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Monday, July 6th, 2026
he Federal Government has denied reports that it spent more than ₦8 trillion outside the 2026 budget, describing the claims as false and based on a misunderstanding of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) report. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, said the government […]
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Monday, July 6th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of presiding over a worsening hunger crisis, saying millions of Nigerians are facing starvation because of the government’s failed policies, insecurity and economic hardship. The opposition party was reacting to a recent report by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), […]
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Thursday, June 25th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – ) The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, on Thursday adjourned until July 7 hearing in an appeal challenging the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord Party and three other political parties. The appellate court shifted hearing to enable parties file and exchange their briefs of argument ahead of the substantive […]
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Thursday, June 25th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The second batch of Nigerians evacuated from South Africa has arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos. The 66 returnees landed at about 8:50 p.m. on Wednesday as part of the federal government’s ongoing evacuation programme approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu following the recent wave of xenophobic attacks […]
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Thursday, June 25th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – At least six people have been rescued after a three-storey commercial building collapsed at Alakija Bus Stop in the Satellite Town area of Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area, Lagos State. The Lagos State Commissioner for Information, Mr Gbenga Omotosho, confirmed the incident in a statement shared on X on Thursday. According to him, […]
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Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Anambra State governor and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has called on President Bola Tinubu to resign, citing what he described as a “monumental failure” in governance. Obi made the call after listening to a resignation speech by Keir Starmer, who announced plans to step down […]
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Monday, June 22nd, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor Biodun Oyebanji has dismissed critics of his administration following his victory in the June 20 governorship election in Ekiti State, saying social media discussions do not determine election outcomes. Speaking on Sunday after being declared winner of the election, Oyebanji said electoral success is earned through performance and direct engagement with […]
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Friday, June 19th, 2026
(NAN) Kwara State Government has prohibited all public and private schools in the state from organising or conducting graduation, valedictory or similar end-of-session ceremonies for students. The directive is contained in a letter signed by a Director in the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, Mrs Bunmi Osanupin, on behalf of the Commissioner, Dr […]
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Friday, June 19th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Founder, and pioneer National Chairman of the All progressives Grand Alliance APGA Chief Chekwas Okorie, has called on stakeholders particularly the political class in the South East geo political zone of Nigeria to avoid conducts capable of undermining the newly established South East Development Commission (SEDC) The Igbo leader who commended President […]
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Thursday, June 18th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Senator Adams Oshiomhole has withdrawn his earlier claim that some senators’ signatures may have been forged or improperly included in the report that recommended the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Edo North lawmaker said his comments during an AIT interview on June 15 had been […]
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Thursday, June 18th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The federal government says it is not considering the introduction of new taxes on telecommunications services or petroleum products. The clarification follows a recommendation by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which advised Nigeria to consider extending value-added tax (VAT) to fuel products and introducing excise duties on telecom services to boost revenue. […]
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Wednesday, June 17th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Senate has denied allegations that signatures were forged in the report that led to the suspension of Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Senate spokesperson, Yemi Adaramodu, described the allegation as false, insisting that no senator had complained of forgery or coercion during the process. Adaramodu was responding to claims by Adams […]
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Wednesday, June 17th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) –The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has expressed concern over the worsening security situation in the country, saying Nigerians are tired of the persistent killings, kidnappings, and violence. The bishops spoke on Tuesday during a thanksgiving Mass held at the Holy Cross Cathedral in Lagos to celebrate the 90th birthday of Emeritus […]
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Wednesday, June 17th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) — Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command attached to the Rapid Response Squad/VCRU have arrested two suspects allegedly involved in the production and distribution of adulterated alcoholic beverages in the State. The suspects, identified as Ikechukwu Okeke 42 years old and Okeke Chukwuemeka 38 years old were arrested in the early hours […]
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Tuesday, June 16th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) — Chairmen of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord Party and Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) in Lagos State have faulted a Federal High Court judgment ordering the deregistration of their parties. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday ordered the deregistration […]
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Tuesday, June 16th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have risen to 782, including 178 deaths, as the outbreak spreads to two additional health zones, authorities said. The latest situation report showed that 72 new confirmed cases, including 29 deaths, were recorded in the eastern provinces of Ituri and North Kivu. The […]
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Tuesday, June 16th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kenneth Okonkwo, has criticised the party’s decision to pick its vice-presidential candidate from the South-South region, saying the move further sidelines the South-East in national politics. In a statement shared on social media on Monday, Okonkwo said reports that the party had chosen a […]
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Tuesday, June 16th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) — The South African government has expressed concern over the growing economic impact of xenophobia allegations against the country, saying businesses and entertainers are suffering losses across Africa. Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, said the recent removal of foreign nationals from South Africa was aimed at illegal immigrants and should […]
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Sunday, June 14th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Igbariam, Anambra, has dismissed five lecturers over alleged sexual abuse, harassment, intimidation, extortion and other forms of misconduct. The university’s Public Relations Officer, Dr Harrison Madubueze, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Awka. Madubueze said the decision was taken at the 122nd meeting […]
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Saturday, June 13th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Katsina State Government has confirmed the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, who died while in the custody of bandits, describing the incident as a tragic loss to the state and the nation. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the Commissioner for Internal Security and […]
