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Tuesday, April 14th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – John Mahama has said he prays daily for Nigeria to overcome its challenges and achieve stability, stressing the strong ties between both countries. Mahama spoke on Saturday in Accra at the 4th edition of the African Heritage Awards, where he was the Special Guest of Honour. He described Ghana and Nigeria as […]
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Tuesday, April 14th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Iyabo Obasanjo has suspended her bid to contest the 2027 Ogun State governorship election. She announced the decision in a statement on Monday, citing the endorsement of Solomon Adeola as the consensus candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Obasanjo congratulated Adeola and wished him success, while also thanking party leaders for […]
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Tuesday, April 14th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Peter Obi has said he will prioritise the development of northern Nigeria, describing the region as the country’s greatest asset. Obi made this known during an interview on Prime Time, a programme on Arise Television. He said the north has vast economic potential, especially in agriculture, noting that Nigeria can generate more […]
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Monday, April 13th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER – Pope Leo XIV has rejected criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump of his appeal to end the various wars around the world and said he is not afraid of U.S. president. Leo made the comments on Monday onboard an aircraft taking him to Algiers, the first stop on his Africa trip. “The […]
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Monday, April 13th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A popular Islamic cleric in Zamfara, Dr Abdulmuddalib Muhammad, has declared his intention to contest for the governorship seat in the state in the upcoming 2027 general election. The cleric is contesting under the platform of African Democratic Congress (ADC). Addressing a gathering of ADC supporters in Gusau on Monday, Muhammad said […]
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Sunday, April 12th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Popular Nollywood actor, Zubby Michael, has declared his intention to run for a seat in the House of Representatives under the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The actor is seeking to represent Nnewi North, Nnewi South, and Ekwusigo Federal Constituency in Anambra State. Zubby Michael made the declaration on Saturday after picking up […]
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Sunday, April 12th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER} – Kenya’s President, William Ruto, has said the African Union (AU) is no longer fit for purpose and needs major reforms. Ruto made the statement while speaking at the Mashariki Cooperation Conference in Mombasa. He said African leaders have asked him to lead efforts to review and transform the AU so it can […]
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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) — 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 […]
