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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
(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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Thursday, March 19th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Judith Kanayo-Opara, popularly known as Judikay, has shared her painful experience of losing six pregnancies. In a video posted on her Instagram page, the gospel singer said her most recent miscarriage happened in February 2025, after she had been pregnant for over three months. Judikay explained that the loss started with mild […]
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Thursday, March 19th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Femi Fani-Kayode has said that President Bola Tinubu supported Dele Momodu for many years. Fani-Kayode made the statement on Thursday while reacting to comments made by Momodu during a television interview. In the interview, Momodu criticised Tinubu’s style of governance and compared it to the rule of former military leader Sani Abacha. Responding, […]
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Thursday, March 19th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has said he has no regrets about his actions while in office, even after his recent release from custody. Malami, who is facing a 16-count charge of alleged money laundering alongside his wife, Bashir Asabe, and son, Abdulaziz, said he is […]
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Wednesday, March 18th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A Federal High Court in Delta State has ruled that Nigerians are allowed to record police officers during stop-and-search operations in public. The judgment was delivered by Justice Hyeladzira Nganjiwa in a case filed by lawyer Maxwell Nosakhare Uwaifo. The suit was filed against the Nigeria Police Force, the Police Service Commission, […]
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Wednesday, March 18th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Veteran Nollywood actor Pete Edochie has revealed that he prayed for six Nigerian politicians who went on to win their elections during the 2023 general polls. The respected film icon made the disclosure while hosting popular streamer Peller at his residence in Enugu. Peller, who is currently on a nationwide tour, had […]
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Wednesday, March 18th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The government of Senegal has called for an independent international investigation into alleged corruption within Confederation of African Football (CAF) following a controversial ruling on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final. CAF’s Appeals Board ruled that Senegal forfeited the final match after some of its players walked off the pitch in […]
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Wednesday, March 18th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, is expected to resign from his position before March 31, 2026, following a directive from President Bola Tinubu. The President ordered all political appointees planning to contest in the 2027 general elections to step down before the deadline, in line with the Electoral Act. Adelabu, who […]
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Wednesday, March 18th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Security chiefs have moved to Maiduguri following deadly bomb attacks that killed 23 people and injured 108 others. The attacks happened on Monday night at three locations: the Monday Market, Post Office Flyover, and the entrance of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital. Police say the explosions were carried out by suspected […]
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Wednesday, March 18th, 2026
(AFRICAN EAMINER) – Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered all political appointees who want to contest in the 2027 general elections to resign from their positions on or before March 31, 2026. The directive was announced in a circular issued by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and signed by George […]
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Wednesday, March 18th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Barrister Damilola Ayinde Marshal, daughter of Fuji star Wasiu Ayinde Marshall, has declared her intention to contest for the Lagos State House of Assembly in 2027. Damilola announced on Tuesday in a post shared on Instagram, where she said she is seeking to represent Surulere Constituency 2. She stated that her decision […]
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Wednesday, March 18th, 2026
(AFRIAN EXAMINER) – The Confederation of African Football has officially declared the Moroccan national football team as the winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). This decision came after CAF’s appeal board ruled that the Senegal national football team forfeited the final match following a protest by Morocco’s football federation. In a statement […]
