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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 […]
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Saturday, June 13th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Anambra State Government has confirmed the arrest of Pastor Harrison Charles, founder of Day Spring Assembly in Awada, Onitsha, over allegations that he took several married women from their husbands and made them his wives. The pastor, whose church members are among his accusers, is also alleged to have encouraged wife-swapping […]
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Saturday, June 13th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has said that security forces are not enemies of the country but victims of the same insecurity affecting Nigerians. Speaking during the June 12, 2026 edition of The Platform aired on Channels Television, the minister appealed to citizens to support security agencies in the fight against […]
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Friday, June 12th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has demanded N5 billion in damages and a public apology from actor-turned-politician Kenneth Okonkwo over alleged defamatory statements. In a letter dated June 9, 2026, Obi’s lawyers, led by Alex Ejesieme (SAN), accused Okonkwo of making false and damaging allegations during […]
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Wednesday, June 10th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected any proposal to impose tax on the national minimum wage, insisting on urgent adoption of a living wage for Nigerian workers. Mr Joe Ajaero, NLC President, disclosed this to newsmen on the sidelines of the ongoing 114th Session of the International Labour Conference(ILC) on Tuesday […]
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Wednesday, June 10th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Police Command in Niger has dismissed claims of kidnapping of schools children in Suleja Local Government. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that there was panic among parents in Suleja on Wednesday afternoon following rumours that kidnappers have attacked a school in Gauraka area of the council. A source at […]
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Tuesday, June 9th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government has postponed the planned repatriation of Nigerians in South Africa to Wednesday. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the flight, earlier scheduled for Monday, was moved due to “unforeseen logistical considerations”. The ministry spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, did not give further details on the delay. It is still unclear where […]
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Monday, June 8th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed that his administration will not yield to terrorism, banditry, or criminal intimidation, pledging to intensify efforts to secure the country and rescue all kidnapped victims. Speaking through George Akume during a Democracy Day church service in Abuja, the President said the protection of lives and property remains the […]
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Sunday, June 7th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – ) The Save the Future of Children Initiative (SFCI), a non-governmental organisation, has advised the Federal and State Governments to intensify efforts to rescue abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo. In a statement signed on Sunday by its Chief Executive Officer, Mr Oyedeji Olufemi, the child rights advocacy organisation expressed concern over […]
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Wednesday, June 3rd, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – ) The Police command in Edo, has arrested a suspected member of a kidnapping syndicate and recovered the body of one of three women abducted them. The command’s spokesperson, ASP Eno Ikoedem, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Benin. She said the victims were abducted from their residence in Iyowa […]
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Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Enugu State, has urged the Federal Government and security agencies to secure the immediate release of teachers and pupils abducted in Oyo State. The union also called for safe and secured learning environment across the country. They stated this during a solidarity protest by teachers in […]
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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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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 […]
