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Saturday, May 30th, 2026
AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Reuters/NAN) Paris St Germain retained the Champions League title by beating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties on Saturday after the game ended 1-1 after extra time, cementing the French side’s status among Europe’s modern greats. Arsenal defender Gabriel blasted his spot kick over Matvey Safonov’s crossbar at the Puskas Arena, his miss confirming […]
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Friday, May 29th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Former Secretary to the Bauchi State Government, Mr Ibrahim Kashim, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 general elections through a consensus arrangement. The Chairman of the Electoral Committee for the Bauchi State governorship primary election, Mr Paul Daniel, announced Kashim’s emergence on […]
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Friday, May 29th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – ) The New Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has officially affirmed former Kano State Deputy Governor, Abdussalam Aminu-Gwarzo, as its gubernatorial candidate for the 2027 general elections. The Chairman of the Primaries Committee from the party’s national headquarters, Mainasara Abubakar-Sani confirmed this during the party’s primaries on Friday in the state. Abubakar-Sani commended […]
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Friday, May 29th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) — Nigeria’s Defence Minister, Christopher Musa, has described the officers accused of plotting a coup against President Bola Tinubu as “confused individuals” who had little support. Speaking on Arise News on Friday, Musa said even ordinary Nigerians would have resisted the coup plotters if the military had not stepped in. “Even the civilians […]
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Friday, May 29th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has denied reports claiming that former President Goodluck Jonathan has been chosen as its presidential candidate for the 2027 election. In a statement issued on Friday, the faction’s National Publicity Secretary, Jungudo Mohammed, described the reports […]
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Thursday, May 28th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has said it is not yet time to celebrate his emergence as the party’s flagbearer for the 2027 election. In a post on X, Atiku urged members of the African Democratic Congress to remain united and focused, saying […]
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Thursday, May 28th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The call of presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga for the arrest of Nigerian activist, Vicent Otse, better known as VeryDark Man, has sparked reactions on social media. The African Examiner writes that Onanuga has called for the arrest of VeryDarkMan, following an AI video, where VDM “shared” a voice note of President Tinubu […]
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Wednesday, May 27th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – ) Former Deputy Senate President, Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege, has announced his resignation from the ruling-All Progressives Congress (APC), with immediate effect. Omo-Agege’s resignation is contained in a letter dated May 22 and addressed to the Chairman of Orogun Ward 2, Ughelli North LGA. The former lawmaker’s Media Aide, Mr Sunday Areh, disclosed […]
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Wednesday, May 27th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has sent birthday wishes to former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, describing him as a patriot and wishing him strength and good health. Amaechi turned 61 on May 27, 2026. In a message posted on his X account, Atiku praised his years of service to Rivers State and […]
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Wednesday, May 27th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ned Nwoko, says he will go to court to challenge the outcome of the party’s senatorial primary in Delta State. Speaking in an interview on Arise Television, Nwoko insisted that he won the primary based on results he said were gathered from the wards. […]
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Wednesday, May 27th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerians have been urged to reject violence ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele, made the appeal in a statement released on Wednesday to mark the 2026 Eid-el-Kabir celebration. Bamidele said no Nigerian should lose his or her life because of politics or the ambition of […]
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Wednesday, May 27th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – An estimated 30,000 armed Fulani militants are currently operating across Nigeria, according to a new report released in May 2026 by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom, USCIRF. The report described the militants as some of the deadliest non-state actors responsible for religious freedom violations in the country. According to […]
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Tuesday, May 26th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Mr Kamisu Mailantarki, a governorship aspirant of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Gombe State, has rejected the endorsement of Isa Pantami as the party’s gubernatorial flagbearer in the 2027 election. Pantami, an ex-Minister of Communition has been declared as the PDP governorship candidate following a consensus arrangement. Reacting to the development […]
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Tuesday, May 26th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER)– The Wife of the Abia Governor, Mrs Priscilla Otti, on Tuesday, handed over 35 newly built three-bedroom bungalows to indigent widows across the 17 Local Government Areas (LGA) of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the houses were built under the “Dignity Homes” initiative and allocated two to each […]
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Tuesday, May 26th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Elsie Okpocha, the estranged wife of comedian Basketmouth, has spoken about the emotional struggles some women face in marriage. In a post shared on her Instagram story, she reacted to a conversation about a woman who said she does not list her husband as her emergency contact because he often does not […]
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Tuesday, May 26th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected President Bola Tinubu’s claim that he secured 10.99 million votes during the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential primaries, saying the figures do not reflect Nigeria’s political reality. The party warned that such claims could raise concerns ahead of the 2027 general elections and insisted it […]
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Tuesday, May 26th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government has approved a 50 per cent discount on all passenger train services operated by the Nigerian Railway Corporation for the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The discount will run from Tuesday, May 26, 2026, to Monday, June 1, 2026. This was announced in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Permanent Secretary […]
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Tuesday, May 26th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has taken an early lead in the presidential primaries of the African Democratic Congress after winning in five states. Atiku is contesting against former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi and economist Mohammed Hayatu-Deen for the party’s presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general election. Results from some […]
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Tuesday, May 26th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) — The President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Sidi Ould Tah, has called for urgent reforms to unlock Africa’s estimated four trillion dollars in domestic savings. Tah made the call at the official opening of the 2026 AfDB Annual Meetings in Brazzaville, Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday. While outlining Africa’s financing […]
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Monday, May 25th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Rangers International F.C. have been crowned champions of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) after defeating Ikorodu City F.C. 2-1 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos on Sunday. The Flying Antelopes secured their ninth league title with an impressive away victory under coach Fidelis Ilechukwu. Chidiebere Nwobodo opened the scoring […]
