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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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Wednesday, June 10th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The House of Representatives has summoned Nigeria’s service chiefs and National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, to appear before it over the worsening security situation in the country. The resolution was passed on Tuesday during plenary following a motion of urgent public importance moved by Sulaiman Gumi, who represents Gummi/Bukkuyum federal constituency in […]
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Wednesday, June 10th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has said he has the right to travel anywhere within Nigeria following criticism of his visit to Ibadan, Oyo State. Gumi made the statement in a post on his Facebook page on Tuesday, where he reacted to the controversy surrounding his visit to the South-West city. He […]
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Wednesday, June 10th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Federal Government has announced that the first batch of Nigerians being evacuated from South Africa following recent xenophobic attacks will arrive in the country on Thursday. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the returnees are expected to arrive at […]
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Wednesday, June 10th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Somali referee Omar Artan has expressed disappointment after being denied entry into the United States, a decision that has ended his hopes of officiating at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Artan, who was named the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Men’s Referee of the Year in 2025, was set to become the […]
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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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Tuesday, June 9th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) — The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced 40-year-old Damilola Sonayon-James as the running mate to its governorship candidate, Obafemi Hamzat, for the 2027 Lagos State election. Sonayon-James currently serves as the Lagos State deputy woman leader of the APC. The announcement was made by Lagos APC chairman Cornelius Ojelabi, who said the […]
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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 Sen. Adolphus Wabara-led Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has instituted a suit against Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), demanding recognition of its interim National Working Committee (NWC). The BoT and the PDP, in a fresh suit, sought an order compelling INEC to, forthwith, update its […]
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Sunday, June 7th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – ) The South-West Zone of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed concern over security challenges in parts of the country and called for sustained efforts to protect lives and property. The association expressed its position in a statement issued on Sunday in Lagos and signed by the South-West CAN Chairman, […]
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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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Saturday, June 6th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Anambra State Government has arraigned eight pastors before a High Court in Awka over allegations that they violated the state’s Homeland Security Law 2025 by staging fake miracles using hired actors to deceive worshippers. The defendants are: Peter Chukwu, Chinedu Egwuonwu, Bishop Emeka Nwankpa, Ebele Nnachukwu, Ekeleme Chris Ugochukwu, Ndubisi Nnachukwu, […]
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Saturday, June 6th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Nigeria’s architectural community is mourning the passing of Olufemi (Femi) Majekodunmi, founder of fmaarchitects.com. He died on Friday at the age of 86. Born on May 1, 1940, in London, England, to Moses Majekodunmi and Tomi Agbebi, he spent part of his childhood in the United Kingdom before relocating to Nigeria, where […]
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Saturday, June 6th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – More than 1,000 Nigerians living in South Africa have registered to return home following a fresh wave of xenophobic attacks targeting foreign nationals. According to Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 1,094 Nigerians have so far indicated interest in the voluntary repatriation programme, a sharp increase from the 130 who initially applied when […]
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Friday, June 5th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – ) Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has approved the appointment of Mr Segun Odusanya as the new Head of Service of the state. This is contained in a statement issued on Friday in Akure by Aiyedatiwa’s Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Mr Ebenezer Adeniyan. According to Adeniyan, Odusanya’s appointment is with effect […]
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Friday, June 5th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – ) Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has reassured families and residents of Oriire Council Area that the government and security agencies are working round the clock to secure the release of abducted teachers and pupils. Makinde gave the assurance on Friday, while hosting a Nigerian Air Force delegation led by Air […]
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Friday, June 5th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) —The Homeland Security Special Court sitting in Awka, Anambra on Friday remanded eight pastors in custodial centre over alleged involvement in staging fake miracles, popularly known as “arrangee” miracles. The defendants are; Ndubisi Nnachukwu, Ugochukwu Ekeleme, Bishop Emeka Nwamkpa, Peter Chukwu, Chinedu Egwuonwu, Ebele Nnachukwu, Miracle Iruoma and Chukwukadibia Ogwuama. They were arraigned […]
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Thursday, June 4th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Kenneth Okonkwo, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has argued that any vote cast for Peter Obi in the 2027 presidential election would ultimately work in favour of President Bola Tinubu. Speaking during an interview with Symfoni TV on Wednesday, Okonkwo said opposition parties must unite behind a single candidate […]
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Thursday, June 4th, 2026
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Sunday Adeyemo, the Yoruba Nation activist popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has threatened to reveal the identities of politicians he claims are behind the abduction of schoolchildren in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. Speaking to newly elected leaders of the National Association of Nigerian Students at his residence in the […]
