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Sunday, May 10th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Hope Uzodimma has officially declared his interest in the Imo West senatorial seat ahead of the 2027 elections under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Uzodimma announced his decision on Sunday through his verified social media pages. The governor joins other APC aspirants in the race, including former Imo State […]
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Thursday, May 7th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has been reassigned as Nigeria’s ambassador-designate to South Africa after initially being posted to Germany. Fani-Kayode disclosed the development on Thursday, stating that President Bola Tinubu approved the redeployment following his request for a change in posting. According to him, he informed the then Minister of […]
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Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dele Momodu, has said President Bola Tinubu forced opposition leaders to work together ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking on Channels Television, Momodu claimed the growing unity among some opposition figures was not based on long-term plans but pressure from the ruling government. “Tinubu […]
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Monday, May 4th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Cross River State governor Ben Ayade has withdrawn from the Cross River North senatorial race, saying he did so after a request from President Bola Tinubu. In a statement on Monday, Ayade said he was invited to Abuja for consultations with the presidency, where he was asked to step down from […]
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Sunday, May 3rd, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINE) – ) Former Governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso and former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, have defected to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), a few hours after dumping the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The duo made declaration after being received at the national Secretariat of the party by NDC National Leader, Sen. Seriake […]
Posted by Ignatius Okpara
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Sunday, May 3rd, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ahead of the 2027 general election, the people of Enugu North Senatorial District on Saturday endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Peter Mbah for a second term in office during a mega rally held at Nsukka. The zone, comprising six of the 17 local government areas of Enugu State which includes, […]
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Sunday, May 3rd, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Obi announced his resignation in a statement shared on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account on Sunday. In the statement, the former Anambra State governor alleged that agents of the Nigerian state, whom he accused of infiltrating […]
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Wednesday, April 29th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Kenyan President William Ruto has clarified and apologised over his earlier remarks about the English spoken in Nigeria, saying they were taken out of context. Ruto had faced criticism after a video surfaced in which he suggested that Nigerian English was difficult to understand, even when spoken in English. Speaking at a […]
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Tuesday, April 28th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – ) The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday re-arraigned Sirajo Jaja, the Accountant-General (AG), Bauchi State, and a Bureau de Change (BDC) Operator, Aliyu Abubajar for alleged N1. 63 billion money laundering . Jaja and Abubakar were re-arraigned on a second amended charge before Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal […]
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Tuesday, April 28th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – ) Mozambican health authorities say they vaccinated at least 2.9 million girls aged 12 to 18 against cervical cancer in 2025. The Minister of Health, Ussene Isse, disclosed this during the launch of the African Immunisation Week in Matola municipality, Maputo on Tuesday. Isse said the vaccination campaign against the human papillomavirus […]
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Friday, April 24th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) –The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has advised Nigerians living in South Africa to shut their businesses and stay safe as xenophobic attacks spread across parts of the country. The warning follows rising anti-foreigner protests, with demonstrators targeting foreign-owned shops and demanding the expulsion of non-nationals. Videos circulating online show incidents of confrontation, […]
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Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Executive Chairman of Awgu Local Government Area, Hon. Uchenna Joseph Okolo, is set to commission a transformative 3.6-kilometre modern access road in Agbogugu, an infrastructure milestone poised to redefine connectivity and socio-economic growth across the Area . The road project is a decisive stride towards inclusive grassroots development. Strategically aligned with the […]
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Thursday, April 16th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) — Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over his recent comments on power rotation, describing them as “self-serving” and misleading. Speaking during an interview on Arise TV on Wednesday, Atiku Abubakar questioned the prevailing zoning narrative, arguing that the South […]
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Wednesday, April 15th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The African Democratic Congress (ADC) says it owes its existence to the Nigerian Constitution and not to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) or any individual. The party’s National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, stated this on Saturday at the ADC’s 8th National Convention in Abuja. According to Aregbesola, the Constitution guarantees freedom of […]
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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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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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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) – 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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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. […]
