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Monday, July 20th, 2026
(AFRICANEXAMINER) –Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has dismissed claims that President Bola Tinubu’s administration borrowed between ₦75 trillion and ₦80 trillion, saying the figures being circulated are misleading. Speaking during an economic review session organised by the Senate Committee on Finance, Oyedele explained that the increase in […]
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Monday, July 20th, 2026
(AFRICANEXAMINER)—The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has questioned Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, over his alleged connection to the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC). Gbajabiamila’s lawyer, Jiti Ogunye, confirmed that the president’s chief of staff honoured the ICPC’s invitation on Monday and was questioned at […]
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Sunday, July 19th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Super Eagles striker Daniel Amokachi has revealed how a serious knee injury before the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France led to mental health struggles and changed the course of his football career. Amokachi shared his experience while speaking at the United Nations event, ‘One World, One Game, One Goal: Football […]
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Sunday, July 19th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER)— Former Big Brother Naija winner, Mercy Eke, has said she regrets taking part in the reality show, saying fame has made it difficult for her to find a life partner. Speaking during an emotional interview with Toke Makinwa, Mercy said although the show brought her many benefits, it has negatively affected her chances […]
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Sunday, July 19th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) _—- The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has explained why he picked former Kano State governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election. Speaking in an interview with The Sun published on Sunday, Obi said the decision was based on their shared commitment to […]
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Sunday, July 19th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya has been elected the 33rd president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). The Electoral Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (ECNBA) announced the result on Sunday at the association’s national secretariat in Abuja. ECNBA Chairman, Aham Ejelam, said Badejo-Okusanya polled 12,317 votes, representing 47.18 per cent of the total votes […]
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Saturday, July 18th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER)—Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, has strengthened her lead in the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) presidential election, moving closer to becoming the association’s first elected female president. Badejo-Okusanya is contesting to succeed the current NBA President, Afam Osigwe (SAN). As of 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, results on the Electoral Committee of the Nigerian […]
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Saturday, July 18th, 2026
(AFRICANEXAMINER)–The family of Mary Habila, the 26-year-old nurse who died at the residence of the Minister of Works, David Umahi, has appealed to the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to order the immediate release of her body for burial. Speaking to journalists at the Force Headquarters in Abuja on Friday, the family’s lawyer, Kaile Yusuf, […]
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Saturday, July 18th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXMINER) _— A teacher accused of flogging a 12-year-old boy to death in Anambra State has surrendered to the poliThe Anambra State Police Command said the suspect, Mrs Dim Ebere, 47, voluntarily reported to the Neni Police Station in Anaocha Local Government Area after days of manhunt by security operatives. The incident reportedly happened […]
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Friday, July 17th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER)_—– Accra Circuit Court in Ghana has sentenced TikToker Camilla Alhassan to one year in prison for falsely claiming that President John Mahama buried 32 cows as part of rituals to secure victory in the 2024 presidential election. Mahama, who first became Ghana’s president in 2012, returned to office in 2024 after winning the […]
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Friday, July 17th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER – The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has explained why it endorsed President Bola Tinubu for the 2027 presidential election, saying the decision was based on the party’s long-standing policy and its confidence in his leadership. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Friday, APGA National Chairman, Sylvester Ezeokenwa, said the endorsement […]
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Friday, July 17th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER)—- ndy Burnham has been elected leader of the UK’s governing Labour Party and will become the country’s next prime minister. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced Burnham’s victory on Friday, confirming that he would succeed Keir Starmer as Labour leader and be sworn in as prime minister on Monday. In his first speech as […]
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Thursday, July 16th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) —-The Obidient Movement has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of targeting supporters of Labour Party presidential candidate Peterfollowing the interrogation of two of its members over alleged naira abuse. On Thursday, the EFCC released two prominent members of the movement, Peter Akah and Oruche Precious, after several hours of questioning […]
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Thursday, July 16th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) —- The Independent National Electoral Commission is considering conducting a comprehensive audit of its electoral technology systems and a mock presidential election ahead of the 2027 general election to test the reliability of its processes and technology. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed this on Thursday while receiving the British High Commissioner to […]
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Thursday, July 16th, 2026
(AFRICANEXAMINER)– — Minister of Works, David Umahi, has spoken for the first time about the death of Mary Habila, a nurse who died at a government guest house in Uburu, Ebonyi State. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, Umahi described Habila as “like a daughter” and said he does not suspect any […]
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Thursday, July 16th, 2026
President Bola Tinubu has said Nigeria’s economy is making steady progress despite the hardships caused by his administration’s economic reforms over the past three years. The President made the remarks on Wednesday while receiving a delegation from Deloitte Africa, led by its Chief Executive Officer for Africa, Ruwayda Redfearn, at the State House in Abuja. […]
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Thursday, July 16th, 2026
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of 48 properties linked to former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, to the Federal Government. Delivering judgment on Wednesday, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik held that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had established the reasonable suspicion required under […]
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Thursday, July 16th, 2026
BBNaija Season 11 to Premiere July 26, Winner to Receive Record N160 Million Grand Prize AFRICANEXAMINER) – MultiChoice Nigeria has announced that the 11th season of the Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) reality show will premiere on Sunday, July 26, 2026. The announcement was made during a press briefing on Wednesday, where the organisers also revealed […]
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Thursday, July 16th, 2026
AFRICAN EXAMINER) –The Ghanaian government has announced plans to crack down on television stations that broadcast Nigerian movies without proper authorisation. James Gardiner, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana National Film Authority (NFA), disclosed the move during a video conversation with Nigerian film producer Uchenna Mbunabo. Mbunabo accused some Ghanaian television stations of downloading […]
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Tuesday, July 14th, 2026
(AFRICANEXMINER)–The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has said he is unlikely to contest for the presidency after the 2027 general election. Speaking during an interview with media personality Rufai Oseni, the former Anambra State governor said his decision is based on Nigeria’s informal zoning arrangement, which rotates the presidency between […]
