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Thursday, July 16th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) —- The Independent National Electoral Commission is considering conducting a comprehensive audit of its electoral technology systems and a mock presidential election ahead of the 2027 general election to test the reliability of its processes and technology. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed this on Thursday while receiving the British High Commissioner to […]
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Thursday, July 16th, 2026
(AFRICANEXAMINER)– — Minister of Works, David Umahi, has spoken for the first time about the death of Mary Habila, a nurse who died at a government guest house in Uburu, Ebonyi State. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, Umahi described Habila as “like a daughter” and said he does not suspect any […]
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Thursday, July 16th, 2026
President Bola Tinubu has said Nigeria’s economy is making steady progress despite the hardships caused by his administration’s economic reforms over the past three years. The President made the remarks on Wednesday while receiving a delegation from Deloitte Africa, led by its Chief Executive Officer for Africa, Ruwayda Redfearn, at the State House in Abuja. […]
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Thursday, July 16th, 2026
BBNaija Season 11 to Premiere July 26, Winner to Receive Record N160 Million Grand Prize AFRICANEXAMINER) – MultiChoice Nigeria has announced that the 11th season of the Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) reality show will premiere on Sunday, July 26, 2026. The announcement was made during a press briefing on Wednesday, where the organisers also revealed […]
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Thursday, July 16th, 2026
AFRICAN EXAMINER) –The Ghanaian government has announced plans to crack down on television stations that broadcast Nigerian movies without proper authorisation. James Gardiner, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana National Film Authority (NFA), disclosed the move during a video conversation with Nigerian film producer Uchenna Mbunabo. Mbunabo accused some Ghanaian television stations of downloading […]
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Tuesday, July 14th, 2026
Residents of AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Umuelechi Obuzor Community in Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia State, South East Nigeria and environ have condemned in it’s entirety the alledged burning alive of a 17-year-old boy (names withheld) during a mob attack over the alleged stealing of a fowl, calling for a thorough investigation into the […]
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Tuesday, July 14th, 2026
(AFRICANEXMINER)–The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has said he is unlikely to contest for the presidency after the 2027 general election. Speaking during an interview with media personality Rufai Oseni, the former Anambra State governor said his decision is based on Nigeria’s informal zoning arrangement, which rotates the presidency between […]
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Tuesday, July 14th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINWE) – A Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, who describes himself as the Director-General of the alleged Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC). Justice Mohammed Umar granted the arrest order after an oral application by police counsel, Wisdom Madaki, following Adeyemi’s failure […]
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Tuesday, July 14th, 2026
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has said the world football governing body is open to discussing an expansion of the FIFA World Cup from 48 to 64 teams. Speaking with Swiss news platform Blue News, Infantino said FIFA’s relevant committees would examine the proposal after the conclusion of the ongoing tournament. According to him, expanding […]
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Monday, July 13th, 2026
(AFRICAN Examiner) – The rescued principal of Community High School in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, Mrs Rachael Alamu, has alleged that the kidnappers killed two abducted teachers in an attempt to pressure the government into meeting their demands. Speaking with journalists on Monday after she and other rescued pupils and teachers were […]
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Friday, July 10th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINEER) _ ) All the pupils and teachers abducted during the May 15 attack on Ahoro-Esiele community in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have been rescued. Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, announced the development in a post on his verified X handle on Friday. “Finally, the kidnapped pupils and teachers in Orire, […]
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Thursday, July 9th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) –The Police Service Commission has approved the dismissal of four Senior Police Officers and issued a range of disciplinary measures against thirty-one (31) others following various acts of misconduct. The four dismissed officers were found culpable of gross misconduct, unprofessional conduct, and acts unbecoming of public officers. A statement by Spokesman of PSC, […]
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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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Saturday, June 27th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) — The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has called for the implementation of state police to be postponed until after the 2027 general election, warning that the new policing structure could be abused for political purposes if introduced without adequate safeguards. Obi made the call in a statement […]
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Friday, June 26th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) __ The Federal Government has officially handed over the Akanu Ibiam International Airport (AIIA), Enugu, to the concessionaires, Aero Alliance Limited, under a public-private partnership arrangement. Following the execution of the handover certificates, assets register, and other relevant documentation, Aero Alliance will now undertake the financing, rehabilitation, expansion, operation, and management of the […]
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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 family of late Nollywood actor and comedian John Ikechukwu Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, has spoken about the challenges they have faced since his death. During a recent visit by content creator King Mitchy, the family revealed that Mr Ibu’s only daughter and two sons have dropped out of school […]
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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, […]
