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Friday, March 27th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has said it is wrong to link President Bola Tinubu to his prosecution during the administration of late former President Muhammadu Buhari. Speaking on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Friday, Saraki dismissed claims that Tinubu influenced his trial at the time. Saraki was charged in September 2015 […]
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Thursday, March 26th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Mahmoud Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, has appointed Amb. Jakaya Kikwete, former President of Tanzania, High Representative for the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea. Youssouf disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday by Mr Nuur Sheekh, Spokesperson of the AUC Chairperson. According to him, Kikwete will, in […]
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Thursday, March 26th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigerian singer Omah Stanley Didia, popularly known as Omah Lay, has reportedly reverted to Christianity after previously exploring Islam. A few years ago, the Rivers-born singer hinted at converting to Islam. However, in a recent post on Snapchat, Omah Lay suggested he has returned to Christianity. He revealed that he has started […]
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Thursday, March 26th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has criticised Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) Lateef Fagbemi for dismissing his recent commentary on the federal government’s handling of the OPL 245 dispute. On March 5, the presidency announced the conclusion of a settlement agreement involving the federal government, Eni, and Nigerian Agip Exploration Limited (NAEL). The […]
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Wednesday, March 25th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) — AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said it will use a consensus method to select its national leaders at its convention scheduled for March 27–28, 2026, in Abuja. The party’s Assistant Secretary for Media and Publicity for the convention, Mary Ikoku, disclosed this during an interview on Channels Television. […]
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Wednesday, March 25th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A lawyer and politician, Kenneth Okonkwo, has urged the Nigerian judiciary to uphold its ethical standards and punish members who engage in misconduct. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television, Okonkwo said strict discipline is necessary to maintain professionalism and public trust in the legal system. He stressed that judges should undergo […]
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Wednesday, March 25th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Dele Momodu, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has urged the party to zone its presidential ticket to the north ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking on a programme on Arise Television, Momodu said the ADC needs a strong strategy and unity to defeat the ruling party in 2027. He […]
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Wednesday, March 25th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Senegalese Football Federation has filed an appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against a decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to strip the country of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title. CAS confirmed on Wednesday that it had registered the appeal. The decision by […]
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Wednesday, March 25th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Religious Coalition on Artificial Intelligence (AI) NRCAI, has trained journalists in south East geo political zone of Nigeria on effective reporting of Artificial General Intelligence AGI on religion in the country, stressing the need for regulation of the new technology in the country. It also called for concerted efforts by […]
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Wednesday, March 25th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Veteran Nollywood actor Zack Orji has opened up about the frightening health crisis he faced in late 2023, revealing that his first thoughts after regaining consciousness were about his family and what would have become of them if he had died. The 66-year-old actor collapsed on December 29, 2023, and was rushed […]
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Wednesday, March 25th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Benin Traditional Council has insisted that popular streamer Habeeb Hamzat Adelaja, widely known as Peller, did not receive approval for his recent visit to the palace of the Oba of Benin. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the council’s secretary, Frank Irabor, dismissed claims by Peller and his management that proper […]
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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. […]
