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Monday, December 22nd, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Bisi Akande, has revealed that late former President Muhammadu Buhari told him he did not instigate former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to contest against President Bola Tinubu in the 2022 APC presidential primary. Speaking on State Affairs, a podcast hosted by Edmund […]
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Monday, December 22nd, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government has approved mandatory pre-employment drug testing for all applicants seeking entry into the Public Service, as part of intensified efforts to curb illicit drug use nationwide. The approval was disclosed on Monday in a statement by Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information and Public Relations at the Office of the […]
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Monday, December 22nd, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Adolphus Wabara, has said the party would present Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, as its governorship candidate in 2027 if he defects to the PDP. Wabara stated this on Sunday in Umuahia while speaking with journalists shortly after […]
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Sunday, December 21st, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Vice President Kashim Shettima declared on Friday that any attempt to defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election would be futile, stating the incumbent’s record ensures his re-election. Speaking at the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Shettima argued that electoral victories are secured […]
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Sunday, December 21st, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Enugu state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) said it has trained a total of 1,300 Ward Agents for the APC E-registration in Enugu State. It also expressed confidence that the registration would finished before the January 30, 2026 deadline given by the APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda. The […]
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Friday, December 19th, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Executive Chairman of Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area of Enugu state, Dr. Eric Odo, has presented a ₦7.74 Billion budget proposal for the 2026 fiscal year to the Legislative Council. Presenting the budget, tagged “Budget of Continuous Infrastructural Development and Empowerment of the Needy,” Friday in Ogbede, headquarters of the Council area, […]
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Friday, December 19th, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Saturday to visit Borno, Bauchi and Lagos states. A statement issued on Friday and signed by Special Adviser to the President, on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, said while in Borno, Tinubu would commission some projects undertaken by Governor Babagana Zulum and the Federal […]
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Thursday, December 18th, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) — Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Enugu State Chapter of the ruling All Progressive Congress(APC) has begun training of selected supervisors for electronic registration of new and old members, saying it is targeting at least 1.5 new members into her fold. Dr. Ben Nwoye, the state caretaker committee chairman of the […]
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Thursday, December 18th, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Senate on Thursday confirmed 64 ambassadorial nominees submitted by President Bola Tinubu, including former Minister of Aviation Femi Fani-Kayode and former presidential aide Reno Omokri. The confirmation followed the consideration and adoption of a report by the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, which said all the nominees were screened and found […]
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Thursday, December 18th, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) –Fatima Buhari, daughter of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, has alleged that her father’s signature was forged on official documents during his time in office. Fatima disclosed in From Soldier to Statesman: The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari, a biography written by Charles Omole. According to the book, Fatima, a forensic auditor, said […]
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Thursday, December 18th, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi has ruled out serving as vice president to any presidential candidate in the 2027 general elections. Speculation had circulated that the former Rivers State governor might deputise former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who is widely expected to emerge as the presidential flagbearer of the African Democratic […]
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Thursday, December 18th, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) has criticised Nigeria for petitioning the world football governing body FIFA over the alleged use of ineligible players, following their penalty shootout defeat in the 2026 World Cup playoffs in Morocco. In a statement posted on its official Instagram page on Tuesday night, the Congolese […]
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Thursday, December 18th, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has criticised the title of a newly released Nollywood film, A Very Dirty Christmas, describing it as offensive to the Christian faith and calling for a review by relevant regulatory authorities. In a statement issued on Tuesday, CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, said Christmas is a […]
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Thursday, December 18th, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Farouk Ahmed has resigned. The resignation followed serious corruption allegations made against him by President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote Similarly, Gbenga Komolafe, who headed the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC,) has also resigned. Special Adviser to […]
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Tuesday, December 16th, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu state, has sworn in 13 newly appointed permanent secretaries, charging them to immediately align with his administration’s delivery-oriented governance model. He stressed that there would be no honeymoon period for them in office. The governor gave the directive during the swearing-in ceremony held at the Executive Council […]
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Tuesday, December 16th, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ahead of the 2027 general election, the Chairman of Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area of Enugu state, Dr. Eric Odo, has reiterated commitment of the council area to ensure the re-election of Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah. The Council boss said Igbo-Etiti would collaborate with other local government areas in the Enugu […]
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Monday, December 15th, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Kidnappers have abducted 18 passengers along the Benin–Akure highway near Obarenren village in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State. The incident reportedly occurred last Saturday when the assailants, who were said to have fired sporadically, stopped an 18-seater commercial bus and forced the passengers into the surrounding bush. Confirming […]
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Monday, December 15th, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – No fewer than 10 players have reported to the camp of the Super Eagles as preparations begin for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Super Eagles’ camp officially opened on Sunday at the Renaissance Hotels, Cairo, with all coaches and backroom staff already in attendance ahead of the tournament. The […]
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Monday, December 15th, 2025
(AFRIAN EXAMINER) – The Presidency has dismissed allegations by opposition figures that anti-corruption agencies are being weaponised against political opponents, insisting that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) remains independent and law-bound. A coalition of opposition leaders had, on Sunday, accused the federal government of using the EFCC to intimidate and weaken political opponents, […]
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Sunday, December 14th, 2025
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) — The Presiding Bishop of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, aka Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo, says not even $1 billion could lure him into politics. Oyedepo stated this on Saturday while speaking during the impartation service of the church’s annual convocation, Shiloh 2025. He urged members of the church to focus on […]
