiste stated that despite years of prayers by Christians and Muslims, the country has not made significant progress in key areas such as security and the economy. He […]
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Thursday, April 9th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ralph Nwosu, former national chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has denied claims that Nafiu Bala is leading a faction within the party. Speaking on a Channels Television programme, Nwosu said it was wrong to describe one individual as a faction. He alleged that the claim was part of a political […]
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Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Communications, Sunday Dare, has said the crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) was caused by the party itself, not the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Dare made this statement on Wednesday during an interview on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television. […]
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Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Joash Amupitan, has warned that misinformation spread through the media could be the biggest threat to Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. He spoke on Wednesday at the 81st general assembly of the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON) in Abuja. Amupitan said elections are now […]
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Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by David Mark is holding talks with a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Kabiru Turaki in Abuja. The meeting comes as both opposition parties face internal leadership crises. Key political figures attending from the ADC side include Atiku Abubakar, […]
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Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) have donated an Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) system and a Body Plethysmograph to the University of Lagos Teaching Hospital (LUTH), enabling one of Nigeria’s foremost health institutions to provide advanced diagnostics in pulmonary or respiratory care. This […]
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Tuesday, April 7th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) — Immediate past Director General of Voice of Nigeria VON, Mr Osita Okechukwu, has expressed concern over the international lobbying strategy recently employed by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, saying it may not address the zoning convention which is the political albatross at home. The All progressives Congress APC Chieftain, and fellow of […]
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Tuesday, April 7th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) — The Nigerian Army has rejected allegations of poor welfare, low pay, and lack of equipment made by a dismissed soldier, describing them as “deliberate falsehoods.” The response follows a viral interview by former lance corporal Rotimi Olamilekan, also known as “Soja Boi,” who spoke on The Honest Bunch Podcast alongside activist Omoyele […]
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Tuesday, April 7th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Kaduna State chapter of the African Democratic Congress has accused authorities of targeting former governor Nasir El-Rufai and other opposition figures. Speaking at a press conference, a party chieftain, Professor Muhammad Sani-Bello, said the party was concerned about what it described as politically motivated actions that could weaken democracy. The ADC […]
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Tuesday, April 7th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A breast cancer survivor, Deborah Mbara, has accused social media personality Blessing Okoro, popularly known as Blessing CEO, of using her medical report to defraud Nigerians. Mbara said Blessing obtained her cancer diagnosis report under the pretence of comparing it with her own. According to her, she shared the document in good […]
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Monday, April 6th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) — Blessing CEO has deactivated her Instagram page amid controversy over donations for her reported cancer treatment. The influencer had earlier announced in January that she was diagnosed with breast cancer and appealed to the public for financial support for surgery. However, her claim was met with doubt, as some people accused her […]
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Monday, April 6th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Atiku Abubakar has expressed support for the planned nationwide strike by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), accusing the Federal Government of failing to honour an agreement on doctors’ allowances. The doctors’ association announced that the strike will begin at midnight on Tuesday, April 7. According to its Secretary-General, Shuaibu Ibrahim, […]
